Scott Thompson Show

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Is the Ontario government leaving COVID-19 vaccines sitting on shelves in freezers, rather than putting them to use? No, not really, but there are reasons why it might seem that way... Paul Johnson, the Director of the City of Hamilton's Emergency Centre, is the first to shed light on this issue of vaccine distribution in Ontario, in today's podcast. He and Scott also discuss the city's second Easter in lockdown, as well as what is happening with Hamilton's mass vaccination sites. Guest: Paul Johnson, Director of Emergency Centre, City of Hamilton - Travis Dhanraj, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News, weighed in on the concerns surrounding Ontario's vaccine supply, in a excerpt from his and Scott's full conversation. Guest: Travis Dhanraj, Queen's Park Bureau Chief with Global News To hear more about the Ontario Government's plans for spring break and tightening restrictions, check out this bonus podcast featuring Scott and Travis: https://omnystudio.com/p/scott-th

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! The World Health Organization has released their report, following an investigation into the origins of COVID-19 in China, but WHO Chief Dr. Tedros says that further investigation is needed.  Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail - Scott spoke with Travis Dhanraj about the April break from school, tightening restriction in Ontario and concerns that Doug Ford's government is not distributing vaccines. Guest: Travis Dhanraj, Queen's Park Bureau Chief with Global News For more on the concerns surrounding vaccine distribution and an in-depth look at how the supply chain is managed, check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/questions-about-ontario-s-covid-19-vaccine-supply Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thomp

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Jill Torrance to the show, to talk about what it was like to start an innovative business for that caters to people looking to fix up their homes, just months before the first lockdown. Guest: Jill Torrance, CEO of Digby Paints, visit Digby Paints online at https://digbypaints.com/pages/our-paint Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, and follow along as Scott finds out more about the small businesses, restaurants and initiatives in Hamilton that have been affected by the pandemic! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Dr. Martha Fulford joined the show from a mass-vaccination site in Hamilton, Ontario, to talk about the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 among different age groups. Scott also got her input on the vaccination efforts in Ontario, and the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. Guest: Dr. Martha Fulford, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences - For more on the troubles with Health Canada, NACI and messaging around AstraZeneca, Scott spoke to Dr. Marc Rodger. Dr. Marc Rodger, Physician-in-Chief with McGill University Health Centre and Chair of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences with McGill University - Leader of the Federal Conservatives Erin O'Toole made his inaugural appearance on the show! He and Scott discussed the search for the centre in Canadian politics, amid the extremes in every party, as well as O'Toole's thoughts on climate change and a post-pandemic Canada. Guest: Erin O'Toole, Leader of

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast Lou Molinaro, former owner of This Ain't Hollywood, joined Scott to share an update on his friend Gene Champage, as well as impart an important message about COVID-19. Guest: Lou Molinaro, former owner of This Ain't Hollywood, member of The Hamilton Music Advisory Team, instructor at the Harris Institute for Music Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Kinga Mcdonald to the show, to talk about why she chose Barton street as the new location of her flower shop, what her shop offers and how business has been changed by the pandemic. Guest: Kinga Ulazka' Mcdonald, Owner of Ela’s Fleur, 399 Barton St. East, in Hamilton, Ontario Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, and follow along as Scott finds out more about the small businesses, restaurants and initiatives in Hamilton that have been affected by the pandemic! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine  

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott started the show with Dr. Zain Chagla on other end of the line, talking about Hamilton, Ontario and other regions of the province returning to lockdown as of today. Guest: Dr. Zain Chagla, an Infectious Disease Specialist with St. Joseph’s Hospital and an Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Medicine with  McMaster University - Next up, Scott welcomed Dr. Khalid back to the show, to get his input on a caller's question, as well as to help everyone catch up with the news surrounding Ontario's case numbers, and the World Health Organization's forthcoming report from their investigation in China. Guest: Dr. Firas Ahmad Khalid, Health Policy expert and Queen Elizabeth Scholar - Following breaking news about the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine that left our heads figuratively spinning, Scott invited Professor Thomas Tenkate to the show, to help us figure out what is going on between the National Advisory Committee on Immunization and H

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Bree McLean-Roberts to the show, to talk about the stirring musical performance that featured artists from across Hamilton in a rendition of Seasons of Love, from the musical Rent. They also discussed how the pandemic has hit the theatrical arts over the past year, and why transitioning to digital performances is not always the right option for companies and venues. Guest: Bree McLean-Roberts, Board Member of Hamilton Theatre Inc and Creative Director of the tribute video Check out the full performance organized by Hamilton Theatre inc: https://youtu.be/4ouzyXVmiO4 Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show for more on what is happening in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast With the possibility of a lockdown looming, Scott spoke with Paul Johnson about what is in store for Hamilton next week, one way or another. Guest: Paul Johnson, Director of the Emergency Response Centre for the City of Hamilton - Dr. Alon Vaisman provided insight on the variants of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and the growing danger they pose. Guest: Dr. Alon Vaisman, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University Health Network - A brief recap of the highlights -- well, the one highlight -- Ontario Doug Ford's  media conference, following the announcement that Hamilton, Ontario will enter lockdown next week. - Michael Taube joins Scott to talk about the possible repercussions for the Conservatives, in light of the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling on Carbon pricing. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper - The VP of Leger, Andrew Enns, joined Scott to discu

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast Following the announcement that Hamilton, Ontario is heading into another stint as a locked down region, Scott spoke with Dave Fauteaux to get his thoughts on the news as well as discuss how the modern French restaurant has changed with each stage of the pandemic. Dave Fauteux, Owner of Bon Temps, located at 61 Young St, Hamilton Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you get your favourite podcast

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott welcomed Tim Powers back to the show to talk about the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling on the carbon pricing, as well as where the federal Conservative Party can go from here. Guest: Tim Powers, Chair of Summa Strategies, Managing Director of Abacus Data - The Government of Ontario released the new budget, and MPP Stan Cho joined Scott to answer questions. Guest: Stan Cho, Member of Provincial Parliament for Willowdale, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance - What does the Canadian Taxpayers Federation think of the new Ontario budget? Scott found out, from Jasmine Moulton. Guest: Jasmine Moulton, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - There is a boat stuck in the Suez Canal, and the domino effect on trade and shipping could go quite a ways. Professor Vik Singh explains. Guest: Vik Singh, Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University - There are a lot of questions up in the air about the getting a COVID-19 vaccine, even if you a

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott Thompson welcomed Scott Radley back to the show for another edition of Scott & Scott! An all-female broadcast team is about to make NBA history, Radley has opinions on Raptors trades, and both Scott's have something to say about the boat stuck in the Suez Canal. Guest: Scott Radley, columnist with the Hamilton Spectator, host of the Scott Radley Show, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube Keep up with Scott Radley, subscribe his podcast wherever you already subcribe to the Scott Thompson show! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ - Are you feeling worn down by the pandemic? Do you miss holiday get-togethers with the family? Scott takes a moment to address an off-air comment from a caller about the frustration that we are all feeling. The Scott Thompson Show is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts! But you already knew that and subscribed to the show, right? Right? https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Emily Perry, the owner of Planted in Hamilton to the show to talk about how a specialty business like her vegan café has been affected by the pandemic. Guest: Emily Perry, owner of Planted in Hamilton Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show Podcast to follow along as Scott checks in on the different small businesses, restaurants and initiatives in our area as they adapt to life during COVID-19

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Canada is getting COVID-19 vaccines from Europe but the E.U. is moving to put in stricter export controls on their vaccines. Meanwhile, Scott has to ask, did Canada butt ahead in line for these vaccines?  Guest: Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University - How is Hamilton, Ontario doing in the pandemic? What will the spring look like for the city? Guest: Paul Johnson, Director of Emergency Centre, City of Hamilton - Reports of Anti-Asian racism and direct acts of xenophobic violence have been on the rise. Meanwhile, stories of friction between the governments of China and Canada keep making their ways into the headlines. The unsettling truth is that that it is not a far reach to think that there is a connection forming in the minds of some Canadians, strengthening convoluted prejudices. What can be done to make sure that necessary discussion of international politics are not used to fan the flames of racism and violenc