Bill Kelly Show

Should we widen the 403? City politicians have decided to go to the province to talk about the need to expand the 403 in Hamilton. Guest: Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton. Cheques have been cut and sent to 400 people this month as the basic income pilot project starts. Hamilton and Brantford are among the locations where the province is experimenting with giving people an allocated amount each month without strings. Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction. This morning, it was announced that TransCanada will not pursue the Energy East Pipeline and the Eastern Mainline applications. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.

HOT SPOT HAMILTON: While the markets here are cooling now, for the longest time, prices continued to skyrocket in our region. Will homes here be affordable again? Are we going to continue to see people coming to our city and others being pushed out due to prices? We chat with a mortgage expert, an expert on affordable housing, a promoter of Hamilton and real estate rep, and a person who is a recent Hamiltonian. Also; How do we revitalize and create new, modern spaces, while honouring our heritage and historical buildings? As well, we have those who oppose gentrification. How can we innovate while keeping things affordable? Guest: Stuart Wheldon, recent Hamiltonian, Hamilton Arts Council.Guest: Krista Boyer, Founder of Try! Hamilton. Guest: Conrad Zurini, RE/MAX agent.Guest: Darren Woodcock.. Principal Broker, DLC.Guest: Steve Kulakowsky. Developer, Core Urban Inc Guest: Thomas Allen, Rebuild Hamilton. 

Cheques have been cut and sent to 400 people this month as the basic income pilot project starts. Hamilton and Brantford are among the locations where the province is experimenting with giving people an allocated amount each month without strings. Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction.

Should we widen the 403? City politicians have decided to go to the province to talk about the need to expand the 403 in Hamilton. Guest: Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton.

Photo: (Global/FILE] Hamilton politicians approved a motion this week to crack down on pot shops in the city. Some councilors also expressed concern over farmland when it comes to marijuana growth. Guest: Doug Conley, Ward 9 Councillor, City of Hamilton. The owners of Sarcoa, in their legal battle, have now added the Waterfront Trust Executive Director Werner Plessl to their lawsuit. Guest: Sam Destro, Owner/Partner,Sarcoa. Nine out of ten millennials in our city believe that the economic situation is getting harder for their generation compared to previous ones. The results of this survey were consistent regardless of whether the millennials were in precarious jobs or stable, secure ones. Guest: Terry Cooke, CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation.

Nine out of ten millennials in our city believe that the economic situation is getting harder for their generation compared to previous ones. The results of this survey were consistent regardless of whether the millennials were in precarious jobs or stable, secure ones. Guest: Terry Cooke, CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation

The owners of Sarcoa, in their legal battle, have now added the Waterfront Trust Executive Director Werner Plessl to their lawsuit. Guest: Sam Destro, Owner/Partner, Sarcoa.

Photo: (David McNew/Getty Images) Hamilton politicians approved a motion this week to crack down on pot shops in the city. Some councilors also expressed concern over farmland when it comes to marijuana growth. Guest: Doug Conley, Ward 9 Councillor, City of Hamilton.

Photo: (Joe Russo/REX/Shutterstock) 3 Canadians are among those killed in the Las Vegas shooting this weekend. At least 6 Canadians were injured. What is the latest? Guest: John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group. Hamilton’s paramedic service is feeling a large amount of stress, with plummeting morale and increased absenteeism while pressures and demands pile on. How do we fix this? Guest: Mario Posteraro, President , OPSEU Local 256. Rocker Tom Petty has passed away at age 66. The musician was found in full cardiac arrest in his home. Guest: Alan Cross, music journalist, internationally known broadcaster.

HOTSPOT HAMILTON Today, we are kicking off our new series on AM900 CHML called “Hotspot Hamilton”. Our city has undergone a renaissance where our businesses are picking up and people are choosing to live here. But what issues are doing to arise as we move forward and grow? This is something we’re going to dive into with this series. Our first discussion: Why are people choosing here to live and is it good for the city? Guest: Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Guest: Graham Crawford, History and Heritage Owner, Active Resident.  Guest: Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup.  Guest: Glen Norton, Director of Economic Development, City of Hamilton.

Hamilton’s paramedic service is feeling a large amount of stress, with plummeting morale and increased absenteeism while pressures and demands pile on. How do we fix this? Guest: Mario Posteraro, President , OPSEU Local 256.

Photo: (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson) Three Canadians are among those who were killed in the Las Vegas shooting this weekend. At least six Canadians were injured. What is the latest? Guest: John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group.

Photo: (David Becker/Getty Images) Atleast 400 people are injured and 50 dead at a shooting in Las Vegas. It occurred during a Jason Aldean concert at the Mandalay Bay hotel. Also; What is the latest out of Edmonton? Police have said terrorism and attempted murder charges are pending against a suspect who hasn’t been named that attacked and left an Edmonton officer stabbed and four people injured when they were hit by a rental truck. What do we know so far? Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com Guest: Erin Chalmbers, Anchor, Global News Edmonton. Jagmeet Singh has been chosen as the next leader of the federal NDP. ALSO; Julie Payette is to be installed today at Canada’s 29th Governor General. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News. Hamilton’s ward boundaries are likely to change after a concerned citizen pushed the matter to the OMB this year. The City has now reached an agreement with the citizen and if the

Photo: (City OF Hamilton) Hamilton’s ward boundaries are likely to change after a concerned citizen pushed the matter to the OMB this year. The City has now reached an agreement with the citizen and if the OMB approves it, the change will affect how some residents vote. Guest: Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton. 

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young) Jagmeet Singh has been chosen as the next leader of the federal NDP. ALSO; Julie Payette is to be installed today at Canada’s 29th Governor General. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News.

Photo: (David Becker/Getty Images) Atleast 400 people are injured and 50 dead at a shooting in Las Vegas. It occurred during a Jason Aldean concert at the Mandalay Bay hotel. Also; What is the latest out of Edmonton? Police have said terrorism and attempted murder charges are pending against a suspect who hasn’t been named that attacked and left an Edmonton officer stabbed and four people injured when they were hit by a rental truck. What do we know so far?  Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com Guest: Erin Chalmbers, Anchor, Global News Edmonton. 

Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield

Hamilton Comic Con is going on this weekend and one of the guests of honour, Bronson Pinchot, joined Bill Kelly to talk Hollywood, his career, and Comic Con. Bronson Pinchot, actor, and guest of honour for Hamilton Comic Con.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette) Traffic congestion on Highway 403 between Highway 6 and Main street is causing headaches for businesses I the airport/cargo industry. Should that stretch of highway be widened to ease congestion? Guest: Guy Paparella, Director of Growth Planning, City of Hamilton. Council decided on Wednesday to move forward with spending millions on social housing in the city. One councillor wanted to wait two more weeks, though other councilors spoke out against that idea. Guest: John Best. President of the Bay Observer. Two years after Marco Muzzo drunk drove and killed three Brampton children and their grandfather, Muzzo may be able to get a temporary release from jail. Guest: Jeff Manishin. Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov) Two years after Marco Muzzo drunk drove and killed three Brampton children and their grandfather, Muzzo may be able to get a temporary release from jail. Guest: Jeff Manishin. Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney.