Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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Premier Kathleen Wynne has spoken about the rising hydro rates saying that relief for consumers is coming soon. She has instructed her Energy Minister to investigate ways to help people bear the costs in their day to day lives and says that the issue is urgent.

 

Yesterday on his final day in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about Canadians who are detained overseas, including Neil Bantleman. He says that he knows how important it is to have a government that is concerned for the welfare of citizens abroad. Is the government doing enough?

 

 

Guest: Kellie Leitch, candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party, says that her proposal to vet newcomers for anti-Canadian values has to do with promoting tolerance and respect, not being divisive.

 

The polls are showing that the divide between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is getting smaller. It’s a near even race with Trump edging Clinton by two points according to a CNN/ORC poll.

 

The polls are showing that the divide between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is getting smaller. It’s a near even race with Trump edging Clinton by two points according to a CNN/ORC poll.

 

Kellie Leitch, candidate for the leadership of the Conservative party, say that her proposal to vet newcomers for anti-Canadian values has to do with promoting tolerance and respect, not being divisive. How do you screen for anti-Canadian values?

 

Yesterday, during his final day in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about Canadians who are detained overseas, including Neil Bantleman. He says that he knows how important it is to have a government that is concerned for the welfare of citizens abroad. Is the government doing enough?

 

Kids head back to school today (except in Halton) and this year all major disputes with employee union groups have been settled. However, there is still bargaining going on on a local level. Should we expect a peaceful year for students?

 

 

Is homework a truly beneficial asset to a child’s education? Some teachers in Alberta argue that if there’s no homework, that’s not a problem. Proponents for homework argue that it gives parents a chance to talk with their kids about what’s going on in school. Is the debate more of how much homework children should have?

 

 

Teachers at a school in Markham were photographed last year at an axe throwing event, flipping the bird. However, a student got a hold of the photo and posted it social media this past spring.

 

 

How young is too young for a child to have a cell phone? A study by MediaSmarts says that over a quarter of students in Grade 4 have cell phones. What issues arise with kids having access to these phones especially during school hours? Could it be used to an educators’ benefit?

 

How young is too young for a child to have a cell phone? A study by MediaSmarts says that over a quarter of students in Grade 4 have cell phones. What issues arise with kids having access to these phones especially during school hours? Could it be used to an educators’ benefit?

 

s homework a truly beneficial asset to a child’s education? Some teachers in Alberta argue that if there’s no homework, that’s not a problem. Proponents for homework argue that it gives parents a chance to talk with their kids about what’s going on in school. Is the debate more about how much homework children should have?