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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What happens when a person hits and kills a cyclist or pedestrian?
19/06/2017 Duration: 06minPhoto: (AP Photo/Steven Senne) What happens to a person who hits and kills cyclists and pedestrians on our roads? According to an investigation being done by Global News, most drivers face minor penalties, small fines and very little jail time. Guest: Carolyn Jarvis, Chief Investigative Correspondant, Global National.
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What do we know about the mosque attack in London?
19/06/2017 Duration: 06minPhoto: (AP Photo/Tim Ireland) A man has been killed and eight others injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd of worshippers leaving a mosque near London, England. What do we know from this situation? Guest: David Videcette, a terrorism expert and author of The Theseus Paradox.
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Hamilton Police's use of street checks has decreased dramatically.
19/06/2017 Duration: 05minThe Hamilton Police’s use of carding/street checks decreased dramtically to nearly nil last year. However, the previous police chief had argued that limiting street checks would make the city less safe and that “reduced officer-community engagement can lead to increased crime, violence, injury and death”. So the question remains: has the city become more dangerous with the ban on carding in place? Guest: Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton.
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What does Andrea Horwath have planned to fix Ontario's issues?
16/06/2017 Duration: 16minWith the end of legislature for this term coming to an end, we take a look to the upcoming year and the issues facing Ontarians. What does NDP leader Andrea Horwath have planned for tackling some of the biggest issues facing Ontario? Guest: Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Ontario NDP party.
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Patio music and trial rights
16/06/2017 Duration: 53minA legal appeal has decided to silence music on patios this summer. City Council had only just recently approved a pilot project that would’ve allowed live music in commercial districts across the city. Guest: Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton. Should there be music on patios during the summer months? Guest: Ben McVie, Host of Y108 Mornings with Ben, Shawna & Chris. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled today on a case where a drug trafficker said his rights were violated because he had to wait five years for a short trial. Today’s decision could impact and provide clarity around criminal rights to a timely trial. Guest: Todd White, Criminal Lawyer, Barrister in Toronto.
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Supreme Court of Canada ruled on right to timely trial.
16/06/2017 Duration: 05minThe Supreme Court of Canada ruled today on a case where a drug trafficker said his rights were violated because he had to wait five years for a short trial. Today’s decision could impact and provide clarity around criminal rights to a timely trial. Guest: Todd White, Criminal Lawyer, Barrister in Toronto.
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Should there be music on patios during the summer months?
16/06/2017 Duration: 07minShould there be music on patios during the summer months? Guest: Ben McVie, Host of Y108 Mornings with Ben, Shawna & Chris.
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Legal appeal silenced music on patios this summer.
16/06/2017 Duration: 06minPhoto: (Ken Mann/AM900CHML) A legal appeal has decided to silence music on patios this summer. City Council had only just recently approved a pilot project that would’ve allowed live music in commercial districts across the city. Guest: Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton.
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High rise fires, housing prices and Trump.
15/06/2017 Duration: 50minPhoto: (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) After yesterday’s high rise fire in London, England, the question has been posed: Are Canadian cities prepared for similar fires? Guest: Ted Heighington, Disaster Mgt Instructor at Ryerson, and as a Senior Team Lead for Canadian Red Cross Emergency Response Group. Are our local apartments and high rises ready in case of situations such as the high rise fire in London? Guest: Arun Pathak. President, Hamilton and District Apartment Association. Home prices in Hamilton have set another record last month. They rose 23.49% from a year earlier. This comes despite Ontario’s “cooling” measures they’ve enacted. Guest: Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association. The special counsel that is overseeing the Russian investigation has been talking with intelligence officials over whether the President attempted to obstruct justice. Guest: George Breckenridge, Retired Political Science Professor, McMaster University.
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US special counsel investigating whether Trump attempted to obstruct justice.
15/06/2017 Duration: 05minPhoto: (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) The special counsel that is overseeing the Russian investigation has been talking with intelligence officials over whether the President attempted to obstruct justice. Guest: George Breckenridge, Retired Political Science Professor, McMaster University.
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Home prices in Hamilton have set another record last month.
15/06/2017 Duration: 05minPhoto: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy) Home prices in Hamilton have set another record last month. They rose 23.49% from a year earlier. This comes despite Ontario’s “cooling” measures they’ve enacted. Guest: Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association.
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Are Canadian cities prepared for high rise building fires?
15/06/2017 Duration: 06minPhoto: (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) After yesterday’s high rise fire in London, England, the question has been posed: Are Canadian cities prepared for similar fires? Guest: Ted Heighington, Disaster Mgt Instructor at Ryerson, and as a Senior Team Lead for Canadian Red Cross Emergency Response Group.
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Challenging the legal status of separate school boards in Ontario
14/06/2017 Duration: 20minAdrienne Havercroft says because she is not Catholic she does not have access to one third of the publicly-funded teaching jobs in her region.
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Use of force, religious courses and hate crimes.
14/06/2017 Duration: 53minHamilton Police have seen a significant decrease in use of force incidents last year compared to the previous 15. What is causing the decrease? Guest: Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton. Students that attend an Ontario Catholic School Board will soon have the choice to opt out of any religious courses and programs. This is due to a human rights settlement. A human rights complaint was filed by a former student that resulted in changes to the exemption policy. Should we even be teaching religion in schools? Guest: Adrienne Havercroft, occasional teacher with the HWDSB and a member of OPEN, a group attempting to challenge the legal status of separate school boards in Ontario. Hate crimes against Muslims has jumped up 60% according to a StatsCan report that was released yesterday. The data shows that in 2015 there were 159 incidents, up from 99 the year prior. The National Council of Canadian Muslims spoke out yesterday about the report saying 2015 was a difficult year’ as attacks in
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Debate over doctor's rights to refuse services going to court.
14/06/2017 Duration: 20minThe debate over whether Ontario doctors have the right to refuse services that clash with their moral or religious beliefs is heading to court. The group is challenging the policy that requires doctors that have a moral objection to treatment sought by a patient to refer them to another professional. Guest: Pheroze Jeejeebhoy, Personal Injury Lawyer, PJKJ Law Professional Corporation.
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Hate crimes against Muslims jumped 60% in 2015.
14/06/2017 Duration: 04minPhoto: (Google Maps) Hate crimes against Muslims has jumped up 60% according to a StatsCan report that was released yesterday. The data shows that in 2015 there were 159 incidents, up from 99 the year prior. The National Council of Canadian Muslims spoke out yesterday about the report saying 2015 was a difficult year’ as attacks in France and the niqab debate fueled anti-Muslim sentiment. Guest: Amira Elghawaby, Communications Director, National Council of Canadian Muslims.
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Catholic Board students can soon opt out of religious courses.
14/06/2017 Duration: 06minPhoto: (Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images) Students that attend an Ontario Catholic School Board will soon have the choice to opt out of any religious courses and programs. This is due to a human rights settlement. A human rights complaint was filed by a former student that resulted in changes to the exemption policy. Should we even be teaching religion in schools? Guest: Adrienne Havercroft, occasional teacher with the HWDSB and a member of OPEN, a group attempting to challenge the legal status of separate school boards in Ontario..
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Hamilton Police saw a decrease in use of force incidents.
14/06/2017 Duration: 05minHamilton Police have seen a significant decrease in use of force incidents last year compared to the previous 15. What is causing the decrease? Guest: Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton.
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Albion Falls, Sears, car dealerships and LRT opposition.
13/06/2017 Duration: 52minPhoto: (AP Photo/Tom Krisher) With the events of this weekend at Albion Falls gaining attention, an emergency meeting is being held. Ward 6 councillor Tom Jackson plans to tour the falls with representatives with the City and Emergency services. What kind of ideas do they have in mind to prevent falls or ‘off trail’ adventuring? Guest: Tom Jackson. City Councillor, Ward 6, City Hamilton. Could we see the death of car dealerships within a decade? A study from RethinkX in San Francisco says that due to demand for electric cars and ride sharing, the need for dealerships will be eliminated all together. Is that plausible here? ALSO: Why is Sears Canada in trouble? Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Opponents of the LRT project are not giving up and are looking at options to challenge the project. With the end of public commentary being June 28th, they’ve come forth challenging some of the details of the Environmental Assessment. Guest: John Best. Presi