Scott Thompson Show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What is Long COVID, and what have we learned about it since we first started hearing about abnormal reactions to the virus way back in 2020? Most toy drives in Ontario will be getting ready to do their final push for donations over the next few days, and it’s a push they say is desperately needed. With Trudeau’s announcement of a cap on the oil and gas sector, Ottawa is now flirting with its third carbon tax, says the Canadian Taxpayer Federation. Writing in the Globe and Mail, Kelly Cryderman says that it is not crazy for Canadians to think that the carbon tax is hitting their pocketbooks. Writing in the Toronto Sun, Joe Warmington notes that “they can spend millions of taxpayer dollars to rename the main square in Toronto’s downtown, but no one will ever call it Sankofa Square.” The Grape Growers of Ontario have released their reaction to the changes around where alcohol can be sold in the province. As we approach the end of a tumultuous economic year, are we

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: To help residents get around safely during the holidays, several big restaurants in Oakville and Hamilton are currently offering to cover your ride to their locations. Amid plans by CBC to cut 10 per cent of its workforce, the House of Commons heritage committee on Tuesday said it would be “inappropriate for the CBC to grant bonuses to executive members.” The GeoTrails project is building online and interactive tours that highlight local geology and ecology along trails in Ontario, in a way that also makes scientific information easily accessible for the general public. The Vacant Unit tax proposed by Nrdiner Nann: it’s purpose, and what is hoped for when staff comes back with a report on it. Shifting the world away from fossil fuels, that is the lofty goal that came out of COP28. A new tech startup, Channel 1 AI, is headed toward a full launch of its services in 2024. What is it’s angle? It claims to provide a personalized, globally accessible newscast powered

The United Nations General Assembly has voted, by large majority, for immediate humanitarian ceasefire, as reactions to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza from around the world continue to evolve. Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today is 3 Cent-a-Litre at participating Pioneer gas stations, benefiting the Children’s Fund. With your support, over the last 33 years, Pioneer has donated over $520,000 to the Children’s Fund, and today is the day to make that number even bigger! United Nations climate negotiators on Wednesday declared the world must transition away from oil, gas and coal. The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks overnight tonight! New polling from Abacus shows a decrease in the lead the Federal Conservatives have held over Trudeau’s Liberal government. The feds are taking inspiration from War-Time housing plans, to address the modern housing crisis. From December 14 - 17, Cirque du Soleil's new show, Crystal, is taking the acrobatics and artistry that the company is known for, and reimagining it on ice! Leading the production is Hjordis Lee of Welland, Ontario. Was the Conservative leadership race a focus of foreign interference? The United Nations General Assembly has voted, by larg

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Tasha Kheiriddin has taken Speaker of the House Greg Fergus to task in her new piece for the National Post, noting that the column is one that she hates to have to write but feels she must. The rules around where you can pick up alcohol in Ontario is about to change, as the plan is presented to cabinet today. What does the Canadian Dental Association think of the Federal dental care plan? Trudeau, along with Australia and New Zealand, has called for a “sustainable ceasefire” in Gaza. Universities relying on international students for part of their income may have to adjust, as new rules from Ottawa see the financial onus on international students increased. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Tasha Kheiriddin, journalist, writer with National Post, GZERO media, and her substack page ‘In My Opinion’; Author of The Right Path. Nik Nanos, CMC FRIC Chief Data Scientis and Founder, Nanos Research. Josef Filipowicz, Policy Analyst with The Frase

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Good Shepherd food bank program is one of many experiencing an uptick in traffic. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his province is a home to sustainable oil, and has put out a call to bring more attention to it. The Santa Run, a marathon raising money for Mission Services of Hamilton was held on Sunday, and behind the beard of one of those 900 Clauses was a familiar face. Now that the Red Hill Report is in and has been looked through, what has been learned from it for the future? Is it time for Hamilton to move away from its infamous one-way street infrastructure? We have received an update on the federal dental plan today. What does the Ontario Dental Association make of it? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Mike Troskot, Director of the Good Shepherd Venture Centre, home to their Emergency Food Program. Mackenzie Moir, policy analyst at The Fraser Institute. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Libe

Putin is aiming for another term in office, which he will likely get. What does this mean for Russia, Europe and the world? GUEST: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Brott Music Festival is closing its 2023 season with The Musical Magic of Christmas, this Saturday at 3:00 p.m., at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St. This performance features Alex Brott, daughter of Boris, making a special appearance to read ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, 40 years after making her debut on the stage at age 6 while her dad was conducting. An asteroid eclipsing a star is not something you see every day, but early next week, star gazers will have a chance to witness that happen to the brightest star in the night sky, Betelgeuse. The historic Chedoke Estate has reopened, under the management of Cardus. Putin is aiming for another term in office, which he will likely get. What does this mean for Russia, Europe and the world? Cindy Woodhouse has been elected the New National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault St. Marie P

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Screenwriter and producer Norman Lear—the man behind shows like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, Sanford and Son, and One Day at a Time, just to name a few—has died at the age of 101. Bonnie Crombie is responding to attack ads from Doug Ford's government. A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute shows Canadians paying far more for air travel than nations—because of the taxes. A record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28 climate talks, analysis shows. Why don't they focus on getting world off coal? The Federal Liberals have released their framework for emissions caps. Draft regulations are planned to be published in the spring, with the regulations being put in place in 2025. The legendary Erik Tomas is retiring at the end of the month. We recap the end of an era, and a fantastic career with the voice of racing in Canada! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of Television, Radio and F

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We look at the Bank of Canada's recent key interest rate decision. We talk about a grocery CEO downplaying food inflation to a room of MPs. Should we give up on music genres? We get a sobering analysis of Canada's economic challenges. Demand for Christmas trees on the rise in places like Southern Alberta, but are we seeing the same thing here in Ontario? We delve into the denial of full standing to the Conservatives and NDP in the foreign interference inquiry. And the shots are being fired between Bonnie Crombie and Doug Ford. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Diane Francis, Editor at Large with the National Post. Walter Callaghan, PhD candidate in Medical Anthropology with

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: White Christmas? More like a wet and damp Christmas. We get a look at the upcoming Holiday forecast. We dive into Trudeau's handling of the carbon tax. CBC/Radio-Canada's budget woes, with job cuts and programming changes on the horizon. After three rounds of voting, Bonnie Crombie has been declared the new Ontario Liberal leader, and Ford’s Tories are already taking shots. The details of the alleged plot by Indian intelligence to kill targets in Canada and the US. Back in the Hammer, we have a new city manager in the form of Marnie Cluckie. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Anthony Farnell, Chief meteorologist, Global News. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Brian Kingston, President of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association. Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Wayn

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We get an exclusive update on the heartwarming CHML Christmas Tree of Hope event straight from the President herself. Let’s get an update on Canada’s ongoing drug shortage, where are we now? Myles Goodwyn, the legendary former April Wine singer has passed away. Sabrina Nanji of Queens Park Observer joins us with firsthand accounts from the Liberal convention. Bonnie Crombie's stance against Doug Ford after winning the Ontario Liberal leadership is not to be missed. Remember the Paul Bernardo transfer controversy? Turns out he’s not the only one! Tim Danson sheds light on documents about the placement of dangerous offenders in medium-security facilities. And we take a deep dive into the impact of alcohol distribution changes on Ontario. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Olivia MacKay, President of the Children’s Fund. Jen Belcher, Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives & Member Relations with Ontario Pharmacists Association. Bill Brioux, t

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who played a pivotal and polarizing role in U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, has died at the age of 100. GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We're live from Gore Park in support of lighting the 47th annual CHML Christmas Tree of Hope! Today we took some time to speak with the sponsors and charities who help make things happen for those in need. Guests: Maggie John, Executive Director, The Baby Depot Cathy Wellwood, Chief Development Officer, Good Shepherd Lena Bassford, Founder & Board Chair, Comfort Bears Manny Figueiredo, President & CEO, YMCA of Hamilton-Burlington-Brant Jaclyn Smith, Program Manager, Mission Services Michael Stevens, Pioneer Energy Felicia Kostecky, Community Relations Coordinator, Hamilton Food Share Luke Brown, Executive Chairman, Leggat Auto – Drive Life - sponsor of the Christmas Tree of Hope Campaign Karen Craig, Program Director, Living Rock Ministries Frederick Dryden, Founder & Executive Director, Liberty for Youth Todd Bender, Founder & Executive Director, City Kidz Michael St. Jean, CEO, St. Jean Realty - sponsor of the Christmas Tree of Hope and Toy Truck campaigns Oli

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A wave of Canadians gearing up for retirement will be forced to make “significant” cuts to live comfortably for the rest of their lives, an analysis from Deloitte Canada shows. To mark the 30th anniversary of their album, Strays, Junkhouse is on tour and excitement is building for a hometown show at Bridgeworks on December 1st, followed by a performance at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern on Dec. 2. Tonight, they are playing in Waterloo at Maxwell's Concerts & Events! The end of an era in Norfolk, as they say goodbye to the 200-year-old tavern which was the first brick building in the Port Dover. Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who played a pivotal and polarizing role in U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, has died at the age of 100. Following the repercussions of Bill C-18, Google and the Federal Government have reached a deal. The Chiefs of Ontario, representing more than 130 First Nations within the province, have filed for a judicial review of t

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Writing in the Globe and Mail, Greg Kalil argues that Canada just doesn’t have the money needed to fix the housing crisis. Spinal Tap is back! And a slew of musical talents are joining them for the sequel. The Coastal GasLink pipeline is reportedly mechanically completed ahead of its deadline. New Ipsos polling does not bode well for Trudeau. The Red Hill Report is finally out, after much delay. The city’s winter response strategy has been released, how are those directly involved with Hamilton’s unhoused community taking it? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Greg Kalil, Founder and Managing Partner of Stormont Partners, a real estate-focused merchant bank based in Toronto. Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We’re getting ready for this Friday’s lighting of the Christmas Tree of Hope, benefiting the Children's Fund. How much did Canadian taxpayers spend on Canada’s delegation to the coronation? The funeral for Roslyn Carter has brought together almost all living former U.S. presidents, as well as host of figures from contemporary history. Why does so much of Canada suddenly now care about Alberta and its politics after ignoring it for so long? Use of food banks is becoming a part of day-to-day basic survival for an increasing number of Ontarians, and Hamilton is no exception. The cold weather is here, and snowfall is here. Where can Hamilton’s unhoused community turn, what supports are offered by the city and third parties? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Olivia MacKay, President of the Children’s Fund. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today is the debut of the five-part documentary series, First Responders in Crisis. The series is the work of our very own Dave Woodard. Today is Cyber Monday. How does it stack up against Black Friday? Israel and Hamas are reportedly in talks to extend the ceasefire. The cold weather is here, and snowfall is around the corner. We have spent a lot of time over the past year looking at how Hamilton can assist the community of unhoused people. The Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters played a big part in these discussions, even as they had difficulties with finding locations. A court document claims that Meta knowingly designed its products to get kids hooked on their products, like Instagram. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dave Woodard, Anchor with 900 CHML. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan Uni