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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Jodie Whittaker to replace outgoing Peter Capaldi on Doctor Who.
17/07/2017 Duration: 05minBBC’s Doctor Who has broken it’s 50 year run of male doctors by casting Jodie Whittaker (of ITV’s critically acclaimed Broadchurch) to replace outgoing Peter Capaldi. Guest: Scott Henderson, Pop Culture Expert at Brock University.
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Trump to unveil objectives for NAFTA.
17/07/2017 Duration: 06minThe US President will be unveiling his objectives once NAFTA renegotiations begin in thirty days. What could be on the table and what should our Canadian government be prepared for? Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Photo: (EPA/OLIVIER DOULIERY)
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Why are there so many crashes on the Red Hill?
17/07/2017 Duration: 09minThe Red Hill Valley Parkway has had more crashes on it than the Lincoln Alexander Parkway. Why have there been so many crashes? Is it human error or is there a flaw with the parkway? What is the City doing about this? Guest: Sam Merulla, City Councillor, Ward 4.
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Making Albion Falls safe, Did Trudeau mess up? And so close to $1 million
14/07/2017 Duration: 49minThe City of Hamilton will begin patrolling Albion Falls and ticketing trespassers. Hamilton city councillors voted Thursday to put up "no trespassing signs" and start slapping $105 tickets on people who ignore them. Will this finally curb the rope rescues at Hamilton’s waterfalls? Guest: Tom Jackson, City Councillor. Ward 6. City of Hamilton Last week, the Trudeau Liberals gave Omar Khadr $10.5 million and an apology. Over 70% of Canadians are upset with this exchange. However, Trudeau came forth with a statement saying that if Canada fought Khadr in court, Canada could have spent nearly $40 million. Did Trudeau handle the case correctly and optimally? Guest: Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily CFL fan Karen Kuldys thought she'd won $1 million.When the Toronto Argonauts' Martese Jackson ran back a kickoff for a touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, she thought that she won the $1 million Safeway/Sobeys $1,000,000 To Win contest. However, there was a
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A blown call cost a woman $1 million
14/07/2017 Duration: 05minCFL fan Karen Kuldys thought she'd won $1 million.When the Toronto Argonauts' Martese Jackson ran back a kickoff for a touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, she thought that she won the $1 million Safeway/Sobeys $1,000,000 To Win contest. However, there was a flag on the play. Those who’ve seen the play are calling it a bad call. When is a flag not a flag?
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Did the Liberal government properly handle the Omar Khadr case?
14/07/2017 Duration: 05minLast week, the Trudeau Liberals gave Omar Khadr $10.5 million and an apology. Over 70% of Canadians are upset with this exchange. However, Trudeau came forth with a statement saying that if Canada fought Khadr in court, Canada could have spent nearly $40 million. Did Trudeau handle the case correctly and optimally? Guest: Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily
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Fines are starting for Albion Falls trespassers
14/07/2017 Duration: 06minThe City of Hamilton will begin patrolling Albion Falls and ticketing trespassers. Hamilton city councillors voted Thursday to put up "no trespassing signs" and start slapping $105 tickets on people who ignore them. Will this finally curb the rope rescues at Hamilton’s waterfalls? Guest: Tom Jackson, City Councillor. Ward 6. City of Hamilton
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New sign, The state of Burlington, And LRT debate refuses to die
13/07/2017 Duration: 43minCity hall may finally get a Hamilton sign! The proposed sign would be about 2.25 metres tall, about 2 metres deep and 20 metres long with the letters being multicoloured and tall enough to stand in. Funds for the sign would be raised by the private sector and is estimated to cost $250,000. Guest: Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup Burlington Mayor's Townhall. Guest - Rick Goldring Opponents of the incoming LRT system are still at it. A group is pushing for a reevaluation of transit options, including Bus Rapid Transit and for a look at the environmental assessment. The Minister of Environment now has 35 days to decide whether to order further studies or allow the project to proceed. Guest: John Best. President of the Bay Observer
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The LRT debate simply will not go away
13/07/2017 Duration: 05minOpponents of the incoming LRT system are still at it. A group is pushing for a reevaluation of transit options, including Bus Rapid Transit and for a look at the environmental assessment. The Minister of Environment now has 35 days to decide whether to order further studies or allow the project to proceed. Guest: John Best. President of the Bay Observer
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It's time for the Burlington town hall
13/07/2017 Duration: 05minBurlington Mayor Rick Goldring is in studio to talk about all the issues facing his city. Guest - Rick Goldring, Mayor, City of Burlington
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City hall may finally get a Hamilton sign!
13/07/2017 Duration: 03minThe proposed sign would be about 2.25 metres tall, about 2 metres deep and 20 metres long with the letters being multicoloured and tall enough to stand in. Funds for the sign would be raised by the private sector and is estimated to cost $250,000. Guest: Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup
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Interest rate rises, Scandals for Trudeau, And fleeing wildfires
12/07/2017 Duration: 47minThe Bank of Canada is set to raise lending rates, with traders 90% certain of a quarter point rate hike from .5% to .75%. How will this affect mortgage holders and debt owners? What effect will this have on the Canadian economy? Guest - Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business, Carlton University It’s looking like Justin Trudeau has two scandals to deal with this summer. The first is the $10.5 million payout to Omar Khadr which over 70% of Canadians opposed according to a recent Angus Reid survey. The second is Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Marilyn Poitras stepping down from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiry. Marilyn wrote in a letter to Trudeau, "It is clear to me that I am unable to perform my duties as a commissioner with the process designed in its current structure.” How is Trudeau going to ride out these stories this summer? Guest: Tim Harper, Freelance Writer and Editor Wildfires are still raging in British Columbia and over 14,000 people have been forced to evacuate.
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What is it like to flee a wildfire?
12/07/2017 Duration: 05minWildfires are still raging in British Columbia and over 14,000 people have been forced to evacuate. What is the evacuation process like and how do evacuees cope? Guest: Kira Thomas, BC Wildfire Evacuee now in Calgary
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No time off from scandals for Justin Trudeau this summer
12/07/2017 Duration: 05minIt’s looking like Justin Trudeau has two scandals to deal with this summer. The first is the $10.5 million payout to Omar Khadr which over 70% of Canadians opposed according to a recent Angus Reid survey. The second is Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Marilyn Poitras stepping down from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiry. Marilyn wrote in a letter to Trudeau, "It is clear to me that I am unable to perform my duties as a commissioner with the process designed in its current structure.” How is Trudeau going to ride out these stories this summer? Guest: Tim Harper, Freelance Writer and Editor
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The proof is out on Donald Trump and Russia
12/07/2017 Duration: 05minTo everyone’s surprise, Donald Trump Jr. released an email chain showing his attempt to get potentially damaging information on Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential campaign. What inspired him to do this? Why would he release these emails? Is this a sign of collusion with Russian interests? Guest - Laura Babcock, President, Powergroup
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Checking in with the Mayor, More issues at Albion Falls, And raising minimum wage
11/07/2017 Duration: 48minThe Mayor's Townhall Guest - Fred Eisenberger Another weekend, another rope rescue at Albion Falls. Visitors to the falls appear to be ignoring the newly erected barricades and safety signs. How do we make the falls safe? Guest: Dan McKinnon. GM Public Works The Ontario government is seeking input into the proposed $15/hour minimum wage increase. What would raising the minimum wage do to impact poverty levels in Ontario and why do advocates think it’s a good idea? Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction
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Was the Omar Khadr settlement too high?
11/07/2017 Duration: 06minAn Angus Reid poll says that 71% of Canadians believe that the government made the wrong call by settling out of court. At the same time, 74% of Canadians believed that Khadr was a child soldier at the time of his arrest and should have been treated as such. Most believe that Khadr should have gotten an apology but not the compensation. Why are we so upset about Omar Khadr? Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
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How can we make Albion Falls safe?
11/07/2017 Duration: 06minAnother weekend, another rope rescue at Albion Falls. Visitors to the falls appear to be ignoring the newly erected barricades and safety signs. How do we make the falls safe? Guest: Dan McKinnon. GM, Hamilton Public Works
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It's the Mayor's townhall
11/07/2017 Duration: 06minMayor Fred Eisenberger is in studio to talk about everything affecting Hamilton and answer your calls. Guest - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton