Podcast appearances and mentions of lorraine sommerfeld

- Would you consider renting out to Swifties for the week of the shows? - Pediatric group says doctors should regularly screen kids for reading difficulties. Guest Dr. Scott McLeod - one of the authors and chair of the society's mental health and developmental disabilities committee, joins the show- Lorraine Sommerfeld - columnist at driving.ca  on Four people dead after vehicle crashes into guardrail in downtown Toronto 

After years of shortages, dealership lots are finally full of new vehicles again. The question is if this will bring down prices that spiked during the pandemic? In this episode of Today, In This Economy, we chat with Driving.ca columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld about what to expect in the marketplace and everything you need to know about buying a new or used car this fall.(We're hard at work a new season of In This Economy?!—but this fall we're also introducing shorter episodes that let our experts explain what the latest piece of economic news means for you, right now, Today, In This Economy.) We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

After years of shortages, dealership lots are finally full of new vehicles again. The question is if this will bring down prices that spiked during the pandemic? In this episode of Today, In This Economy, we chat with Driving.ca columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld about what to expect in the marketplace and everything you need to know about buying a new or used car this fall.(We're hard at work on a new season of In This Economy?!—but this fall we're also introducing shorter episodes that let our experts explain what the latest piece of economic news means for you, right now, Today, In This Economy.) Do you have a money problem? Call us and leave a message at 416-935-5935. Or email us at hello@itepod.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok @InThisEconomyPod. Don't forget to leave a call-back number, so we can get in touch.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What is happening with the federal Green Party now? Palestinian dissidents who oppose Hamas in Gaza are reportedly pitching members of Canadian parliament on a plan to set up zones within the conflict-ridden territory that will be free from rule by Hamas. Boeing is to plead guilty to criminal fraud conspiracy for misleading FAA regulators before two 737 MAX fatal crashes(2018 & 2019), and could be fined up to $487 Million. How are dentist responding to the current state of the national dental care plan? Maverick distillery in Oakville is providing free next-day shipping for online orders, in order to keep their supply accessible to customers during the LCBO strike. Changes are likely coming to the City of Hamilton's encampment protocol, after council's decision to avoided a potential park-by-park battle over bans, by looking at a potential citywide policy. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British Foreign Policy, Canadian Foreign Policy and politics, International History, U.S. Foreign Policy and relations with Russia. Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Dr. Maneesh Jain, President of the Ontario Dental Association. Craig Peters, founder and CEO of Maverick Distillery, 8 - 2140 Winston Park Drive in Oakville, Ontario. Larry Di Ianni, former mayor of Hamilton. Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (expertise in Canadian and American foreign and defence policy, Defence procurement, and Modern airpower.) Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today is National Indigenous People's Day, and events are taking place now and over the weekend. Writing in The Hamilton Spectator, Lorraine Sommerfeld asks “when did cursive become a whole other language?” What happens if the LCBO is impacted by a strike? Hamilton has been experimenting with its Open Streets events along King street, and this Sunday we will see another such day. Rebel Media has claimed ownership of the truck driving around Toronto playing a sponsored video warning that Canada is “under siege” while depicting images of Muslims praying. Will Ottawa put tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, like the U.S. has done? Leger360 polling took a look at what Canadians think of official bilingualism. Ryan Kennedy joins us from Edmonton, to discuss the Oilers and what is on the horizon for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Guests: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator Jody Harbour, the co-founder of Grandmother's Voice, an Indigenous cultural organization in Oakville Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister Peter Topalovic, Manager, Active Transportation and Mobility, City of Hamilton Transportation Planning and Parking Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger Ryan Kennedy, Senior Writer with The Hockey News Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are you doing to save money when you fill up your vehicle? Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy and Lorraine Sommerfeld from driving.ca join us to take your calls.

Lorraine Sommerfeld - auto columnist with Driving.ca

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Angus Reid Polling on anti-Semitism and Islamophobia found that across the country, the vast majority of people agree that both anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim views are problems. More U.S. auto-buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow. This weekend is Super Saturday – the last Saturday before Christmas, when those who have not finished (or started) their shopping hit the stores. The leader of Hamas has issued a thank-you to nations that called for a Ceasefire in Gaza, including Canada. Canada and the U.S. are too slow adapting to security threats, according to the outgoing Chief of NORAD. Canada's 9-8-8 hotline is a new service that gives people access to suicide prevention assistance over the phone call or even just text at any hour of the day, free of charge. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Anthony Farnell, Chief meteorologist, Global News. Jon Roe, Research Associate with Angus Reid. Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Dr. Allison Crawford, Chief Medical Officer, 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline; psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the country's largest teaching hospital for mental health. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

In this episode of The Driving Podcast, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Chris Muir, technician, consultant and professor at Centennial College. For many consumers, the transition from the showroom to the service bays is not always a smooth one. What should you be asking? How is warranty work handled? Who is working on my vehicle? Transparency is good for dealer-customer relations, so how do I ensure I'm getting the best information in terms I can understand? And, because turnabout is fair play, we'll also talk about some of the nonsense that consumers can try to pull.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of The Driving Podcast, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Bryan Gast, Vice President of Investigative Services for Équité Association. Working with the insurance industry and law enforcement around the world, they're helping to tackle the exploding car theft numbers in Canada. The annual Top Ten Most Stolen list is always interesting (and new this year, the Least Stolen as well!), but consumers can use the information to keep their vehicles from being taken. Who is stealing our cars? Where are they ending up? How can you protect yourself? What are the actual costs? All this and more, on The Driving Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We keep hearing stories of how Canadian airlines are brutal to passengers, especially those with disabilities, and now there is new report showing that our two biggest airlines are chronically late. What is going on? We have looked at how the Grey Cup game went, how about the festivities that filled up Hamilton over the past week? Time to give the festival its own postgame breakdown! What happens when your electric car is a lemon? For one thing, it's going to cost you. We look at the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the focus on Hospitals and military intelligence, where it is going, as well as if other nations are prone to be drawn into the war. What will be the political impact of the fiscal update? The economic fallout of the economic update, and what it and the ongoing affordability crisis means for Trudeau. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Ryan McHugh, Manager of Tourism and Events with the City of Hamilton. Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer, Concordia University. Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter, The Globe and Mail. Dr. Arne Kislenko, Margaret MacMillan Trinity One International Relations Program, Trinity College, University of Toronto; Department of History at Toronto Metropolitan University, (Expertise in... intelligence and security issues, current international affairs, and modern diplomatic history). Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Felicia Kostecky, Community Relations Coordinator, Hamilton Food Share. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Lisa Polewski Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

It used to be a conversation about all seasons versus winters; now, drivers have more to consider as the industry explodes with new technology. On this episode of The Driving Podcast, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Nokian's Wes Boling to take a deeper look into electric vehicles and the changing conversation around what types of tires are best suited for these heavier vehicles. In the second half of the episode, she's joined by Jonathan Scott and Mike Miller of Toyo Tire, an expert on another type of tire that Canadians are increasingly entertaining: all-weathers. Find out all you need to know about these two ever-evolving sectors of the tire industry, on this edition of The Driving Podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: In 1984, Canada's music video television service, "MuchMusic," went on the air at 6 p.m. ET with a launch party broadcast live from studios in Toronto. The federal Liberals are seeing a dive in popularity among younger voters, once the core of their base, falling 23 points behind the Conservatives by the end of August, according to new polling from Nanos Research. Ontario drivers whose vehicles are popular with thieves are now getting hit with a $500 surcharge by some insurers Premier Ford held a press conference today to make an announcement about education but the news was overshadowed by questions about the Greenbelt and the fate of Housing Minister Steve Clark. We are joined by MPP Donna Skelly for a conversation about some of the Greenbelt issues that have been raised this week. Ontario and Quebec have agreed to swap energy to help each other out when electricity demands peak. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Nik James Nanos CMC FCRIC Chief Data Scientist and Founder, Nanos Research. Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief. Oksana Kishchuk, Director, Strategy & Insights at Abacus Data. Donna Skelly MPP Flamborough-Glanbrook. Jim Cotton, director of the McMaster institute for Energy Studies and a professor of mechanical engineering. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Lorraine is a freelance writer from Postmedia where she writes an automotive column, and for the venerable Hamilton Spectator where she has penned over 800 columns of "Motherlode"; described as an often humorous, sometimes poignant look at a crazy household with two kids, two cats and one bewildered mother. In this episode, she discusses the difference between writing a column and writing a book, her love of the Finger Lakes area in upstate New York, the problem with politics in 2023 as politicians refuse to work together, and she goes into detail on a pivotal moment in her life: A Bi-Polar diagnosis. Lorraine Sommerfeld is the author of the new book "A Face in the Window" and a freelance columnist.She joins Charles today to discuss becoming an author and how it different than writing about columns. You can get Lorraine's new book on Amazon or through the website.

Scott welcomes Lorraine Sommerfeld to the show for this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio. Together they cover everything from Lorraine's upcoming thriller, A Face In The Window, why many people are apprehensive about buying an electric vehicle, Hamilton's LRT woes, how our level of sociability has changed with time and more. Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spectator and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV

A new report shows car thefts are surging in Canada. Lorraine Sommerfeld, an automotive columnist at Driving.ca, took your questions about how to keep your vehicle safe and what to do after it's gone.

On this episode of The Driving Podcast. host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by industry expert George Iny, President of the Automobile Protection Association (APA). Iny discusses where the rapidly changing automotive industry is today, and how we got here. From the explosion of electric vehicles that now dominate every car show and headline, to the governments and manufacturers that must factor in everything from infrastructure, high insurance costs, lost tax revenues and safety implications, to what that means for the vehicle you choose to put in your driveway: George Iny joins the Podcast with a history lesson, and a crystal ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Car thefts are endemic: what needs to change? Do we need to go back to the key? Auto journalist Lorraine Sommerfeld talks to Scott. Is F1 overtaking NASCAR? Todd Lewis rejoins Scott after many years to talk more. As well, The Welland Canal — a key link in the North American supply chain — has reopened today, following a three-month closure for maintenance. We look at the bonds between Russia and China, following Xi's meeting with Putin. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator Todd Lewis, host of Rec Culture TV, NASCAR announcer, ft. in Scouting The Refs & Racin' It Out podcasts. Terence Bowles, President and CEO of the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. Melissa Haussman, Professor, Department of Political Science at Carleton University. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre. Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto. Dr. Arne Kislenko, Margaret MacMillan Trinity One International Relations Program, Trinity College, University of Toronto; Department of History at Toronto Metropolitan University Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host –Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Ben Straughan News Anchor –David Woodard, Jennifer McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Lorraine Sommerfeld who joins Scott to talk about her upcoming book, the work she's put into it thus far, buttons that seem to be connected to nothing, who should determine what is and isn't considered misinformation and more. Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Here on Hamilton Today we go from a political streaker yesterday to a frivolous lawsuit today! A Chicago man is suing Buffalo Wild Wings for false advertising and “deceptive” business practices, alleging that he was duped into buying “boneless wings” when they were not, in fact, actually wings! Elissa Freeman, PR expert, joins Scott for this Red-Bull-Doesn't-Give-You-Wings situation. Small-business groups are asking the federal government to further extend the deadline for repaying Canada Emergency Business Account loans when the budget is tabled later this month, as few of the loans have been paid back. Is this the right road? CFIB's Jasmin Guénette joins Scott. Thousands of Ontario drivers illegally use license plate covers to foil red light cameras… and it is still perfectly legal to sell and distribute them. Lorraine Sommerfeld joins to speak more on this and the continuing use of surveillance tech in road policing. We also check in on international relations, following up on the Russian jet hitting a US drone over international waters. And while we were on the air, the Prime Minister's independent rapporteur was announced! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Jasmin Guénette, Vice-President of National Affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Ken Mann, Jennifer McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

On this episode of the Driving Podcast, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by security expert Bryan Gast, vice president of investigations with Equite Association. As car theft in Canada explodes, we discuss the role that Canada is playing in supplying vehicles to a dangerous global climate that involves drugs, organized crime, trafficking and terrorist activities. That vehicle that disappears from your driveway opens up a world of hassle for you - but it might be part of so much more. What should manufacturers be doing? What are the police doing? What can you as a car owner do to prevent theft, and when to involve the police. Tune in and find out how this extremely dangerous game is evolving, every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask the Mechanic is back! Chris Muir joins host Lorraine Sommerfeld for an informative and wide-ranging show. Confused about what to do in the face of increasing car theft? Find out what the thieves know. The used car market remains a 'hellscape' to quote our guest. We discuss typical traps and scams and how to avoid them. Electric vehicles dominate the headlines; what if you just want to keep buying a regular old internal combustion engine? We turn down some of the noise, and consider that for most of us, running out to buy a new car is not always an option.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A legend of music composition has passed away, Scott sends off Burt Bacharach appropriately as Raindrops Keep Fallin' On Our Heads in the Hammer. Scott also has a look at Valentine's Day in Niagara Falls, as what was a one-day event for weddings may become an annual tradition. Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati explores that with Scott. The Bulldogs are maintaining course for Brantford and Scott wants to chat about opportunities for the city with Jeff Elia, of the Bulldogs, and Barbara Sutherland chair of the Downtown Brantford BIA. As well auto thefts are up, but tips to prevent them may just embolden the thieves. And the cannabis industry seems to finally be waning after 5 years of exponential growth. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Jeff Elia, Sr. Director of Business Operations, Hamilton Bulldogs. Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Brad Poulos, Instructor, Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Erika Simpson, Professor, Department of Political Science, Western University. Barbara Sutherland, Chair of the Downtown Brantford BIA. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

In a special edition of the Driving Podcast, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by a cast of colleagues from Driving.ca. Clayton Seams is a writer, photographer and videographer, Plugged In podcast host Andrew McCredie joins us from beautiful B.C. and Matthew Guy hosts The Truck Guy podcast and joins the discussion from Newfoundland. The roundtable looks into how we drive, what we all would like to change, and the mistakes we've made that we're willing to own up to. Best road trips? Best memories as a kid? Ever talked your way out of a speeding ticket? What charge do police lay too often? Which one is not enough? Join us for much more on a very different kind of Driving Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels: It's a Ted Tuesday on the podcast, and it is also the 45th anniversary of Elvis's death, Ted memorializes the occasion with Eric Alper, music expert. The House of Commons is today hearing allegations of political interference in the investigation of the 2020 Nova Scotia shootings, Duff Conacher, co-founder of Democracy Watch, gives Ted a recap and his two cents on the matter. Climate change has started to take its toll on modern data centres, which keep the internet fast and functional. To what extent can we expect site outages to occur? Carmi Levy, tech expert, joins Ted for that discussion. Montreal Alouettes owner Gary Stern discusses his first year of ownership with Ted… as well as the blaring horns heard at Als games. Also on the docket: Elon Musk's (undue) popularity, the continued fallout from CTV's untimely dropping of Lisa LaFlamme, increased back to school prices, and the possibility of inflation cooling. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Gary Stern, Owner of the Montreal Alouettes. Elena Jara, a Community Engagement Partner at Bromwich + Smith. Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Host – Ted Michaels Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Jeff chats with Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Columnist for Driving.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The Canadian Armed Forces has failed to stamp out sexual misconduct and should permanently move the prosecution of criminal code sexual offences to the civilian system and turn over harassment complaints to the human rights commission, a report by former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour says. Ms. Arbour also calls on Ottawa to review the future of Canada's military colleges, and appoint an external monitor to track the progress of her report's recommendations. It is the third report in seven years to give the federal government similar suggestions to address the military's toxic culture and widespread sexual misconduct. The other two were also written by retired justices of the top court. GUEST: Walter Callaghan, PhD candidate in Medical Anthropology with the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto - The federal government is moving to freeze the sale of handguns in Canada as part of its latest effort to reform the country's gun laws. The freeze could be implemented as early as this fall, and would prevent the purchase, sale, transfer or importation of handguns, though individuals who already legally own handguns could still use them. GUEST: Justin Ling, Freelance Investigative Journalist - The maelstrom of headlines and daily chaos has kept our exhausted brains from registering what this government is doing beneath the waves — they are destroying this province, Lorraine Sommerfeld writes. She joined us to discuss her latest Op-ed piece in the Hamilton Spector. Read the article HERE. GUEST: Lorraine Summerfield, Author and Columnist with The Hamilton Spectator See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lorraine Sommerfeld, award winning automotive writer with a different view of the automotive world talks about a vehicle belonging to Toronto Maple Leaf Mitch Marner carjacked in Toronto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lorraine Sommerfeld, award winning automotive writer with a different view of the automotive world talks about - Looking to buy a new car? Wait times could stretch up to 2023, experts say AND Opinion: Death to the car dealership — the Tesla sales model is poised to take over America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Lorraine Sommerfeld who joins Scott to talk about the safety of Hamilton's streets, trusting autonomous cars, creating laws for space, equalizing the workforce, the prospect of kissing each other through the internet someday and more. Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media; Motherlode columnist, The Hamilton Spectator; Host, Lemon Aid Car Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian Olympian Charles Hamelin, on visiting Greenway School with Meaghan Mikkelson to surprise them with a new in-school breakfast program; Lorraine Sommerfeld on Ford's new electric F-150; Dr. Jason Kindrachuk.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lorraine Sommerfeld, award winning automotive writer with a different view of the automotive world TALKS ABOUT a man shocked after purchasing used car with odometer rolled back by 200000 kilometers in Oshawa, Ont See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Cooper is hosting the Late Showgram! Is the Music Industry Wasting Money on Viral Artists? “People Are Signing These Artists and They're Screeching to a Red Light” - Showgram's favourite music journalist, broadcaster and publicist That Eric Alper joins us as he does every week, and talks about the music news of the week. A new weekly segment called "Inside Natalie" with Toronto-based Comedian Natalie Norman. Auto columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld on how the auto industry must accept the futility of predictions What if the Mandalorian's armour was birch bark instead of beskar? An Algonquin artist brings that to life.  Anishinabe artist Christal Ratt joins the Late Showgram and talks to David about her birchbark Mandalorian armour.

It's been tough for anyone buying a car since the world tipped upside down. It's been really hard on the used car market if you're buying - but that means it's been terrific for sellers. Join host Lorraine Sommerfeld and her guest, Canadian Black Book's James Hancock as they consider how to buy, what to buy, even if you should buy. He also tells us when he thinks the shortages should finally let up. Hint: it's later than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff McArthur talks with Lorraine Sommerfeld, award winning automotive writer with a different view of the automotive about Cars Keep Getting Smarter. Do They Have to Look So Boring? PLUS Electric vehicle chargers to be installed at most ONroute rest stops by summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This second episode of The Driving Podcast coincides with the noticeable drop in temperature across most of Canada - which means it's tire time! Join host Lorraine Sommerfeld as she speaks with Kyle Standford, an OK Tire dealer in Calgary Alberta. Winter tires, all weather tires, how to safely patch a tire, and perhaps most interesting of all, who does the most tire research before they come to his shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming soon, The Driving Podcast is here to answer your questions about every stage of car ownership, from research to shopping to vehicle maintenance and enjoying the open road or raging against the vagaries of traffic laws and other drivers. Hosted by Driving.ca's award-winning automotive journalist Lorraine Sommerfeld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lorraine Sommerfeld, award winning automotive writer with a different view of the automotive world. talks about a spike in keyless car thefts.  What are they?  And how can you protect yourself? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Town of Innisfil has used a Ministerial Zoning Order to help expedite the building of a new GO Station and surrounding community hub. We hear from Tim Cane the director of the Orbit project, and from Claire Malcolmson of the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition. who oppose the development's proximity to Lake Simcoe; Wiping personal information from your smartphone or other digital device before you get rid of it is not always as simple as it sounds. We get some advice from Jason Ceci, a researcher at the University of Guelph; Google is suggesting that employees who decide to work from may also get a cut in pay. Mazi Raz from the Ivey Business School at Western University in London offers his perspective on the proposal; The City of Kingston is inviting residents to a free community event tonight, featuring a singalong around a campfire led by a local musician. Jenn Campbell from the city's Heritage Services tells us more; Project Arrow will bring together domestic auto parts, technology and expertise to create a made-in-Canada electric. Lorraine Sommerfeld who writes for driving.ca tells us how they hope to do it: How vulnerable will young kids be to the Delta variant when they return to school? We find out more from family doctor, Peter Lin; Even as many scientists are saying we've entered a fourth wave, the province is looking at loosening restrictions. We speak about Ontario's strategy with the Toronto Star's Robert Benzie; Astronomer Mike Fich gives us a primer on the Perseid meteor shower.

Lorraine Sommerfeld, award winning automotive writer with a different view of the automotive world talks about the reasons for the rise of dangerous driving on the roads  

Lorraine Sommerfeld, award winning automotive writer with a different view of the automotive world talks about how roundabouts can save lives.

Federal rebates have become available for electric cars (not you, Tesla), and it is time to say farewell to the Smart Car! Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media and the Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spectator, joins the podcast to discuss this news. And then Scott talks to Marvin Ryder, Business Professor with the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Guests: ! Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV Marvin Ryder. Business Professor with DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - The Scott Thompson Show - Yesterday, Venezuela turned to chaos after a military vehicle drove right into protestors. For the latest in this story, and insight on how this situation developed in Venezuela, Scott speaks with Elliot Tepper. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University. - Premier Doug Ford of Ontario appeared on FOX News the other day, and it might be one of his best public performances yet. But how did he handle comparisons to U.S. President Trump? Meanwhile, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is in the news again for the first time in what feels like a long while. The reason? A burqini. Guest: Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily

Lorraine Sommerfeld, auto columnist, Postmedia

DO I NEED A DASHCAM? Do you need a dashcam? Is there any benefit to having one? Joe talks with auto columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld if it's worth the cost. PARENTAL LEAVE More Canadian parents are opting for 18 month parental leave instead of 12. Joe talks with Kim Smith of Global News about the trend. MONOPOLY FOR MILLENNIALS Start out with $20,000 in student debt and $1500 rent with no property to buy on the board! Hasbro has released Monopoly for Millenials. Joe talks with Randy Wong, co-owner of The Hexagon Board Game Café about it.

Lorraine Sommerfeld is a Drive columnist with Postmedia and the host of the Lemon Aid Car Show that appears on CHCH. She joins ON Point to talk her participation in the race through the sahara desert.

Aviva Canada did an investigation and uncovered that fraud is pervasive at Ontario's auto body shops. They discovered that some workers are deliberately damaging vehicles, invoicing for phantom repairs and billing for towing that didn't happen. Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in theHamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV