Scott Thompson Show

Was there any reason to put a publication ban in place for the crossbow murder case? When is the best time for a ban to be put in?   Guest: Lorne Honnickman, Lawyer & Partner with Brauti Thorning Zibarras Lawyers.

Jonathan Pitre suffers from Epidermolysis bullosa which is a rare, painful, skin disease. There is no cure. Jonathan is receiving treatment in Minnesota ahead of a stem cell transplant. Guest: Jonathan Pitre, recipiant of stem cell transplant. https://www.gofundme.com/2jxyu6qc

The Ontario government has pulled an about-face with a vow to ban cash for access fundraisers. Government House Leader Yasir Naqvi has pledged to amend Bill 201 next month, to bar MPP’s from going to fundraisers.   Guest: Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington.

How does Patrick Brown survive after a letter like this? Is there any chance that this will hurt the party’s chances come election time? The Religious Right wants Patrick Brown to step down. Guest: Charles McVety, President of the Canadian Christian College.

Patrick Brown joined Alex Pierson to talk about the reversal of position on the sex education curriculum. He says that the letter in regards to the curriculum was a mistake.   Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party.

Anthony Weiner, US politican and his wife Huma Abedin are separating after his latest sexting scandal. The former representative  was caught sexting with a brunette and took a crotch pic with his toddler captured in the photo.   Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily  A grandmother was fatally shot in Toronto, with police hunting for two suspects. Is crime on the rise yet again?   Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist Toronto Sun.  Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com  This weekend, it was revealed that Patrick Brown’s conservative party will scrap the new sex-ed program that the current Ontario government has implemented, if elected. This comes ahead of a by-election this coming Thursday.   Guest: Christina Blizzard, Queen's Park Columnist for Postmedia Network

This weekend, it was revealed that Patrick Brown’s conservative party will scrap the new sex-ed program that the current Ontario government has implemented, if elected. This comes ahead of a by-election this coming Thursday.  

A grandmother was fatally shot in Toronto, with police hunting for two suspects. Is crime on the rise yet again?   Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist Toronto Sun.

Anthony Weiner, US politican and his wife Huma Abedin are separating after his latest sexting scandal. The former representative was caught sexting with a brunette and took a crotch pic with his toddler captured in the photo.   Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR. Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily

Three people were killed with a crossbow yesterday in Toronto. One man faces three first degree murder charges in connection.   Guest: Joe Warmington, Columnist, Toronto Sun. Guest: Christina Stevens, Senior Reporter, Global News.   Uber Technologies Inc, the ride hailing company, has lost atleast $1.2B in the first half of 2016. Does this spell bad news for the company?   Guest: Dr. Mike P. Moffatt, Assistant Professor - Business Economics and Public Policy Group Ivey Business School - Western University.   Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper will resign as MP today. He is taking on a new role as a consultant on international issues.   Guest: Nelson Wiseman. Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto.

Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper will resign as MP today. He is taking on a new role as a consultant on international issues.   Guest: Nelson Wiseman. Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto.

Uber Technologies Inc, the ride hailing company, has lost atleast $1.2B in the first half of 2016. Does this spell bad news for the company?   Guest: Dr. Mike P. Moffatt, Assistant Professor, Business Economics and Public Policy Group Ivey Business School, Western University.

Three people were killed with a crossbow yesterday in Toronto. One man faces three first degree murder charges in connection. Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist, Toronto Sun.  

This weekend is the Harvest Picnic at Christie Lake. The event will be taking place starting tomorrow with various acts including Tomi Swick, the Red Hill Valleys and Autumn Hill. Guest: Tomi Swick, musician performing at the Harvest Picnic.

The mayor of Trent hills  is speaking out against Ontario’s Ministry of Health, saying that he has been “essentially murdered by a corrupt, rigged, political system.” Guest: Hector MacMillan, Mayor for Trent Hills.   Yesterday a 6.2 magnitude earth struck central Italy and has killed atleast 247 people. The president of the National Federation of Canadian Italian Business and Professional associations says that while it’s early, his organization is looking at ways to support.   Guest: Bob Sacco, President of the National Federation of Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association.    Will larger speed limit signs on the Linc and Red Hill make drivers slow down? Why not photo radar?   July figures from the City of Hamilton’s building department shows that 738 permits were issued for construction. Is the market for building in the city slowing down or heating up?   Guest: Suzanne Mammel, Executive Officer with the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders Association.

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Yesterday, a 6.2 magnitude earth struck central Italy and has killed atleast 247 people. The president of the National Federation of Canadian Italian Business and Professional associations says that while it’s early, his organization is looking at ways to support.   Guest: Bob Sacco, President of the National Federation of Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association.

At least 73 people are dead after a devastating earthquake in Central Italy. The earthquake reduced three towns to rubble. How do people rebuild after this?   Guest: Lydell Wiebe, assistant professor, civil engineering, earthquake expert with a focus on steel structures and returning buildings to occupancy after earthquakes, McMaster University.  What is the Red Cross doing to help in Italy? Guest: Chiran Livera, Deputy Director of Operations, Disaster Management for Red Cross Canada.   Is the honeymoon over for Trudeau? A British Guru on “deliverology” told the Prime Minister and his ministers that they’re heading into a tough second year.   Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.   A townhall meeting was held last night by the Citizens Coalition Against Privitization who argues that because Hydro One has been privatized, the rates should be expected to rise even more.   Guest: Rosario Marchese, Chair for Citizens Coalition Against Privitization.

Canadian Muslim leaders are disputing a study that says several mosques and Islamic schools are endangering young people with extremist teachings. The study entitled “The Lovers of Death” says that only extremist literature is being found. Guest: Anver Emon, Professor & Canada Research Chair in Religion, Pluralism and the Rule of Law. Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. 

Is the honeymoon over for Trudeau? Sir Michael Barber, a British Guru on “deliverology” told the Prime Minister and his ministers that they’re heading into a tough second year.   Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.