Bill Kelly Show

Can you live with bi-weekly garbage collection?

Garbage collection has been a contentious issue in Hamilton. The City has been discussing the possibility of going to a system where garbage is collected every other week. Can you live with bi-weekly collection or are you against the potential decrease in your garbage collection service? Guest: Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton

Why are housing prices out-pacing wages and how can we cope with the changing landscape?

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Council has released their first "red" warning for the national housing market yesterday. Their report says homebuyers are being priced out of markets and that the problem is spreading out of Toronto and into Hamilton. Hamiltonians are moving out of the city in greater numbers to cities such as Brantford and St. Catharines. Why are housing prices out-pacing wages and how can we cope with the changing landscape?  Guest: Conrad Zurini, RE/MAX agent

Mayor’s Townhall with Mayor Fred Eisenberger

Mayor’s Townhall with Mayor Fred Eisenberger Yesterday a nurse in Woodstock was charged with murder in the deaths of 8 patients. Is our senior care up in Canada good enough and how could something like this slip up? Cecile Cassista, Executive Director for Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights and Deputy Mayor for the town of Riverview in New Brunswick Women’s History Month is October and Empower strategy group and other local organizations are holding a panel and candid ...

Mayor’s Townhall with Mayor Fred Eisenberger

Mayor’s Townhall with Mayor Fred Eisenberger Yesterday a nurse in Woodstock was charged with murder in the deaths of 8 patients. Is our senior care up in Canada good enough and how could something like this slip up? Cecile Cassista, Executive Director for Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights and Deputy Mayor for the town of Riverview in New Brunswick Women’s History Month is October and Empower strategy group and other local organizations are holding a panel and candid ...

The Festival of Friends returns to Gage Park for 2017

The Festival of Friends returns to Gage Park for 2017. What brought on the decision? Loren Lieberman. Organizer, Festival of Friends

Is our senior care in Canada good enough and how did this slip up?

Yesterday a nurse in Woodstock was charged with murder in the deaths of 8 patients. Is our senior care up in Canada good enough and how could something like this slip up? Cecile Cassista, Executive Director for Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights and Deputy Mayor for the town of Riverview in New Brunswick

Mayor Fred Eisenberge talks about the LRT meeting

Mayor’s Townhall with Mayor Fred Eisenberge

An LRT meeting will take place today where City Councillors will hear from the public

A meeting will take place today where City Councillors will hear from the public in regards to LRT. Over 1000 voices will be heard at this meeting today and could easily set the stage for a future debate. Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton   The OLG is finally seeking private sector proposals for Flamboro Downs and gambling operations. This comes three years after council vetoed the idea of a downtown casino. Norm Schleehahn, Manager, Business Development, Economic Develo...

The stadium saga continues with the city taking a reluctant step forward

The stadium saga continues with the city taking a reluctant step forward as negotiations continue to drag out over responsibility for facility defects and construction delays. What could the city do in this case? Stephen Pitel, Professor in Law at Western Law, Western University

Do you like the idea of a downtown casino?

The OLG is finally seeking private sector proposals for Flamboro Downs and gambling operations. This comes three years after council vetoed the idea of a downtown casino. Norm Schleehahn, Manager, Business Development, Economic Development Division, City of Hamilton.

Over 1000 voices will be heard at this meeting today regarding LRT

A meeting will take place today where City Councillors will hear from the public in regards to LRT. Over 1000 voices will be heard at this meeting today and could easily set the stage for a future debate. Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton

The City of Hamilton in 2015 gave out $7 million in property tax rebates

The City of Hamilton in 2014 and 2015, gave out $7 million in property tax rebates to owners whose buildings are partially or completely vacant. Sam Merulla. City Councillor, Ward 4, City of Hamilton. Could Hamilton become a “music city” and how should it be shaped? This year’s Ambition City is going to address this issue and how it could be implemented.  Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Madeline Wilson, co-chair of Hamilton’s Music Strategy Initiative Jeff M...

Is there enough support for first responders suffering from PTSD?

A program has officially launched to help first responders with post traumatic stress disorder. Mario Posteraro, President , OPSEU Local 256

Could Hamilton become a “music city” and how should it be shaped?

Could Hamilton become a “music city” and how should it be shaped? This year’s Ambition City is going to address this issue and how it could be implemented. Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.  Madeline Wilson, co-chair of Hamilton’s Music Strategy Initiative Jeff Martin, co-chair of Hamilton’s Music Strategy Initiative.

Have property owners found a tax loophole regarding partial and complete vacant properties ?

The City of Hamilton in 2014 and 2015, gave out $7 million in property tax rebates to owners whose buildings are partially or completely vacant. Sam Merulla. City Councillor, Ward 4, City of Hamilton

Could there be a power shift in the 19 days left in the US election ?

Yesterday the Hamilton Police Services Board approved the capital expenditure plans for 2017 to 2026. They also posted a draft of the proposed new Hamilton police policy on carding for public input. Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton. Hamilton Councilors have agreed to some of the changes intended to make it easier to pursue alleged code of conduct violations against them. John Best. President, The Bay Observer There are 19 days left until the US election. Could ther...

Could the continuing Wikileaks scandal affect Hillary in the long term?

There are 19 days left until the US election. Could there be a power shift in any way? Could the continuing Wikileaks scandal affect Hillary in the long term?  Dr. Anthony Neal, Department of Political Science, Buffalo State College

What do you think about the new changes to the code of conduct at City Council?

Hamilton Councilors have agreed to some of the changes intended to make it easier to pursue alleged code of conduct violations against them. John Best. President, The Bay Observer

A draft proposal of the new Hamilton police policy on carding

Yesterday the Hamilton Police Services Board approved the capital expenditure plans for 2017 to 2026. They also posted a draft of the proposed new Hamilton police policy on carding for public input. Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton

The City of Hamilton is looking at buying a block of properties

Ontario’s appeal court has ruled that Canada Post’s rights trump the City of Hamilton’s municipal bylaws when it comes to their high profile super mailbox court battle.Tom Jackson. City Councillor, Ward 6, City Hamilton. Last night was the final presidential debate. Who came out on top? We discuss the highlights and lowlights of the final debate between Trump and Clinton.Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup. The City of Hamilton is looking at buying or expropriating a block of properties in ...

Should the City of Hamilton buy a bloc of properties for a "demonstration" project ?

The City of Hamilton is looking at buying or expropriating a block of properties in the Barnot/Kenilworth area for a renewal ‘demonstration’ project. Sam Merulla. City Councillor, Ward 4, City of Hamilton

Who came out on top in the final presidential debate?

Last night was the final presidential debate. Who came out on top? We discuss the highlights and lowlights of the final debate between Trump and Clinton. Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup

The Bill Kelly Show - Lloyd Ferguson

After using Super Mailboxes for a while, how do you like the new system ?

Ontario’s appeal court has ruled that Canada Post’s rights trump the City of Hamilton’s municipal bylaws when it comes to their high profile super mailbox court battle. Tom Jackson. City Councillor, Ward 6, City Hamilton

Can a juror suffer from PTSD after a trial?

A juror from the Tori Stafford trial has decided to seek compensation, saying that the trial has traumatized her. Jeff Manishen. Criminal Lawyer, Former Crown Attorney, Ross & McBride

How have he and his party fared over the past year?

A year ago today, Canadians voted to elect Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister. How have he and his party fared over the past year? Nelson Wiseman. Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto

Is Councillor Chad Collins LRT referendum idea dead in the water?

With a special meeting set for October 25th to go over George Rust-D’eye’s report, is Councillor Chad Collins LRT referendum idea dead in the water? Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton

Is Councillor Chad Collins LRT referendum idea dead in the water?

With a special meeting set for October 25th to go over George Rust-D’eye’s report, is Councillor Chad Collins LRT referendum idea dead in the water? Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton

Should the city look at ward boundaries and change them to better represent residents?

The city wants to hear from the people of Hamilton in regards to whether bi-weekly garbage collection should happen.Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton.    A consultant that was hired by the city to look at ward boundaries suggests that the current ones are no longer reasonable and should be changed to better represent residents. Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton. MP Bob Bratina addressed the North American Steel Trade Council last week. What is ...

What is the federal government going to do in regards to the steel industry?

MP Bob Bratina addressed the North American Steel Trade Council last week. What is the federal government going to do in regards to the industry? Bob Bratina, Hamilton East-Stoney Creek Liberal MP

Should current ward boundaries be changed to better represent residents?

A consultant that was hired by the city to look at ward boundaries suggests that the current ones are no longer reasonable and should be changed to better represent residents. Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton

Who's point of view do you agree with, Lloyd Ferguson's or Bill Kelly's ?

The city wants to hear from the people of Hamilton in regards to whether bi-weekly garbage collection should happen. Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton

The rest of the year is not pretty for US Steel

A report by the city says that an LRT referendum requires two thirds support from council to proceed. One of the most strident critics says that it’s up to council to decide whether it wants to accept the legal opinion. Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7US Steel saw a rosy August for it’s finances however the rest of the year is not as pretty.Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Chief’s Townhall with Hamilton Police Chief Eric Girt

Chief’s Townhall with Hamilton Police Chief Eric Girt

Chief’s Townhall with Hamilton Police Chief Eric Girt

US Steel saw a rosy August for it’s finances however...

US Steel saw a rosy August for it’s finances however the rest of the year is not as pretty. Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Should City Council or Hamiltonians decide if we should have an LRT system in Hamilton?

A report by the city says that an LRT referendum requires two thirds support from council to proceed. One of the most strident critics says that it’s up to council to decide whether it wants to accept the legal opinion.  Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7

What concerns do the doctors within Hamilton have?

What concerns do the doctors within Hamilton have? After a summer which saw a group of doctors fighting against parts of bargaining with the province, the President of the Ontario Medical Association was in town yesterday to chat with local doctors. What did she hear? Dr. Virginia Walley, President of the  Ontario Medical Association 

Is Bob Dylan a worthy recipient for a Nobel?

Yesterday, musician Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, though many argue whether he is worth of the prize. Is Bob Dylan a worthy recipient for a Nobel? Rudy Blair, Rudy Blair Entertainment

Ontario taxpayers will now be on the hook for $25 million

A firm from the US that is fighting ontario’s halt on offshore wind power has won a $25 million claim for the stalled energy project in Lake Ontario. Ontario taxpayers will now be on the hook. Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario

Ontario taxpayers will now be on the hook for $25 million

A firm from the US that is fighting ontario’s halt on offshore wind power has won a $25 million claim for the stalled energy project in Lake Ontario. Ontario taxpayers will now be on the hook. Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario

Hydro One will redesign the electricity bill

An outside legal opinion was consulted to figure out the implications of a council vote to send LRT to a referendum. Two Thirds of council would’ve been needed to put that vote forward. Does this legal opinion allow Councillor Merulla to remove his long delayed motion to reaffirm council support? Sam Merulla. City Councillor, Ward 4, City of Hamilton Facing customer outrage, Hydro One has turned to the power of behavioral science to solve its problems. They plan on partaking in an initiative...

Do you need a "Bill Redesign" to understand your electricity bill ?

Facing customer outrage, Hydro One has turned to the power of behavioral science to solve its problems. They plan on partaking in an initiative called Bill Redesign after asking some of those who are dissatisfied and being told they don’t understand their bill. Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant

Does this legal opinion allow Councillor Merulla to remove his long delayed motion to reaffirm council support?

An outside legal opinion was consulted to figure out the implications of a council vote to send LRT to a referendum. Two Thirds of council would’ve been needed to put that vote forward. Does this legal opinion allow Councillor Merulla to remove his long delayed motion to reaffirm council support?

Councillor Terry Whitehead has called for a two way traffic conversion for St. Queen

A 20 Storey mixed income development that is envisioned for York Boulevard is the first in a wave of proposals that will see city owned land turn into affordable housing.Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton Ontario’s human rights commissioner urges for sports reporters and news outlets to not use the Cleveland team’s full name during its series against the Blue Jays. She argues that the name is an offensive caricature of indigenous people. Theo Selles, Registered Family Ther...

Would making Queen a two way street be a positive or a negative change?

Councillor Terry Whitehead has called for a two way traffic conversion for Queen Street, from Aberdeen to King St W.  He plans on putting forward the motion later this month. Would making Queen a two way street be a positive game changer or will it disrupt the flow of traffic in the city? Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer

Do you want to see more two way street conversion in Hamilton ?

Raise the Hammer editor Ryan McGreal tells CHML's Bill Kelly Show that he likes the idea of converting Queen but he'd like to see two-way traffic on Queen Street stretch all the way north to York Boulevard.

Should "The Cleveland Indians" change their name?

Ontario’s human rights commissioner urges for sports reporters and news outlets to not use the Cleveland team’s full name during its series against the Blue Jays. She argues that the name is an offensive caricature of indigenous people. Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works

Do we need more affordable housing projects in Hamilton?

A 20 Storey mixed income development that is envisioned for York Boulevard is the first in a wave of proposals that will see city owned land turn into affordable housing. Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton

Are we truly hearing all the information regarding LRT?

City staff will be outlining a proposed strategy to select a private developer to build a a residential commercial community at Pier 8. Chris Phillips, Pier 7 and 8 Urban Design Study project lead for the City of Hamilton. Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton. With all the stories and viewpoints about LRT, are we truly hearing all the information we need to make an informed decision? John Best. President, The Bay Observer The second debate took place on Sunday night afte...

In your opinion, who won the second presidential debate ?

The second debate took place on Sunday night after a weekend of revelations for both the Democratic and Republican nominees. For Hillary, it was the Wikileaks’ released Podesta e-mails and for Trump, it was the release of a video where he used vulgar language to condone sexual assault.Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup