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Bullying at Hamilton’s public schools seems to be getting worse
December 05, 2016 16:47 - 50 minutesDeep within the auditor general’s report, it suggests that nearly all Ontarians who heart their homes with natural gas want to see the costs of cap and trade on their bills clearly. Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant. Bullying ay Hamilton’s public schools seems to be getting worse. The latest annual survey on the school climate shows 40.4 percent of elementary students say they’ve been bullied or harassed by other students. Todd White, Board Chair and Ward 5 Trustee wit...
How do you feel about the City of Hamilton's transgender and gender nonconforming protocol?
December 05, 2016 16:40 - 4 minutesThe City of Hamilton is another step closer to solidifying its promised transgender and gender nonconforming protocol. Dierdre Pike, Senior Social Planner with Social Planning and Research Council
Is bullying in Hamilton schools getting worse ?
December 05, 2016 16:18 - 5 minutesBullying ay Hamilton’s public schools seems to be getting worse. The latest annual survey on the school climate shows 40.4 percent of elementary students say they’ve been bullied or harassed by other students. Todd White, Board Chair and Ward 5 Trustee with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Do you want to see the costs of cap and trade on your bills ?
December 05, 2016 14:46 - 6 minutesDeep within the auditor general’s report, it suggests that nearly all Ontarians who heart their homes with natural gas want to see the costs of cap and trade on their bills clearly. Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant. Call during show at this one
How to donate to the Children's Fund ?
December 02, 2016 15:11 - 6 minutesOlivia Mackay, Children’s Fund
Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk exposed various problems that the government has
December 01, 2016 15:55 - 50 minutesUS Steel Canada has been given a four month extension of its creditor protection. This will allow the company to land a deal its potential suitor. Gary Howe, President, USW Local 1005 The down bound lanes of the Claremont access will be closed indefinitely for an emergency study of escarpment safety after workers noticed the slope was moving near a failing retaining wall. Dan McKinnon. Director, Hamilton Water. Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk issued her annual report yesterday in which...
Do you agree or disasgree with Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk?
December 01, 2016 15:41 - 6 minutesOntario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk issued her annual report yesterday in which she exposed various problems that the government has including shoddy contractors, crumbling highways and a poor climate change plan. Bonnie Lysyk, Auditor General for Ontario
How long will the down bound lanes of the Claremont access be closed?
December 01, 2016 15:04 - 5 minutesThe down bound lanes of the Claremont access will be closed indefinitely for an emergency study of escarpment safety after workers noticed the slope was moving near a failing retaining wall. Dan McKinnon. Director, Hamilton Water
US Steel Canada has been given a four month extension of its creditor protection
December 01, 2016 14:41 - 6 minutesUS Steel Canada has been given a four month extension of its creditor protection. This will allow the company to land a deal its potential suitor. Gary Howe, President, USW Local 1005
The debate over whether to turn Main St from a one-way
November 30, 2016 16:37 - 52 minutesThe debate over whether to turn Main St from a one-way to two-way reared it’s head again during the LRT meeting yesterday. John Best. President, The Bay Observer Toronto has been facing a ton of headaches when it comes to its new transit lines. But just because the escalating costs are causing problems in that city, doesn’t mean that they’ll be heading for Hamilton. Paul Johnson, Director, LRT Project Coordination Hamilton has a new head of Economic Development and he used to be the cit...
Hamilton has a new head of Economic Development
November 30, 2016 16:10 - 6 minutesHamilton has a new head of Economic Development and he used to be the city’s manager of Urban Renewal Glen Norton, NOW head of Hamilton Economic Development for the City of Hamilton
Are Toronto's transit headaches heading for Hamilton ?
November 30, 2016 15:40 - 5 minutesToronto has been facing a ton of headaches when it comes to its new transit lines. But just because the escalating costs are causing problems in that city, doesn’t mean that they’ll be heading for Hamilton. Paul Johnson, Director, LRT Project Coordination
Should Main St become a two-way route?
November 30, 2016 14:34 - 5 minutesThe debate over whether to turn Main St from a one-way to two-way reared it’s head again during the LRT meeting yesterday. John Best. President, The Bay Observer
Is it time for fellow “905ers” to pay up their fair share for Toronto highways?
November 29, 2016 16:46 - 51 minutes9:05 – A juror is not supposed to speak to a journalist during a trial. During the Badgerow trial however, a juror did reach out to a Hamilton Spectator reporter. Susan Clairmont. Columnist, Hamilton Spec. 905-520-6838. 9:35 – As prices go up and jobs decrease, Hamiltonians are moving to areas such as Brantford, St Catharines and Caledonia just to be able to afford housing. Renee Wetselaar, Senior Social Planner with the Social Planning & Research Council of Hamilton. 905-978-1718 1...
Is tapping private capital for infrastructure truly a good idea?
November 29, 2016 16:06 - 5 minutesToronto Mayor John Tory says that it’s time for fellow “905ers” to pay up their fair share for Toronto highways. Is it? Also: is tapping private capital for infrastructure truly a good idea? Johnathan Hall, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto
Is Hamilton housing becoming unaffordable ?
November 29, 2016 15:35 - 5 minutesAs prices go up and jobs decrease, Hamiltonians are moving to areas such as Brantford, St Catharines and Caledonia just to be able to afford housing. Renee Wetselaar, Senior Social Planner with the Social Planning & Research Council of Hamilton
Was there almost a mistrial during the Badgerow trail ?
November 29, 2016 15:09 - 5 minutesA juror is not supposed to speak to a journalist during a trial. During the Badgerow trial however, a juror did reach out to a Hamilton Spectator reporter. Susan Clairmont. Columnist, Hamilton Spec
The city is looking into implement licensing of bicycles
November 28, 2016 16:21 - 46 minutesThe city is looking into whether it can implement licensing of bicycles following a heated debate over who would pay for the Claremont Access bike lanes. Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7 A new report has been written in regards to renovation options for FirstOntario Centre. Glen Norton, Manager of Urban Renewal for the City of Hamilton. Terry Whitehead, Ward 8 City Councillor, City of Hamilton Chief’s Townhall with Hamilton Police Chief Eric Girt.
How do you feel about the new street check regulations ?
November 28, 2016 16:10 - 5 minutesChief’s Townhall with Hamilton Police Chief Eric Girt
Does FirstOntario Center need to go under renovation ?
November 28, 2016 15:38 - 6 minutesA new report has been written in regards to renovation options for FirstOntario Centre. Glen Norton, Manager of Urban Renewal for the City of Hamilton
Is bicycles licensing the right approach to financing bike lane development in Hamilton ?
November 28, 2016 15:14 - 6 minutesThe city is looking into whether it can implement licensing of bicycles following a heated debate over who would pay for the Claremont Access bike lanes. Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7
John Tory announced he’d like to put road tolls on the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway
November 25, 2016 16:48 - 47 minutesYesterday, Toronto Mayor John Tory announced he’d like to put road tolls on the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway. This is something that has been brought up before by Hamilton council. Harry Kitchen, Professor Emeritus at Trent University. A new push has come forward for a Bay Street LRT stop. How are these stops decided on? Paul Johnson, Director, LRT Project Coordination MANAGING YOUR WEALTH: How do we invest in our children and in particular, their education? Richar...
Are you satisfied with the placement of the LRT stops ?
November 25, 2016 15:35 - 6 minutesA new push has come forward for a Bay Street LRT stop. How are these stops decided on? Paul Johnson, Director, LRT Project Coordination
John Tory announced he’d like to put road tolls on the Gardiner & the DVP
November 25, 2016 14:33 - 5 minutesYesterday, Toronto Mayor John Tory announced he’d like to put road tolls on the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway. This is something that has been brought up before by Hamilton council. Harry Kitchen, Professor Emeritus at Trent University
How do you feel regarding City Council's decision not to license cats in Hamilton ?
November 24, 2016 14:37 - 5 minutesThe debate over the cat licensing plan has died after a heated debate which resulted in a tie vote. Sam Merulla. City Councillor, Ward 4, City of Hamilton
Bedrock Industries one step closer to buy US Steel Canada
November 23, 2016 16:16 - 54 minutesThe union representing steelworkers at the Lake Erie US Steel Canda plant have signed a letter of support in favor of the Bedrock Industries bid to buy the company. Bill Ferguson, President of USW Local 8782. The City is proposing putting off bike lane construction for another year along the Claremont Access. Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer. The City’s Committee against racism wants the police board members to listen to them on the issue of carding and invited them to a meeting fo...
How do you feel about the issue of carding ?
November 23, 2016 15:31 - 6 minutesThe City’s Committee against racism wants the police board members to listen to them on the issue of carding and invited them to a meeting for last night. How did that meeting go? Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton
Should the city put off bike lane construction for another year ?
November 23, 2016 15:08 - 6 minutesThe City is proposing putting off bike lane construction for another year along the Claremont Access. Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer
How do you feel about the proposed deal for Bedrock Industries to buy US Steel Canada ?
November 23, 2016 14:40 - 6 minutesThe union representing steelworkers at the Lake Erie US Steel Canda plant have signed a letter of support in favor of the Bedrock Industries bid to buy the company. Bill Ferguson, President of USW Local 8782
“Anti-White propaganda” posters at McMaster University
November 22, 2016 16:39 - 43 minutesThe trial for Christina Nougda is expected to starte today, hwoever there may be a plea deal. Alex Pierson, reporter for the Tim Bosma trial for AM900 CHML, covering Christina Nougda’s trial McMaster University is investigating after posters were hung condemning “anti-White propaganda”. Gord Arbeau, , McMaster’s Director of Public and Community Relations Last week, a member brought into a council meeting a “Make America Great Again” hat. Now, there is a combined motion to be presented to cr...
Should there be a special legal training program and code of conduct for city councilors ?
November 22, 2016 15:31 - 6 minutesLast week, a member brought into a council meeting a “Make America Great Again” hat. Now, there is a combined motion to be presented to create a “special legal training program and code of conduct” for the committee. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton
How do you feel about the alt-right movement that spilled in Canada form the USA?
November 22, 2016 15:01 - 5 minutesMcMaster University is investigating after posters were hung condemning “anti-White propaganda”. Gord Arbeau, , McMaster’s Director of Public and Community Relations
The trial for Christina Nougda is expected to starte today
November 22, 2016 14:36 - 5 minutesThe trial for Christina Nougda is expected to starte today, hwoever there may be a plea deal. Alex Pierson, reporter for the Tim Bosma trial for AM900 CHML, covering Christina Nougda’s trial
Trump Supporters misdirect anger towards Hamilton Theater Inc instead of Hamilton the Musical
November 21, 2016 16:21 - 49 minutesThe City is launching a $1.1 million think tank in partnership with three local universities and colleges. One Councillor says that it has no deliverables or measurements to gauge its success. Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton. Christina Nougda, the ex girlfriend of Dellen Millard, is in talks for a plea deal, just as her trial is set to begin.Ann Brocklehurst, Crime Journalist, Author. (Book: Dark Ambition; The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard and Mark Smich) VP-e...
Trump Supporters direct anger towards Hamilton Theater INC, instead of Hamilton the Musical
November 21, 2016 15:39 - 6 minutesVP-elect Mike Pence attended a show of “Hamilton”, the hit Broadway musical written by Lin Manuel Miranda, on Friday. He was booed and a cast member addressed him after the show. Supporters of Pence and Trump then tweeted at @HamiltonTheatre…which is actually the twitter handle for Hamilton Theatre Inc. Riane Leonard, Secretary and Social Media Manager for Hamilton Theatre Inc
Christina Nougda is in talks for a plea deal just as her trial is set to begin
November 21, 2016 15:12 - 6 minutesChristina Nougda, the ex girlfriend of Dellen Millard, is in talks for a plea deal, just as her trial is set to begin. Ann Brocklehurst, Crime Journalist, Author. (Book: Dark Ambition; The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard and Mark Smich
The City is launching a $1.1 million think tank in partnership with local universities & colleges
November 21, 2016 14:31 - 5 minutesThe City is launching a $1.1 million think tank in partnership with three local universities and colleges. One Councillor says that it has no deliverables or measurements to gauge its success. Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton
Hamilton faces a default budget increase every year
November 18, 2016 16:07 - 50 minutesDue to inflation and wage improvements, Hamilton faces a default budget increase every year. Could there be city job and services cuts? Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton Hamilton Police have been working on regulations for carding, but is the current one good enough? Some feel that the current draft has “loopholes” Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com Should police be able to force you to hand over your d...
Should police be able to force you to hand over your digital passwords?
November 18, 2016 15:37 - 5 minutesShould police be able to force you to hand over your digital passwords?Police say they need the power to compel suspects to hand over cellphone passwords and computer encryption codes. David Fraser, Lawyer with McInnes Cooper in Nova Scotia, leading internet, technology and privacy lawyers
Hamilton Police are working on regulations for carding, but is the current one good enough?
November 18, 2016 15:10 - 5 minutesHamilton Police have been working on regulations for carding, but is the current one good enough? Some feel that the current draft has “loopholes” Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com
Could there be city job and services cuts?
November 18, 2016 14:37 - 5 minutesDue to inflation and wage improvements, Hamilton faces a default budget increase every year. Could there be city job and services cuts? Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton
Should police issue tickets to homeless people ?
November 17, 2016 16:18 - 51 minutesThree men say they face large amounts in unpaid fines for tickets handed to them by police officers patrolling the downtown core. If they are homeless and cannot afford to pay, so why issue tickets? Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction The CFL has ackknowledged that two mistakes were made in the Ti-Cats Eskimos game last Sunday. Both calls came from late in the fourth quarter when the game was tied at 21. Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Columnist, Hamilton...
Mayor’s Townhall with Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring
November 17, 2016 16:08 - 5 minutesMayor’s Townhall with Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring
Does the CFL have something against The Ti-Cats ?
November 17, 2016 15:10 - 6 minutesThe CFL has ackknowledged that two mistakes were made in the Ti-Cats Eskimos game last Sunday. Both calls came from late in the fourth quarter when the game was tied at 21. Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Columnist, Hamilton Spec
Why issue tickets to homeless people when they cannot afford to pay ?
November 17, 2016 14:38 - 4 minutesThree men say they face large amounts in unpaid fines for tickets handed to them by police officers patrolling the downtown core. If they are homeless and cannot afford to pay, so why issue tickets? Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction
Hamilton City Councilors are split over whether to license Hamilton’s 130,000 cats
November 16, 2016 16:31 - 51 minutesHamilton City Councilors are split over whether to license Hamilton’s 130,000 cats. The latest proposal would see a $20 annual fee for spayed/neutered felines and $40 for unaltered ones. Marion Emo, President and CEO, Hamilton-Burlington SPCA. The City is looking into ramping up parking technology and surplus lots. They want to update the enforcement technology that would eventually allow pay-by-phone options. Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton How addicted are Hamilton’...
What is the best way to quit smoking ?
November 16, 2016 16:21 - 5 minutesHow addicted are Hamilton’s smokers. According to a survey, 21% of Hamiltonians smoke and though most want to quit, there are too many triggers that bring them back. (Boredom is the most common trigger for Hamiltonians). Dr. Richard Tytus, a Hamilton family physician
The City is looking into ramping up parking technology and surplus lots
November 16, 2016 15:57 - 6 minutesThe City is looking into ramping up parking technology and surplus lots. They want to update the enforcement technology that would eventually allow pay-by-phone options. Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton
Should cats be licensed , just like dogs, in the City of Hamilton ?
November 16, 2016 14:38 - 6 minutesHamilton City Councilors are split over whether to license Hamilton’s 130,000 cats. The latest proposal would see a $20 annual fee for spayed/neutered felines and $40 for unaltered ones. Marion Emo, President and CEO, Hamilton-Burlington SPCA
Disturbing posters were hung up on poles in Toronto
November 15, 2016 16:46 - 35 minutesHamilton Councilors approved building new vista locations along the Niagara Escarpment at a cost of $113,00. Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7 Disturbing posters were hung up on poles in Toronto calling for white people who are “tired of political correctness” and “questioning when immigration will stop” to join an online movement to fight multiculturalism. Catherine McDonald, Crime Specialist, Global Toronto. We’re one week in from the election that say Donald Trump become the Presi...