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Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today With Scott Thompson, heard weekdays 3pm-6pm EST on 900 CHML. Learn more about the show, listen live and read Scott"s blog posts at 900chml.com

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7:10

Why is the Ontario college faculty strike still on?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/08

The union that represents the faculty that are striking at Ontario colleges is calling on it’s members to reject the contract offer from the colleges. Why would they ask for it to be rejected? Is it not a fair deal?Guest: Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President of OPSEU. Photo: Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press

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21:59

Hot Spot Hamilton - Katrusia Marunchak

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/08

One of the initiatives to educate children is to promote physical literacy. How could improving physical literacy help our children? How does it benefit when it come to education? Are our kids too stagnant during the day and it affects their work? Guest - Katrusia Marunchak, Sports Specialist, City of Hamilton

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11:53

Hot Spot Hamilton - Mitzi Hunter

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/08

How is the government planning on tackling some of the major issues our education system is facing? Guest - Mitzie Hunter, Minister of Education for Ontario

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20:48

Hot Spot Hamilton - Ted Scott and Alex Muggah

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/08

The health care field in our city continues to advance, so how has innovation benefitted our local community? Are there ways that it can be better? How do our organizations reach out to the regular everyday person? How do they raise awareness to the regular everyday person? Guest - Ted Scott , Acting VP, Research and Chief Innovation Officer, HHS Guest - Alex Muggah, Director, Synapse Life Science Consortium

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13:05

Hot Spot Hamilton - Carolyn Gosse, St. Joseph's Home...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/08

As our population ages, the amount of people needing access to healthcare resources is going to increase. What are already in place for those in need of services and how do places plan for the influx? Guest - Carolyn Gosse, Vice President of Integrated Care, St Joseph’s Health System President, St. Joseph’s Home Care

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20:00

Guns or mental health? You can’t use one to ignore...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/07

Many have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for failing to recognize mass killings by white guys (such as in Las Vegas or Texas) as domestic terrorism, while jumping on any chance to brand foreign terrorism, despite the magnitude of the killing.Scott weighs in on the relationship between mental health and gun control. Read more of Scott's thoughts: https://globalnews.ca/news/3847150/scott-thompson-guns-or-mental-health-you-cant-use-one-to-ignore-the-other/ Photo: EPA/LARRY W. SMITH

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50:51

How effective is medicinal marijuana? Will Wynne's...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/07

The Scott Thompson Show McMaster and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is addressing the issue of the effectiveness of Medicinal cannabis with the creation of the Michael G DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research. The focus will be on evidence based information, research and creating a network for pursue further understanding. Guest: James MacKillop, Co-Director of the new Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, also the Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions

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7:34

How do you get your kids to clean their rooms?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/07

A Calgary mom’s post is gaining attention online after she decided to post that she was stopping cleaning up after her kids. Is this a good way to teach tidiness to children? Guest: Maureen Dennis, Mom of Four, Parenting Expert and Founder of Wee Welcome.ca Phot: AP Photo/Steven Senne

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6:50

Trump changes his tone on North Korea

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/07

After many an apocalyptic tweet, Trump has reiterated his stance against the nuclear arming of North Korea but expressed optimism, saying he wishes that the country comes ‘to the table to make a deal’. Guest: Benoit Hardy Chartrand, CIGI Senior Research Associate Photo: AP Photo/Andrew Harnik

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5:55

McMaster and St. Joe's study medicinal cannabis

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/07

McMaster and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is addressing the issue of the effectiveness of Medicinal cannabis with the creation of the Michael G DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research. The focus will be on evidence based information, research and creating a network for pursue furtherunderstanding. Guest: James MacKillop, Co-Director of the new Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, also the Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research At St. Joseph’s

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52:30

Shooting at a Texas church, U.S. President Donald...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/06

Yesterday, a shooting at a Texas church saw 26 people killed. When asked if U.S. gun control measures could have been key to preventing the shooting, President Trump replied “Mental health is your problem here”. What is the issue with America’s gun culture? Guest: Jooyoung Lee, Associate Professor of Sociology, at University of Toronto, gun violence expert - President Trump has refused to rule out military action against North Korea, saying that the country is a threat to the civilized world.

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5:38

Why are math scores so poor among students in Ontario?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/06

Who is to blame for the poor math scores in this province? Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education(Photo: Steve Ruark/The Associated Press, File)

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5:11

Trump says North Korea is a threat to the civilized...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/06

President Trump has refused to rule out military action against North Korea, saying that the country is a threat to the civilized world. Guest: Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation(Photo: Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)

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5:54

What is the issue with America's gun culture?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/06

Yesterday, a shooting at a Texas church saw 26 people killed. When asked if U.S. gun control measures could have been key to preventing the shooting, President Trump replied “Mental health is your problem here”. What is the issue with America’s gun culture? Guest: Jooyoung Lee, Associate Professor of Sociology, at University of Toronto, gun violence expert(Photo: Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

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56:00

Babcock murder trial, Selling weed, And Spacey in hot...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/03

Detectives who seized evidence in the search for Laura Babcock are testifying in the trial today. What has been the latest in this case? Guest - Jordan Donich, Criminal Lawyer, Donich Law The legislation that was brought forward this week from the Ontario government regarding marijuana includes steeper fines for illegal dispensaries, and these rules would take affect when the federal government makes it legal. The law will allow police to immediately close premises they suspect are being used for

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4:48

More sexual harassment allegations from Hollywood

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/03

The latest actor facing sexual harassment claims is Dustin Hoffman. A second woman has come forward with an allegation a day after the actor was forced to apologize for other behavior. How can Hollywood fix this issue? Is it strictly a Hollywood issue? Guest - Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily

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5:41

Is the word marijuana racist?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/03

The legislation that was brought forward this week from the Ontario government regarding marijuana includes steeper fines for illegal dispensaries, and these rules would take affect when the federal government makes it legal. The law will allow police to immediately close premises they suspect are being used for illegal sale. Guest - Dan Malleck. Health Sciences Professor, Brock University. Author: Try to Control Yourself: The regulation of public drinking in post prohibition Ontario

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5:43

Getting an update from the Laura Babcock murder trial

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/03

Detectives who seized evidence in the search for Laura Babcock are testifying in the trial today. What has been the latest in this case? Guest - Jordan Donich, Criminal Lawyer, Donich Law

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75:58

HSR issues, Bantleman update, And an inspiring 14...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/02

Yesterday, the transit director told councilors that driver absenteeism is to blame for the number of bus cancellations lately. In response, the suggestion is to ask drivers to voluntarily work up to 68 hours per week. Guest - Eric Tuck, President ATU Local 107 Last week, Scott had a short conversation with Guy Bantleman to get an update on the case of his brother Neil Bantleman. Neil continues to serve his 11 year jail term in Jakarta. How has his brother been fighting to get his brother home

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5:59

How safe are transport trucks?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/02

Transport truck safety is being called into question after the fiery 14 car accident yesterday that killed three people. What can be done? Guest - Stephen Laskowski, Ontario Trucking association

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