Scott Thompson Show

Small Business Spotlight on…  Michaelangela Tree & Landscaping -- with Michael and Angela -- who are offering wreaths, Christmas urns, and the much coveted Christmas trees which will be delivered right to your door. A portion of the price of the trees goes to the Children's Aid Foundation of Halton as well! Guests: Angela and Michael of Michaelangela Tree & Landscaping

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... A look at the strategy behind the Throne Speech. Hamilton's annual fraud and waste report revealed that City employees were golfing, jet-setting & accepting holiday booze from vendors vying for contracts ultimately resulting in a cost of $233,000 to the taxpayer. A significant number of Canadians have said that they'll be doing away with social distancing at their holiday gatherings. As far as the COVID-19 pandemic goes, where do we stand in relation to the world? Ontario's government and the Ontario Association of Optometrists have returned to the negotiating table. While today's Throne Speech was on the shorter side, what information can be gathered from it? Guests: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data… brilliant human being Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Dave Scholz, Executive VP of Leger Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population an

On Friday we spoke with Professor Elliot Tepper about the convoluted case of missing tennis star Peng Shuai, who disappeared after she made accusations of sexual assault against, Zhang Gaoli, a former member of the Chinese Communist Party's ruling Standing Committee. Now, we have word from the International Olympic Committee that they have been in contact with Peng. This does not alleviate concerns and it does not answer all of the questions.  Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University

Small Business Spotlight on… The Glenhyrst Gallery, located in the beautifully landscaped sixteen-acre park on the banks of the Grand River. The gallery offers all sorts of events and displays -- coming up, among many other things, The Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst from December 3 -- and their January gallery exhibit will highlight the pieces acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Ana Olson, Gallery Director for the Glenhyrst Gallery, 20 Ava Road, Brantford, Ontario

Supply chain trouble continues across the board and Global News' Short Supply series is looking at these issues. Last night saw the first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children touch down at Hamilton. Parliament is back in action but what's changed from when they last sat and what can we expect from tomorrow's Throne Speech? Health Canada has approved the children's COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer but what does it mean for that approval to go through and what else should people know about the vaccine? Did Hamilton City Council make the right decision by voting 13-3 against expanding Hamilton's urban boundary? And the International Olympic Committee says that it's made contact with Chinese pro tennis player Peng Shuai, who was formerly reported as missing, but this has still left some questions unanswered. Guests: Erica Alini, money reporter with Global News, author of the forthcoming book Money Like You Mean It, due out December 9, 2021 Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Chief Medical Officer of Health for th

Small Business Spotlight on… Steel Town Cider Co., producers of unique hard ciders, right in the Dundas Valley! Guest: Alex Hamilton, Cider Maker, co-founder of the Steel Town Cider Company

A professional tennis player seems to have disappeared following her accusation of sexual assault by a former top official of the Chinese government. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be honouring the memory of Angelo Mosca who was not just an outstanding Ticat player, he was also a beast in the wrestling ring! Did we gain anything as a result of the Three Amigos summit? What's been happening at Hamilton mass vaccination clinics and what should we keep in mind going into the weekend? Health Canada has now approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children. Is it time to look into updating provinces' infrastructure to avoid getting into a similar situation to BC? Guests: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Greg Oliver, author, sports writer Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Michelle Baird, Public Health Services COVID-19 Operations Chief, City of Hamilton Dr. Martha Fulford, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at McMaster Children's H

Small Business Spotlight on… Black Knight Games! They specialize in miniatures, collectibles and board games and RPGs (more than just Dungeons & Dragons), they also host events and competitions in the store! Guest: Jay Mason-Grant, owner and operator of Black Knight Games

The Tim Hortons collaboration with Justin Bieber is continuing from having his own line of Timbits to fanny packs and totes but are they going about it the right way or are there things that can be done in a better way? Those planning on visiting the US won't have to take a PCR test to return to Canada so long as their trip will take less than 72-hours, what does Dr. Isaac Bogoch think of this? The Three Amigos summit began today but what will the leaders of Canada, US & Mexico actually be talking about? What's Doug Ford's plan to make Ontario a major player in the world of electric vehicle manufacturing? The Toronto teacher who wore blackface as a part of their Halloween costume has been fired but the exact same thing happened to Justin Trudeau three times and yet he's managed to get by seemingly without repercussion. Flooding in BC has caused the supply chain to be strained even further especially due to the complications its caused with the Port of Vancouver, the only Canadian port that takes in shipments

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... The Rogers fiasco continues and though it looks like there's some stability on the horizon, some people are asking if the drama has drawn too much attention to the company and if the government might step in. Jukasa Motor Speedway has announced that it'll be closing its doors after 55 years of racing. What do you need to know in order to avoid scam calls? A Hamilton youth was arrested in connection to a $46 million cryptocurrency theft. Conservative leader Erin O'Toole has removed Senator Denis Batters from his caucus after she launched a leadership review petition. And Canada beat Mexico in its quest for the World Cup but how much of the win is thanks to the environment? Guests: Richard Powers, Associate Professor, National Academic Director, Directors Education Program and Governance Essentials Program, Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto Erik Tomas, Host of The Raceline Radio Network, heard right here on 900 CHML on Sunday night’s at 8:

Small Business Spotlight on… With the chillier weather moving in, the Green Machine Food Truck has switched from smoothies to soup -- and chili! Even better, Mike and the Green Machine are making house calls now. He will bring the food truck to you! Guest: Mike Saratsiotis, owner of the Green Machine Food Truck

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... Russia has tested an anti-satellite missile on an old satellite, creating a lot of space debris and putting the ISS and its crew at risk. How could rising inflation, the Canadian dollar, carbon tax increases and more all contribute to a potential rise in gas prices as high as $2 per litre? The Angus Reid Institute has found that 70% of respondents support the dismissal of employees who refuse COVID-19 vaccines. As we approach the Three Amigos summit, Trudeau is laying his cards out for all to see however that doesn't mean he'll succeed. And what could the future of child-care in Hamilton look like? Guests: Dr. Paul Delaney, the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy, University Professor (Teaching Stream) York University, Toronto Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis with GasBuddy Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton Uni

Small Business Spotlight on… Lorraine Roy, a textile artist based in Dundas, who began working in the fabric arts at a young age with her mom, and eventually combined it with her interest in science and her BSc in Agriculture, to create intricate depictions of the natural world in framed wall-hangings. Her works have been displayed across Canada, and can be found in the Carnegie Gallery in Dundas, the The Westland Gallery in London, Ontario, as well as at her own Hillcrest Studio… where she has an open house coming up soon. Guest: Lorraine Roy, textile artist, 103 Hillcrest Avenue, Dundas, Ontario

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... How will reducing methane emissions impact agriculture in Canada? “To ban or not to ban Huawei’s 5G technology from Canadian infrastructure?” That is... not such a difficult question to answer, according to some. Are we in a better position in the fight against climate change now that COP26 has wrapped up? Why are food prices shooting up so drastically? And a former ally of Donald Trump has surrendered to federal authorities to face contempt charges after defying a subpoena from a House committee investigating January’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Guests: Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, Professor and Research Leadership Chair with the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph; Editor-in-Chief of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology; North America Centre Director with the International Nitrogen Initiative David Welch, Professor of Political Science and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo; Balsillie School of Internatio

Small Business Spotlight on… Theatre Bacchus! Over the course of the lockdowns, the burgeoning theatrical company pivoted by switching from stage productions to theatre of the mind by releasing online audio productions in the vein of old radio shows. Now they make their return to the stage in a unique venue with The Canterville Ghost-- based on Oscar Wilde’s short story -- running from December 2-12 at the Harbour Estates Winery: 4362 Jordan Road, Jordan Station, Ontario. Guest: Lana Borsellino, Artistic Director with Theatre Bacchus, Director of The Canterville Ghost, running December 2-12 at the Harbour Estate Winery

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... Why does it feel like everything we buy is temporary & disposable? How has the leader of China rewritten history and given himself more power than before? We're hearing COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Ontario but how bad is it really? We meet Hamilton's new representative for Ward 5, a veteran politician and former Dundas councillor. What's the ripple effect of the Rogers fiasco? What does Carmi Levy think of Justin Trudeau's dream of banning hate and disinformation from the internet? And is Erin O'Toole's shadow cabinet a sign of him regaining control of the federal Conservative party? Guests: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson U

Small Business Spotlight on… Afrolicious, a new restaurant/bar/cafe on James North, offering Authentic Pan-African Food, is hosting its grand opening celebration this Saturday! Guest: Nancy, Owner & Operator of Afrolicious, 46 James St N, Hamilton

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... After asking his Twitter following, Elon Musk sold off about $5 billion in Tesla stock. What kind of impact will this have? What kind of culture and atmosphere is harboured at Hamilton City Hall? While US President Joe Biden plans on reviving the Three Amigos summit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andres Manuel may want to talk about more than what Biden is hoping for. Also, Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger & Ron Foxcroft joins Scott to talk about Remembrance Day in the City of Hamilton. Guests: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics with Ryerson University Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton Dr. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox, CEO of Fluke Transport, former Honorary Colonel with the Argyll Regiment, Chairman of the Argyll Commemor

Small Business Spotlight on… Locke Street! And Santa! This Saturday, Locke Street’s businesses will be getting a visit from Jolly Old Saint Nick, as well as offering carriage rides and hosting carolers. Guest: Heidi VanderKwaak, Chair of the Locke Street BIA, owner of Donut Monster   Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. ErskinePodcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan What else happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast and to find out! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... New polling from Nanos shows that a significant amount of Canadians want to see a change in Pandemic aid. Will publicly prioritizing mental health help or hinder professional athletes? Concerns that we're not done with the 4th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic are creeping back in as we hear that numbers are slowly starting to rise. Although rumours surrounding a possible Liberal-NDP coalition may have a led to a dead end, it has opened up an opportunity for Erin O'Toole to retake control of the narrative. Also, Doug Ford has mentioned that the province will be moving forward with construction of Highway 413. Guests: Nikita James Nanos CMC FCRIC Chief Data Scientist and Founder, NANOS RESEARCH Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Dr. Jonathan Dushoff, Professor of biology at Mcmaster University, Using dynamical and statistical approaches to study the spread of infectious diseases, including rabies, HIV, influenza and COVID-19 Tasha Kheiriddin, Principa