Synopsis
The Bill Kelly Show, heard weekdays 9AM - 12PM EST on AM900 CHML. Learn more about the show and read Bill Kelly's blog posts at 900chml.com
Episodes
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Patrick Brown's reputation, Toy Hall of Fame, And Remembrance Day
10/11/2017 Duration: 41minAre 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 that 13% of Canadians (3.7 million people) will not commemorate Remembrance Day. When questioned on why, a quarter of respondents said that it’s because they have no connection to the wars or soldiers. Guest - Lesley Anderson , a Content Specialist at Ancestry and a Genealogist
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ArcelorMittal Dofasco is trying to clean up air pollution
10/11/2017 Duration: 06minA 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
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What do you think of Patrick Brown?
10/11/2017 Duration: 05minAre 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
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Extra HSR drivers, Young Scientist of the Year, And helping new vets
09/11/2017 Duration: 41minThe 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 contribution and how havethings 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 University 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
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Are we doing enough to help war vets adjust?
09/11/2017 Duration: 05minA 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
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McMaster now boasts the Young Scientist of the Year
09/11/2017 Duration: 05minAt 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 University
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The HSR is hiring new drivers
09/11/2017 Duration: 05minThe 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
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Trump after one year, Blue Jay tragedy, And financial literacy
08/11/2017 Duration: 44minDonald Trump was elected as U.S. President one year ago today. How has his first year as elected official gone? GUEST: Ryan Hurl, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto. (Expertise: American political development and thought, Constitutional Law) Former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star pitcher Roy Halladay died Tuesday when his private twoseater plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. He was 40. GUEST: Keegan Matheson, MLB reporter covering the Blue Jays Earlier this week, it was revealed that all grade 10 students will learn financial literacy skills as part of their careers course. Is it too late at that point to teach? Why wasn’t this taught earlier? What can parents do to help youth become financially literate? Guest - Tricia Barry, Executive Director, Money School Canada
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Do you wish you could have learned about finances in school?
08/11/2017 Duration: 05minEarlier this week, it was revealed that all grade 10 students will learn financial literacy skills as part of their careers course. Is it too late at that point to teach? Why wasn’t this taught earlier? What can parents do to help youth become financially literate? Guest - Tricia Barry, Executive Director, Money School Canada
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One of the greatest Blue Jays of all time has died
08/11/2017 Duration: 06minFormer Toronto Blue Jays All-Star pitcher Roy Halladay died Tuesday when his private twoseater plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. He was 40. GUEST: Keegan Matheson, MLB reporter covering the Blue Jays
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Donald Trump has been President for one year
08/11/2017 Duration: 04minDonald Trump was elected as U.S. President one year ago today. How has his first year as elected official gone? GUEST: Ryan Hurl, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto. (Expertise: American political development and thought, Constitutional Law)
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Where to put the weed store, Mental health or guns, And college strike ongoing
07/11/2017 Duration: 37minHamilton is among the first 14 cities that have been chosen for a government-run marijuana store. Where should Hamilton's pot shop be located? Do you want it in your neighbourhood? Guest - Clint Younge, CEO of MMJ Canada A day after 26 people were shot to death by a man at a Texas church, U.S. President Donald Trump said the attack wasn’t a "guns situation" but a "mental health problem." Is he right or is he using mental health as an excuse to deflect from America's gun problem? Guest - Sarah Beauchamp, writer for Nylon Ontario colleges are asking the province to force the striking faculty to vote on the latest offer. The strike is currently on its fourth week. Guest - Ron McKerlie, President, Mohawk College
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Should the Ticats ditch Kent Austin?
07/11/2017 Duration: 06minA handful of unnamed Ticats players have thrown former head coach Kent Austin under the bus, saying he had lost the locker room during the team’s 0-8 start to the 2017 season, and don’t want him back next year. Team owner Bob Young tweeted his support for Austin and criticized the unidentified players for slamming their former coach and the journalist who reported the story.
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When will the college strike end?
07/11/2017 Duration: 04minOntario colleges are asking the province to force the striking faculty to vote on the latest offer. The strike is currently on its fourth week. Guest - Ron McKerlie, President, Mohawk College
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Where should Hamilton's first pot shop be?
07/11/2017 Duration: 06minHamilton is among the first 14 cities that have been chosen for a government-run marijuana store. Where should Hamilton's pot shop be located? Do you want it in your neighbourhood? Guest - Clint Younge, CEO of MMJ Canada
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HSR issues, Cheating on your spouse, And fake news
06/11/2017 Duration: 47minTransit advocates say it's time for HSR riders to ensure their voices are heard. Environment Hamilton has called an emergency meeting for November 14 to discuss strategy after recent statistics showed a 19% rate of absenteeism among HSR drivers, which their union blames on "understaffing." GUEST: Ian Borsuk, works for Environment Hamilton and has been involved in YES LR canvassing in Dundas Cheating on your spouse. Have you ever thought about it? Have you ever done it? The rate of married women who have cheated has increased by 40 per cent, while the rate among men has not changed. So why are more women cheating these days? GUEST: Claire A-H, sex educator and Hamilton-based matchmaker with Friend of a Friend Matchmaking Fake News! It seems like we hear the term, a go to phrase of U.S. President Donald Trump, all the time now. But what exactly is fake news? Where is it coming from and who is doing it? GUEST: David Videcette (Vide-set), Anti-terrorism specialist who worked on theinvestigation into the 7/7
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The Jr. Bulldogs are raising money for a great cause
06/11/2017 Duration: 05minThe Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs AAA team is running a 'Hockey Fights Cancer' fundraiser in Hamilton next month. Two of the boys on the team have siblings that have battled cancer and were treated in Hamilton, and are sharing their story. GUEST: Rita Pugliese, Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs Lace Up for Cancer Fundraising team and mom of a child cancer survivor
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What is fake news?
06/11/2017 Duration: 04minFake News! It seems like we hear the term, a go to phrase of U.S. President Donald Trump, all the time now. But what exactly is fake news? Where is it coming from and who is doing it? GUEST: David Videcette (Vide-set), Anti-terrorism specialist who worked on theinvestigation into the 7/7 London bombings for five years as a Scotland Yard detective in the anti-terrorist branch and author of "The Theseus Paradox" and "The Detriment."
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How can we solve the issue with the HSR?
06/11/2017 Duration: 05minTransit advocates say it's time for HSR riders to ensure their voices are heard. Environment Hamilton has called an emergency meeting for November 14 to discuss strategy after recent statistics showed a 19% rate of absenteeism among HSR drivers, which their union blames on "understaffing." GUEST: Ian Borsuk, works for Environment Hamilton and has been involved in YES LR canvassing in Dundas