Bill Kelly Show

Drivers will soon be facing penalties for careless and distracted driving. New legislation says that a motorist convicted under the new proposed offence will face a fine of $2000 to $5000 dollars, a license suspension of up to five years and a loss of six demerit points. ALSO; a lawyer in Ottawa says that proposed changes to impaired driving laws could allow police to show up at your doorstep to demand a breath sample. Guest: Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP. Nearly two thirds of public school students failed to meet the Ontario standards for grade 6 mathematics last year. How did the HWDSB do in regards to EQAO results otherwise? Are we seeing improvement? Guest: Manny Figuierdo, Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board. Councillors have decided to deal with complains on historic statues and artwork that some find objectionable on a case by case basis. This decision comes at the heels of controversy over Sir John A McDonald and requests to remov

LIONS LAIR 2017 Industrial businesses spend a ton of effort and time into cleaning to fight dirt dust, grim and rust to prevent mechanical breakdown and environmental pollution. Nanophyll has created a self cleaning coating that improves air quality while reducing chemical usage. Guest: Charles Boudreault, co-founder – Nanophyll Guest: Mehdi Sanjari, co-founder – Nanophyll

Councillors have decided to deal with complains on historic statues and artwork that some find objectionable on a case by case basis. This decision comes at the heels of controversy over Sir John A McDonald and requests to remove statues and artwork of historical figures. Guest: Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton.

Photo: (FILE / GLOBAL NEWS) Nearly two thirds of public school students failed to meet the Ontario standards for grade 6 mathematics last year. How did the HWDSB do in regards to EQAO results otherwise? Are we seeing improvement? Guest: Manny Figuierdo, Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board.

Photo: (Vancouver Police Department) Drivers will soon be facing penalties for careless and distracted driving. New legislation says that a motorist convicted under the new proposed offence will face a fine of $2000 to $5000 dollars, a license suspension of up to five years and a loss of six demerit points.  Guest: Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP.

LIONS LAIR 2017 What if you can take a look at your genetics to help make recommendations on effective nutrition and exercise strategies that work for you? Gene Blueprint has developed methods to do so, using a client’s DNA. Guest: Paul Mercante, Gene Blueprint.

Photo: (Mark McAllister/Global News) Ward 3 Councillor Matthew Green wants the City of Hamilton to look into how the City’s laneways could be used to house tiny homes. Guest: Matthew Green, City Councillor, Ward 3. Hamilton City Council is looking to cancel the program that forces Hess Village bars to pay for extra policing during patio season. The Planning committee voted 7-2 in favor of the motion which still needs a sign off at council next week. Guest: Jason Farr, City Councillor, Ward 2. Premier Kathleen Wynne said yesterday that Ontario farmers and small businesses will receive some support from the government to transition to the new minimum wage, but offered no further details as to what it would look like or when it’d be made official. Guest: Richard Koroscil, Ontario Chamber of Commerce Board Member,

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick) Premier Kathleen Wynne said yesterday that Ontario farmers and small businesses will receive some support from the government to transition to the new minimum wage, but offered no further details as to what it would look like or when it’d be made official. Guest: Richard Koroscil, Ontario Chamber of Commerce Board Member,

Photo: (AM900 CHML) Hamilton City Council is looking to cancel the program that forces Hess Village bars to pay for extra policing during patio season. The Planning committee voted 7-2 in favor of the motion which still needs a sign off at council next week. Guest: Jason Farr, City Councillor, Ward 2.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alexander Panetta) Ward 3 Councillor Matthew Green wants the City of Hamilton to look into how the City’s laneways could be used to house tiny homes. Guest: Matthew Green, City Councillor, Ward 3.

LIONS LAIR 2017 Today’s finalist involves a wholesale bakery offering gluten free and vegan treats and baking mixes, with the hope to empower those with dietary restrictions to enjoy desserts without affecting taste, texture and nutrition. Guest: Katarina Polletto, Dolled Up Desserts.

Mayor’s Townhall with Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger How much money should be spent to build splash pads, councilors have been asking. One councillor submitted research to city staff on costs in other Ontario cities and ours is much higher. Guest: Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton. Guest: Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7.  

Photo: (Felicia Parrillo/Global News) How much money should be spent to build splash pads, councilors have been asking. One councillor submitted research to city staff on costs in other Ontario cities and ours is much higher. Guest: Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton.

Photo: (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) What challenges will Hamilton have while bidding for Amazon? Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton. 

LIONS LAIR 2017 It’s our second week of our Lion’s Lair showcase. Oneiric Hockey, today’s finalist, has developed an innovative protective base layer apparel for hockey players. It’ll allow players to get dressed faster and provide more safety in exposed areas. Guest: Emily Rudow, Oneiric Hockey.

Photo: (File / Global News) Hamilton Police service board members are waiting to see a report on an internal review of all sex assault complaints that had been classified as unfounded. Guest: Lenore Lukasik-Foss, Director of SACHA (Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton Area). How much is our city willing to spend to bid on having Amazon’s second headquarters stationed in our city? It’s looking like $250,000. Guest: Chris Murray. City Manager, City of Hamilton. NDP leadership hopefuls have made their final pitches to members to show what their visions for the party were. Voting begins today as to who the next leader will be. Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young) NDP leadership hopefuls have made their final pitches to members to show what their visions for the party were. Voting begins today as to who the next leader will be. Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Photo: (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File) How much is our city willing to spend to bid on having Amazon’s second headquarters stationed in our city? It’s looking like $250,000. Guest: Chris Murray. City Manager, City of Hamilton.

Hamilton Police service board members are waiting to see a report on an internal review of all sex assault complaints that had been classified as unfounded. Guest: Lenore Lukasik-Foss, Director of SACHA (Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton Area).

Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield