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What are the big projects on the agenda for 2017 in the City of Hamilton

Elections for the police board are coming up this Thursday. Will we see any new faces? Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton. What are the big projects on the agenda for 2017 in the City of Hamilton. What optimism is there for the City’s plans for this year? Chris Murray. City Manager, City of Hamilton The Hamilton School board issued a report back in November which would call for the closure of several schools including Bennetto, Cathy Wever, and Strathcona. A group of...

Are you for or against the closures of Bennetto, Cathy Wever, Strathcona and Hess Street School ?

The Hamilton School board issued a report back in November which would call for the closure of several schools including Bennetto, Cathy Wever, and Strathcona. A group of parents are fighting against the closure of Hess Street School and will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday January 11th. David Heska, Keep Hess Open, on the parent council at Hess Street school

What optimism is there for the City’s plans for this year?

What are the big projects on the agenda for 2017 in the City of Hamilton. What optimism is there for the City’s plans for this year? Chris Murray. City Manager, City of Hamilton

Will we see any new faces on Hamilton's police board?

Elections for the police board are coming up this Thursday. Will we see any new faces?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be embarking on a campaign style tour to reconnect with Canadians

Public meetings will be held in March in regards to a proposed firearm discharge bylaw.Brenda Johnson, Ward 11 Councillor for the City of Hamilton.  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be embarking on a campaign style tour to reconnect with Canadians. This comes after accusations of kowtowing to wealthy donors at fundraisers. Is this a wise decision for the Prime Minister to do? Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Russia has announced that it will be withdrawin...

Where did Canada go wrong in the game?

Canada suffered a loss after losing to the United States in a shootout. Where did Canada go wrong in the game? Howard Berger. Long-time Leafs reporter/Blogger, Between the Posts

Russia will be withdrawing its air craft carrier and warships from Syrian waters

Russia has announced that it will be withdrawing its air craft carrier and some of its warships from Syrian waters. Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation.

Is this a wise decision for the Prime Minister to do?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be embarking on a campaign style tour to reconnect with Canadians. This comes after accusations of kowtowing to wealthy donors at fundraisers. Is this a wise decision for the Prime Minister to do? Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

Do we need changed to the firearm disccharge bylaws ?

Public meetings will be held in March in regards to a proposed firearm discharge bylaw. Brenda Johnson, Ward 11 Councillor for the City of Hamilton

What was 2016 like for the tech sector in Hamilton

The case of the Sunwing pilot who was found passed out in Calgary will be in court today. What is the latest in this case and what does this case say about Canadian flight regulations? Keith Mackey, Mackey International What was 2016 like for the tech sector in Hamilton. How do we grow our tech industry in the city? Kevin Browne, founder of Software Hamilton, software instructor with Mohawk College and partner and Chief Learning Officer at CoMotion Group We’re taking a look ahead at 2017 in...

We’re taking a look ahead at 2017 in business

We’re taking a look ahead at 2017 in business. What could we see happen with the Stelco story? Could we see NAFTA be tossed? How difficult would that process be? What about the Canadian auto industry and how that will be affected? Steve Howse, Adjunct professor at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster, Millington & Associates

How do we grow our tech industry in the city?

What was 2016 like for the tech sector in Hamilton. How do we grow our tech industry in the city? Kevin Browne, founder of Software Hamilton, software instructor with Mohawk College and partner and Chief Learning Officer at CoMotion Group

What does this case say about Canadian flight regulations?

The case of the Sunwing pilot who was found passed out in Calgary will be in court today. What is the latest in this case and what does this case say about Canadian flight regulations? Keith Mackey, Mackey International

Out of Canada's top 100 CEO's, only two were women

Yesterday, Canda’s top 100 CEOs made 193 times what the average Canadian made before noon. What was lost in that information was that only two of those CEOs were women. Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works

Trump made comments in regards to GM and selling Mexican made cars in the US

Will there be collateral damage from President Elect Trump’s economic policies for Canada, particularly the auto industry? Yesterday, Trump made comments in regards to GM and selling Mexican made cars in the US. Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. What are LRT planners thinking in regards to t a Gage Park stop and dedicated parking for LRT riders?  An updated map shows a stop for Gage Park, and the people involved with the project are looking i...

Does Donald Trump truly have control of the House?

Monday, House Republicans decided to gut the ethics office. When Trump tweeted in regards to the decision, they dropped the plans. Does he truly have control of the House? Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University

What are LRT planners thinking in regards to dedicated parking for LRT riders?

What are LRT planners thinking in regards to t a Gage Park stop and dedicated parking for LRT riders?  An updated map shows a stop for Gage Park, and the people involved with the project are looking into park and ride spots. Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton

Will there be collateral damage from President Elect Trump’s economic policies for Canada ?

Will there be collateral damage from President Elect Trump’s economic policies for Canada, particularly the auto industry? Yesterday, Trump made comments in regards to GM and selling Mexican made cars in the US. Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. 

What will be some of the biggest challenges and hurdles of 2017 for City Council?

Gas prices have risen now that cap and trade has taken effect in Ontario. Could we see prices continue to increase? Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University. What will be some of the biggest challenges and hurdles of 2017 for City Council? Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup. Anti-racism activists are hoping that new provincial rules in regards to carding/street checks can be the start of a change in policing culture. Sarah Jama, Co-President of the McMaster Womanists orga...

Anti-racism activists are hoping for newl rules in regards to carding/street checks

Anti-racism activists are hoping that new provincial rules in regards to carding/street checks can be the start of a change in policing culture. Sarah Jama, Co-President of the McMaster Womanists organization and Co-organizer of the Anti Racism Action Initative

What will be some of the biggest challenges of 2017 for City Council?

What will be some of the biggest challenges and hurdles of 2017 for City Council? Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup

Will gas prices continue to increase?

Gas prices have risen now that cap and trade has taken effect in Ontario. Could we see prices continue to increase? Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University

Cap and Trade program begins this Sunday

Cap and Trade program begins this Sunday and is expected to raise the cost of gasoline and home heating. What should we expect? Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Is the “widowhood effect” real? This week, we saw Debbie Reynolds pass away less than a day after her daughter Carrie Fisher. How can grief affect us? Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works. In October 2017, final documents pertaining to the JFK assa...

What could be found and what could happen that would prevent their release?

In October 2017, final documents pertaining to the JFK assassination will be made public. What could be found and what could happen that would prevent their release? Tom Whalen, Associate professor of Social Sciences at Boston University. Presidential historian, political expert, author of Kennedy vs Lodge: The 1952 Massachusetts Senate Race and JFK and His Enemies. 

Is the “widowhood effect” real?

Is the “widowhood effect” real? This week, we saw Debbie Reynolds pass away less than a day after her daughter Carrie Fisher. How can grief affect us? Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works.

Is the “widowhood effect” real?

Is the “widowhood effect” real? This week, we saw Debbie Reynolds pass away less than a day after her daughter Carrie Fisher. How can grief affect us? Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works.

Did you noticed at the gas pump that prices already went up ?

Cap and Trade program begins this Sunday and is expected to raise the cost of gasoline and home heating. What should we expect? Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

This is the second holiday season that Neil has been stuck in Jakarta, Indonesia

Experts are studying whether the City of Hamilton can prolong the life of the metal walls along the Claremont Access. Dan McKinnon. Head of Public Works, City of Hamilton. What is the latest in the Neil Bantleman case? This is the second holiday season that Neil has been stuck in Jakarta, Indonesia. Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil Bantleman (Canadian Teacher imprisoned in Indonesia). What can be said about Hamilton’s food scene? An Ontarian food blogger joins Scott Radley to discuss. Chanry ...

What can be said about Hamilton’s food scene?

What can be said about Hamilton’s food scene? An Ontarian food blogger joins Scott Radley to discuss. Chanry Thach, The Hungry Gnome

What is the latest in the Neil Bantleman case?

What is the latest in the Neil Bantleman case? This is the second holiday season that Neil has been stuck in Jakarta, Indonesia. Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil Bantleman (Canadian Teacher imprisoned in Indonesia)

How can City of Hamilton can prolong the life of the Claremont Access?

Experts are studying whether the City of Hamilton can prolong the life of the metal walls along the Claremont Access. Dan McKinnon. Head of Public Works, City of Hamilton

33% of Canadians admit to texting while sitting at a red light

Is Own the Podium unfair? The Canadian government is putting Olympic sports funding under review. Should money and resources be doled out only to do those who do well or to all?Rick Zamperin, Host of the 5th Quarter. Assistant Brand Director for AM900 CHML, News Anchor, A CAA report says that 33% of Canadians admit to texting while sitting at a red light, regardless of the tough penalties. Are our penalties not harsh enough to get the point across?  Scott Marshall, safe driving expert, forme...

Do you know where is the most unsafe place to take a selfie in Hamilton ?

Dundas Peak has slowly become a go-to spot for snapping selfies however, with people getting adventurous to get that perfect shot, their safety can be compromised. Claudio Mostacci, Public Information Officer, Hamilton Fire Department

Do you text while sitting at a red light ?

A CAA report says that 33% of Canadians admit to texting while sitting at a red light, regardless of the tough penalties. Are our penalties not harsh enough to get the point across?   Scott Marshall, safe driving expert, former judge on Canada’s Worst Driver and hosted the National Driving Test

Is the "Own the Podium" program unfair?

Is Own the Podium unfair? The Canadian government is putting Olympic sports funding under review. Should money and resources be doled out only to do those who do well or to all? Rick Zamperin, Host of the 5th Quarter. Assistant Brand Director for AM900 CHML, News Anchor

Is boxing day shopping at a regular mall dead or alive and kicking?

Is boxing day shopping at a regular mall dead or alive and kicking? Yorkdale Mall in Toronto saw roughly 120,000 shoppers yesterday looking for Boxing Day deals? Is online sales killing the mall really? Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University.  President Obama says that if he was allowed to run for a third term, he definitely would’ve won against Trump. Michael Diamond, Principal of Upstream Strategy Group in Toronto. Conservative, political pundit  An Ipsos Reid poll says t...

Should Canada cut ties with the monarchy once the Queen passes ?

An Ipsos Reid poll says that a majority of Canadians would like to see ties to the monarchy cut once the Queen passes.Robert Finch, Monarchist League of Canada

If President Obama was allowed to run for a third term, would have he won against Trump?

President Obama says that if he was allowed to run for a third term, he definitely would’ve won against Trump. Michael Diamond, Principal of Upstream Strategy Group in Toronto. Conservative, political pundit

Are Boxing Day online sales killing mall sales ?

Is boxing day shopping at a regular mall dead or alive and kicking? Yorkdale Mall in Toronto saw roughly 120,000 shoppers yesterday looking for Boxing Day deals? Is online sales killing the mall really? Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University

1 in 4 Canadians admit to driving while legally drunk

1 in 4 Canadians admit to driving while legally drunk while another half think that the limit is too low and needs to be higher. This is according to an IPSOS survey conducted by Global News. Constable Claus Wagner, Traffic Specialist with Hamilton Police Services Construction on the Burlington GO station is not expected to be completed until at least next spring. What’s the current situation? Rick Goldring, Mayor for the City of Burlington. The suspect in the attack at the Berlin Christma...

How do you sort out the bogus refugees from the real refugees ?

The suspect in the attack at the Berlin Christmas Market was shot dead near Milan, ending the international manhunt. David Videcette, a terrorism expert and author of The Theseus Paradox

What is causing the construction delays regarding the Burlington Go station ?

Construction on the Burlington GO station is not expected to be completed until at least next spring. What’s the current situation? Rick Goldring, Mayor for the City of Burlington

Have you ever driven while being legally drunk ?

1 in 4 Canadians admit to driving while legally drunk while another half think that the limit is too low and needs to be higher. This is according to an IPSOS survey conducted by Global News.  Constable Claus Wagner, Traffic Specialist with Hamilton Police Services

What is the city’s stance in regards to salted pathways why is it important to do so?

Hydro relief is on the horizon however the Premier says she has no plans to impose a freeze on hydro prices. Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant. With the snowy weather means slippery sidewalks and the need for salt. What is the city’s stance in regards to salted pathways and why is it important to do so? How bad have the roads and sidewalks been this year?Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton CRTC  has declared broadband internet a basic service that al...

CRTC has declared broadband internet a basic service

CRTC  has declared broadband internet a basic service that all Canadians should have access to regardless of where they live. Katy Anderson, Digital Rights Campaigner, OPEN MEDIA

How bad have the roads and sidewalks been this year?

With the snowy weather means slippery sidewalks and the need for salt. What is the city’s stance in regards to salted pathways and why is it important to do so? How bad have the roads and sidewalks been this year? Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton

Should there be a freeze on hydro prices ?

Hydro relief is on the horizon however the Premier says she has no plans to impose a freeze on hydro prices. Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant.  Call during show at this one