Bill Kelly Show

Are landlords doing enough to combat bed bugs?

A family of two has been fighting bed bugs for two years and have tried getting help from agencies, the property manager and city departments to no avail. What should landlords be doing to combat this issue? Guest - Chad Collins, City Councillor, Ward 5

Tech Talk - November 24, 2017

Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield

Hydro One, bed bugs and seniors discounts.

Photo: (Orkin LLC / The Canadian Press) Hydro One is considering allowing its users to utilize prepaid meters for electricity use. The proposal also asks for a rate increase of .5 % for this year and 4.8% next. Guest: Peter Tabuns, NDP MPP for Toronto Danforth.   A family of two has been fighting bed bugs for two years and have tried getting help from agencies, the property manager and city departments to no avail. What should landlords be doing to combat this issue? Guest: Arun Pathak. P...

Rogers Hometown Hockey is making it’s eighth stop in Oakville this weekend. Ron McLean joins Rick.

Rogers Hometown Hockey is making it’s eighth stop in Oakville this weekend. Ron McLean joins Rick. Guest: Ron McLean, Hockey Night in Canada. 

Should seniors discounts be scrapped?

Photo: (File, Global News) The City of Kingston is mulling over the idea of scrapping municipal seniors discounts on programs and services. This would be in order to boost supports for low income residents of any age. Guest: Cecile Cassista, Executive Director for Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights and Deputy Mayor for the Town of Riverview in New Brunswick.

What should landlords be doing to combat bed bugs?

Photo: (Getty Images) A family of two has been fighting bed bugs for two years and have tried getting help from agencies, the property manager and city departments to no avail. What should landlords be doing to combat this issue? Guest: Arun Pathak. President, Hamilton and District Apartment Association.

Hydro One is considering prepaid meters and requesting rate increases.

Hydro One is considering allowing its users to utilize prepaid meters for electricity use. The proposal also asks for a rate increase of .5 % for this year and 4.8% next. Guest: Peter Tabuns, NDP MPP for Toronto Danforth.

53rd Vanier Cup is a hot ticket

CHML's Rick Zamperin chats with USports CEO Graham Brown about Saturday's Vanier Cup matchup between Western and Laval and gets an update on ticket sales.

Housing strategy, GO trains, Grey Cup and the FCC.

Photo: (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) The Federal government has detailed a 10 year national housing strategy which includes the introduction of a housing benefit for families. Guest: Peter Milczyn, Minister of Housing and Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy. Guest: Renee Wetselaar, Senior Social Planner with the Social Planning & Research Council of Hamilton.  Hamilton Mountain NDP MPP has called on the Wynne government to stop its plan to let Hamilton’s new GO stati...

The US FCC plans to scrap net neutrality rules.

Photo: (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) The US FCC plans to scrap the net neutrality rules put in place during Barack Obama’s presidency. How will this affect the average consumer? Guest: Ryan Singel, Media and Strategy Fellow, Center for Internet and Society, Stanford Law School.

NDP MPP calls for Wynne government to bring more GO trains to Hamilton.

The Hamilton Mountain NDP MPP has called on the Wynne government to stop its plan to let Hamilton’s new GO stations to sit empty. Guest: Monique Taylor. Hamilton NDP MPP.

Federal government detailed a 10 year national housing strategy.

Photo: (The Canadian Press) The Federal government has detailed a 10 year national housing strategy which includes the introduction of a housing benefit for families. Guest: Peter Milczyn, Minister of Housing and Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy.

Should LRT construction include the installation of fibre optic technology?

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld) Should LRT construction also include the installation of fibre optic technology? Our mayor will be introducing a motion at today’s meeting of council to investigate the possibility of doing so. Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor for the City of Hamilton.

$2 million to fix exterior of HCC, $4 million for FirstOntario Centre.

A city report says that the city needs to find atleast $2 million to fix the crumbling exterior of the Hamilton Convention Centre as well an extra $4 million for FirstOntario Centre. Guest: Jason Farr, City Councillor, Ward 2.

Kathleen Wynne, transgender healthcare and bullying.

Premier Wynne held a townhall last night and got an earful from Ontarians on the topics of hydro, the college strike and health care. Officials say other town halls will be held at later dates. Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Transgender patients in our city are facing massive issues in regards to transgender healthcare. Many patients have been left on waiting lists for two years or have chosen to seek doctors in other cities. Guest: Cole Gately. MA...

HWDSB offering online handbook as part of bullying awareness week.

The Hamilton Wentworth District School board is offering up a new resource this year as part of bullying awareness week: A handbook, available online, that address parent, student and teacher questions about the issue. HWDSB Guest: Sharon Stephanian, Superintendent of Equity and Wellbeing.

Transgender patients in our city are facing massive issues, especially wait times.

Transgender patients in our city are facing massive issues in regards to transgender healthcare. Many patients have been left on waiting lists for two years or have chosen to seek doctors in other cities. Guest: Cole Gately. MA in Adult Education and Community Development and works in Hamilton as a community-based educator.

Wynne got an earful from Ontarians from at townhall over hydro, college strike and healthcare.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick) Premier Wynne held a townhall last night and got an earful from Ontarians on the topics of hydro, the college strike and health care. Officials say other town halls will be held at later dates. Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Body cameras, diversity and the Amazon bid.

Photo: (Carlos Jasso/Illustration/File Photo) Hamilton police have held off on the body worn cameras again for officers saying that research does not dictate whether they’re worth the money. Another reason was that the same tensions between the public and police aren’t the same as in the USA. Guest: Clint Twolan. President, Hamilton Police Association. Hamilton police will be holding a second recruiting event at a local mosque next week. Is it time for the force to be more diverse? Guest:...

How realistic is Hamilton’s shot at the Amazon bid?

Photo: (David Ryder/Getty Images) How realistic is Hamilton’s shot at the Amazon bid? Guest: Steve Howse, Adjunct Professor at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster, Millington & Associates.

Hamilton police holding recruiting event at a local mosque.

Hamilton police will be holding a second recruiting event at a local mosque next week. Is it time for the force to be more diverse? Guest: Kamran Bhatti, Muslim Association of Hamilton.

Hamilton police have held off on body worn cameras for officers.

Hamilton police have held off on the body worn cameras again for officers saying that research does not dictate whether they’re worth the money. Another reason was that the same tensions between the public and police aren’t the same as in the USA. Guest: Clint Twolan. President, Hamilton Police Association  

Tech Talk - November 17, 2017

Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield

Back to work legislation, parking in bike lanes and trucking.

After yesterday’s vote results to reject the latest deal from the colleges, the Liberal government moved to introduce back to work legislation though there was opposition from the NDP. Guest: Ron McKerlie, President of Mohawk College. Are people legally allowed to stop their vehicle inside the bike lanes? There are actually a surprising number of legal exemptions. Will these change as more lanes are implemented? Guest: Jason Farr, City Councillor, Ward 2. The Ontario Trucking Association ...

Are people legally allowed to stop their vehicle inside the bike lanes?

Photo: (City of Hamilton) Are people legally allowed to stop their vehicle inside the bike lanes? There are actually a surprising number of legal exemptions. Will these change as more lanes are implemented? Guest: Jason Farr, City Councillor, Ward 2.

Ontario Liberals introduced back to work legislation for the college strike.

After yesterday’s vote results to reject the latest deal from the colleges, the Liberal government moved to introduce back to work legislation though there was opposition from the NDP. Guest: Ron McKerlie, President of Mohawk College.  

Metrolinx and The Mayor's Townhall with Rick Goldring

Photo: (FILE/The Canadian Press) Yesterday, Metrolinx spoke with council as questions mounted on the timeline of all day GO service to Hamilton. Also; frustrations mounted on the lack of answers in regards to whether the HSR could run the LRT once implemented. Guest: Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7. Mayor’s Townhall with Burlington mayor Rick Goldring Topics include: Ask Grow Bold, Senior Task Force workshop, AMO’s concerns with the fire medic proposal and the Candlit lit stroll a...

What is the mayor's stance on the debated highrise project in Burlington?

Photo: (City of Burlington) What is the mayo're stance on the debated highrise project in Burlingotn? Guest: Rick Goldring, Mayor, City of Burlington.

Metrolinx spoke with Hamilton city council on all day GO service.

Yesterday, Metrolinx spoke with council as questions mounted on the timeline of all day GO service to Hamilton. Frustrations also mounted on the lack of answers in regards to whether the HSR could run the LRT once implemented. Guest: Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7. 

Graffiti, class action lawsuit and the minimum wage.

Photo: (Liny Lamberink/AM980) Hamilton councilors are wanti to expand a program that would help the city deter ‘nuisance’ graffiti. Guest: Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton. How are students coping with the strike? There is now a proposed class action lawsuit over Ontario’s ongoing college strike due to the labour dispute. Guest: Samantha Hoover, President, Mohawk Student Association. Ontario’s Finance Minister yesterday unveile the government plan in yesterday’s...

The corporate tax rate is going to fall the same day the minimum wage increases.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov) Ontario’s Finance Minister yesterday unveile the government plan in yesterday’s fall economic statement. The corporate tax rate is going to fall the same day the minimum wage increases. Guest: Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.

How are students coping with the college strike?

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Thomas Campean) How are students coping with the strike? There is now a proposed class action lawsuit over Ontario’s ongoing college strike due to the labour dispute. Guest: Samantha Hoover, President, Mohawk Student Association.

Hamilton councilors want to expand program to deter graffiti.

Photo: (Kael Donnelly / Global News) Hamilton councilors are wanti to expand a program that would help the city deter ‘nuisance’ graffiti. Guest: Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton.

College vote, school closures and Trump Jr.

Photo: (Dan Nyznik/CHEX News) Instructors are beginning a ‘forced vote’ today on a contract offer their union rejected at the bargaining table. The current Ontario college strike is now 29 days long, making it the longest that the province has seen. GuestL JP Hornick, Chair of the College Faculty Bargaining Team, OPSEU. Earlier this year, the Ministry of Education granted two local Burlington schools an administrative review following the Program Accommodation Review (PAR) process. However...

Congressional officials say Trump Jr. had multiple online conversations with Wikileaks.

Photo: (AP Photo/Richard Drew) The President’s son, Donald Trump Jr, has confirmed that he had multiple online conversations with Wikileaks, an anti-secrecy group. This is according to four congressional officials. Trump Jr has handed over the message to several committees investigating Russia’s attempts to disrupt the election. Guest: Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup.

Ontario politicians denying school visits before potential closures.

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Education granted two local Burlington schools anadministrative review following the Program Accommodation Review (PAR) process. However, when trying to draw attention to what the schools offer, major voices in Ontario politics have denied a visit. Guest: Deb Wakem, Parent on the Burlington PAR Committee.

College instructors are beginning a "forced vote" today on contract offer.

Photo: (CHEX News) Instructors are beginning a ‘forced vote’ today on a contract offer their union rejected at the bargaining table. The current Ontario college strike is now 29 days long, making it the longest that the province has seen. GuestL JP Hornick, Chair of the College Faculty Bargaining Team, OPSEU,  

Mayor's town-hall, Rich getting richer, And new arena for the Dogs

The Mayor’s Townhall with Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger Guest - Fred Eisenberger Why is getting rich better for the world than staying rich? Last week’s release of the Paradise Papers serve as a stark reminder of the measures that the wealthy take in order to preserve their wealth. Does capitalism work better if it gives a greater chance for the poor to become rich? What can Canada do to build a stronger economy? Guest: Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University Hamilton Bu...

How dangerous are Hamilton's streets?

A peace rally called Peace4Hamilton is taking place in front of Hamilton City Hall on Thursday at 6pm. This is the third year of the rally and It seeks to draw attention to gun violence, gang violent crimes and the killing of innocent Hamiltonians. Guest: Sherri Bonnalie, Organizer of the Peace4Hamilton March to #TakeBackOurStreets

Why is getting rich better for the world than staying rich?

Last week’s release of the Paradise Papers serve as a stark reminder of the measures that the wealthy take in order to preserve their wealth. Does capitalism work better if it gives a greater chance for the poor to become rich? What can Canada do to build a stronger economy? Guest: Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University

Do you have any questions for our mayor?

The Mayor’s Townhall with Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger Guest - Fred Eisenberger

Rememberance Day Broadcast

Tech Talk - November 10

Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield

Patrick Brown's reputation, Toy Hall of Fame, And Remembrance Day

Are the attack ads against Ontario PC leader proving to be effective? A new poll suggests that they are taking a toll on his image. Guest - Eli Yufest, Chief Executive Officer of Campaign Research Yesterday, it was announced what toys will be inducted into the toy hall of fame at the Museum of Play. Guest - Chris Bensch, vice president for collections at The Strong (home to the International Centre for the History of Electronic Games, National Toy Hall of Fame, and more) A new study shows...

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is trying to clean up air pollution

A neighbour of ArcelorMittal Dofasco says the company's action plan to address air pollution is a small step forward. GUEST: Jochen (Yohan) Bezner, Hamilton Coalition Against Pollution member

What do you think of Patrick Brown?

Are the attack ads against Ontario PC leader proving to be effective? A new poll suggests that they are taking a toll on his image. Guest - Eli Yufest, Chief Executive Officer of Campaign Research

Extra HSR drivers, Young Scientist of the Year, And helping new vets

The HSR is going to hire up to 58 extra full time drivers to fix the absenteeism issue that the service is facing. The city initially wanted to ask the Ministry of Labour for permission for operators to be on the road up to 68 hours a week to cover gaps in service. Guest - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor for the City of Hamilton At a recent professional conference in Edmonton, a McMaster scientist was named Young Scientist of the Year for his contribution to diabetes research. What was his  contrib...

Are we doing enough to help war vets adjust?

A new survey by StatsCan suggests that a number of veterans, particularly newer ones, have a harder time adjusting to post military life. More than 2,7000 former force members responded to the survey. Guest - Jonathan Wade, blogger at http://conflictobserver.com and combat veteran of Afghanistan @ConflictObserve

McMaster now boasts the Young Scientist of the Year

At a recent professional conference in Edmonton, a McMaster scientist was named Young Scientist of the Year for his contribution to diabetes research. What was his contribution and how have things changed for diabetes research? Guest - Dr. Gregory Steinberg, Professor, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Canada Research Chair in Metabolism and Obesity, J. Bruce Duncan Chair in Metabolic Diseases, Co-Director, Metabolism and Childhood (MAC) Obesity Research Program, McMaster Un...

The HSR is hiring new drivers

The HSR is going to hire up to 58 extra full time drivers to fix the absenteeism issue that the service is facing. The city initially wanted to ask the Ministry of Labour for permission for operators to be on the road up to 68 hours a week to cover gaps in service. Guest - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor for the City of Hamilton