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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 has issued a five point action plan they have to improve road safety. What does it entail? Guest: Stephen Laskowski, Ontario Trucking Association.

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.

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.  

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 and lighting of the CHML Tree of Hope.  

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

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. 

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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. 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.

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.

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.

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,  

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 Bulldogs owner Michael Andlauer is saying that it’s time for Hamilton to build a new arena to replace the FirstOntario Centre. He’s also ready to put money on the line in order to make it happen. The projected facility would hold five to ten thousand seats, and would cost between $60 million to $100 million. Is it time to make this happen and is Hamilton willing to make this investment? Guest: Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Show” Columnist, Hamilton Spec

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

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

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