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Are the numbers in the Hamilton Police hate crime report reflective of reality?
March 10, 2017 14:22 - 5 minutesHamilton Police have released their year end hate crime report for 2016. Generally hates crimes were relatively static but it isn’t reflective of reality.Evelyn Myrie, Exceptional community strategist, freelance columnist, motivational speaker.
The OMA may undertake job action in its dispute with the Health Minister
March 09, 2017 15:43 - 51 minutesParents are spoke on their concerns at a meeting on school closings and amalgamations. One of the options, which is closing only Hess School, is still on the table, though five of the ideas on what to do did not mention the original option. What are some of the concerns that were brought forward? Shamso Elmi, mother and activist.David Heska, Keep Hess Open, on the parent council at Hess Street school. What is the process for choosing what schools to close? Todd White, Board Chair and Ward 5...
Is there job action on the horizon with Ontario doctors?
March 09, 2017 15:23 - 5 minutesIs there job action on the horizon with Ontario doctors? The OMA may undertake job action in its dispute with the Health Minister over binding arbitration. What’s the fight all about?Kulvinder Gil, President, Concerned Ontario Doctors
What is the process for choosing what schools to close?
March 09, 2017 14:54 - 5 minutesWhat is the process for choosing what schools to close? Todd White, Board Chair and Ward 5 Trustee with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
What are some of the concerns that were brought forward?
March 09, 2017 14:40 - 5 minutesParents are spoke on their concerns at a meeting on school closings and amalgamations. One of the options, which is closing only Hess School, is still on the table, though five of the ideas on what to do did not mention the original option. What are some of the concerns that were brought forward? David Heska, Keep Hess Open, on the parent council at Hess Street school
Ontario’s Energy Minister is in town today
March 08, 2017 16:40 - 50 minutesOntario’s Energy Minister is in town today. He’ll be meeting up with Mayor Eisenberger and MPP Ted McMeekin to discuss Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan.Glenn Thibeault, Ontario Energy Minister. A moratorium into school closures has been called upon by the Progressive Conservatives in Ontario. Burlington Ward 2 Councillor attended Queen’s Park in regards to the closures.Marianne Meed Ward, Ward 2 Councillor for the City of Burlington. What can be done to help jurors? The response to juror trauma ra...
What can be done to help jurors?
March 08, 2017 16:08 - 5 minutesWhat can be done to help jurors? The response to juror trauma ranges from province to province. A juror who had a role in Ontario’s new provisions now was to convince politicians on a federal level to create a national framework of jury support.Susan Clairmont. Columnist, Hamilton Spec
Is the school that your children are attending on the chopping block ?
March 08, 2017 15:47 - 5 minutesA moratorium into school closures has been called upon by the Progressive Conservatives in Ontario. Burlington Ward 2 Councillor attended Queen’s Park in regards to the closures. Marianne Meed Ward, Ward 2 Councillor for the City of Burlington
What are your thoughts on the new Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan ?
March 08, 2017 14:23 - 6 minutesOntario’s Energy Minister is in town today. He’ll be meeting up with Mayor Eisenberger and MPP Ted McMeekin to discuss Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan.Glenn Thibeault, Ontario Energy Minister
Hamilton City Councilors approved a protocol mandating how the city will treat transgender people
March 07, 2017 15:41 - 51 minutesHamilton city councilors have approved a new protocol that will mandate how the city will treat residents who are transgender and gender non-conforming. This also includes rules regarding public restrooms and change rooms. A final ratifying vote will happen on Wednesday.Cole Gately. MA in Adult Education and Community Development and works in Hamilton as a community-based educator. Hamilton police are pairing up with anti-violence against women advocates to review around 700 sexual assault c...
Should the contractor behind the Tim Horton’s Field stadium get a second chance?
March 07, 2017 15:23 - 5 minutesThe contractor behind the Tim Horton’s Field stadium is asking the city for a second chance now that the litigation is essentially settled.Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Columnist, Hamilton Spec
Hamilton police are reviewing around 700 sexual assault cases.
March 07, 2017 14:53 - 5 minutesHamilton police are pairing up with anti-violence against women advocates to review around 700 sexual assault cases, including some that had been considered ‘unfounded”.Inspector Dave Hennick, Hamilton Police Service.
How does the city treat transgender and gender non-conforming residents ?
March 07, 2017 14:45 - 5 minutesHamilton city councilors have approved a new protocol that will mandate how the city will treat residents who are transgender and gender non-conforming. This also includes rules regarding public restrooms and change rooms. A final ratifying vote will happen on Wednesday.Cole Gately. MA in Adult Education and Community Development and works in Hamilton as a community-based educator
LCBO workers will be picketing today
March 06, 2017 15:47 - 41 minutesLCBO workers will be picketing today out side the LCBO on Upper James and Fennell from 12pm to 2pm. They are picketing as part of OPSEU’s campaign against the province privatization of the store, and the sale of alcohol in grocery stores. Should we be privatizing the LCBO?Shawn Swayze, OPSEU Local 287. A closing date for the Westdale Theatre has been set. The local not for profit group called Westdale Theatre Group will get the keys to the theatre at the end of May. What’s the plan moving fo...
Is it time for Ontario to ban predatory loan operators?
March 06, 2017 15:25 - 6 minutesIs it time for Ontario to ban predatory loan operators? This week Bill 59 reaches the committee stage at Queen’s Park. Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction
What’s the plan for the Westdale Theatre moving forward?
March 06, 2017 15:02 - 6 minutesA closing date for the Westdale Theatre has been set. The local not for profit group called Westdale Theatre Group will get the keys to the theatre at the end of May. What’s the plan moving forward?Jeremy Freiburger, Chief Connector and Cultural Strategist, CoBalt Connects
Should we be privatizing the LCBO?
March 06, 2017 14:30 - 5 minutesLCBO workers will be picketing today out side the LCBO on Upper James and Fennell from 12pm to 2pm. They are picketing as part of OPSEU’s campaign against the province privatization of the store, and the sale of alcohol in grocery stores. Should we be privatizing the LCBO?Shawn Swayze, OPSEU Local 287
What is the opposition reaction to the 25% reduction in hydro bills
March 03, 2017 16:09 - 33 minutesYesterday, Kathleen Wynne and her government announced their plan for hydro rates. They’re planning on reducing rates by 25%.Kathleen Wynne, Liberal Ontario Premier. What is the opposition reaction to this plan?Patrick Brown, Ontario Conservative Party leaderShould we be spending millions to fix up FirstOntario Centre? We speak with the man behind a report that will be presented to council on April 5th.Jasper Kujavsky, Hamilton lawyer and consultant
Should we be spending millions to fix up FirstOntario Centre?
March 03, 2017 15:22 - 4 minutesShould we be spending millions to fix up FirstOntario Centre? We speak with the man behind a report that will be presented to council on April 5th. Jasper Kujavsky, Hamilton lawyer and consultant
What is the opposition reaction to this plan?
March 03, 2017 14:48 - 5 minutesWhat is the opposition reaction to this plan? Patrick Brown, Ontario Conservative Party leader
What is your reaction to yesterday’s announcement of the 25% rate cut for hydro?
March 03, 2017 14:42 - 7 minutesYesterday, Kathleen Wynne and her government announced their plan for hydro rates. They’re planning on reducing rates by 25%. Kathleen Wynne, Liberal Ontario Premier
A pop up park that had been pitched by the Beasley Neighborhood
March 02, 2017 16:19 - 51 minutesA report was done on whether Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre needed upgrading. Some councilors have indicated they will scrap any idea to invest money to upgrade the arena. Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7. Does Hamilton do enough for transgender healthcare? A new group of health care providers have formed the Hamilton Trans Health Coalition with the aim of giving Hamilton’s trans community the resources the city needs.Cole Gately. MA in Adult Education and Community Development and wo...
Is this the starting steps for a fight for a permanent park?
March 02, 2017 16:16 - 5 minutesA pop up park that had been pitched by the Beasley Neighbourhood Association has been given the okay. What will this do for the neighbourhood? Is this the starting steps for a fight for a penament park? Michael Borrelli, Treasurer, past president and co-chair, Beasley Neighbourhood Association
Does Hamilton do enough for transgender healthcare?
March 02, 2017 15:25 - 6 minutesDoes Hamilton do enough for transgender healthcare? A new group of health care providers have formed the Hamilton Trans Health Coalition with the aim of giving Hamilton’s trans community the resources the city needs. Cole Gately. MA in Adult Education and Community Development and works in Hamilton as a community-based educator
Do you want FirstOntario Centre to be updated or renovated to NHL standards ?
March 02, 2017 14:26 - 4 minutesA report was done on whether Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre needed upgrading. Some councilors have indicated they will scrap any idea to invest money to upgrade the arena. Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7
Bill Kelly talks with Lynn Crosby & Dania Thurman about the future of Burlington Central High
February 20, 2017 16:48 - 18 minutesA meeting is going to be held tonight about the future of Burlington Central High School. The school is on a list of proposed closures however if Central is closed, it’d leave the core of Burlington without a high school. Lynn Crosby & Dania Thurman, Parents and Central Strong community leaders
The City of Hamilton is wanting to keep golf courses green
February 17, 2017 15:51 - 54 minutesThe City of Hamilton is wanting to keep golf courses green after a vote to abandon further study of land sales or housing development. Tom Jackson. City Councillor, Ward 6, City Hamilton. Ontario is going to soon restart it’s negotiations with the province’s doctors, who have been without a physician services agreement for three years.Nadia Alam, Concerned Ontario Doctors. Yesterday, President Trump held a press conference to announce his labour secretary nominee but he held a Q&A with med...
What are your thoughts on President Trump's way of conducting press conferences ?
February 17, 2017 15:22 - 6 minutesYesterday, President Trump held a press conference to announce his labour secretary nominee but he held a Q&A with media afterwards where he let loose on a variety of topics including a possible revised travel ban, his issue with ‘dishonest media’, that he inherited a mess, and the leaks about Russia. Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup
Should the City of Hamilton get out of the Golf business ?
February 17, 2017 14:19 - 5 minutesThe City of Hamilton is wanting to keep golf courses green after a vote to abandon further study of land sales or housing development. Tom Jackson. City Councillor, Ward 6, City Hamilton
Do you think the Bay Street LRT stop should’ve been scrapped?
February 16, 2017 16:43 - 39 minutesHamilton City Councillors have decided to nix the request for the Bay Street LRT stop. Some of the concerns included whether it would make the LRT slower than the B-Line bus.Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of CommerceLloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton. Do you think the Bay Street LRT stop should’ve been scrapped? With process of bringing back the downtown core, wouldn’t a Bay Street stop been beneficial?Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer
Andrea Horvath joins us to discuss what her plans are to help Ontarians and Hamiltonians
February 16, 2017 16:22 - 4 minutesLast week, Patrick Brown joined Bill to discuss his soon to be released platform for the upcoming election and the upcoming session of legislature. Today, Andrea Horvath joins us to discuss the issues facing Ontarians and Hamiltonians and what the plans are for herself and the Ontario NDP. Andrea Horvath, leader of the Ontario NDP
Mayor’s Townhall with Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring
February 16, 2017 15:36 - 5 minutesMayor’s Townhall with Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring
Should there be a Bay Street LRT stop ?
February 16, 2017 14:24 - 4 minutesHamilton City Councillors have decided to nix the request for the Bay Street LRT stop. Some of the concerns included whether it would make the LRT slower than the B-Line bus. Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
The European Union this morning approved the CETA deal with Canada
February 15, 2017 16:38 - 50 minutesCouncilors will discuss a priority list today for a new municipal land development task force. This list will include ideas such as the renegotiation of the Jackson Square land lease, a new tower at City Hall and renovations of First Ontario Centre.Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton. A meeting is going to be held tonight about the future of Burlington Central High School. The school is on a list of proposed closures however if Central is closed, it’d leave the core of Bu...
What is expected to happen next in the process of CETA ?
February 15, 2017 15:43 - 6 minutesThe European Union this morning approved the CETA deal with Canada. What is expected to happen next in the process? What benefits will there be for Canadians? Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
A meeting is going to be held tonight about the future of Burlington Central High School
February 15, 2017 15:18 - 6 minutesA meeting is going to be held tonight about the future of Burlington Central High School. The school is on a list of proposed closures however if Central is closed, it’d leave the core of Burlington without a high school. Lynn Crosby & Dania Thurman, Parents and Central Strong community leaders
What should be at the top of the list for the land development task force ?
February 15, 2017 14:23 - 5 minutesCouncilors will discuss a priority list today for a new municipal land development task force. This list will include ideas such as the renegotiation of the Jackson Square land lease, a new tower at City Hall and renovations of First Ontario Centre.Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton
Can people truly fall in love in 36 questions?
February 15, 2017 14:17 - 20 minutesprocess which stems from an American psychologist will be put to the test in a social experiment this coming Thursday. The event is organized by the Academy of All Things Awesome and will have 20 Hamiltonians test out whether people can fall in love after answering 36 questions. But can people truly fall in love in 36 questions? Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works.
A crumbling mural near the Hamilton GO Centre is about to get an overhaul
February 14, 2017 16:13 - 5 minutesA crumbling mural near the Hamilton GO Centre is about to get an overhaul with a recommended cost of $30,849. Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton
Will Trump and Trudeau have a positive relationship ?
February 14, 2017 15:26 - 5 minutesPrime Minister Trudeau and President Trump issused a joint statement yesterday reaffirming the bond between Canada and the US. This comes after their meeting yesterday in Washington. Did their meeting help relieve those who had concerns about the Trump presidency, particularly when it comes to trade and economic interests? Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University
City tries to crack down on graffiti.
February 13, 2017 18:06 - 15 minutesThe City of Hamilton is looking at resurrecting a graffiti fighting plan that would help targeted homeowners. Guest: Sam Merulla. City Councillor, Ward 4, City of Hamilton.
How does Hamilton's LGBTQ community feel about the rainbow crosswalk ?
February 13, 2017 16:05 - 47 minutesA pitch will be going forward to council for adding a splash of colour to the International Village. They’d like to install a “rainbow crosswalk” to celebrate inclusiveness and celebrate the LGBTQ community. Is the rainbow cross walk a good idea?Deirdre Pike. Senior Social Planner, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton. Canadian military commanders have been warned that veterans that suffer from mental illnesses are being bullied by fellow soldiers online. The fear is that due to ...
Hamilton is looking at resurrecting a graffiti fighting plan
February 13, 2017 15:40 - 5 minutesThe City of Hamilton is looking at resurrecting a graffiti fighting plan that would help targeted homeowners. Sam Merulla. City Councillor, Ward 4, City of Hamilton
Veterans that suffer from mental illnesses are being bullied by fellow soldiers online
February 13, 2017 15:04 - 5 minutesCanadian military commanders have been warned that veterans that suffer from mental illnesses are being bullied by fellow soldiers online. The fear is that due to this, it could prompt some to commit suicide. Michael Blais. President & Founder of Canadians Veterans Advocacy
Is the rainbow cross walk a good idea?
February 13, 2017 14:43 - 5 minutesA pitch will be going forward to council for adding a splash of colour to the International Village. They’d like to install a “rainbow crosswalk” to celebrate inclusiveness and celebrate the LGBTQ community. Is the rainbow cross walk a good idea?Deirdre Pike. Senior Social Planner, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton.
Rebecca Wissenz
February 13, 2017 13:37 - 18 minutesAnother blast of snow is expected for today. Environment Canada projects right now 2-4 centimeters for Hamilton. But with winter comes the potential for slips and falls. This time of year, lawyers are inundated with calls of those who have fallen. Rebecca Wissenz, Wissenz Law
Reflecting on the fiasco that was a press conference at City Hall
February 10, 2017 16:12 - 46 minutesYesterday, Terry Whitehead made an announcement at City hall , saying that the province is making inulateral decisions and that the original plan (with LRT heading to Eastgate) should be reinstated. He also called for the Auditor General to investigate the cost effectiveness of the project.Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton. Whitehead’s press conference was followed by one by Councillor Matthew Green, where a heckler (and former mayoral candidate) stepped forward inte...
What should you do in a case of a slip or a fall ?
February 10, 2017 15:44 - 5 minutesAnother blast of snow is expected for today. Environment Canada projects right now 2-4 centimeters for Hamilton. But with winter comes the potential for slips and falls. This time of year, lawyers are inundated with calls of those who have fallen. Rebecca Wissenz, Wissenz Law
Was the press conference doomed from the beginning ?
February 10, 2017 14:49 - 5 minutesWhitehead’s press conference was followed by one by Councillor Matthew Green, where a heckler (and former mayoral candidate) stepped forward interrupting with calls for getting rid of everyone and for the public to vote for him in 2018. Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup
Was Councilor Green out of line ?
February 10, 2017 14:27 - 6 minutesYesterday, Terry Whitehead made an announcement at City hall , saying that the province is making inulateral decisions and that the original plan (with LRT heading to Eastgate) should be reinstated. He also called for the Auditor General to investigate the cost effectiveness of the project. Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton