Bill Kelly Show

Where would Hamilton’s own Walk of Fame be located?

September 02, 2016 14:18 - 4 minutes

Where would Hamilton’s own Walk of Fame be located? There have been a few suggestions city staff have made that are up for consideration at an upcoming meeting. Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton

With LRT in implementation phase, are you ready for the construction that follows ?

September 02, 2016 13:35 - 4 minutes

Businesses and landowners will learn this week if their property is needed to build the LRT line. Early estimates say that that up to 250 properties could be affected. John Best. President, The Bay Observer

Parking-protected bike lanes, Canada Post and the CFL Hall of Fame

September 01, 2016 15:01 - 52 minutes

What are the public’s thoughts on Hamilton’s first set of parking-protected bike lanes. The lanes are flanked by car spots and are located along Charlton and Herkimer. Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer. A business lobby group has issued a warning in regards the agreement between Canada Post and the union. They say that they’ve only made a peace treaty ahead of the holiday season.Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University. Plans for the City of Hamilton’s CFL Hall of Fame ...

Is Hamilton passionate enough about the CFL Hall of Fame?

September 01, 2016 14:28 - 4 minutes

Plans for the City of Hamilton’s CFL Hall of Fame have been delayed. Th plan originally was to unveil the new hall during the CFL’s Hall of Fame game on September 16th. Scott Radley. Host of the Scott Radley Show on AM900 CHML. Columnist, Hamilton Spec

Is the agreement between Canada Post and the union only a quick fix?

September 01, 2016 14:09 - 4 minutes

A business lobby group has issued a warning in regards the agreement between Canada Post and the union. They say that they’ve only made a peace treaty ahead of the holiday season. Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University

What are the public’s thoughts on Hamilton’s first set of parking-protected bike lanes.?

September 01, 2016 13:26 - 3 minutes

What are the public’s thoughts on Hamilton’s first set of parking-protected bike lanes. The lanes are flanked by car spots and are located along Charlton and Herkimer. Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer

A question for Stephen Harper,Italy relief efforts and Russian hackers

August 31, 2016 15:35 - 50 minutes

With Stephen Harper now stepping down as MP for Calgary Heritage, some people like Steve Paikin are coming up with questions that they’d like to still ask the former Prime Minister.Steve Paikin. Host, The Agenda, TVO. Italy relief efforts are starting and a group of Hamilton leaders have launched an effort to raise funds to support the central Italy region affected. Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton. According to officials, Russian hackers have gotten into two US voter ...

Are Russian hackers capable of influencing the US Presidential Elections ?

August 31, 2016 14:39 - 4 minutes

According to officials, Russian hackers have gotten into two US voter databases. These allegations fuel more concerns that the Russian government may be trying to interfere in the election. Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University

How has the Italian-Canadian community rallied behind this cause ?

August 31, 2016 14:14 - 6 minutes

Italy relief efforts are starting and a group of Hamilton leaders have launched an effort to raise funds to support the central Italy region affected. Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton

What would your one question for Steven Harper be ?

August 31, 2016 13:37 - 4 minutes

With Stephen Harper now stepping down as MP for Calgary Heritage, some people like Steve Paikin are coming up with questions that they’d like to still ask the former Prime Minister. Steve Paikin. Host, The Agenda, TVO

Patrick Brown's letter, school gyms rental fee hikes and National Steel Car layoffs

August 30, 2016 15:20 - 52 minutes

Over the weekend it was revealed that there was a letter to voters in Scarborough-Rouge River saying that the Ontario PCs would scrap the new sex education curriculum. Now, Patrick Brown is changing his mind on the issue. Nelson Wiseman. Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto Rental fee hikes at some Hamilton public school gyms have community and sporting groups panicked. One group whose costs yearly for rentals was $230 dollars would this year cost $12,000. What’s with the hi...

Are manufacturing jobs at risk in Canada ?

August 30, 2016 14:29 - 3 minutes

National Steel Car has laid off 300 more workers, with the company’s VP of human resources saying that it’s due to slipping demand. ALSO; Canada Post and Union have agreed to extend mediation again, Auto workers at the Detroit three have given Unifor a strike mandate. Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Are the fees too high ?

August 30, 2016 14:10 - 4 minutes

Rental fee hikes at some Hamilton public school gyms have community and sporting groups panicked. One group whose costs yearly for rentals was $230 dollars would this year cost $12,000. What’s with the hike? Todd White, Board Chair and Ward 5 Trustee with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board

Is Patrick Brown tackling issues with low importancy to Ontarians ?

August 30, 2016 13:47 - 5 minutes

Over the weekend it was revealed that there was a letter to voters in Scarborough-Rouge River saying that the Ontario PCs would scrap the new sex education curriculum. Now, Patrick Brown is changing his mind on the issue. Nelson Wiseman. Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto

Mental Health, Chief's Townhall and a new judge

August 29, 2016 15:42 - 52 minutes

Advocates for mental health in Canada are saying that the services that are being provided are ‘abysmal’ and that Canada trails the pack when it comes to mental health funding. Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works. Chief’s Townhall with Hamilton Police Chief Eric Girt! One of the Crown lawyers in the Tim Bosma trial has been appointed as a judge to the Ontario Court of Justice. Susan Clairmont. Columnist, Hamilton Spec

Tony Leach, Crown lawyer in the Tim Bosma trial has been appointed as a judge

August 29, 2016 15:24 - 4 minutes

One of the Crown lawyers in the Tim Bosma trial has been appointed as a judge to the Ontario Court of Justice. Susan Clairmont. Columnist, Hamilton Spec

Chief’s Townhall with Hamilton Police Chief Eric Girt!

August 29, 2016 14:30 - 5 minutes

Chief’s Townhall with Hamilton Police Chief Eric Girt!

Do we provide enough funding for mental health prevention ?

August 29, 2016 14:02 - 4 minutes

Advocates for mental health in Canada are saying that the services that are being provided are ‘abysmal’ and that Canada trails the pack when it comes to mental health funding. Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works

how big of an impact will a Canada Post strike have on you?

August 26, 2016 14:29 - 4 minutes

A special mediator has been appointed to help avoid a postal strike. The CUPW has issued a 72 hour notice of job action. What’s the latest? Jon Hamilton, General Manager of Communications, Canada Post

Do you want to see Upper James become more pedestrian friendly?

August 26, 2016 13:51 - 3 minutes

Hamilton City Councillor wants to see Upper James become more pedestrian friendly. Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7

Should the shared services be included in the pitch for the new Hamilton Police forensics building?

August 26, 2016 13:29 - 4 minutes

Hamilton police will present a pitch for why the service should have a new forensics building downtown. They also are asking for approval to borrow $14.2 million. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor for the City of Hamilton

Oversized speed limit signs, softer Trump and LRT

August 25, 2016 15:24 - 52 minutes

The City of Hamilton is installing oversized speed limit signs on the Linc and Red Hill Parkway to improve safety and to get motorists to slow down. Will this actually work? Constable Claus Wagner, Traffic Specialist with Hamilton Police Services Anger has been display over the past while in regards to Hamilton’s LRT Project. What should be done in regards to the project and the simmering tensions? John Best. President, The Bay Observer Is Trump trying a softer approach? Will the Clinton Fo...

Will the Clinton Foundation affect Hillary’s chances at getting to the White House?

August 25, 2016 15:11 - 3 minutes

Is Trump trying a softer approach? Will the Clinton Foundation affect Hillary’s chances at getting to the White House? ALSO; Trump called Hillary “a bigot” at a rally yesterday. Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup

What should be done in regards to the LRT and the simmering tensions?

August 25, 2016 13:46 - 4 minutes

Anger has been display over the past while in regards to Hamilton’s LRT Project. What should be done in regards to the project and the simmering tensions? John Best. President, The Bay Observer

Will oversized speed limit signs reduce speeding on the Linc and Red Hill Parkway?

August 25, 2016 13:20 - 5 minutes

The City of Hamilton is installing oversized speed limit signs on the Linc and Red Hill Parkway to improve safety and to get motorists to slow down. Will this actually work? Constable Claus Wagner, Traffic Specialist with Hamilton Police Services

High Hydro Rates, infrastructure projects and food or pay taxes

August 24, 2016 15:12 - 49 minutes

A group called Citizens Coalition Against Privatization held a town hall last night and said that people should expect electricity rates to rise with Hydro One privatization. Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant. Hamilton has many future infrastructure projects on the horizon including LRT and the waterfront redevelopment. Projects such as these are what’s pushing forward changes to the Stoney Creek industrial landfill known as Taro. Greg Jones, Managing Director, Commu...

Did you know that the average Canadian spends %42 of their income on taxes ?

August 24, 2016 15:08 - 3 minutes

A study out of the Fraser Institute says that Canadians are now spending more on taxes than they are shelter, clothing or food. Charles Lammam, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute.

Do you support Hamilton's future infrastructure projects?

August 24, 2016 14:21 - 4 minutes

Hamilton has many future infrastructure projects on the horizon including LRT and the waterfront redevelopment. Projects such as these are what’s pushing forward changes to the Stoney Creek industrial landfill known as Taro.Greg Jones, Managing Director, Communications & Public Affairs for Terrapure

Are you concerned about rising hydro rates?

August 24, 2016 13:36 - 7 minutes

A group called Citizens Coalition Against Privatization held a town hall last night and said that people should expect electricity rates to rise with Hydro One privatization. Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant

Hamilton's mayor says our city will receive its share of federal transit funding

August 23, 2016 16:45 - 7 minutes

Mayor Fred Eisenberger joined CHML's Bill Kelly Show Tuesday to share some good news regarding Hamilton's portion of a $1.5-billion federal transit funding announcement.

Niagara and Hamilton police services to share, Hussein Hamdani and $1.4B transit funding

August 23, 2016 14:59 - 42 minutes

Could there be a way for Niagara and Hamilton police services share services to save money on policing? A board chair in Niagara says that it’s one way that both services could save. Bob Gale, Regional Council Member in Niagara Region, Chair for the Region Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board. Last year, Hamilton Lawyer Hussein Hamdani was removed as a security adviser and liason for Muslim communities. Now the federal government can’t/won’t produce evidence that an investigation in...

Why didn't the provincial government put Hamilton on the funding list ?

August 23, 2016 14:16 - 4 minutes

Today the federal and Ontario governements will sign a $1.49B transit funding agreement that will allow for upgrades to tracks, new busess, shelters and upgrades to stations themselves. However; Hamilton is not on this list. The cities listed include Toronto, Ottawa, Waterloo, Barrie and Sudbury. Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton

Should the current government clear Hussein Hamndani's name ?

August 23, 2016 13:47 - 5 minutes

Last year, Hamilton Lawyer Hussein Hamdani was removed as a security adviser and liason for Muslim communities. Now the federal government can’t/won’t produce evidence that an investigation into Hamdani ever took place. Hussein Hamdani. Lawyer, SimpsonWigle

Could Niagara & Hamilton police services share services to save money on policing?

August 23, 2016 13:22 - 4 minutes

Could there be a way for Niagara and Hamilton police services share services to save money on policing? A board chair in Niagara says that it’s one way that both services could save. Bob Gale, Regional Council Member in Niagara Region, Chair for the Region Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board

Hamilton's Cam Galindo carries Iranian flag during Rio closing ceremonies

August 23, 2016 10:51 - 19 minutes

Rio 2016 ended with it’s closing ceremonies. Cam Galindo, who has been volunteering with the Olympics, got to be a part of the closing ceremony.

Bosma family launched a lawsuit, The Hip concert and Elizabeth May

August 22, 2016 15:43 - 54 minutes

The Bosma family has launched a lawsuit now against the Ancaster dad’s killers. They are claiming damages under the Family Law Act for financial and emotional losses. Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP. Saturday night, 11.7 million Canadians watched as the Tragically Hip performed their final concert. Ben McVie of the Y108 morning show got to attend the show. Ben McVie, morning show co-host, The Ben and Shawna Show on Y108 Today, Elizabeth May is expected to m...

Did Elizabeth May make the right decision regarding her political future?

August 22, 2016 15:35 - 5 minutes

Today, Elizabeth May is expected to make an announcement in regards to her political future. She is at odds with her party over the Boycott Divest Sanctions movement and the Green Party’s vote to endorse those principles. Nelson Wiseman. Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto

11.7 million Canadians watched as the Tragically Hip performed their final concert

August 22, 2016 14:05 - 5 minutes

Saturday night, 11.7 million Canadians watched as the Tragically Hip performed their final concert. Ben McVie of the Y108 morning show got to attend the show. Ben McVie, morning show co-host, The Ben and Shawna Show on Y108

The Bosma family has launched a lawsuit now against the Ancaster dad’s killers

August 22, 2016 13:43 - 4 minutes

The Bosma family has launched a lawsuit now against the Ancaster dad’s killers. They are claiming damages under the Family Law Act for financial and emotional losses. Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP

Burlington Skyway walker, Aaron Driver's cab driver traumatized and Rio 2016

August 19, 2016 15:38 - 49 minutes

A 21 year old man has been charged with trespassing after posting a YouTube video showing him walking along the top of the Burlington Skyway. Our CHML poll question of the day is whether trespassing charges are enough in this case? We turn to one of our legal eyes to answer this question.Jeff Manishin. Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney The cabbie who went to pick up ISIS sympathizer Aaron Driver says he is planning on legal action against police. He says he tried to ret...

Did Ryan Lochte lie or tell the truth about the Rio gas station robbery ?

August 19, 2016 15:21 - 5 minutes

Canada scores another gold, this time in women’s wrestling. Andre De Grasse gains silver in the 200m final, while Usain Bolt gets gold. ALSO; the bizarre twists and turns of the Ryan Lochte story. Scott Radley. Columnist, Hamilton Spec

Should the cab driver peruse with legal actions against the police ?

August 19, 2016 13:51 - 4 minutes

The cabbie who went to pick up ISIS sympathizer Aaron Driver says he is planning on legal action against police. He says he tried to return to work, but he couldn’t emotionally do it. Joe Warmington. Columnist Toronto Sun

Are trespassing charges enough in this case?

August 19, 2016 13:25 - 4 minutes

A 21 year old man has been charged with trespassing after posting a YouTube video showing him walking along the top of the Burlington Skyway. Our CHML poll question of the day is whether trespassing charges are enough in this case? We turn to one of our legal eyes to answer this question. Jeff Manishin. Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney

Brampton rejects LRT, US Steel workers might get OPEB's back and fixing our health care system

August 18, 2016 15:48 - 49 minutes

Does the future of Hamilton’s LRT project depend on what happens in Brampton? Brampton City Council has rejected an LRT plan for the city but has asked the Province to give them the money anyway, so long as it is spent on transit. John Best. Publisher, The Bay Observer A lawyer for the US Steel workers union argued in court yesterday that there is no valid reason for US Steel to not be ordered to reinstate drug, dental and vision coverage for retirees and pensioners. Gary Howe, President, US...

What is the best way to fix the province’s health care system?

August 18, 2016 14:38 - 4 minutes

The Ontario and Hamilton Chambers of Commerce are suggesting a different way to fixing the province’s health care system. Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

US Steel workers union might get their OPEB's reinstated

August 18, 2016 14:07 - 3 minutes

A lawyer for the US Steel workers union argued in court yesterday that there is no valid reason for US Steel to not be ordered to reinstate drug, dental and vision coverage for retirees and pensioners. Gary Howe, President, USW Local 1005

Does the future of Hamilton’s LRT project depend on what happens in Brampton?

August 18, 2016 13:20 - 4 minutes

Does the future of Hamilton’s LRT project depend on what happens in Brampton? Brampton City Council has rejected an LRT plan for the city but has asked the Province to give them the money anyway, so long as it is spent on transit. John Best. Publisher, The Bay Observer

What was the atmosphere like at the Tragically Hip's concert in Hamilton?

August 17, 2016 15:06 - 4 minutes

Last night, Hamiltonians got to witness possibly for the last time, the Tragically Hip perform at First Ontario Centre. What was the show like and what was the atmosphere? Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup

What should Hamilton do to double the shovel-ready lands within the next 20 years ?

August 17, 2016 13:50 - 3 minutes

To grow Hamilton, the city will need to gain more land to lure more jobs according to a report.Right now Hamilton has about half as much land as it needs to bring jobs here over the next 20 years. Norm Schleehahn, Manager, Business Development, Economic Development Division, City of Hamilton.

Why haven’t LRT opponents taken major action such as suggest a referendum?

August 17, 2016 13:36 - 4 minutes

Why haven’t opponents of the LRT project taken major action such as suggest a referendum? Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward

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