Sanctioned Encampments in Hamilton Could Cost $30 Million & Helping Olympians Make Money In Their Discipline

It would appear that sanctioned encampments could command a price tag of around $30 million. How could this be the case and how is our view/opinion on...

Daily Cannabis Use Linked To Head & Neck Cancers, Hamiltonian Crowned World Poutine Eating Champion & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

A link has been discovered between daily use of cannabis and cancers found in the neck and head. Was this known when it was legalized? How much do you...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jason Farr: Body cameras for Hamilton's police, Caring for Hamilton's homeless population, Nepotism in the NBA, Mispronouncing names/words & more

Jason Farr returns for another edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio where he and Scott discuss Hamilton's police getting body camer...

Were Canadians not prioritized by Canada's military while pulling out of Afghanistan?

When Canada was pulling out of Afghanistan, was there a push to have the military save Afghan Sikhs before Canadians?
Guest: Dr. Aurel Braun, Pr...

Caring for Hamilton's homeless while getting tents out of parks, Did Canada's military not prioritize Canadians when pulling out of Afghanistan? & Teenage Head's Gene Champagne's first solo album "Let's Jet" is coming!

How does City Council get tents out of city parks while still taking care of the homeless population? They want to know too and are working to find th...

The upcoming film that aims to tell the story of PGA golfer Payne Stewart

A film about Payne Stewart is on the horizon and it's being made by a local man from Burlington. What set Payne apart from the others on the PGA Tour...

The private sector's role in creating more affordable housing, Canada's population is forecasted to hit 63 million by 2073 & The upcoming film about PGA golfer Payne Stewart

The challenge that is building affordable housing is one that the public sector cannot tackle alone so how can the private sector play a larger role a...

Should some local MPs be scared by the Toronto/St. Paul by-election outcome? Has the Conservative win made Trudeau stepping down just a matter of time? & What's Connor McDavid's future following the Stanley Cup loss?

Which local MPs should be terrified by the result of the Toronto/St. Paul by-election? Also, why would Hamilton disregard a way of addressing homeless...

All Canadians are needed to fight against hatred towards Jews, Millennials & Gen Z don't like Trudeau's proposed internet regs & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

For a world full of increased sensitivity and cancel culture, there aren't many speaking out against the calls for violence against Jews. Victoria Man...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jen McQueen: Strategies for managing homeless encampments, Reactions to stories involving pets vs people, Why celebrities can be so quirky & more

As we say goodbye to Jen McQueen, Scott welcomes her to The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio to discuss ways Hamilton can tackle homelessness...

What changes could be coming to Hamilton encampment protocol? Will Hamilton's IT infrastructure be robust enough? 2024 ALS Canada Walk to End ALS is this weekend & How a decision by Google will impact you more than you think

Encampments are back in front of Hamilton City Council as the debate over what to do with them and how to manage homelessness in the city. What change...

Is Hamilton overspending on its ransomware recovery? Who are rich people and what is their fair share? & Ipsos poll finds 68% want Trudeau to step down

The City of Hamilton has spent $5.7 million in its recovery from the ransomware attack it was hit with back in February. Is that above normal spending...

To grant a heritage designation or not grant a heritage designation, The fairness of criticizing the Supreme Court of Canada & Why do some cancelled celebrities get second chances but not others?

Should the City of Hamilton give the current location of Philpott Memorial Church a heritage designation? What would happen if they don't grant the de...

What do we get out of EQAO? Is it time to replace standardized tests in school? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

Does the EQAO actually benefit anyone in the education system? How is the current way it's implemented work and can it be tweaked to provide more accu...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Keanin Loomis: Keanin's mayoral race experience, Leading the CISC, What Hamilton needs from its city council, The importance of Father's Day & more

This week, The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio welcomes none other than Keanin Loomis to the show. There's a really decent chance that you kn...

True orchestra immersion coming to the Brott Music Festival

Watching an orchestra perform can be a moving experience but what about experiencing an orchestra like the musicians? Your opportunity for full immers...

Deepfakes' impact on how we do politics, Truly experiencing orchestral music at Brott Music Festival & The Blue Jays are sucking yet remain in playoff contention

Deepfake ads and videos are not just coming, they're here. How could this change the way politics, among other things, is conducted going forward?

Should Hamilton be supporting homeless people from other cities? Hamilton International Airport sees some cancelled passenger flights & Why are arena tours underselling?

Is Hamilton becoming the site for other cities' homeless people? If we have superior supports, does that mean we should be supporting more than just H...

Frayed Relations on City Council, New Documentary about Late Fmr Mayor of Hamilton Bob Morrow. Caitlyn Clark snubbed for Team USA roster.

John Best joins us to chat about his piece in the bay observer on frayed relations on city council and much more local politics.
Guest: John Bes...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Teri Pecoskie: MPs contributing to foreign interference, Applying UltraBasic airline fees to other things, 'Naturalized' vs manicured lawns & more

On Fridays, Scott welcomes one guest for the whole show and today is no different as Teri Pecoskie, regional news editor for The Hamilton Spectator, j...

Fixing Woodlands Park's bathroom will be expensive and lengthy, why? "Toxic leadership" causing CAF members to leave & Tiger-Cats prepare to open their season tomorrow in Calgary

The Woodlands Park bathroom rebuild is still baffling all who hear about how much it'll cost and how long it's projected to take before it's back up a...

Rebuild of Hamilton’s fire-damaged Woodlands Park public washroom to finish in 2025

Some Hamilton city councillors were set aback at a committee meeting when told the million-dollar reconstruction of the torched Woodlands Park public...

Redesigning the home economics class, Why would rebuilding the Woodlands Park bathroom cost so much and take so long? & What does it mean for Canadian politicians to "wittingly" participate in foreign interference?

What would a modern home economics course look like to you? That's the question being asked as the now-named 'Family Studies' is set to have a revamp...

Hamilton is on course for a ten-year high in shootings: police

What's being done about Hamilton's rising gun violence? Why the drastic split in support for vs. against Canadian universities divesting from Israeli organizations? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

What's with the rise in gun violence here in Hamilton? What's being done about it?
Guest: Superintendent Marty Schulenberg, Hamilton Police Serv...

Elliot Tepper on Donald Trump Being Found Guilty On All Counts in Hush-Money Trial

Donald Trump has been found guilty on all counts in the hush-money trial. What are the wider implications of this and how might it impact the upcoming...

Trump found guilty on all counts, Dropping the voting age to 16 in Canada, More Ontario school boards joining lawsuit against social media platforms & the Canadian Open is happening!

Donald Trump has been found guilty on all counts in the hush-money trial. What are the wider implications of this and how might it impact the upcoming...

Will Hamilton look at new taxes for residents? Is Trudeau staying around for selfish reasons? & Remembering Richard Sherman

Should Hamilton consider other avenues for making money by way of new taxes? Have Councillors looked at delaying their pet projects before introducing...

$357 million deal struck between feds and Ontario, Do college campuses have a double standard when treating Jews vs other groups? & Aberdeen Ave. is the worst road in Ontario

What does it mean for Ontarians now that the province and the feds have struck a deal worth $357 million?
Guest: Dr. Lori Turnbull, Professor &...

Encampments are returning to the forefront, Putting an age limit on social media & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

Encampments are returning to the forefront of the public consciousness but unfortunately, it's not for good reasons. How is it that the current soluti...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Steve Foxcroft: Deportation sentence for the truck driver who hit the Humbolt Broncos bus. A shocking (wrong) answer on Wheel of Fortune. Beer and wine in corner stores, and more!

NFL Chain-Gang Member and Vice President of Fluke Transport Steve Foxcroft joins Scott for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio this week. Amo...

Hamilton's civilian appointees with access to public funds, Are the federal Liberals showing their desperation? & Why do the Blue Jays suck so much?

How does a lack of transparency influence the way committees with civilian appointees get viewed/trusted? Whether they use public funds responsibly or...

Hamilton's building new homes like it's 2018... that's not good, Should for-profit companies ever offer volunteer positions? & What the future holds for FirstOntario Centre

We keep hearing that there's a housing crisis going on from every corner of society however the number of homes being built in Hamilton isn't reflecti...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Adam Atkinson: Tim Hortons turns 60, The potential for new taxes in Hamilton, Humanity living on Mars, FirstOntario Centre's renovations and more

A first-timer is joining Scott for The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio this week! Adam Atkinson will be talking about the FirstOntario Centre...

Hamilton to offer help to clean up garbage from encampments, Divorce is too expensive for Canadians & FirstOntario Centre's major renovations have begun!

There's no question that when encampments pop up that garbage and litter follows so the City is looking to help residents and businesses with that. Sc...

Why has Pierre Poilievre visited Hamilton so much? More federal spending but it's not on you & Ontario's in trouble if EVs aren't a massive success

Pierre Poilievre has made numerous trips to Hamilton, more than expected. Could this be indicative of something larger?
Guest: Larry Di Ianni, F...

Hamilton's incentives for building downtown, Taking driver's licences away from car thieves & Canada Soccer has their man!

Does Hamilton need to continue offering incentives for developers to build in the downtown area?
Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer

Hamilton's rising unemployment rate, Massive support for banning cellphones in Ontario classrooms & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

Hamilton's unemployment rate seems to be on the rise. Are we looking at this on too small a scale or are things as bad as that sounds?
Guest: Ma...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Sandy Shaw: Naming things after people, The current state of politics, Teaching manners to kids & more

MPP Sandy Shaw joins Scott for this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio to talk about the relationship between social media...

What makes Hamilton International Airport such a big success? & Who should be the Leafs' new head coach?

Hamilton's airport is a prime example of a massive success but if people aren't using it for transport as much as Pearson, for example, how can that b...