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Guest:  Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19.

Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19.

Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19

Guest: Bruce Winder is a retail analyst, advisor and speaker serving a variety of clients in the retail, services and manufacturing industries.  He is the author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 published in 2020, available on Amazon. He was named a 2024 & 2025 Top Retail Expert (Analyst Category) from Rethink Retail's global ranking. https://brucewinder.com/ For more of the Shaye Ganam Show, subscribe to the podcast. https://globalnews.ca/calgary/program/shaye-ganam/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Syd Smith is joined by Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19

Aug. 22, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne Rail shutdown: Ottawa imposing binding arbitration on parties (0:00) Guest: Bruce Curran, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba Retail round-up: Budget grocery stores, inflation, Couche-Tard/7-Eleven (13:46) Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 How could a potential Air Canada pilot strike affect air travel this fall? (29:22) Guest: Duncan Dee, former Chief Operating Officer of Air Canada Tim Walz and his son spread awareness of families with neurodivergent children (42:26) Guest: Rachel Ganz, a pediatric neuropsychologist in the Learning and Development Center at the Child Mind Institute The world's most effective climate policies - and what Canada can learn from other countries (57:25) Guest: Will Scott, Assistant Professor at the Simon Fraser University School of Public Policy How a new political party wants to impact politics in Canada (1:08:53) Guest: Dominic Cardy, Interim Leader, Canadian Future Party

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We get into the news of the day, including updates on the auto-theft situation trending down. We get an update on the ground of the RNC in Milwaukee. A luxurious condo for our New York Consul General? How much did that cost? The inflation rate fell in June. Is it time to celebrate? The state of national security – and security for politicians in North America – following the attempt on Donald Trump's life. Grocery stores will be able to order ready-to-drink beverages and large beer pack sizes starting Thursday and can start selling them immediately. Massive flooding has hit our region. Our own Lisa Polewski was in one of the Burlington neighbourhoods that has seen such dramatic destruction as basements being entirely submerged. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bryan Gast, Vice President, Investigative Services, Équité Association. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Colin Mang, assistant professor of Economics, at McMaster University; an expert on fiscal policy, labour economics, and the cost-of-living. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute; author of the new book ‘Security. Cooperation. Governance. The Canada-United States Open Border Paradox' from the University of Michigan Press. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Nelson Wiseman, Professor Emeritus with the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Lisa Polewski, reporter with 900 CHML. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Ken Mann 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: Need a cry? Or some inspiration? Try Dial-a-Poet, the newest venture from Hamilton arts collective, Monday Press. What are the economic forces and the political forces at play in The Freeland Situation? The Hamilton Food Truck Festival is returning to Gage Park this weekend! Brian Lilley says, in a new piece for the Toronto Sun, that the Science Centre's decline has made it beyond repair. Biden had no small amount of difficulty at his recent NATO speaking engagement. Calling Ukrainian President Zelenskyy “President Putin” and his own Vice President Kamala Harris “Vice-President Trump” might be a bit more than old fashioned Biden gaffes. Whether it is warranted or not, people have begun panic-buying alcohol in Ontario. Canada's NATO commitments announcement was a dramatic change in course. Are we seeing a pattern repeat in what is taking place with Chrystia Freeland and Trudeau's cabinet? The Because Beer Festival begins tonight! Guests: Matt Moreland, co-founder of Monday Press Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer, Concordia University Ben Freeman, Executive Director of Canadian Food Truck Festivals Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Tasha Kheiriddin, journalist, writer with National Post, GZERO media, and her Substack page ‘In My Opinion'; Author of ‘The Right Path.' Tim Potocic, Co-owner, Sonic Unyon Records, Supercrawl Productions, Because Beer Festival, Mills Hardware, Bridgeworks 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: Is Ottawa making misleading claims about the capital gains tax? In a new article for the Globe and Mail, Jake Fuss of the Fraser institute says ‘yes' and asks the next big question… why? Can anything substantial come from the Ukraine-led peace summit taking place right now, since Russia is not attending? The Ford government is allowing The Beer Store to sell a lot more than just beer! Would buying bollards at Costco for your driveway be a good investment for your car's security? In a new piece for The Hill Times, entitled ‘The minister who cried capital gains,'Tim Powers writes that “the feds are trying to weaponize the capital gains framework as some form of class warfare under the cover of a call for fairness.” SpaceX has retrieved pieces of space junk in southern Saskatchewan, months after landing in farmers' fields rather than burning up. Elizabeth May is the first party leader aside from Justin Trudeau to see the unredacted report alleging MPs are knowingly complicit in foreign influence campaigns. She says the other leaders should get clearance to access the documents so that everyone can have a “grown up” conversation about what needs to happen next. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to Italy on Wednesday to attend the annual G7 leaders' summit, which is taking place as two major geopolitical conflicts weigh on the international community. Guests: Jake Fuss, Director, Fiscal Studies with The Fraser Institute Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director of the Allan I. Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University Neil Bisson, Director with the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network; former CSIS Intelligence Officer Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with Sinopsis 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 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: Get your firework safety tips right from Hamilton's Fire Chief ahead of the long weekend! The inquiry into foreign interference is highlighting the reality of the situation that diaspora communities have been dealing with for a while. Gage Park will play host to a poutine feast over the course of this long weekend! What will the future of Hamilton's downtown core look like, as the city leans into the entertainment industry with the renovations to the FirstOntario Centre? The Hamilton Lawyer's Shows that run at Theatre Aquarius showcase the artistic talents of lawyers and judges and raising money for local charities, and this year marks their 40th anniversary. Loblaw has signed onto the grocery code of conduct. Will that appease people? Trudeau's government has cut the budget of Canada's information commissioner, which will impede Canadians' ability to receive timely information – including journalists' Freedom-Of-Information request – and make it more difficult to hold the government to account. Tim Hortons is celebrating its 60th anniversary! Guests: Dave Cunliffe, Hamilton Fire Chief Kawser Ahmed, Adjunct Professor at the Political Science department, University of Winnipeg Dave Conway, of Poutine Feast Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Jeff Manishen – portraying J.J. Singleton in this year's production of ‘The Sting' at Theatre Aquarius – Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney Steven Schipper – Director of this year's production of ‘The Sting' at Theatre Aquarius – Executive Artistic Director of the Rose Theatre in Brampton, former (and longest-serving) Artistic Director of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We look at the ongoing fallout from the Pearson Airport Gold Heist, as a sixth arrest is made. Andy Kim's "Rock Me Gently" is marking a major milestone, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. We are joined by Andy Kim! According to The Toronto Star “After more than a week, the Loblaw boycott doesn't appear to have made a dent in the grocery chain's sales, according to a group of suppliers. A surprisingly strong April jobs report is likely to “raise eyebrows” at the Bank of Canada, with economists and markets split on when interest rate cuts could begin. After a lengthy debate, Hamilton City Council has agreed to extend development fee discounts to developers for another eight years, at which time they will be phased out. Rex Murphy, the longtime former CBC pundit and National Post columnist, has died of cancer at the age of 77. We look at his impact on the Canadian journalism landscape. Business and legal troubles follow the stars around just as much as anyone else, and that's one reason why educators can make use of the public's fascination with celebrities, as teaching tools. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Carrie Wroot, Hamilton-based event organizer. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Andy Kim, Canadian pop rock singer and songwriter. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Colin Mang, assistant professor of Economics, at McMaster University; an expert on fiscal policy, labour economics, and the cost-of-living. John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer. Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Mohamed Khimji, Associate Dean of Academic Policy; Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Studies; David Allgood Professor in Business Law; Associate Professor, at Queen's 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 – 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We look at the planned boycott of Loblaw stores, and the reaction from the CEO. New polling shows that 60% of Ontario residents believe they will need a second job or side hustle to afford a home in the province. A North Korean missile landed in Ukraine, after seemingly being launched from the territory of the Russian Federation. Seems like they procured it from North Korea. Why is Justin Trudeau showing up on podcasts and pitching his messages to Americans? Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce joins us to walk through the updated rules around cellphones and vaping in our province's schools. Chrystia Freeland has previewed a new omnibus budget bill with the proposed capital gains tax change left out. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN. Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. 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 – 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: Are the Tesla layoffs a sign of rough times for the EV industry – or is it something else? We look at the federal dental care plan, and the Ontario Dental Association's thoughts about it, in light of the hesitancy some Alberta dentists are expressing toward signing up. NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station. StatsCan released its March Inflation report today. Rising gas prices played a part in what we have seen. Tim Hortons has now made the jump to... pizza. It's part of a move to "stretch the brand" into the afternoon and nighttime. How will the budget play out, politically? Highway 413 is moving forward, with a memorandum of understanding being signed by the federal and provincial governments. What changed? We get The Canadian Taxpayers Federation's reaction to today's unveiling of the federal budget. Checking in with Scott on the latest stories from today and what's coming up on The Scott Radley Show 6-8pm! Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Dr. Brock Nicolucci, President of the Ontario Dental Association Paul Delaney. Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science - Department of Physics & Astronomy at York University Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Franco Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director 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

We are in the Path of Totality! Join Scott as we sneak onto the roof and enjoy a prime viewing spot of today's total solar eclipse over Hamilton. Get the scoop on what it was like to be at Tim Horton's Field, with CHML Reporter Lisa Polewski. Take a jaunt over to Ft. Erie, where the eclipse lasted longest, with CHML Reporter Ken Mann. Then hop back inside as we discuss the eclipse further with professors, astronomers, and Mayor Andrea Horwath. We also look at the Jays home opener tonight, the reinstatement of paper bags at the LCBO, and the Final Four in March Madness! Also, Scott Radley shows us pictures of a donut, for some reason. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Lisa Polewski, reporter with 900 CHML. Ken Mann, reporter with 900 CHML. Paul Delaney. Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science - Department of Physics & Astronomy at York University.  Guest: Victor Abraham, Vice President of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Hamilton Branch.  Mike Wilner, Baseball columnist with the Toronto Star, Host of the Deep LF Podcast.  Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'.  Andrea Horwath, Mayor, City of Hamilton.  Dr. Robert Cockroft, Assistant Professor / Director, William J. McCallion Planetarium / Secretary, Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) Department of Physics and Astronomy.  Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox, CEO of Fluke Transport… former Honorary Colonel with the Argyll Regiment, Chairman of the Argyll Commemorative Fundraising Campaign. 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-Producers – Tom McKay & 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: We examine the escalator tax on alcohol and ponder if it's worth keeping when we just keep pushing it back. Bruce Winder discusses how some retailers are lowering their prices in order to win back customers. Environment minister Guilbeault's comments about roadbuilding are still creating trouble for him, and work for his staff. The total solar eclipse is coming up! Dr. Elania Hyde walks us through how we can look, and maybe even take pictures of the event safely. In a new piece for The Conversation Dr. Andrew Grant and his co-authors explain why consultation with Indigenous communities is the key to success with Ontario's "Ring of Fire." Pierre Poilievre is demanding that a carbon tax election be held, after putting forth a no-confidence motion in Parliament. According to the National Post, there's a "secret RCMP report" that says Canadians may well revolt once they realize how broke they are. Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands staunchly against fourplexes being built in traditional, single-family suburbs. And, of course, Scott Radley stops on by for his usual shenanigans. Guests: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.  Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.  Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University. Dr. Andrew Grant, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Queen's University.  Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute; author of the new book ‘Security. Cooperation. Governance. The Canada-United States Open Border Paradox' from the University of Michigan Press.  Jesse Helmer, Senior Research Associate at the Smart Prosperity Institute.  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 – Tom McKay and Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen & Dave Woodard 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: Big changes coming to the Around the Bay race. Trudeau's “crazy job”. Ontario Liberals to rule out the carbon tax, if they form government in 2026. Treated poorly in a store recently? Why is that? Putin (shockingly) wins Russian election. Don't want to be in a nursing home? There are some creative solutions it seems. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Anna Lewis, Race Director of ‘Around the Bay'. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Oksana Kishchuk, Director of Strategy and Insights with Abacus Data. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Muhammad Ali, Vice President with Crestview Strategies. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Pat Dunn, Founder and Executive Director of Senior Women Living Together. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan Podcast Co-Producer – Tom McKay News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Alex Pierson speaks with Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and author ‘RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19', about the Body Shop Canada closing 33 of its stores and halting its e-commerce operations as it seeks to restructure under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is out in Thunder Bay. What is he up to out there? This week marks the 40th anniversary of his father's famous "Walk in the Snow." Could the current PM be contemplating something similar? Well, Scott can hope! We delve into the famous walk that led Pierre Trudeau to resign as Prime Minister, and it's legacy in the time of his son. We'll also talk about surge pricing, pharmacare, springtime real estate markets and more. Guests: Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs.  David Baxter, Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global Ottawa. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Henry Jacek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science at McMaster University.  Nicolas von Bredow, CCIM, Broker of Record / Owner; 2023/24 President of the Realtors Association of Hamilton Burlington. Tasha Kheiriddin, Journalist, Public Affairs Consultant, and Author of The Right Path.  Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst.  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 News Anchor – 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: How much snowfall are we looking at, and how will we be affected? We get more from the neighbours of the GFL Landfill in Stoney Creek. Canada's political leaders can't dodge the need for NATO spending any longer. The Carbon Tax rebrand announced by Trudeau's government is not winning over the people at the Canadians Taxpayers Federation. How do we approach the role of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom? Can we imagine a place for it? The LCBO identification card pilot has been scrapped. The LCBO was trying to address the problem of theft in their stores. This year's budget has finally been voted on and it features some councillors voting for and against it much like last year. Let's hunker down with your discount post-Valentine's Day chocolates and catch up with Scott Radley. Guests: Anthony Farnell, Chief meteorologist, Global News Kathleen Morrison, Hamilton resident who lives near the landfill Campbell Clark, Chief Political Writer for The Globe and Mail Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director Annie Kidder, Executive Director, People For Education Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Larry Di Ianni, former mayor of Hamilton 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

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We look at the increasing role that Iran is playing in foreign interference. As parliament returns, Ipsos polling has brought us the results of their survey on what issues are the most important to Canadians right now. What is the issue with some Staples welcoming in Service Ontario locations in February? Abacus Data polling shows respondents think Pierre Poilievre would handle Donald Trump better than Trudeau would a second time around. A long-awaited public inquiry into the extent to which China, Russia and India may have meddled – or attempted to meddle – in the last two federal elections is begins today. The Conference Board of Canada has released a report sharing their thoughts on the holistic approach that is needed to solve the housing crisis. Canadian federal parliament resumes today! What would you do if you got a bill for taking a toll road that you did not drive on? Guests: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Eddie Sheppard, Vice President, Insights, at Abacus Data Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Michael Burt, Vice President of the Conference Board of Canada Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter, The Globe and Mail Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer, legal expert, media commentator 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 Podcast Co-Producer – Tom McKay News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Federal government announces a two-year cap on international student permits (01:26) Guest: Raj Sharma, immigration lawyer, author of Inadmissibility and Remedies The Liberal Party looks to regroup at Cabinet retreat in Montreal (17:39) Guest: Tyler Meredith, founding partner, Meredith Boessenkool Policy Advisors, former economic adviser for Justin Trudeau & Chrystia Freeland Remembering acclaimed Canadian director Norman Jewison (34:01) Guest: Ira Wells, Academic Programs Director of Victoria College in the University of Toronto, author of Norman Jewison: A Director's Life The Canadian behind the company at the center of the Sports Illustrated (49:48) Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19  A warning from the Competition Bureau over false online reviews (1:06:28) Guest: Kata Rados, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Competition Bureau of Canada She shoots, she scores: The early success of the Professional Women's Hockey League (1:22:28) Guest: Daniella Ponticelli, PWHL announcer and play-by-play

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A 10-year veteran of the Hamilton Police Service has retired amid honours from his fellow officers: Jake the police dog joined the force in 2014, and served alongside his handler Constable Kevin Wilson throughout his career. Wilson joined the service in 2008 before transferring to the K-9 unit to serve with Jake. An Air Canada passenger boarded a flight to Dubai and then, instead of taking their seat, decided to dip out the backdoor of the Boeing, dropping right to the apron. Krispy Kreme is coming to Hamilton! Amid a rise in artificial intelligence deepfakes and other forms of digital harassment, experts are urging school curriculum updates for online behaviour. A 22-year-old convenience store clerk from Peterborough has been charged following a confrontation with a baseball-bat wielding robber. Does that make sense? Bombardier won a contract to develop a new spyplane prototype for the U.S.. We continue our coverage of the war in Gaza and reactions to it around the world, including here at home, with a broadening perspectives on what is taking place. Refugees from Gaza coming to Canada: should we be concerned about security? Guests: Cst. Kevin Wilson of the Hamilton Police Service, Jake's former handler Sean O'Shea, Consumer and Investigative Reporter with Global News Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes, an associate professor at Western University in London, Ont., and Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer, legal expert, media commentator Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Thomas Woodley, President of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst 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 & Tom McKay 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: 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

What are the costs and logistics of at-home charging for EV vehicles? (00:14) Guest: Mark Marmer, owner, Signature Electric A look at retail with Christmas and Boxing Day on the horizon (13:55) Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 I Won't be Home for Christmas: Australia (28:24) Guest: Kirsty Feely, a Canadian living in Australia Journo Corner: Concerns about the future of local news (44:45) Guest: April Lindgren, the principal investigator for the Local News Research Project at Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Journalism, associate professor in journalism Why Donald Trump can't appear on Colorado's 2024 presidential ballot - could other states follow? What will the Supreme Court do? (58:12) Guest: Douglas Spencer, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research, Professor of Law at University of Colorado Boulder Sweet treats and baking tips to get your tastebuds into the holiday season (1:17:26) Guest: Hollie Fraser, Owner, Punk Rock Pastries, winner of Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship and The Big Bake Halloween

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Looking for activities to do over the next couple of weeks? Check out the Winter Wonders at the RBG! Mikal Skuterud co-authored a piece in the Globe and Mail making the case for why must stem the surge in temporary foreign workers and international students. It's one thing if polling shows your popularity is slumping, or that your rivals are now out-performing you, but when 69% of respondents outright say they want you to step aside in the new year? It might be time for a nice long walk in the snow. Is it even feasible to have all the new cars on Canadians road be zero emission vehicles by 2035? Winter travel plans and preparations for those of us who will have to contend with chaotic airports. Christmas shopping is slamming retailers, and highlighting the troubles with automated checkouts. How can the international community disrupt organizations like Hamas, how can their funding and resources significantly disrupted? The multiple concerns raised by this weekend's arrest of a youth in Ottawa who was allegedly involved in planning a terrorist act that was intended to target Jewish people. Guests: Nancy Rowland, CEO of the Royal Botanical Gardens Mikal Skuterud is a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo, director of the Canadian Labour Economics Forum and a fellow-in-residence of the C.D. Howe Institute Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling David Booth, Senior Writer/Postmedia Driving, driving.ca Caleigh Alleyne, travel writer; editor, journalist and media consultant Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' 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; University of Toronto Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today is the debut of the five-part documentary series, First Responders in Crisis. The series is the work of our very own Dave Woodard. Today is Cyber Monday. How does it stack up against Black Friday? Israel and Hamas are reportedly in talks to extend the ceasefire. The cold weather is here, and snowfall is around the corner. We have spent a lot of time over the past year looking at how Hamilton can assist the community of unhoused people. The Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters played a big part in these discussions, even as they had difficulties with finding locations. A court document claims that Meta knowingly designed its products to get kids hooked on their products, like Instagram. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dave Woodard, Anchor with 900 CHML. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. Dan Bednis, Board Chair, Board of Directors for the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. 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: The Argos are out of the Grey Cup but that won't stop Hamilton from holding an Argos Suck Mega Party! The new Beatles song has climbed the charts! More cities are looking at banning the right to turn right on a red light. If a federal election were held today, the Liberals could lose half of their seats at the least, according to new polling from Abacus Data. Why are we not devoting more energy to getting the world off of coal? Get ready for the Grey Cup festivities, Hamilton! How goes the transit strike at the end of Day 5? Bad Boy has filed for bankruptcy. Guests: Lou Molinaro, Instructor at Durham College and the Harris Institute of Music Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music Angelo DiCicco, General Manager with the Ontario Safety League Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP Carlyle Khan, Acting City Manager with the City of Hamilton Ryan McHugh, Manager of Tourism and Events with the City of Hamilton Eric Tuck, President, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 107 Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' 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

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Around this time, last November, we spoke with Tor Krueger of The Udder Way Cheese Co, following wins at the World Cheese Awards – now, Tor returns to the show to discuss the wins at the Royal Winter Fair but also this year's multi-medal performance at The 2023 World Cheese Awards! The HSR might be on the top of mind for most Hamiltonians right now but let's talk about a different union action, one that has now resolved: the Hollywood actors strike is over! What now? Christmas is around the corner but Canadians are likely to be cautious with their spending. What will this season look like in retail? A recent Leger poll that has come to back into view is one that showed many Canadians were unaware of historical genocides, including the Holocaust. What happened with Huawei, anyway? There have been many distractions and developing stories since the Huawei controversies. The U.S. and the Biden administration has been in “ongoing conversations” with Israel, and today the White House announced that daily humanitarian pauses will be instituted in Gaza: The U.S. is being cautious and clear with their boundaries in regard to the Israel-Hamas war, to be sure that they are not seen as being directly involved. The HSR strike has begun: where could this go, and what should the city do in this scenario? Sales and use of Electric Vehicles continue to strengthen but some experts are saying that Canada does not have the charging infrastructure needed. Guests: Tor Kreuger, Owner of Udder Way Artisan Cheese Co. (410 RR 20, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0) Bill Brioux, television critic and author Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator 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

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: Where are we with viruses in 2020, and is worrying over a “tripledemic” worth the same amount of time and energy as previous years? Tim Hortons is now offering more than doughnuts, more than soup, more than muffins and… whatever that steak sandwich was they were pitching for a while… now they have fashionable Timmies apparel. Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. is betting big on the long-term value of natural gas in the energy transition as the world seeks to shift away from more polluting forms of fuel, buying three U.S. utilities for US$9.4-billion to create the continent's largest natural gas utility. Kids going back to school – or heading into it for the first time – face separation anxiety and other mental health challenges. City staff are still preparing for talks with a provincial facilitator on the development of ex-Greenbelt lands despite Premier Doug Ford's announced review of the protected zone, including parcels his government has yanked out. Since the story in Oakville shop teacher wearing oversized prosthetic breasts and an outfit that many would call unprofessional attire – regardless of gender identity – first made headlines last year, Joe Warmington of the Toronto Sun has tracked the developments. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of The Montréal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Danielle Sirianni Molnar, Brock University Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Andrea Horwath, Mayor, City of Hamilton. Joe Warmington, Columnist with the Toronto Sun. 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

One week since Yellowknife evacuation - government response Guest: Shane Thompson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories One week since Yellowknife evacuation - criticism of response Guest: Robert Hawkins, former MLA in the N.W.T. legislature One week since Yellowknife evacuation - evacuee Guest: Robyn Scott, teacher, artist and Yellowknife evacuee One week since Yellowknife evacuation - staying behind Guest: Scott Yuill, Yellowknife resident A tissue issue - Kleenex blows off Canada Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 The skinny on Ozempic  Guest: Dr. Ali Zentner, an internal medicine, diabetes and obesity specialist with Revolution Medical Clinic China keeps group tour restrictions on Canada Guest: Beth Potter, President and CEO, Tourism Industry Association of Canada Is China heading for an economic crisis?  Guest: David Dollar, senior fellow, Brookings Institute and former U.S. Treasury economic and financial emissary to China

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Burlington Public Library (BPL) officially launched the Burlington Digital Archive on Aug. 23. There is a lot happening this weekend, as Summer winds down… This Sunday, August 27, will see the return of Hamilton's own Pride festival. This is the first Pride festival to be held outside, in a park, since 2019. Starting today, the Northern Heat Ribfest is taking place in Gage Park! The newest TikTok trend is… cracking eggs over kids' heads and filming the reaction. Kleenex brand tissues are being discontinued in Canada. Kimberly-Clark, the brand that owns them, has not gone into great detail about why. We are joined by Larry DiIanni to tackle a few of the topics hitting close to home in Hamilton, with regard to the housing crisis. Trump gets a mugshot, and a glamorous one at that! What will this do to him, might it just be one more thing he spins in his favour? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Marisa Purdy, BPL local history and digital archives co-ordinator and the lead on the project. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Kiel Hughes, Chair of Pride Hamilton as well as Director of Events. Mark Wilson, owner of the Northern Heat Ribfest. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. 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: We get a preview of what to expect coming out of Toronto Indycar. Shoplifting at self-checkouts are leading to some grocery stores checking your receipts as you leave. Elton John performed what he says was the last show on the final tour of his career, last Saturday night, in Stockholm, Sweden. The Premiers are meeting in Winnipeg, and while Officials from several provinces say affordability is their top priority, healthcare is also on the docket. What can we expect from this gathering? Groups with Beijing ties have publicized their efforts to help get out the vote during Olivia Chow's campaign for Mayor of Toronto. Olivia reportedly had no knowledge of this, and her campaign did not request such help from the CTFBA, nor of the ‘Confederation of Toronto Chinese Canadian Organizations' The strike by B.C. port workers is sending ripples across the Canadian economy as everyone from Saskatchewan potash exporters to Ontario importers of industrial parts feels the impact of the walkout that enters its 10th day on Monday. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations. Katherine Dornian, Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global News Winnipeg. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. 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 – 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

Nelson Wiseman - professor emeritus, Political Science University of Toronto - Ontario announces break up of Peel Region, cities to become independent by 2025 London Public Library refuses to rent space to event featuring author of How Woke Won - Jim goes on a rant about free speech even if he disagrees with the speaker Would you fly on a pilotless plane? One company is working on just that! Amazon discloses Canadian taxes for the first time - Bruce Winder Retail Analyst and Author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19

Dollarama is planning to open 17 new stores across Canada. They also owned 60+ stores this year. It's a boom time for discount stores right now. Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail analyst, Author of ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' - Since Trudeau was elected into office, the Cdn Fed. Gov has hired up to 80,000 new employees. This means as well that we are paying an extra $151 BILLION a year to run government then we did 2014/15 Guest: Sahir Khan. Executive Vice-President, Institute for Fiscal Studies and Democracy - Yesterday marks the 50-year anniversary of the first ever call using a cell-phone. In 50-years, we've seen so much advancement in mobile phone technology, which makes some of us remember a time before cell-phones and - in some aspects - happy with where things have gone. Guest: Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: On this Valentine's Day, Scott has an incredibly romantic show with sultry topics such as… the anniversary of the Emergencies Act being invoked? Additionally, the launch of a Russian Soyuz crew capsule to replace a damaged ferry ship docked at the International Space Station has been delayed, following a second incident that resulted in similar damage to a Progress cargo ship, according to a senior official on Monday. Paul Delaney, astronomy at York U gives us the 411. Hamilton 100's bid is no longer Canada's “preferred candidate” to host the international event, Commonwealth Sport Canada said in an email to organizers Monday. Disappointing to all, including PJ Mercanti CEO of Carmen's Group who speaks with Scott about the process. Russia's ambassador in Ottawa claims Canada is unsafe for his compatriots to visit. "Canada today is a very dangerous country for Russian citizens," Oleg Stepanov said in a Russian-language interview last Friday. "I would not recommend it for tourism, education or business." Post-Soviet expert Matthew Light joins us for that. . It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University. PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen's Group, President of the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto. Norm Schleehan, Director, Economic Development, City of Hamilton. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson 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://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Exciting news off the top - Tesla is eying Ward 7's CF Lime Ridge Mall to be the home of their largest retail and service centre in Canada. Ward 7 councillor Esther Pauls joins Scott to share more info. We also look to the skies to see a once-in-an-eon event of a green comet last seen by Neanderthals! Dr. Elaina Hyde, director of the Allan Carswell Observatory talks to Scott about seeing it from there. Breaking today - an update from the City of Hamilton on the ongoing response related to the discovery of the Burlington Street sewage spill from November with Nick Winters, director of Hamilton Water. As well Zellers is making a comeback, more on international travel woes, Queen's Park integrity commission launching investigations into Doug Ford over the greenbelt, new alcohol guidelines, and are the Federal Liberals too left? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Esther Pauls, Ward 7 councillor. Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Dr. Catherine Paradis, Interim Associate Director, Research, Canadian Centre on Substance use and Addictio; served as co-chair on the project to develop the new Guidance. Nick Winters, Director, Hamilton Water.  Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto.. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor –Diana Weeks, David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of “RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19”

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Just a few days more until Christmas, and the mood in CHML is heating up! Scott is pitting the technical producers against the newsroom on who becomes champion of Christmas songs. More on that right off the top. Boxing day has come early, why are retailers so excited to eject their stock early this year? Retail analyst Bruce Winder joins Scott for that. Justin Bieber is selling his back catalogue, but isn't that usually an older artist move? Alan Cross, of the Ongoing History of New Music, sheds a light on this emerging trend for younger artists. A new COVID variant has reared its head; Dr. Isaac Bogoch has more on that. As well, more on urban boundary expansion in Hamilton and the feds have a plan to bar real estate purchases by non-Canadians. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Lee Hill, a research coordinator at McMaster University and post-doctoral fellow at McGill; coached swimming at Olympic and national levels in South Africa before coming to Canada; is part of the International Ice Swimming Association; PhD in Exercise Science, specializing in musculoskeletal injuries in swimmers. Rishi Bandhu, Bandhu Law Professional Corporation, the lawyer for the parent group. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto Mike Collins-Williams, CEO, West End Home Builders Association. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks 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: With days left until Christmas, we check in with the President of the Children's Fund and find out how the Christmas Tree of Hope campaign is coming along. As the members of a band die off, how long can a group keep going before it's no longer the same group? It was once a faux pas but nowadays it seems like second-hand presents are the way to go. Russia‘s ambassador to Canada says Ottawa is at the vanguard of an effort to isolate his country, following a series of social-media squabbles and ongoing salvos where each country summons the other's top diplomat. The House Jan. 6 committee has unveiled a criminal referral for former President Donald Trump, citing evidence that it says merits prosecution by the Justice Department. We get an update on the horrific shooting in Vaughan from Global News' Tracy Tong. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says that the Bank of Canada missed the mark on inflation but expected a turnaround soon. Randall Denley recently wrote in the National Post that he has a quick-fix for medicare: have patients co-pay. It is not as unique of an idea as you might think. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Olivia Mackay, President, Children's Fund Alan Cross, Host of The Ongoing History of New Music Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' 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; University of Toronto Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It Tracy Tong, Global News Anchor/Producer for Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and New Brunswick Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University 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 Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, and Columnist with your Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks 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 Steve Strongman Band's 11th Annual Holiday Show is coming up on Saturday, December 3rd at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre (357 Wilson Street East.) Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy means changes for us and changes for China. The CP Holiday train is returning to Gage Park tomorrow after a three-year hiatus. "Gaslighting" -- behaviour that's mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful -- is Merriam-Webster's word of the year. Ontario food banks fear rising demand will outpace supply, decades after they were deemed temporary. Black Friday may have seen smaller crowds than expected in 2022 but what about the online turnout for Cyber Monday, this year? All this & more on Hamilton Today. Guests: Steve Strongman, Canadian blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer; JUNO Award-winner, the Mel Brown Blues Award-winner, International Blues Challenge's Best Guitarist winner, recipient of four Maple Blues Awards. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Salem Woodrow, Manager of Media Relations for Canadian Pacific Rail. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Joanne Santucci, CEO, Hamilton Food Share. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard 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: Justin Trudeau has finally taken the stand to testify in the Emergencies Act Inquiry... after he showed up late. We get a wrap-up and an update from Kyle Benning. What are the takeaways from the Inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act? We get thoughts on this from the founder of Democracy Watch. In Hamilton news, Anti-Sprawl activists are set to protest outside of Conservative MPP Donna Skelly's office on Sunday. She joins Scott for more. Are you being asked to tip increasingly more? When you have to, what is the proper etiquette these days —10%, 20%, or could it even be reaching 25%? Financial consultant Jay Llewellyn has some tips for you. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Jay Llewellyn (B.A., CFP®, CLU) Senior Financial Consultant with Fox Group IG Private Wealth Management. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa's National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. Donna Skelly, Flamborough-Glanbrook MPP. Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert. Kyle Benning, Network Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors –Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks 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: Scott is trapped in a never-ending cycle of despair continues after CUPE's Laura Walton held a press conference at the start of the show. The CUPE/Ontario government situation continues to rage on, NDP members asked to leave Queen's Park today after slamming the government. What is the latest? Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief with Global News joins Scott on that. What do small businesses want to see from the federal government's fall economic statement? Corinne Pohlmann, senior VP of national affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business. A press release from Nerdwallet says that while inflation is going to make an impact this holiday season, Canadians still expected to pay $20.6B for gifts this season. Bruce Winder, retail analyst, has more on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News.  Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Corinne Pohlmann, senior VP of national affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Tom McKay News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks 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: Hamilton's Good Shepherd is preparing for their 60th annual Thanksgiving dinner, after a year of staggering inflation in food costs. Hamiltonians have been feeling the pinch of that inflation, and may not be able to afford their donations this year. What can the average Hamiltonian do this year? Brother Richard MacPhee of Good Shepherd joins Scott for that. Also on the docket is the role space exploration plays in international politics. International space law researcher, Professor Ram Jakhu, speaks with Scott. We also take a look at the Canadian political landscape with Tim Powers, as we wrap up this week It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Brother Richard MacPhee, Executive Director, Good Shepherd. Dr. Ram Jakhu, Professor, researching in international space law, law of space applications, law of space commercialization, government regulation of space activities, law of telecommunications and Canadian communications law, and public international law; McGill University. Dr. Duane Bratt, PhD, Professor of Political Science; Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies; Mount Royal University. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Mr. Ted Michaels – veteran reporter with 900 CHML, greatest Newsroom DJ – calling the McMaster Marauder games on 900 CHML! Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Colin James, multi-award winning, chart-topping, and multi-Platinum selling guitarist. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Graham Richardson is joined by Bridget Tolley, an Algonquin grandmother and founder of Families of Sisters in Spirit. On today's show: Graham gets into the tense hearings surrounding Hockey Canada's ongoing sexual assault controversies and where things stand, including live coverage David Heurtel, former Quebec Cabinet Minister from 2014-18, political analyst for CTV and CJAD, legal counsel at Fasken breaks down Legault's new majority and where things go from here Mike Moffat, Senior Director at Smart Prosperity and Assistant Professor at the Ivey Business School in London talks about how we can address the housing crisis Retired Maj-Gen. David Fraser gives his assessment of Ukrainian gains made recently against Russia Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of Retail Before, During, and After COVID-19 talks about how supply chain issues could haunt your Halloween Graham and the team talk about the new Toys ‘R' Us Hot Toys list for 2022 and reminisce on the classics

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: An IPSOS poll caught Scott's eye, asking Canadians what they think of the monarchy and whether it is time to rid the Canadian government of the “monarchy” aspect of its constitutional monarchy status. Scott speaks with Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS, for more details. Along the way Scott asks retail analyst Bruce Winder about the “tipflation” epidemic creeping up with many debit machines prompting you for a 30% tip at everyday businesses across the country. Halton Regional Police Chief Steve Tanner says it's time to tackle the problem of illegal guns being brought into Canada from the United States. Scott wonders why we have not cracked down on that, and asks Matt Gurney, columnist for the National Post and TVO, what political drive is missing in Ottawa. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Michael "Pinball" Clemons, Hoverlink's chief government relations officer and former Toronto Argonauts star. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Michael Mazza, Executive Director of the Terry Fox Foundation. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Matt Gurney, Cofounder of the line, a substack magazine, and a columnist for the National Post and TVO. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Niagara Falls is making a play towards becoming Canada's Music City, can it be done? Last second engine troubles has caused NASA's Artemis I launch to be delayed. When is its next launch window and will this trip to the moon be ready in time? The federal government is investing $3.6 million in six infrastructure projects in Hamilton, including the redevelopment of Beasley Park. Russia is preparing to begin military drills with China, India and others. Meanwhile Estonia is banning Russian tourists and urging the European Union to do the same. There has been an increase in hate and harassment targeting journalist – particularly women, especially women of colour – in Canada. Elon Musk says Tesla Motors is focused on having self-driving vehicles on the road by the end of the year. Across the nation, Canadian politicians – current and former, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – have denounced an incident in Alberta during which Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland appeared to have been verbally harassed on Friday. As the Ukrainian military begins counter-offensive in the South, we ask if the tide is turning in the war in Ukraine or if this is a risky gamble. The Beer Store says it now has more than 250 locations on SkipTheDishes after expanding its pandemic pilot project. It is all coming up on today's edition of Hamilton Today.   Guests: Jim Diodati, Mayor, Niagara Falls Paul Delaney, Professor of Astronomy, York University Ryan McHugh, Manager of Tourism & Events, City of Hamilton Meredith Leonard, Senior Curator of Learning and Interpretation, City of Hamilton Cynthia Graham, Manager of Landscape Architectural Services, City of Hamilton Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age David Booth, Senior Writer/Postmedia Driving, driving.ca Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Webber Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks & David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy Friday! Are you looking to bring the mullet back? Well some parents have their kids sporting them. This weekend you may take in a nice meal at a restaurant, but be prepared for “tipflation” where some restaurants are insisting on as much as a 30% tip. Restaurants Canada's James Rillett joins Scott for discussion on that. The affidavit used in the FBI search warrant on former president Donald Trump was released in a redacted form today, Reggie Cecchini of Global News Washington fills us in. Should Canada be doing more to protect and assert itself in the Arctic? Former Col. Pierre Leblanc shines a light on that with Scott. Germany is planning to ration natural gas, and the rest of Europe is facing an economic gas crisis. Should Canada be stepping up? Dan McTeague, Canadians for Affordable Energy, offers up his two cents with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Andrew Pohl, Barber, Architect Hair Design. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' James Rillett, Vice President, Central Canada, Restaurants Canada.  Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Colonel (Retd) Pierre Leblanc, Arctic Security Consultants . and a former commander of the Canadian forces in the Arctic. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Rush enthusiast. 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://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A new collection to showcase Hamilton's growing film industry is going to be unveiled at Supercrawl. Max Francis of True Hamiltonian speaks with Scott about what to expect. Bizarrely, Tim Horton's is giving flatbread pizza a shot. Is this a gamble that could work out? Retail analyst Bruce Winder has thoughts on that. New photos of Jupiter, covered with Astronomer Paul Delaney. Healthcare gets a focus, especially after the meeting of the Premiers of the Maritimes and Doug Ford focused on healthcare. Dr. Shawn Whatley has an extended chat with Scott about privatization and more. Global News' Teresa Wright joins Scott to highlight her series on healthcare, Code Blue. Reggie Cecchini covers the latest from Mar-a-Lago, Ian Lee speaks to Scott about the Canada-Germany hydrogen deal, and we cap it off with Scotts Radley and Thompson. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Max Francis, True Hamiltonian. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'  Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University. Teresa Wright, National Online Journalist, Global News. Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Rush enthusiast. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels: Hump day with Ted Michaels today, and it was an explosive one… literally! A blast furnace at a former Stelco building in Hamilton underwent a controlled demolition, spooking a great many Hamilton residents! Controversy ensued and Ted speaks with Environment Hamilton about its effects. Ted also wants to break us out of the hump day slump with some fun topics like Covid Elvis' new tour, and talking about National Black Cat Appreciation Day with CHML news anchor Diana Weeks. A Canada vs USSR documentary series on the CBC details game 8 of the Hockey super series, and Ted speaks with Ravi Baichwal, co-writer of the documentary Summit 72. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'  Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton. Diana Weeks, anchor with 900 CHML, cat-owner and black cat enthusiast. Cameron Caton, a.k.a. Covid-Elvis. Keanin Loomis, Hamilton mayoral candidate. Ravi Baichwal, Co-Writer and Co-Director on Summit 72. Lynda Lukasik of Environment Hamilton, candidate for Ward 5 in the municipal election. Host – Ted Michaels Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Will the retail resurrection for the Zellers brand work? Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail analyst and author of “RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19

Assisted dying offer puts Veterans Affairs' mental health supports in doubt Guest: Phil Ralph, Director of health services, Wounded Warriors The pluses and problems with current rules on medical assistance in dying in Canada  Guest: Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto Will the retail resurrection for the Zellers brand work? Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail analyst and author of “RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 One year since the fall of Kabul: A new initiative tries to bring Afghan women's stories and voices from out of the shadows Guest: Zahra Nader, Afghan-Canadian Journalist, editor-in-chief of the Zan Times and and PhD student at York University

Bruce Winder a Toronto-based retail analyst, business instructor and author of the book, Retail Before, During & After COVID-19.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The city of Hamilton has been chosen as the Canadian home for Verificient Technologies, a New York-based company specializing in verification and authentication through its patented AI, machine learning, computer visioning and biometrics. Mohawk College in Hamilton is introducing an accelerated tuition-free program to train personal support workers to meet the growing demand for workers in the field. Kellogg Co., the maker of Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies and Eggo, will split into three three companies focused on cereals, snacks and plant-based foods. Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Over recent years, there has been a greater focus on the issues affecting Indigenous communities, as well as the covered up history of this land – particularly through the lens of Truth and Reconciliation. Have you noticed an uptick in criticism of our Prime Minister coming from a wider swath of the political spectrum than previously? Scott has… is this just what happens as time in the spotlight passes, or have recent events accumulated? Canada is strengthening its continental defense. What does that mean for Canada-U.S. relations? What about European relations? A federal unit that tracks foreign interference has identified what appeared to be a co-ordinated information campaign by Chinese state media outlets to control the domestic narrative around the return of the “Two Michaels” to Canada. What can be accomplished by reopening the Keystone XL Pipeline talks, and how likely is it that the Federal Liberals will take that action in order to combat inflation? Guests: Rahul Siddharth, Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder, Verificient Technologies Karen Ball, (RN, BA, BEd, MA, MN) Associate Dean, Nursing; School of Health & Community Services; Mohawk College, Institute for Applied Health Sciences Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brock University Dr. Kathy Brock, Professor, School of Policy Studies and cross-appointed to the Department of Political Studies, Queen's University Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History,Trinity College & Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto Dr. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical Producer - Matt Taylor Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks, David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.In this episode, we welcome back to the podcast a retail veteran and now an analyst and college professor Bruce Winder.Bruce brings us his informed perspective on the state of retail in Canada we talk about the impacts of changing consumer behaviour and inflation, and then Bruce is a good sport as I pepper him with retail trends in a rapid round of fast paced back-and-forth Q&A.Bruce also shares with us a vital discussion of his mental health journey through the retail industry and the critical role that retail can play in embracing neurodiversity within its ranks.   Thanks for tuning into this special episode of The Voice of Retail.  If you haven't already, be sure and click subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so new episodes will land automatically twice a week, and check out my other retail industry media properties; the Remarkable Retail podcast, the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, and the Food Professor podcast.  Last but not least, if you are into BBQ, check out my all new YouTube barbecue show, Last Request Barbeque, with new episodes each and every week!I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company & Maven Media, and if you're looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!  Have a safe week everyone!Bruce's article referenced in the interview:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rexile-main-street-bruce-winder-he-him-/?trackingId=lrgK6PcGxYyguUh0wt%2F4tg%3D%3DAbout BruceRetail Analyst * Author * Consultant * Speaker * Instructor * NeurodiverseAuthor of 2020 RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 (Available on Amazon) www.brucewinder.comFormer Retail Executive with 30 years experience. Recognized Retail Analyst - appeared hundreds of times in North American media. Interviewed on BNN/Bloomberg Canada, CBC's The National, Global News, CTV National, CTV News Channel, CityNews, CP24 and more. Quoted in The Globe & Mail, Financial Post, The Toronto Star, Bloomberg, Reuters, Canadian Press , BBC, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Ottawa Citizen, AdWeek, Canadian Grocer and many, many more. Expertise in: all things retail + deep dive experience in: media relations & image improvement, category management, quality management, importing/procurement, vendor management, supply chain & process enhancement.Speaking - I speak at conferences and corporate events regarding retail or mental health in the workplace Satisfaction Guaranteed. Not satisfied with my work? Don't Pay.bwinder@brucewinder.comor call 416-705-5627 for details About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated on thought leadership panels worldwide.  Michael was recently added to ReThink Retail's prestigious Top 100 Global Retail Influencers for a second year in  2022. Michael is also the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus the Remarkable Retail with author Steve Dennis, Global E-Commerce Tech Talks and The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  Most recently, Michael launched Conversations with CommerceNext, a podcast focussed on retail eCommerce, digital marketing and retail careers - all available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and all major podcast platforms.   Michael is also the producer and host of the “Last Request Barbeque” channel on YouTube where he cooks meals to die for and influencer riches.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson In the 1980s the first McDonald's opened in Moscow as the Iron Curtain fell. Many saw it as a sign of a new and improved Russia, but now in light of the invasion of Ukraine, McDonald's is pulling operations out of Russia entirely. Scott speaks with retail analyst Bruce Winder about the business implications as well as what may happen to the stockpile behind the arches. The Alaskan Senator accused Canada of being a freeloader in NATO, as our spending is under the threshold. Does that hold water? Scott speaks about this and the military surveillance equipment flyover during the Freedom Convoy with Professor Christian Leuprecht, Royal Military College. The Provincial Debate is tonight. What do the candidates have to pull off this time, what can we expect to hear from them? Elissa Freeman gives her two cents and Scott checks in with Poli Sci professor Peter Graefe. A movement from the UK is making its way to Canada and it's called “No Mow May” which aims to keep your lawn uncut for the month to encourage pollination. Alex Cyr who wrote about this in the Globe and Mail joins Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Alex Cyr, writer and journalist, with work appearing in The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, Torontolife and the Toronto Star. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs. Christopher Cruise, reporter with CBS radio in Washington D.C. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Dr. Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research and Land Development, Ryerson University. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show)~Bruce Winder joins Retail Insider Founder and Editor-in-Chief Craig Patterson to discuss what the future might hold for Canadian retailers after the pandemic. Winder is the author of the book RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19. Tune in for an animated discussion. Interviewed this episode:Bruce Winder - Retail Analyst - Author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 (Available on Amazon), Consultant, Speaker, Instructor, Neurodiverse, Artist The Interview Series podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Also check out our The Weekly podcast where Craig and Lee discuss popular content published on Retail Insider which is part of the The Retail Insider Podcast Network. Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EIC Follow Retail Insider: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_Canada Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcher Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Last week, Bill touched briefly on the impact the second wave will have on store shelves? Will we see an emptying of shelves just for supplies? Or will it be for other reasons? Guest: Bruce Winder, Author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 Available on Amazon President, Bruce Winder Retail Retail Analyst * Speaker * Consultant * Instructor 

With the COVID-19 numbers raising, so are concerns that we are about to see the same sort of hoarding that took place near the start of the pandemic. Guest: Bruce Winder, Author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19; President of Bruce Winder Retail; retail analyst, speaker, Consultant and instructor Want to hear more of the big stories about the pandemic? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/re-tightening-restrictions-on-social-gatherings-pr

Welcome to the The Voice of Retail, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.On this episode we meet a long time friend and colleague David Bolotsky, Founder & CEO, UncommonGoods.  For twenty plus years David has been a leader this innovative, category defining eCommerce website through the dot com boom, bust, echo and now shares his origin story with us, and the fundamental underlying philosophy and business strategies that have created long term sustainable growth.Next retailer, consultant, media retail pundit and now author Bruce Winder joins me as we catch up and learn about both his long history in the retail industry, about his new book “Retail Before, During and After COVID-19” and some of the key trends in the Time Before and now looking ahead through the COVID era.https://www.amazon.ca/RETAIL-Before-During-After-COVID-19/dp/B089M61PB4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bruce+winder&qid=1596778006&sr=8-1But first, lets check in with David live from Brooklyn New York******Thanks to David and Bruce for being my guests on this episode.  If you liked this podcast please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform,  rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail industry.I'm Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co or of course on LinkedInUntil next time, have a safe week!

A Canadian Tire in Moncton, New Brunswick has decided to put out their Christmas décor for sale in July. The store had ran out of seasonal furniture like patio sets, even leftover stock from last year and needed to put stuff out on the floor. So, out came Santa, stockings and trees. How early is too early for the Christmas creep? Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Expert and Author of the new book RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19