Scott Thompson Show

Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on… Matty’s Hot Chicken has been operating as a popup on King William Street  for some time, but now it has found a permanent Hamilton home and is preparing to move to Locke for the winter! How was the popup experience during the pandemic, why put down roots in Hamilton now? Guest: Mike Cipollo, Local Restaurant Group Inc. (HamBRGR, Undefined, Matty’s Hot Chicken) 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

Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on… Crumbuns Bakeshop, which just moved to its new location on October 23rd! Guest: Joanne Emberson, owner of Crumbuns Bakeshop, now at 566 Concession Street in Hamilton, Ontario Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine 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 and Bill Brioux discusses the entertainment industry and the tragic shooting on the set of Rust. Legal and and tech experts weigh in on Ontario's proposed Right-To-Disconnect legislation, we also get got Carmi Levy's take on the Facebook papers. Mike Schreiner, the leader of Ontario's Green Party, debated infrastructure with Scott. Finally, Dr. Tim Sly shared thoughts on reopening Ontario and tips for a safe & responsible Halloween, and Scott Radley has returned from his stint on the morning show! All this, plus the usual gang of reporters, producers and anchors here on Hamilton Today. Want to hear even more of Hamilton Today, including the music that is exclusive to the live show? Tune in from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. every weekday on 900 CHML, online at https://globalnews.ca/radio/900chml/   Guests: Bill Brioux, television critic and author Samara Belitzky, Senior Associate with Samfiru Tumarkin Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario and M

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on... he Little Basket Shop, operating online, creating custom curated gift baskets and boxes, as well as charcuterie with exclusive imported products! Guest: Cathy, owner and operator of The Little Basket Shop and Charcuteriehttps://www.facebook.com/The-Little-Basket-Shop-and-Charcuterie-105870591516177/   Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine 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... Today we found out more about blanks and prop firearms, following tragic news from the set of Alec Baldwin's film, Rust. Later, Claudio Ruiz of Hamilton's Immigrants Working Centre, shared his thoughts on a proposed bill to help foreign-trained professionals and tradespeople work in their chosen fields. Ontario is taking another big step in the reopening process, and we cover all the angles. Finally, pharmacists are getting ready for the rollout of kids' COVID-19 vaccines, and Steve Bannon is held in contempt, and we hear from all of the regular friends of the show. Want to hear even more of Hamilton Today, including the music that is exclusive to the live show? Tune in from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. every weekday on 900 CHML, online at https://globalnews.ca/radio/900chml/ Guests: Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Sports Shooting Association Peter Woolstencroft, retired professor of political science Claudio Ruiz, Executive Director of Hamilton’s

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on... Christy's Gourmet Gifts started small with a family recipe, and has clearly grown over the years. Scott found out all about Christy's as well as how Bernie Mueller became a chocolatier! Guest: Bernie Mueller, master chocolatier with Christy's Gourmet Gifts, 3530 Mainway Drive, Burlington, Ontario. https://christysgourmetgifts.com/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine 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... Today Scott checked in with Manny Rao to get his take on last night's Raptors game, and got Elissa Freeman's input on Facebook Inc's impending name change. Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid and travel expert Caleigh Alleyne shared their thoughts on Canada's vaccine passport for international travel. Dr. Zain Chagla told us about Hamilton's groundbreaking COVID-19 antibody therapy clinic, and Dr. Rodney Rohde updated us on the situation in the U.S., and Dan McTeague discussed the the energy crisis. Plus, reporters, anchors, producers and other friends of the show! Want to hear even more of Hamilton Today, including the music that is exclusive to the live show? Tune in from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. every weekday on 900 CHML, online at https://globalnews.ca/radio/900chml/ Guests: Manny Rao, staff writer and host with Raptors Republic Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert Dr. Zain Chagla, an Infectious Disease Specialist with S

Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on... Gifted in Ancaster, specializing in curated gift boxes, customized one-of-a-kind and corporate gifts, for those in the Greater Hamilton Area. Guest: Jamie Riddel, owner and curator of Gifted, in Ancaster. https://shopgifted.ca/   Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine 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 got expert input on the Texas plan crash that saw all passengers survive, as well as the nuances of the supply chain crisis and why the inflation rate has reached levels not seen since 2003. Professor Steve Joordens discussed the unsettling psychology behind why groups of people fail to intervene when witnessing a violent crime, Michael Taube weighed in on the debate around vaccinations in Parliament, and Matt Johnston of Collective Arts Brewery updated us on the craft beer industry. Finally, Scott welcomed Professor Charles Burton back to the show for a conversation about the upcoming Beijing Olympics. All this, plus the usual anchors, reporters and producers.Want to hear even more of Hamilton Today, including the music that is exclusive to the live show? Tune in from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. every weekday on 900 CHML, online at https://globalnews.ca/radio/900chml/ Guests: Keith Mackey, Owner of Mackey International and Aviation expert Opher Baron, Distinguish

Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on... The Beckett Fine Art gallery, which was established Hamilton in 1966 and represents a select group of established and emerging artists working in multiple forms of media. Its current show RESPECT, features the works of Arthur Shilling, Norval Morrisseau, Tom Wilson and many other indigenous artists. Guest: Thomas G. Beckett, owner of Beckett Fine Art gallery, 196 Locke Street SouthHamilton, Ontario https://www.beckettfineart.com/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine What else happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast and to find out! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson Pfizer has officially requested Health Canada approve their COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11, and an Angus Reid poll suggests that 50% of Canadian parents are ready to get it for their kids. Steven Del Duca made a splash with that 4-day work week promise, so Scott spoke with the Toronto-based Leadership Agency who did just that. How has the global supply chain affected Hamilton's businesses? Those and so much more on Hamilton Today! Guests: Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute.  Jamie Savage, Founder of The Leadership Agency. Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator. Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox, CEO of Fluke Transport.  Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Jake Fuss, Senior Economist, The Fraser I

The World Health Organization hopes that its new panel will have better luck probing the origins of the coronavirus  dubbed SARS-CoV-2, that causes COVID-19. Are they heading down the exact same track as previous attempts? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University  

Cake Empire, creating beautiful and tasty custom-made cakes, cookies, and cupcakes for all occasions. https://www.cakeempire.ca/ GUEST: Sandy, owner of Cake Empire.

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson Today Scott helped shine a light on "MSA." What's that? Multiple system atrophy, an incredibly rare and under-researched disease. CNN's Brian J. Karem spoke with Scott about Colin Powell's untimely passing from COVID. Scott's mind is boggled by Stephen Del Duca's strategy. Brantford has Land Defenders around a Arrowdale Golf Course... what's that about? Scott liaises with one of the Land Defenders. And what would the show be without Trudeau's trip to Tk'emlups te Secwepemc? Guests: Kelly, from the board of directors of Defeat MSA.  Brian J. Karem Political Commentator for CNN, Columnist for Salon.Com and The Washington Diplomat, and Host of the podcast "Just Ask the Question." Steve Globerman, Resident Scholar and Addington Chair in Measurement at the Fraser Institute as well as Professor Emeritus at Western Washington University.  Dr. Colin Furness, Epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information AND the Dalla Lana School o

Small Business Spotlight on… Mabel’s Labels, filling a gap in the market for durable labels for kids since 2003. Guest: Julie Cole, co-founder and senior director of public communications with Mabel’s Labels https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/about-us/ What else happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast and to find out! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson Today Scott gets the inside intel on a couple of announcements out of Queen's Park not least of which is to do with the new QR code vaccination "passport." How easy is it to use? What does it do? Can you get one without a phone? Scott has that and more. Remember the CanSino vaccine agreement? How we didn't get the vaccine from China that we partially paid for? Shouldn't shock you that there was something nefarious going on behind the scenes. Did COVID create a baby boom or a baby bust? The US border is opening up to Canadians on November 8th, and Scott spoke with a few experts on what that entails and what it might look like. It's al coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Sabrina Nanji, Founder of the Queen’s Park Observer Ted Kritsonis, Tech Journalist and TV Personality. Byteddyk.com.  Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Dr. Bryon DeFrance, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hamilton Health Sciences and

The iconic Roma Bakery, home to Hamilton's famous slab pizza! They have been operating since 1952 and the business as seen quite a lot in their time -- not just a pandemic -- and they are mentoring the next generation through their apprenticeship program!

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson Scott got expert explanations of why Peter Khill will face a retrial, and why there seems to be a pervasive problem of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Professor Andrew McDougall discussed new details of Canada's ill-fated deal with China for COVID-19 vaccine, and Dr. Colin Furness weighed in on Ontario's rising capacity limits. Michael Taube and Scott chatted about the Government of Ontario's approach to pandemic restrictions as well as Erin O'Toole's stance on relations with the Government of China, and MPP Donna Skelly joined us to preview tomorrow's announcement from Premier Doug Ford, and address Hamilton's urban boundary expansion debate. All this, and the usual anchors, reporters and producers drop in on the show! Guests: Geoffrey M. Read, Barrister & Solicitor, specializing in criminal law Charlotte Duval-Lantoine, Ottawa Operations Manager and Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute in Ottawa, Ontario Andrew McDougall, Professor of Poli

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on… Studio on James is the second home to local artist Tara Smith. The space provides an oasis for learning, creating, developing, socializing, and relaxing -- offering classes mixed media, photographic art and more, for children, teens and adults.Guest: Tara Smith, owner and operator of Studio on James, at 126 James Street North on the 3rd floor, in Hamilton, Ontario. What else happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast and to find out! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson The U.S. land borders are set to open, people are speculating that Justin Trudeau is readying to step aside, and William Shatner has been launched into space and returned safely! Scott covered all of that, as well as Facebook's attempts to rehabilitate its public image, and we heard from a restaurant owner affected by the remaining restrictions, who wonders why his business has been left behind by stadiums and arenas are allowed full capacity. Plus the usual gang of anchors, producers, hosts and reporters drops by. Guests: Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair, Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions, Texas State University Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Paul Delaney, the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy, University Professor (Teaching Stream) York University, Toronto Carmi Levy, technology analyst and journalist Awnish Srivastava, owner of Unique Restauran