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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Hamilton's budget has been voted in but not every councillor voted in favour of it. Family Day is coming up on Monday! What can we expect in Hamilton? How do grocers decide which foods to donate and which to dump? One of Vladimir Putin's harshest critics, the imprisoned leader of the opposition, Alexei Navlany has died. Niagara region is having success with its modular homes. What is the situation like in Hamilton, and what does our near future hold? The Ford government's Get It Done Act and what this legislation means for drivers in Ontario. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Matt Francis, Ward 5 Councillor for the City of Hamilton. Todd Lewis, host of Rec Culture TV, NASCAR announcer, ft. in Scouting The Refs & Racin' It Out podcasts. Janine Gaunt, Senior Manager – Recreation District Operations, with the City of Hamilton. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto. Colin Mang, assistant professor of Economics, at McMaster Unviestity; an expert on fiscal policy, labour economics, and the cost-of-living. Tom Cooper, Director of Hamilton's Roundtable on Poverty and Board Member of the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS). Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. 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
18 countries are set to meet the defense spending target, Canada is not among them Roger Hilton, a Canadian working as a defense fellow at GLOBSEC, an international think-tank based in Slovakia joins Vassy following the The NATO defense ministerial to discuss the defense spending target of 2%. On today's show: · Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Bill Blair, Minister of National Defense of Canada on defense spending targets and the ArriveCan app. · Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O'Regan on the rebranding of the carbon tax rebate. · The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail and Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail · Joel DeBellefeuille, the parent of a student whose art was uploaded and sold by his teacher without permission or consent.
Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown joins Vassy to discuss what potential solutions he'd like to see put forward at the auto-theft summit. On today's show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, and Liberal MP Jennifer O'Connell ahead of the auto-theft summit. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist with his weekly segment 'Talk Science To Me' The Daily Debrief with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail and Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail. Neil Ellis, Mayor of Belleville on the recent state of emergency declared due to toxic drug overdoses.
Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Amanda Gailbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Nick Kadysh, Founding CEO of PharmAla Biotech on MDMA as a treatment for veterans with PTSD. Sonu Gaind, Chief of Psychiatry at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and a Professor at the University of Toronto on the delayed expansion of MAID. Carmi Levy, CTV Technology specialist on first Neuralink human trials. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star and Karen Restoule, VP at Crestview Strategy and CEO of BOLD Realities and Whose Land/ Topic 1: Canadian government to wait until after next federal election to expand assisted dying eligibility Topic 2: Alberta premier says legislation on gender policies for children, youth coming this fall Topic 3: More than a dozen child-care centres close province-wide Tuesday in protest Topic 4: 1st human has received Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant, billionaire says Topic 5: Groundhog day, Wiarton Willie, Shubenacadie Sam and Fred la marmotte predict early spring
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The province is puts a moratorium on public-private partnerships for colleges in Ontario. The estate of George Carlin has filed a lawsuit against the media company behind a fake hour-long comedy special that purportedly uses artificial intelligence to recreate the late standup comic's style and material. The Staircase is having a “Re Re Re-Opening” event Saturday at 7:30 p.m.. Adam Oldfield joins us to discuss the steps he is taking to address issues with the encampment at J. C. Beamer Park in his neighbourhood. Crime Doesn't Fly Here. That's the new initiative at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, to further strengthen prevention of crimes that can take place at airports – such as smuggling of drugs and illegal weapons, contraband tobacco, vehicle and property theft and human trafficking. We discuss the situation around the five members of Canada's 2018 World Junior Hockey team players who were told to surrender themselves to police in London, Ont., to face sexual assault charges in a high-profile case that has embroiled the sport's governing body in controversy. What are Trudeau's prospects for future re-election? In a post on his personal Substack, David Coletto of Abacus Data shares his insights. Guests: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Dr. Kerry Bowman, Professor with the School of the Environment with the University of Toronto Matthew Surina of Hub of the Hammer Event Planning and now The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn Street North in Hamilton, Ontario Adam Oldfield, President of Vacu-Man Duct Cleaning Services in Hamilton, Part-time Professor at Mohawk College to first year radio broadcasting students, hear him on Tech Talk with Rick Zamperin every Friday Colleen Ryan, Associate Director, Marketing, Communications & Customer Experience with John C. Munroe Hamilton International Airport Taylor McKee, Assistant Professor at Brock University in the Department of Sport Management David Coletto, CEO, Abacus Data Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch 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 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
Glenn Brimacombe, Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Chair, Public Affairs joins Vassy to discuss the implications of this failing grade. On today's show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business regarding the deadline for the repayment of CEBA loans. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist with his weekly segment 'Talk Science To Me' The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail and Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail. Armel Castellan, Warning Preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada with an outlook on the weather in B.C.
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode: 1 - Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News about Loblaws asking Ford Government to change cannabis laws. (:15 - 7:59) 2 - Jamaal Myers, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 23 Scarborough North. talk about Toronto's 2024 budget & affects on Scarborough transit. (8:05 -13:27) 3- Danielle Gallant, lawyer/rep for Ecojustice - a lawsuit of climate activists against the provincial government. (13:32-21:06) 4 -April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer talking about property tax increase potential & Liberal MPs vs. Chow. (21:13 - 28:41)
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode: 1 - Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News about Loblaws asking Ford Government to change cannabis laws. (:15 - 7:59) 2 - Jamaal Myers, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 23 Scarborough North. talk about Toronto's 2024 budget & affects on Scarborough transit. (8:05 -13:27) 3- Danielle Gallant, lawyer/rep for Ecojustice - a lawsuit of climate activists against the provincial government. (13:32-21:06) 4 -April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer talking about property tax increase potential & Liberal MPs vs. Chow. (21:13 - 28:41)
David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data joins Vassy to discuss the latest polling. On today's show: Michelle Shepperd, the Star's former national security correspondent and co-president of the Canadian journalists for free expression and Carol Off, the former host of CBC's radio program ‘As It Happens' on journalists dying covering the conflict in Gaza. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist with his weekly segment ‘Talk Science To Me' The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent for CTV News Channel and host of The Debate Listen to Vassy's full interview with John Manley and David Dodge on a 2024 economic outlook.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Airport runway collision and subsequent airplane fire in Japan. The era of the Professional Women's Hockey League has begun. Where does it fit into sports history? A signature move of the Doug Ford Government is being carried into 2024: the gas tax cut was once again extended – at least until June 30th. Justin Trudeau says that he will not walk away from his position as leader of the Federal Liberals nor his role as Prime Minister. Why keep the arrangement between the NDP and the Liberals around any longer, if the intent is to scrap it for the next election? The growth of public service in 2023. We look at the work being taken on by the team at Housing Up, an initiative with Mission Services that assists unhoused in finding room and board. Why is there so much debate around the proposed foreign agent registry? Guests: Keith Mackey, Mackey International Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton, Sports Director with 900 CHML Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Stephen LeDrew, past president, Liberal Party of Canada, Lawyer, Media Pundit & Host, The LeDrew 3 Minute Interview Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Reinaldo da Silva, Program Director of Housing Up, with Mission Services of Hamilton Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast 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
On todays show: The Daily Debrief extended edition with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail, Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail A end of year ‘Have Your Say' where we here from you about your top political stories, and giving ‘grades' to each party. Christine Cushing, celebrity chef, joins to take your calls and texts related to holiday cooking!
Ola Alanqar is a Canadian with family members stranded in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas continues and expands into the south of the Strip. She tells Vassy Kapelos the government needs to do more to help displaced families escape. On today's show: Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, on addressing clean electricity dispute with feds. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist for his segment 'Talk Science To Me' The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail and Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Éric Blais President at Headspace Marketing Inc. joins Vassy to examine the recently released housing video by opposition leader Pierre Poilievre.
Nobody has that answer, but, Jerry Agar is joined by Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star to look at what her chances are and what challenges she faces rebuilding the party
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode: 1 - Greg talks about Parking fine increases and the Global Climate Conference (:15 - 8:22) 2- Mike Schreiner Leader of the Ontario Green Party talks about the stunning result win for his party in the Waterloo/ Kitchener by-election (8:28-19:08) 3- Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News discusses Eglinton Crosstown delays (9:15-23:34) 4 -Mary Fragedakis, Greektown BIA executive director joins us to discuss the cancelling of Taste of the Danforth over funding(23:40-29:41) 5 - Charlie Pinkerton, Deputy Editor of The Trillium joined us to discuss the internal document showing why Bonnie Crombie's campaign is teasing a potential first ballot win. (29:48 - 37:50)
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode: 1 - Greg talks about Parking fine increases and the Global Climate Conference (:15 - 8:22) 2- Mike Schreiner Leader of the Ontario Green Party talks about the stunning result win for his party in the Waterloo/ Kitchener by-election (8:28-19:08) 3- Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News discusses Eglinton Crosstown delays (9:15-23:34) 4 -Mary Fragedakis, Greektown BIA executive director joins us to discuss the cancelling of Taste of the Danforth over funding(23:40-29:41) 5 - Charlie Pinkerton, Deputy Editor of The Trillium joined us to discuss the internal document showing why Bonnie Crombie's campaign is teasing a potential first ballot win. (29:48 - 37:50)
Michael Bernstein, executive director of Clean Prosperity, joins the Vassy Kapelos Show to discuss Canada's global commitments and what he'd like to see happen at COP28. On today's show: Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, on the federal government's news deal with Google Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail, Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Cory Renner, Associate Director of Economic Forecasting with the Conference Board of Canada, on new GDP numbers and threat of a recession
The U.S. and Chinese presidents met ahead of the APEC Summit this week. Brettt Bruen, a former U.S. diplomat joins Vassy Kapelos with reaction on today's VKS. On today's show: - The Founder of Generation Squeeze Paul Kershaw, joins Vassy to discuss the first World Intergenerational Fairness Day. - Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist - The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent for CTV News Channel and host of The Debate; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail. - CTV's Scott Hurst on the guilty verdict in the trial of London, ON attacker Nathaniel Veltman.
Louis Dumas, Canada's Ambassador to Egypt, tells Vassy Kapelos there's no concrete information on how many more may get out in the coming days On today's show: Prof. Casey Babb, a former policy adviser to Canada's former minister of defense and now an International Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and Instructor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, on rising anti-Semitism in Canada since the Israel-Hamas war began Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent for CTV News Channel and host of The Debate; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Vice Chief Edward “Dutch” Lerat with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations on The Burns Way and better supporting Indigenous veterans
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: It's municipal budget time. We look at what is going down at Hamilton's and Burlington's respective city halls. We look at e-vehicles like scooters and bikes: what happens if there is a collision, where does cyclist safety come in? The province is facing the prospect of having to pay to run two separate light rail lines in Toronto as financial talks between the city and Queen's Park continue to grind. What is Canada's National Terrorism Threat level? It depends on who you ask. In this month's What's Up Ec-Dev segment, we shine the spotlight on a Local company – Handling Specialty – celebrating their 60th anniversary throughout 2023. What should we expect from the upcoming Grey Cup? Are we going to have to tolerate The Argos playing in our city? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer. Rick Zamperin, host of Good Morning Hamilton as well as host of The 5th Quarter which follows every Tiger-Cats game on 900 CHML. David Shellnut, ‘The Biking Lawyer'; Personal Injury Lawyer for Cyclists & Injured People. Co-Founder of The Bike Brigade. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, 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. Tom Beach, President of Handling Specialty. Justin Dunk, founder of 3DownNation, CFL analyst with Sportsnet. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Nael Alhalees, a man from Burlington, Ontario. He has 18 direct family members currently in Gaza, including his wife and children, and 15 extended family members. Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism. Michal has left her family and her home in Israel for an emergency trip to North America to discuss the alarming rise in antisemitism since Hamas' attack on Israel and what we can do to combat it here at home. Marcel Lebrun, a Canadian entrepreneur. After selling his software business for millions, he decided to pour his time and money into an affordable housing project in Fredericton. Ryan Willis, president and founder of the Trent University Sasquatch Society. He created Sasquatch University, a new reality TV show investigating Bigfoot sightings. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, and Tamara Cherry, former crime reporter and founder of Pickup Communications. Topics: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has turned down more carbon tax carve-outs. Do you think the federal government will be able to stick to that? Senator Percy Downe is calling on the Liberals to have a more thorough discussion about who will actually lead the party into the next election. Where does the party go from here? High numbers of immigrants are choosing to leave Canada for greener pastures, according to a new study. Are these numbers shocking to you? Record labels are urging artists to limit album re-records. Is it fair for labels to do this? Now that Halloween is over some people are sprinting towards Christmas. How early is too early for decorations?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Rental tracking services are suggesting average annual rent increases on new listings may level off for Ontarians in the next few months as the province enters a slower-moving season. How is Kitchener-Waterloo getting ready for colder months, with their community of tiny cabins for the unhoused population? The Red Hill report is nearing completion, while the cost nears $28Million. Netflix is opening brick-and-mortar locations, promising to deliver a “Netflix experience” to attendees… what?! Angus Reid has new polling on whether Canadians think Trudeau should step down, and it has yielded some surprising – or, perhaps not-so-surprising – results. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Crystal Chen, Senior Public Relations Manager with Zumper. Jeff Wilmer, chair of the board of directors & volunteer for Kitchener-Waterloo's A Better Tent City. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton.. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Jon Roe, Research Associate with Angus Reid. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. 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
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Anti-pipeline legislation has been shot down by the supreme court of Canada, and the Canadians Taxpayers Federation says that is a big win for taxpayers. Nearly one in two Canadians say the recent errant honouring of a 98-year-old Nazi veteran in Parliament has had a major impact on Canada's reputation abroad, while one third think Canada is providing too much financial support to Ukraine, recent Nanos polling finds. Suzanne Somers has died. Bill Brioux joins us to discuss her place in entertainment history. Ontario's housing minister introduced legislation Monday to return land from Ontario's protected Greenbelt that his government had previously removed for housing. The NDP held their convention in Hamilton, and Jagmeet is still leader. What about the resolutions passed? What is the future of the New Democrats? The Ontario government tabled legislation Monday that would return parcels of land to the Greenbelt as well as codify its boundaries. Workplace laws won't protect you from being fired for making comments deemed hateful online: what are the employer's rights and limits when it comes to employee's online behaviour? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Nik James Nanos CMC FCRIC Chief Data Scientist and Founder, Nanos Research. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Costanza Musu, Associate Professor of Public and International Affairs with the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Murtaza Haider, professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Howard Levitt, senior partner of Levitt Sheikh, employment and labour lawyers with offices in Toronto and Hamilton; He practices employment law in eight provinces, and is the author of six books. 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
The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: Yesterday, the Government of Canada and the City of Hamilton announced that they have reached an agreement to fast track over 2,600 housing units over the next three years. Our friend Bill Brioux is hosting a special series of screenings at The Westdale in Hamilton where he's been taking audiences back to the 1970s, showing the pilots for classic programs from the various eras of televised entertainment. Let's take a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and their roster this year. What is in the future of the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters, and what they can do for the homeless in winter? It looks like Work-from-Home is here to stay, but there is still resistance and hesitancy from some businesses. Following last April's strange gold heist at Pearson airport. Brinks is now suing the airport for being “reckless.” Will that fly? In the midst of the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel, politicians – and many others – are weighing in. Guests: Mike Collins-Williams, CEO, West End Home Builders Association Bill Brioux, Television Critic, Journalist and Author, brioux.tv Kevin McGran, who coves the Maple Leafs and the NHL with the Toronto Star Dan Bednis, Board Chair, Board of Directors for the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer, legal expert, media commentator Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Host – Scott Radley 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
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Ontario NDP's handling of Hamilton City Centre MPP Sarah Jama and the situation that arose from her statements. Canada faces an uphill battle to recoup the roughly C$35 billion ($25.74 billion) in taxpayers' money it has sunk into the Trans Mountain oil pipeline, as uncertainty over shipping tolls and a limited pool of buyers cloud the asset's unique strategic value. In a new piece for the National Post, Tasha Kheiriddin argues that “Lumping Israelis and Palestinians into the false dichotomy of colonizer and colonized, as Ontario NDP MPP Sarah Jama did, only serves to perpetuate division and violence.” We also tackle the international response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Psychology of talking so much about hate: does it breed suspicion and more hate and divisiveness? Where in the world is Prime Minister Trudeau? And shouldn't the answer be Ottawa?! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Paul Delaney. Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science - Department of Physics & Astronomy at York University. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Tasha Kheiriddin, journalist, writer with National Post, GZERO media, and her Substack page ‘In My Opinion'; Author of The Right Path. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Brenda Vrkljan, School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. 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
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reversed his decision to open up the Greenbelt for development, following backlash from opposition parties, media investigations, and findings by the province's auditor general and Ethics commissioner. The report suggests developers had inside information about the lifting of restrictions on the Greenbelt and could make up to $8.5 billion by redeveloping it. As a result, two cabinet ministers have resigned. This isn't going away, especially with ongoing accusations of corruption. The reversal comes as part of Ford's More Homes Built Faster legislation, which aims to build 150,000 new homes a year over the next 10 years to address the housing crisis. In this episode Des connects with Toronto Star Queen's Park reporter Rob Benzie Guest: Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Toronto Star Email | X Thanks to Feedspot for recognizing Sold in the 6ix as one of the Top Ten Real Estate podcasts in Toronto.Desmond can be reached at: Website | Email | X | Instagram | Facebook Recorded in Sep 2023
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The 6/49 jackpot is the largest in its history: if not one wins on Saturday, then Wednesdays will not only see a new record reached but also a guaranteed winner! Green Belt reversal, Cabinet shuffling, and a deal struck with the ETFO education workers: what is happening at Queen's Park as the week comes to a close? Fill your weekend up with fairs! We look at the heated situation developing around Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School. Minister of Education Stephen Lecce joins us to discuss the tentative agreement reached with the ETFO education workers. What will Doug Ford's reversal of Green Belt plans set in motion, will municipalities and developers be galvanized to make use of available lands now? “Slava Ukraini,” a voice shouted as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered the chamber of the House of Commons to give his historic address to Canadians. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Tony Bitonti, Spokesperson, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Commission. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Vincenzo “Vince” Carito, First VP of the Milton Fall Fair. Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. Murtaza Haider, Professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. 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
This week, Amanda Galbraith is joined by Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on CJAD in Montreal from 9a-12p, and Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for The Toronto Star. Here's today's rundown: Canada has Indian diplomats' communications in bombshell murder probe: sources -- Should Canada release the evidence it has? Is there too much risk? What can we do to get more countries vocal on this? Cross-country rallies against 'gender ideology' in schools meet with counter-protests -- This is a complicated topic and it got hairy in some cities earlier this week: how do you view each side of this argument and the growing tension between the progressive wing and this backlash? Ontario Premier Doug Ford apologizes, reverses plan to develop Greenbelt -- Can the Ford government recover here? Why let this controversy go so long? What lessons can other premiers take from this? Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Canada, to address Parliament (pushed back to include clips of parliamentary address) -- Are people/countries losing interest? Should Canada be doing more? What's the next move? Tomorrow is the first day of fall – Is this the best season? What are you looking forward to about autumn? Is it overhyped?
Bob Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief with The Globe and Mail, says other countries in similar situations around extrajudicial killings have done so and Canada not doing it could sow doubt. On today's show: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh with his perspective on the tensions between India and Canada and the allegations at play Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail; Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; and Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen on the latest with Ukraine and Russia
Bank of Canada keeps interest rate at 5%; Why are politicians weighing in on these decisions? (1:32) Guest: Christopher Ragan, an Associate Professor and the founding Director of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy Journo Corner: Covering Ontario's Greenbelt scandal (15:50) Guest: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News MP Michael Chong to testify to US Congress about Chinese intimidation (32:00) Guest: Michael Chong, MP Wellington-Halton Hills and Conservative foreign affairs critic Marking the 25th anniversary of deadly Swissair crash off Nova Scotia (45:00) Guest: Howard Green, author, and director, writer and co-producer of The Investigation of Swissair 111 Back to school - To embrace or expel AI from the classroom (1:01:48) Guest: Houman Harouni, lecturer on education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a former elementary and high school teacher A Canadian Olympian inching closer to a podium finish in race walking (1:16:07) Guest: Evan Dunfee, a Canadian race walker and Olympian
For August 31st, 2023 - Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & fill in David Hunter. On today's episode: Did the Housing Minister violate the Integrity Act by cutting into the Greenbelt? 0:00-7:37 Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News - Integrity commissioner finds Steve Clark broke ethics rules in Greenbelt swap 7:37-15:08 Marit Stiles, leader of the Ontario NDP - Greenbelt swap and gender confidentiality in schools 15:08-27:27 Would you let someone propose at your wedding? 27:27-36:50 Washboard Union band In Toronto! 36:50-50:38
For August 31st, 2023 - Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & fill in David Hunter. On today's episode: Did the Housing Minister violate the Integrity Act by cutting into the Greenbelt? 0:00-7:37 Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News - Integrity commissioner finds Steve Clark broke ethics rules in Greenbelt swap 7:37-15:08 Marit Stiles, leader of the Ontario NDP - Greenbelt swap and gender confidentiality in schools 15:08-27:27 Would you let someone propose at your wedding? 27:27-36:50 Washboard Union band In Toronto! 36:50-50:38
Yesterday saw an amazingly lengthy meeting surrounding the combating of homelessness in Hamilton at Hamilton City Hall. Did councillors actually accomplish anything or merely burn a bunch of time? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - What is the Government of Ontario's state when it comes to finances? We're hearing about inflation and interest rates wreaking havoc across the country, is our provincial government suffering similarly or managing rather well? Guest: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News - Hamilton is playing host to the Grey Cup again! Since we didn't get to provide the full Grey Cup experience back in 2021 thanks to COVID, an announcement today helped clarify how 2023 will be different and it wasn't the only big announcement delivered today. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton and CHML Sports Director - Has the word 'trauma' lost its meaning? As the topic of mental health continues to gain prevalence, so too, is what can inflict injury upon our minds. Does that necessarily mean that everything negative we experience is inherently 'traumatic'? Guest: Alistair Mordey, Author of ‘How The Cult of Trauma Took Over Mental Health'
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The former US president says that he is a target in the federal January 6th investigation. With so many on council opposing development on the Greenbelt, Scott has a few questions – Is there land that we could develop on instead? Why shouldn't we proceed with Greenbelt development? Some councillors say they'll stand before bulldozers to protect the greenbelt – will our guest? What is the solution here? Toronto has seen an influx of asylum seekers and refugees. The Premier and the mayor are teaming up to demand for more help. But with there being a housing crisis among many other problems, should we be pausing immigration to help those already here? The Premier and Toronto Mayor are teaming up to demand more help for asylum seekers and refugees. The BC Port Strike is back on after the union decided to not agree to the tentative deal. They'll resume striking as soon as Saturday after their job action was ruled illegal. Some groups are calling for back to work legislation. The idea of Greenbelt development continues to get a ton of push back across the province. To discuss this on a provincial level, Colin Best of the Association of Municipalities joins Scott to discuss – can we just develop other lands? Are other lands available? Ottawa has updated it's plans for catastrophe due to the nuclear threat from the Ukraine war. Guests: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Mark Tadeson, Ward 11, City Councillor, City of Hamilton Usha George, Professor; Academic Director, Toronto Metropolitan Centre for Immigration and Settlement, Toronto Metropolitan University Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Christina Santini, Director of National Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business Colin Best, Association of Municipalities Ontario Dr. Jane Boulden, Professor, Department of Political Science, Royal Military College 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
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, documents they obtained show that The Bank of Canada handed out $20 million in bonuses last year as inflation reached a 40-year high. A tentative deal has been struck, potentially bringing an end to the B.C. Port Strike. Public transit in Burlington, Ontario, will be free for seniors all the time and free for young people on evenings and weekends starting in August. On Tuesday, City staff outlined where and how the Ford government will meet the goal to build 1.5 million homes over 10 years across Ontario, which will include a big chunk of the Book Road area in Hamilton's southwest. Premier Doug Ford says a controversial push to mine a mineral-rich area of northern Ontario is being carefully watched around the world. Google is rolling out its new artificial intelligence chatbot, named “Bard,” across Europe and in Brazil, expanding its availability to hundreds of millions more users. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief based in Victoria, B.C. Catherine Baldelli, Director of Transit with the City of Burlington. Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management. Jeff Beattie, Ward 10 Councillor with the City of Hamilton. Keith Mackey, Mackey International. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. 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
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Would you take a rise in Global temperature to have the luxury of air conditioning? (0:15 - 10:00) 2 - The Canada Revenue Agency will be issuing the long-promised "grocery rebate" payments to eligible Canadians on July 5. (10:06 - 15:00) 3 - Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News. (15:06 - 20:35) 4 - Stanley Tucci says straight actors should be able to play gay characters. (24:41 - 32:49) 5 - Pools. Owning one or hitting up friends who have one. (32:54 - 41:27)
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Would you take a rise in Global temperature to have the luxury of air conditioning? (0:15 - 10:00) 2 - The Canada Revenue Agency will be issuing the long-promised "grocery rebate" payments to eligible Canadians on July 5. (10:06 - 15:00) 3 - Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News. (15:06 - 20:35) 4 - Stanley Tucci says straight actors should be able to play gay characters. (24:41 - 32:49) 5 - Pools. Owning one or hitting up friends who have one. (32:54 - 41:27)
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The leader of the Wagner mercenary group defended his short-lived insurrection in a boastful audio statement Monday, but uncertainty still swirled about his fate, as well as that of senior Russian military leaders, the impact on the war in Ukraine, and even the political future of President Vladimir Putin. In a press release, The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has announced that they are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to “back away from his plan to impose a second carbon tax this week on July 1.” Netflix has announced that it will be phasing out the $9.99 “basic” option from its price plans, taking away the cheapest subscription without ads – for Canadian audiences. ‘Play' is the new airline connecting Canadians to Europe via Iceland. It has started flying out of Hamilton International Airport, and offers fares at a significant discount from the major carriers. We have heard this story before but, with Sunwing being absorbed into West Jet, is this just what John C. Munroe International Airport needs to fill in the gap? As Hamilton searches for its next steps toward easing the situation for our city's unhoused citizens, we look at how the shelters is responding and preparing for the colder seasons which are mere months away. Toronto's 2023 byelection comes to a close on Monday as voters head to the polls to decide the city's next mayor. Top-polling candidates include Olivia Chow, Mark Saunders, Ana Bailão, Josh Matlow, Anthony Furey, Mitzie Hunter and Brad Bradford. The House of Commons rose for the summer last week, and the parties left for what some call the “Barbeque Tour.” Sweden's bid to join the NATO military alliance will be discussed Monday at a meeting of Nordic leaders in Iceland, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in attendance. Guests: Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College of Canada Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director Bill Brioux, television critic and author Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Brother Richard MacPhee, Executive Director, Good Shepherd Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University Dr. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast 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
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Are you ready for the Burlington Sound of Music Festival?! It kicks into full swing this weekend! A Simcoe County animal rescue agency is asking for help as adoption rates sit at an all-time low while more dogs are coming into their care. Four kilometres of a major downtown Hamilton, Ont. corridor is set to transform into a gala this weekend welcoming nothing but foot traffic and activity stations. Hamilton's official Pride event may be delayed until August, but there are still celebrations, festivities and entertainment taking place across the city. Including this weekend's comedy festival at the Staircase Theatre: The Uncloseted Comedy festival! This week saw the resolution of the Ottawa Senators Ownership Saga, and a familiar name to Hamiltonians has come out the winner. Michael Andlauer is going to be the new owner. It seems like an epidemic of miscommunication is taking place in the Federal government. Why are all these offices, staff and ministers not getting the information they need from each other? It seems that Andrea Horwath will soon be imbued with Strong Mayor powers by Doug Ford's government. We look at the power of Artificial Intelligence, and how it can affect elections. From the race for Toronto's Mayor to the bids for U.S. Presidency, we ask: how can AI-generated imagery and writing affect voters... and what happens as the voices get better, allowing for more convincing deepfakes? Guest: Myles D. Rusak, CEO of the Sound of Music Festival Cassandra Hauck, Founder and Board president of Precious Paws animal rescue Peter Topalovic, City of Hamilton's Manager, Active Transportation and Mobility Rae Lockdust, Organizer of the Uncloseted Comedy Festival Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast 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
The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Bonnie Crombie officially registering her campaign for the Ontario Liberal Leadership. GUEST: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News - Doug Ford's time as Ontario premier have shown a lot… and not a lot of it is looked at fondly. GUEST: Mark Winfield, Political Scientist and Professor of Environmental Studies with York University. - with Inflation on the rise, an Op-Ed in the Toronto Star by our guest Armine Yalnizyan makes the excellent point that workers don't need to lose jobs in the process. GUEST: Armine Yalnizyan, Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers.
How much is too much money? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, about the Ontario Government hoarding a growing pool of money. Where did it come from? What is the province budgeting all this money for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When must a public person step aside and admit his or her indiscretion was sufficiently compromising that he or she could no longer remain in office? Where is the behaviour line which requires resignation? Guest: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Thursday, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy presented his third provincial budget – signalling a shift in focus from COVID-19 to weathering the coming economic headwinds. On this week's episode of Political Traction, Adam is joined by Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter for the Globe and Mail, Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News and President of the Queen's Park Press Gallery and Navigator's very own Brayden Akers, to unpack Budget 2023.
It has been an interesting week in Ontario politics. The premier received a lot of push back over his daughter's stag and doe, which was attended by developers. And the fallout in Toronto continues after that city's mayor resigned after admitting to having an inappropriate relationship with a former staffer. GUEST: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colin D'mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief at Global News Toronto discusses how B.C. may be able to learn from Ontario on how to create more affordable housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How has modular housing helped the homeless in Chilliwack? Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove discusses how modular housing within the Fraser Valley community has helped the region's homeless. How significant is today's Avatar premiere? Rick Forchuk, Movie Blogger at Rick's Picks and regular columnist for TV Week Magazine discusses the release of Avatar. Ontario gets tough with municipalities increasingly demanding faster housing proposals. Are there lessons for BC? Colin D'mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief at Global News Toronto discusses how B.C. may be able to learn from Ontario on how to create more affordable housing. What's the price of going sugar-free? Dani Renouf, Dietitian at St. Paul's Hospital discusses the adverse effects of using artificial sweeteners. Why is TikTok's algorithm promoting eating disorders and suicide? Social media expert and founder of Mediated Reality, Jesse Miller, discusses the issues with TikTok's algorithms. Could Canada scrap its 100ml liquid rule? Why are airline ticket prices going up? Claire Newell, President and Founder of Travel Best Bets answers whether or not Canada will scrap the 100ml liquid rule at airport security and why airline ticket prices are increasing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stanley Park Bright Nights Bonnie Mackenzie, spokesperson for Stanley Park For All Ontario's notwithstanding clause to prevent school strikes Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News Toronto PNE's new $9 million roller coaster Laura Ballance, Media Relations Manager for the PNE and principal at Laura Ballance Media Group The Wrap - Should Daylight Savings go away? & The current state of cinema Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Saying farewell to CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang Jas, Ryan, Steven and Phil have some words for Jawn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The BC Greens' call to publish a report on Telus Health Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party leader discusses the BC Green's call for immediate release of probe into Telus Health fee-based program Ontario's new “strong mayors” legislation, would this help in Vancouver? Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News Toronto explains why and how Ontario is enacting legislation to provide the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa with more power and authority within their jurisdictions. Anjali Appadurai's BC NDP leadership bid Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief analyzes Anjali Appadurai's BC NDP leadership bid along with Ontario's “strong mayor” legislation More shootings throughout the lower mainland, how we can help kids stay away from gang life Jordan Buna, Substance Abuse Liaison for Surrey Schools and Counselling Therapist for No Fear Counselling discusses how young kids get lured into gang life. Jordan is a former gang member himself. StatsCan's latest report on problem gambling Brian Dijkema, Vice President of External Affairs with Cardus and editor of Comment magazine discusses the dangers of gambling
Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News Toronto explains why and how Ontario is enacting legislation to provide the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa with more power and authority within their jurisdictions.
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