Hamilton has the highest estimated property taxes for a city in Canada, at almost $7,000. Why is this and what can be done to change it? Outgoing Ward 14 Councilor Robert Pasuta weighs in on why this is the case, and what can be done to change it.

Guest:  Robert Pasuta, Hamilton City Councilor for Ward 14

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This Sunday September 30th, is the sixth annual walk for Down syndrome, organized by the Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton. There is a strong, negative attitude toward Down syndrome around the world and in Canada. Shari van der Pol joins Scott on air to discuss how Down Syndrome is treated in society, raising a 1 year old daughter with Down Syndrome, and the purpose of The Walk.

Guest: Shari van der Pol, from the Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton

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Scott brings forward a bonus collection of bizarre stories from around the world. Axe throwing and alcohol, candy canes that taste like no other, and 9-1-1 is called for the wrong sort of emergency. It’s time to once again choose the Story of the Week!

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Where in the world would you travel if you had all the money, and all the time, in the world? Scott breaks down the top tourist destinations from around the world, and finds some surprisingly popular destinations close to home.

There's widespread outrage after the woman convicted in the murder of an eight-year-old girl has reportedly been transferred from a high-security prison in Kitchener to an Aboriginal healing lodge in Saskatchewan.

Terri-Lynne McClintic was convicted in 2010 of first-degree murder in the death the year before of Woodstock's Tori Stafford, and was sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 25 years.

Guest: Dr. Scott Kenney, associate professor at Memorial University in Newfoundland, speciaty in victims of crime, board member on Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime

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The City of Hamilton has announced a long list of road resurfacing work that will be taking place over the next few weeks. Is this an unusual time to start a bunch of road work projects?

Guest: Dan McKinnon, general manager of Public Works, City of Hamilton

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Scott and Bubba O'Neil discuss Tiger Woods' response when he was asked who would be on the Mount Rushmore of golf. His answer included himself - was this out of line?

The Governor General is not someone who is often brought up in day-to-day conversation. But recently multiple newspapers have been scrutinizing her performance as the Queen’s representative, questioning whether she is capable of holding this position. But is this all much ado about nothing, and are we being unfair to Julie Payette?

Guest: Nathan Tidridge, award-winning teacher at Waterdown District High School, Recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and Diamond Jubilee Medal, expert on the monarchy

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Scott presents three unusual stories from around the world, and asks you to decide which is the best Story of the Week!

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Over the past few years we have learned more about the physical and mental risks faced by professional football players. Many have called for changes to the game that will ensure greater protection from the development of life-altering health issues. But recently players like Clay Matthews have been flagged despite having executed what appeared to be perfectly acceptable tackles. Is this a negative trend for the sport, or is it what should be happening? And what do these changes mean for the future of football?

Guest: Rick Zamperin, News and Sports Director for 900 CHML, and host of The 5th Quarter

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Do you know who you will be voting for in the upcoming municipal elections? And how many candidates have you seen making an effort to engage with the voters? Scott asks callers for their insight on the upcoming municipal elections.

Today Dellen Millard was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his father, Wayne, which was originally ruled a suicide. Millard was previously convicted for the murders of Tim Bosma and Laura Babcock. Is this the last we will hear of Millard, and what do we understand about these killings?

Guest: Ann Brochelhurst, veteran journalist, licensed private investigator, and author of Dark Ambition: The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard & Mark Smich

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Burlington’s Andrew Lundy competed on Jeopardy and came in second place. The process potential contestants go through is arguably harder than being on the show itself.

Guest: Andrew Lundy, Digital Vice President with the Canadian Press, Jeopardy contestant

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Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Ticats fans are still reeling from the loss to B.C., Tiger Woods vindicates himself, and Bulldogs head coach Dave Matsos is still recovering following his collapse at last Saturday’s game.

And check out the latest podcast of The 5th Quarter with Rick Zamperin, available wherever you subscribe to podcasts, for more on the how the Ticats blew it in B.C.

Guest: Don Robertson, of the Dundas Real McCoys