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Extra LRT stop at Bay Street would will add extra costs and require expropriation and demolition
January 25, 2017 16:40 - 49 minutesThe city’s consultants are recommending against councillor efforts to redraw ward boundaries. Last October, consultants had prepared a report for council with two main alternatives, but council voted instead to direct the team to get suggestions from interested ward councilors. Matt Jelly, Local Activist. A report says that adding an extra LRT stop at Bay Street would will add extra costs and require expropriation and demolition.Paul Johnson, Director, LRT Project Coordination The city ha...
The city could cut tax rebates to owners of vacant commercial buildings
January 25, 2017 16:28 - 5 minutesThe city has a chance to cut or eliminate a program that currently gives tax rebates of up to 35% to owners of vacant commercial buildings. Mike Zegarac. General Manager, Finance and Corporate, City of Hamilton
Should there be an extra LRT stop on Bay Street ?
January 25, 2017 15:09 - 5 minutesA report says that adding an extra LRT stop at Bay Street would will add extra costs and require expropriation and demolition.Paul Johnson, Director, LRT Project Coordination
Should ward boundaries be redrawn ?
January 25, 2017 14:42 - 5 minutesThe city’s consultants are recommending against councillor efforts to redraw ward boundaries. Last October, consultants had prepared a report for council with two main alternatives, but council voted instead to direct the team to get suggestions from interested ward councilors. Matt Jelly, Local Activist
What are the technical issues from a public policy point of view for implementing toll roads?
January 25, 2017 11:56 - 18 minutesWhat are the municipal and technical issues from a public policy point of view for implementing toll roads? On February 8th, a panel discussion called “For Whom the Road Tolls” will be hosted. Phil Gillies, former Ontario Cabinet Minister and current Municipal Practice Lead at Enterprise Canada
Could relations between Canada and the US go well now that the Trump ?
January 24, 2017 16:37 - 50 minutesThe UK government has ruled that the UK can’t leave the European Union without Parliament approval. What does it mean for businesses and citizens of the UK? Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University. President Trump has already signed a few executive orders, including formally withdrawing from the TPP deal, restoring an abortion policy and putting a hiring freeze on government employees. Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup. Does the Trump administration view Canada positivel...
Does the Trump administration view Canada positively?
January 24, 2017 16:21 - 5 minutesDoes the Trump administration view Canada positively? Could relations between Canada and the US go well now that the Trump administration is in power? John Ivison. Columnist, The National Post
How do you feel about "Alternative Facts ?
January 24, 2017 15:28 - 5 minutesPresident Trump has already signed a few executive orders, including formally withdrawing from the TPP deal, restoring an abortion policy and putting a hiring freeze on government employees. Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup
What does it mean for businesses and citizens of the UK?
January 24, 2017 14:40 - 5 minutesThe UK government has ruled that the UK can’t leave the European Union without Parliament approval. What does it mean for businesses and citizens of the UK? Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University
Are we divided as a city between urban and suburban?
January 23, 2017 15:59 - 48 minutesHamilton Councillor Donna Skelly questioned during the budget discussion on January 20th, whether the city should continue to fund the city’s library system. This comes due to the library’s proposed budget increase. Laura Lukasik,Communications and Partnerships with Hamilton Public Library and with Telling Tales Festival Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7. Are we divided as a city between urban and suburban? How can we unify our distinct neighbourhoods? Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, ...
This weekend, a new phrase emerged among political discussions "Alternative Facts"
January 23, 2017 15:39 - 6 minutesThis weekend, a new phrase emerged among political discussions. Kellyanne Conway, counsellor to President Trump said to NBC host Chuck Todd that they’re giving alternative facts. The hose responded with “alternative facts aren’t facts, they’re falsehoods”. Simon Kiss. Professor Journalism/Leadership, Wilfred Laurier
How can we unify our distinct neighbourhoods?
January 23, 2017 15:01 - 4 minutesAre we divided as a city between urban and suburban? How can we unify our distinct neighbourhoods? Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, City of Hamilton
Should the city continue to fund the city’s library system?
January 23, 2017 14:21 - 6 minutesHamilton Councillor Donna Skelly questioned during the budget discussion on January 20th, whether the city should continue to fund the city’s library system. This comes due to the library’s proposed budget increase. Laura Lukasik,Communications and Partnerships with Hamilton Public Library and with Telling Tales Festival
Trump is going to be inaugurated and officially become the 45th President of the USA
January 20, 2017 16:20 - 37 minutesToday is the Inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump and VP Elect Mike Pence. What can we expect today? We have full coverage starting at 10:35am til 1:35pm of the inauguration. Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. Trump is going to be inaugurated and officially become the 45th President of the United States. What problems does he have heading into his presidency? What is on his legislative agenda? Paul Quirk, Department of Political Science at the Un...
What is on Donald Trump's legislative agenda?
January 20, 2017 16:13 - 6 minutesTrump is going to be inaugurated and officially become the 45th President of the United States. What problems does he have heading into his presidency? What is on his legislative agenda? Paul Quirk, Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia
Today is the Inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump and VP Elect Mike Pence
January 20, 2017 14:44 - 6 minutesToday is the Inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump and VP Elect Mike Pence. What can we expect today? We have full coverage starting at 10:35am til 1:35pm of the inauguration. Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University
The Bill Kelly Show on location at Mohawk College with The Walters Group
January 19, 2017 16:20 - 55 minutesThe Walters & Mohawk Partnership Guest Speakers: Peter Kranendonk, President (Walters) Paul Armstrong, Vice-President, Academic (Mohawk) Skilled Trades Shortages & The Walters-Mohawk Joint Venture Program Guest Speakers: Marty Verhey, HR Manager (Walters) The Engineering Side A discussion focusing on the engineering side of Mohawk’s educational programs and the related jobs at Walters Group. Guest Speakers: Marty Verhey, HR Manager (Walters) Peter Olynyk, Professor, Civil Engineering Technol...
The engineering side of Mohawk’s College and the related jobs at Walters Group
January 19, 2017 15:37 - 6 minutesThe Engineering Side A discussion focusing on the engineering side of Mohawk’s educational programs and the related jobs at Walters Group. Guest Speakers: Marty Verhey, HR Manager (Walters) Peter Olynyk, Professor, Civil Engineering Technology (Mohawk) Dan Havercroft, Associate Dean, Building and Construction Sciences (Mohawk) Graduates of Mohawk, Aleksandra Bis and Dave Giavedoni (Walters
Have you considered a career in the Skilled Trade industry ?
January 19, 2017 15:00 - 6 minutesSkilled Trades Shortages & The Walters-Mohawk Joint Venture Program Guest Speakers: Marty Verhey, HR Manager (Walters)
The Bill Kelly Show Live at Mohawk College with Peter Kranendonk and Paul Armstrong
January 19, 2017 14:35 - 5 minutesThe Bill Kelly Show Live at Mohawk College & Mohawk Partnership Guest Speakers: Peter Kranendonk, President (Walters) Paul Armstrong, Vice-President, Academic (Mohawk)
Jose Bautista has agreed to a one year deal with the Blue Jays
January 19, 2017 10:50 - 17 minutesJose Bautista has agreed to a one year deal with the Blue Jays with an option of two mutual option years. Is this a good thing for the team? Howard Berger. Long-time Leafs reporter/Blogger, Between the Posts
It’s official! Kevin O’Leary has entered the Conservative Leadership race
January 18, 2017 15:59 - 5 minutesIt’s official! Kevin O’Leary has entered the Conservative Leadership race. The business man has entered the race by announcing it via Facebook. Christo Aivalis, Queen's University labour and political history professor
It’s official! Kevin O’Leary has entered the Conservative Leadership race
January 18, 2017 15:59 - 5 minutesIt’s official! Kevin O’Leary has entered the Conservative Leadership race. The business man has entered the race by announcing it via Facebook. Christo Aivalis, Queen's University labour and political history professor
Are you for or against musical entertainment on night club patios ?
January 18, 2017 14:50 - 5 minutesCity councilors have rejected the idea of a plan to allow musical entertainment on night club patios. Dean Collett, Owner of Sizzle and Koi
Should we preserve more heritage buildings in Hamilton ?
January 18, 2017 14:17 - 4 minutesA plan to demolish some historic buildings beside Gore Park has been met with approval by the City of Hamilton’s planning committee. This comes after more than a dozen heritage advocates made presentations at the meeting. Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton
What will it cost to fix the Claremont access?
January 17, 2017 15:14 - 4 minutesWhat will it cost to fix the Claremont access? It’ll be more than $1 million to even just make it temporarily safe, which is twice more money budgeted for escarpment maintenance this year. Dan McKinnon. Director, Hamilton Water
What will it cost to fix the Claremont access?
January 17, 2017 15:14 - 4 minutesWhat will it cost to fix the Claremont access? It’ll be more than $1 million to even just make it temporarily safe, which is twice more money budgeted for escarpment maintenance this year. Dan McKinnon. Director, Hamilton Water
Hamilton councilors will vote this week on a law that would charge Uber $50,000
January 16, 2017 16:31 - 50 minutesA plan that would allow restaurants to play music on their outdoor patios this summer will be before city council’s planning committee tomorrow. Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights activist, questioned the president elects legitimacy and said he would not attend the inauguration. This has caused a spat between him and president elect and more congress people have chosen not to attend the inauguration this Friday. Barry Kay, political s...
Will this create a level playing for the Taxi Industry and Uber ?
January 16, 2017 15:38 - 6 minutesHamilton councilors will vote this week on a law that would charge Uber $50,000 to operate in our city, but local taxi drivers are furious saying that it’s not equally fair. Anthony Rizzuto. President, BlueLine Taxi
Will you be watching the inauguration of Donald Trump this Friday ?
January 16, 2017 14:52 - 6 minutesCongressman John Lewis, a civil rights activist, questioned the president elects legitimacy and said he would not attend the inauguration. This has caused a spat between him and president elect and more congress people have chosen not to attend the inauguration this Friday. Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University
Should Hamilton restaurants be allowed to play music on their outdoor patios ?
January 16, 2017 14:39 - 6 minutesA plan that would allow restaurants to play music on their outdoor patios this summer will be before city council’s planning committee tomorrow. Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton
Hamilton’s LRT project may be undergoing some editing
January 13, 2017 16:52 - 47 minutesHamilton’s LRT project may be undergoing some editing, with the James Street North spur line being changed to an airport express? John Best. President, The Bay Observer Mayor’s Townhall with Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring Something that has pervaded our discussion of politics as of late has been the notion of “fake news”. What does it mean to discuss politics going forward with the idea of fake news? What measures need to be in place to retire ‘fake news’ and how do politicians move beyo...
What does it mean to discuss politics going forward with the idea of fake news?
January 13, 2017 16:46 - 16 minutesSomething that has pervaded our discussion of politics as of late has been the notion of “fake news”. What does it mean to discuss politics going forward with the idea of fake news? What measures need to be in place to retire ‘fake news’ and how do politicians move beyond public distrust? Lindsay Finneran Gingras, Director of Integrated Digital Communications and Campaigns at Enterprise Inc.
What measures need to be in place to retire ‘fake news’ ?
January 13, 2017 16:40 - 5 minutesSomething that has pervaded our discussion of politics as of late has been the notion of “fake news”. What does it mean to discuss politics going forward with the idea of fake news? What measures need to be in place to retire ‘fake news’ and how do politicians move beyond public distrust? Lindsay Finneran Gingras, Director of Integrated Digital Communications and Campaigns at Enterprise Inc
Mayor’s Townhall with Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring
January 13, 2017 15:33 - 5 minutesMayor’s Townhall with Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring
Do you support the LRT line change from James St. North spur line to an airport express line ?
January 13, 2017 14:23 - 5 minutesHamilton’s LRT project may be undergoing some editing, with the James Street North spur line being changed to an airport express? John Best. President, The Bay Observer
York and Main will need widening for LRT.
January 12, 2017 19:26 - 19 minutesIt is now looking like part of York Boulevard and Main Street West will have to be widened to accommodate traffic flow with Hamilton’s future LRT line. Guest: Paul Johnson, Director, LRT Project Coordination
More changes might be coming to the LRT project
January 12, 2017 16:12 - 52 minutesThe province is looking at scrapping the James Norht portion of the Hamilton LRT line in exchange for a cost effective alternative. Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7 It is now looking like part of York Boulevard and Main Street West will have to be widened to accommodate traffic flow with Hamilton’s future LRT line.Paul Johnson, Director, LRT Project Coordination President Elect Trump held a presser yesterday in which he talked about the allegations from a dossier CNN and Buzzfeed acq...
Who do you think was right, Trump or CNN & Buzzfeed ?
January 12, 2017 15:54 - 5 minutesPresident Elect Trump held a presser yesterday in which he talked about the allegations from a dossier CNN and Buzzfeed acquired (and Buzzfeed published) Alan Carter, Anchor & Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News
Which other adjustments would you suggest to the LRT line ?
January 12, 2017 14:54 - 5 minutesIt is now looking like part of York Boulevard and Main Street West will have to be widened to accommodate traffic flow with Hamilton’s future LRT line. Paul Johnson, Director, LRT Project Coordination
Should the province scrap the James North portion of the LRT line for a more cost effective alternative ?
January 12, 2017 14:22 - 5 minutesThe province is looking at scrapping the James Norht portion of the Hamilton LRT line in exchange for a cost effective alternative. Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7
This coming weekend marks the Hamilton RV Expo
January 11, 2017 15:39 - 18 minutesThis coming weekend marks the Hamilton RV Expo. What can be expected at this years show.? Dwayne McKillop, President of Continuum Productions inc. Brad Braeden from Park Model Living.
Mayor Fred Eisenberger has called for a summit over the opioid crisis
January 11, 2017 15:33 - 51 minutesMayor Fred Eisenberger has called for a summit with Public Health over the opioid crisis and how to respond. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor for the City of Hamilton. Honda is spending money on ti’s Ontario facilities with support coming in from the federal and Ontario governments. How will this help our auto sector? ALSO; Ford says that Trump may be a good thing for the auto industry. Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. US President Barack Obama bi...
What was President Barack Obama's message in his farewell speech ?
January 11, 2017 15:19 - 6 minutesUS President Barack Obama bid farewell to the US yesterday in a speech that was meant to comfort and encourage the people. ALSO: Intel Chiefs presented Trump with claims of Russian efforts to compromise him, say CNN and Buzzfeed. Buzzfeed published the unverified memos. Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup
Do you agree with Ford that Trump may be a good thing for the auto industry?
January 11, 2017 14:49 - 5 minutesHonda is spending money on ti’s Ontario facilities with support coming in from the federal and Ontario governments. How will this help our auto sector? ALSO; Ford says that Trump may be a good thing for the auto industry. Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
Are you well informed about the opioid carfentanil ?
January 11, 2017 14:23 - 6 minutesMayor Fred Eisenberger has called for a summit with Public Health over the opioid crisis and how to respond. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor for the City of Hamilton
Marineland is facing six new counts of animal cruelty
January 10, 2017 16:08 - 48 minutesRobert Badgerow who was found guilty in his fourth trial has applied to appeal his conviction for the murder of Diane Werendowicz. Susan Clairmont. Columnist, Hamilton Spec. Marineland is facing six new counts of animal cruelty, though the company has dismissed allegations and accused the OSPCA of acting on behalf of “discredited activists”. What should be done about Marineland?Camille Labchuk, Executive Director of Animal Justice. Prime Minister Trudeau will be making a cabinet shuffle tod...
How do you feel about Prime Minister Trudeau's cabinet shuffle ?
January 10, 2017 15:24 - 5 minutesPrime Minister Trudeau will be making a cabinet shuffle today. One of the project changes is replacing Sephane Dion as foreign affairs minister and John McCallum in immigration. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
What should be done about Marineland?
January 10, 2017 14:46 - 6 minutesMarineland is facing six new counts of animal cruelty, though the company has dismissed allegations and accused the OSPCA of acting on behalf of “discredited activists”. What should be done about Marineland? Camille Labchuk, Executive Director of Animal Justice
Robert Badgerow has applied to appeal his conviction for the murder of Diane Werendowicz.
January 10, 2017 14:32 - 5 minutesRobert Badgerow who was found guilty in his fourth trial has applied to appeal his conviction for the murder of Diane Werendowicz. Susan Clairmont. Columnist, Hamilton Spec