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The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on... The Westdale Theatre! It has survived a lot and it is still screening independent films, and providing cultural space for public performances and exhibitions that showcase Canadian and world content. Guest: Neal Miller, executive director of the Westdale Theatre, 1014 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario https://www.thewestdale.ca/   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 Throughout the day, Scott and his guests kept up with the developing news of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's New York court appearance. Professor Peter Graefe gave us his thoughts on SNC Lavalin's return to the news cycle, and Professor Frederick John Packer joined the show to discuss what happens when Ontario's Human Rights Coalition gets involved with renaming streets and buildings. We also heard from Professor Vivek Krishnamurthy about conflicts over Ontario's vaccine certificates. Plus, Elissa Freeman shared why she is happy that someone else has taken over the job of designing Canada's Olympic uniforms. Guests: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdona

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight Thirsty Cactus in Dundas has adapted to the different stages of the pandemic. Now, with Ontario’s vaccine certificates in effect, how have things changed? Guest: Peter Mitropoulos,  General Manager of the Thirsty Cactus, 2 King St E, Dundas, Ontario https://thirstycactus.ca/main-menu.html   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 spoke with business professor Marvin Ryder to find out about the Evergrande debt crisis as well as what happens with office space vacancies as the pandemic continues. Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid returned to the show, to discuss the health policies behind Ontario's vaccine certificates, and Professor Genevieve Tellier and Scott talk about the future of fringe politics. Finally, former Mayor Larry Di Ianni and Scott debate the point of this last election. All this, plus visits from the usual friends of the show! Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, CALL University Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert and advisor, medical doctor, and a lecturer on health systems and policy Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa Larry Di Ianni,  Former Mayor of Hamilton Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHM

the Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight Vintagesoulgeek is a curated vintage shop located in Hamilton, Ontario featuring thousands of items from the late 1800s-1990s. Specializing in vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry, they have provided wardrobe for movies and television shows including, The Shape of Water, Mrs. America, and Netflix’s hit series, Umbrella Academy. Guest: Nik Bulajic, co-owner of Vintagesoulgeek, 279 King Street East, Hamilton, Ontario https://vintagesoulgeek.com/   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 spoke with Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos, about the low voter turnout in this election and what we can learn from it, and later tech analyst Carmi Levy weighed in on online voting. Michael Taube joined the show to discuss what is next for the federal leaders now that it is time to get back to business. Jason Thorne, Director of the Emergency Operations Centre for the city of Hamilton, and Dr. Zain Chagla talked about COVID-19 and vaccine certificates in Hamilton. Finally, Professor Paul Delaney told us about the future of NASA's space missions. Guests: Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper Carmi Levy, tech analyst Jason Thorne, the City’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Director Dr. Zain Chagla, an Infectious Disease Specialist with St. Joseph’s Hospital and an Associate Professor in the Division of I

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight The owners of Penny Pincher Costumes Inc. have been raising spirits during the pandemic by going on regular walks in costume as different characters. Now they are raising funds as well as spirits, with a charity walk for Juravinski Cancer Centre Foundation taking place on September 23! Guests: Brenda and Terry Rhodes, owners of Penny Pincher Costumes Inc. 529 Concession Street, #2, Hamilton, Ontario. You can sponsour the walk here: www.hamiltonhealth.ca/ppci   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 the crew break down the election results, along with Professors Peter Graefe and Peter Woolstencroft, Chairman of Suma Strategies Tim Powers, and Alex Pierson, who was at Conservative headquarters last night. Professor Ian Lee explains how the market is reacting to news of the minority government, as well. We also hear from Dr. Colin Furness, to get ready for Ontario's vaccine certificate program and the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11.   Guests: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Tim Powers, Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Alex Pierson, host of ON Point with Alex Pierson Peter Woolstencroft, retired professor of political science Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellnes

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight! Luc Peters of Humble Bee is an urban beekeeper offering much more to both the public and the apiary community than honey and candles and other gifts: Humble Bee specializes in education, equipment and the propagation of beekeeping! Guest: Luc Peters, founder and owner of Humble Bee, 601 Burlington Street East in Hamilton, Ontario http://humblebee.buzz/   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 It's the day that all of Canada has been waiting for, and as Canadians get in line to vote or contentedly wait for their early ballot to be counted, Scott covers all the angles behind Decision Canada. Sean Simpson has the polling data, Elissa Freeman breaks down last-minute changes of heart, Alex Pierson and Robin Gill preview tonight's coverage from the various campaigns' headquarters, and Professor Henry Jacek is ready to tie it all together for us. Scott also checks in with the usual gang, to find out about election experiences of the past (the good, the bad, and the hungry.) Guests: Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Polling Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Alex Pierson, host of ON Point with Alex Pierson Robin Gill, weekend anchor with Global National and B.C. correspondent Henry Jacek. Professor Emeritus, of Political Science expert, McMaster University Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight Scott found out about Sarah’s Soaps: sustainable, environmentally friendly, plant-powered goods made in St. Catharines, Ontario! Guest: Sarah Milan, owner and founder of Sarah’s Soaps https://www.sarahssoaps.ca/   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 Fred Fox, older brother of Terry Fox, joined Scott off the top of the show. Later, Darrell Bricker of Ipsos told us how Canadians are feeling about voting and how that may affect the election, and we got insight on the final days of the campaign from Professor Andrea Perrella, Michael Taube and host of ON Point, Alex Pierson. Sawyer Bogdan gave us the latest on the student walkout at Western University, and we got an update from Lisa Polewski on the home invasion-kidnapping-homicide case in Mount Hope, Hamilton, Ontario. Guests: Fred Fox, Terry Fox's older brother, joining on behalf of the Terry Fox foundation Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling Sawyer Bogdan, reporter with Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London Andrea Perrella is a professor in the Political Science department at Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo Alex Pierson, host of ON Point with Alex Pierson Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, Former Speec

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight My Dog’s Cafe & Bar recently celebrated its fifth year in business, during the pandemic. Unfortunately, the beloved business is now in a transitionary period, having to leave 229 Locke Street South by the end of October, and find a new home. Guest: Wendy, owner of My Dog’s Cafe & Bar, Hamilton, Ontario https://www.mydogscafe.ca/   What else happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast and to find out! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Hamilton Today looks at international politics The U.S. has signed a new security pact… without including Canada! What happened? Scott spoke with Professor Elliot Tepper, to get his take on the situation. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University   Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. ErskineNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Professor Marvin Ryder joined the show to talk about inflation but he also shared insights from first-hand experience on how the pandemic is handled in Italy! We got updates on the shocking homicide and kidnapping in Mount Hope, as well as PPC Leader Maxime Bernier's rally in Gage Park, and the NHL plans for Hamilton. Diane Francis of the National Post and Professor Liviana Tossutti of Brock University shared their thoughts on the remaining days of the election, Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid spoke with Scott about the state of emergency in Alberta, and Professor Paul Delaney told us all about the SpaceX launch! Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Lisa Polewski, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML Livianna Tossutti, Professor of Political Science, Brock University Paul Delaney, Professor of Astronomy, York University Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert and advisor, medical doctor, and a lecturer

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight Floral & Brick specializes in modern design using local flowers, and offers Hamiltonians the chance to learn about local flowers and how to create their own designs. Scott found out all about it. Guest: Natasha, owner of Floral & Brick, 129 Locke Street South, Hamilton, Ontario https://www.floralandbrick.com/   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 Ontario has a vaccine certificate app on the way, and Scott got reaction from the CFIB. Professor Mark Busser explained how to limit the spread of misinformation, disinformation and "alternative facts." Professor Henry Jacek weighed in on how the PPC might affect the election, and Scott spoke with Professor Gordon Houlden about the Government of China's deal to republish Justin Trudeau's memoir. Finally, Dr. Omar Khan updated us on international vaccine news (yes, including Nicki Minaj's tweet) and Diana Weeks shared some science news that brings new meaning to the phrase "that rings a bell." Guests: Julie Kwiecinski, CFIB director of provincial affairs for Ontario Mark Busser, Professor, Experiential Education (Social Sciences), McMaster U. International relations, security studies, conspiracism, journalism, and critical thinking Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight Last week, it was announced on social media that the Cat 'N' Fiddle pub it would be permanently closing at the start of October. Scott invited Suzanne Keast to the show, to talk about the history behind the family-owned pub, and share how she and the staff feel about the somber news. Guest: Suzanne Keast, co-owner of the Cat 'N' Fiddle pub, 174 John Street South in Hamilton, Ontario Read more about the closing of the Cat 'N' Fiddle here: https://globalnews.ca/news/8189738/hamilton-pub-music-venue-closing-28-years/ 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 Carmi Levy shared his thoughts on Ontario's soon-to-be-released digital I.D. app, and then NDP leader Jagmeet Singh joined Scott to talk about the final days of the campaign and what unites Canadians.Bill Brioux and Scott paid respects to the late Norm MacDonald, Sawyer Bogdan updated us on the situation in London, Ontario, and Tim Powers gave us his take on how the federal leaders can make the most of the few days left in the campaign.Finally, Ted Michaels discussed the joys of running marathons, and Scott Radley had the latest from the world of sports! Guests: Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party Sawyer Bogdan, reporter with Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London, Ontario Bill Brioux, television critic and author Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show Sc

The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight Hamilton chef Patrick Wiese made one heck of pivot during the pandemic, and started a new career as a barber at the age of 50! Scott spoke to the boss man himself, Patrick Wiese, about what inspired him. Guest: Patrick Wiese, owner of Boss Man Barber & Beard Co., 112 Melvin Ave, Hamilton, Ontario https://www.bossmanbarber.com/   What else happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast and to find out! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show