Scott Thompson Show

Small Business Spotlight on…  The Burnt Tongue soup restaurants in Hamilton, Ontario. Their seasonal menu is always changing so there's always something new to try (and they offer more than just soup!). Guest: Leo Tsangarakis CEO and Co-Founder of The Burnt Tongue - Locations: 1019 King St W, Hamilton, ON; 182 Locke St S, Hamilton, ON;       10 Cannon St E, Hamilton, ON   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... A hand signal developed by the Canadian Women’s Association and spread on TikTok was a crucial element in the rescue of a kidnapped teenage girl in North Carolina. With more on the Astroworld crowd surge tragedy, and reflection on similar events from the past, we talk with Eric Alper. SpaceX's Dragon capsule 'Endeavor' has safely returned to Earth after its 4 crew-members spent 199 days in space. How big is this achievement? Rumors surrounding a Liberal-NDP coalition are forming as Erin O'Toole announces his shadow cabinet but what will it take to keep his party in line? What's made Hamiltonians so upset over the housing crisis and expanding the urban boundary? Guests: Suzanne Duncan, Vice President of Philanthropy, Canadian Women's Foundation Eric Alper, Music & Pop Culture Expert, Publicist and Shameless Idealist Paul Delaney, the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy, University Professor (Teaching Stream) York University, T

Small Business Spotlight on… The Bard and Bear Games Cafe, which will be opening soon, following a lot of buzz around it among Hamilton’s board game and Dungeons & Dragons fans. Steven and Megan have been working on the new games cafe for months now, preparing to open it up to the public. They join us to talk about what they soon will be offering the public, and what it has been like getting everything together during what has hopefully been the tail-end of the fourth wave. Guest: Steven and Megan Edmonds, owners and operators of Bard and Bear Games Cafe, 237 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario   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... Scott gets all the latest on the US/Canada border reopening, PCR tests, the US's perspectives and most importantly what does that mean for you, and our tourism industry? The Rogers saga is coming to an end and Scott has some questions about mismanagement and federal oversight. Canada's flag was raised from half-mast so it could be lowered once more for Indigenous Veterans Day, how will this help or hinder the Truth and Reconciliation efforts? And of course, Scott Radley hops on the phone to remember Angelo Mosca. Guests: Caleigh Alleyne, editor, journalist and media consultant. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions with Texas State University. Dr. Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair with the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan, and a Senior Fe

… MaiPai Pizza, offering Detroit-style pizza and tiki cocktails, as well as the award-winning Mala Honey Pie, which was recently declared best recipe at the Canadian Pizza Summit! http://maipai.ca/ Guest: Salar Madadi, owner of MaiPai, 631 Barton St E, Hamilton, Ontario

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... Scott gets an inside look at what it's like for pharmacists leading up to this weekend when booster vaccination eligibility will open up. Canada's new Defence Minister, Anita Anand, says she'll be transferring cases of sexual misconduct to the civilian justice system. How did Newfoundland and Labrador's healthcare system get hacked and could something similar happen here? As we approach Remembrance Day, questions surrounding what to do with the Canadian flag are getting asked as they're still at half mast since unmarked children's graves were found at a BC residential school. Is this really what we should be focusing on when talking about reconciliation? Ottawa is drawing up a new Indo-Pacific strategy which could be signalling a change to Canada's approach to international relations, particularly China. And NASA plans on intentionally crashing into an asteroid in the name of planetary defense! Guests: Bhupinder Nagra, Pharmacist, with Shoppers Drug Mart: 1

Small Business Spotlight on… Flashbacks Hamilton -- dealing in used movies, music and more! (Take note holiday shoppers!) Guest: Chad Silva, Owner of Flashbacks Hamilton Vinyl Record & Music Store   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... Ontario has announced its fall economic statement and there are some interesting ideas that the government is trying to put into place but do they make much sense? Scott found out more about Hamilton's housing price problems as well as how the volunteer-run Afghan Association of Hamilton has been relying on Hamiltonian's donations of food and essential items to help refugees. We often hear about how people would like to see billionaires spend their money and some are doing just that but is the money being donated being used to its maximum potential? What has made COVID-19 the most disruptive event for Canadian intelligence since 9/11 according to CSIS' Deputy Director? And we remember the legacy left behind by former Ontario Premier, Bill Davis. All this, plus the usual gang of reporters, anchors, producers and hosts join in to wish Ted Michaels a Happy Birthday (and some even attempt to sing)! Guests: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert Donna Bac

Small Business Spotlight on… Jordan's Homeside Pub, a brand-new and meat-free pub in East Hamilton. Guest: Sara Heres, of Jordan's Homeside Pub, 1521 Main St. East   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... How has the pandemic affected driving tests and people’s attempts to meet the deadlines needed to get their licenses? How does the Canadian Federation of Independent Business feel about the incoming raise to Ontario's minimum wage? Today marks the 26th anniversary of the Toronto Raptors' debut! What has the world's supply chain issues done to home builders in Canada? How are Ontario businesses fighting climate change and what can policymakers do to encourage innovation? Ontario has released new information about vaccine booster rollout, no vaccine mandate for hospital staff and more. We also talk about the ethics of the G20's approach to addressing climate change among other issues. Guests: Brian Patterson, President of the Ontario Safety League Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Kevin Lee, CEO, Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) Claudia Dessanti, Senior Manager of Pol

The Hamilton Small Business Spotlight on... Paull Rodrigue Glass, glassblowing artist operating in Hamilton, Ontario. Guest: Paull Rodrigue, glassblower, artist https://www.paullrodrigue.com/   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... International air traffic will be returning to more regional airports soon, after flights were restricted for most of the year as part of the government’s efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic and one of those airports resides right here in Hamilton! COP26 is underway and with climate change front and centre, we take a look at the balance between politics and progress. We take a look at the NHL's response to its major sexual assault scandal and how the story has been covered along with how to minimize the damage it can cause to victims. Ontario's raising the minimum wage up to $15/hour but what ripple effect will this cause? And another company is ceasing to do business in China, is this beneficial to the Chinese government in the long term as companies like Huawei expand internationally? Guests: Dina Carlucci, Director, Business Development & Customer Experience, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Jessica Green, Professor of Political Science

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on... Nest, the Canadian handmade gift shop for animal lovers located in the heart of Hamilton! Guest: Robyn Allan, owner and curator of Nest, 171 Locke Street South, Unit #2, Hamilton, Ontario.   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... Many Canadians found their phone's clocks had been rolled back a week early, this morning, Derek Sardo explains the situation. We also found out about the search for Hamilton, Ontario's oldest trees. Dr. Kerry Bowman discussed the ethics of COP26 and the G20 climate change plans, and Professor Liam Midzain-Gobin weighed in on reconciliation. Scott and Michael Taube debated the Conservative party's leadership, and the usual friends of the show dropped by. Guests: Derek Sardo. President, Rolling Thunder Lesia Mokrycke, Landscape Architect, Environmental Artist, Searching for Hamilton’s oldest tree Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science with Brock University Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radi

Small Business Spotlight on… Hideaway Antiques, has maneuvered around the various challenges presented by the pandemic, providing antique items for collectors as well as film and televisions. They have an auction coming up this Saturday, operating out of 195 Ottawa Street -- which you might know as the Avon Theatre. (NOTE: The exterior of the Avon Theatre was featured in almost every episode in season 2 of Netflix’s hit series, Umbrella Academy.)  Guest: Bill Jarman, Owner and Operator of Hideaway Antiques   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... Scott has some safety questions about Trick or Treating in the age of COVID-19 and he has some answers for all of you! COP26 is shaping up to be a wild event as environmentalist protestors line up in the streets of Glasgow and the goalposts for the summit are continuously pulled back. The flags remain at half-mast so what does that mean for Remembrance Day?  And what do Indigenous groups want to see from the Pope’s Reconciliation visit. Mark Zuckerberg is planning his own “Metaverse” as the future for Facebook and its new parent company “Meta.” Now what does that mean? Scott brings these questions with a tech expert. And of course Scott Radley hops on to talk the headlines with Scott! Guests: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Peter Woolstencroft, retired professor of political science. (Expertise, Conservative

The Dundas Museum which has been operating for over 65 years, offers community events, educational programs, a historical book club and… around Halloween… Ghost Walks! Kevin Puddister joins us now to tell us all about the museum, what is coming up, and maybe let us in on the story of one of the hauntings in Dundas... Guest: Kevin Puddister, Curator & General Manager of the Dundas Museum & Archives, 139 Park Street West in Dundas, Ontario. https://dundasmuseum.ca/

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... What would be going through the mind of a pilot in a situation like yesterday’s emergency landing on the 407? As we get closer to Halloween, a time often associated with black cats, the Burlington SPCA wants to draw attention to the kittens and cats waiting for a home, who are often looked over due to people’s bias and superstition. The Bank of Canada says it's keeping its trend-setting interest rate on hold for now, but borrowing costs for many Canadians are likely headed up. What does this mean for Canadians? Is Erin O’Toole once again giving the Conservative party’s opposition control of the narrative? Guests: Keith Mackey, Owner of Mackey International and Aviation expert Heather Ashcroft, Adoption Coordinator, Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies Thomas Tenkate, Professor with the School of Occupational & Public Health at Ryerson Un

Small Business Spotlight on… The Moonshine Cafe has been operating for over a decade, hosting live entertainment just about every night. Of course, things had to change during the pandemic but the doors to the Moonshine are open again for patrons looking to musical acts from across Canada and enjoy the atmosphere. Guest: John Marlatt, co-owner and operator of the Moonshine Cafe,137 Kerr St, Oakville, Ontario 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... Justin Trudeau has unveiled his new cabinet, with a few shuffles and a lot of new faces. One of the notable changes is Anita Anand taking over the role of Minister of National Defence, what could this change entail? What about some of the other changes that have been made to the Liberal cabinet? A London, Ontario funeral home has pivoted to offer space for those seeking Medical Assistance in Dying, in an environment other than a hospital or their home. Pope Francis is set to visit Canada, in an effort to work toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities. As we approach the holiday season, Canadians are looking to spend, shop and spoil each other. What does that mean for retailers? Guests: Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute Paul Needham, Northview Funeral Chapel Dr. Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair with the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate Sch