Bill Kelly Show

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. Guests: John Best. President, The Bay Observer.

Why is Sears Canada in trouble? Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.

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.

Mayor’s Townhall with Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor for the City of Hamilton. A young man who fell off a cliff at Albion falls has died. Another had fallen to rescue a man who suffered non critical injuries though it was for a person in crisis and not a result of misadventure. This is slowly becoming a rising, persisting issue. What can we do to promote safety around our waterfalls? Guest: Dave Forster, Mountain Fire Safety Officer, Hamilton Fire Department. A national coalition of anti-poverty groups is pushing for the federal government to boost the amount it provides for child benefits. Their goal is that to reduce child poverty rates by 50% by 2020. Guest: Anita Khanna, Campaign 2000.

Photo: (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) A national coalition of anti-poverty groups is pushing for the federal government to boost the amount it provides for child benefits. Their goal is that to reduce child poverty rates by 50% by 2020. Guest: Anita Khanna, Campaign 2000.

Photo: (Hamilton Conservation Authority) A young man who fell off a cliff at Albion falls has died. Another had fallen to rescue a man who suffered non critical injuries though it was for a person in crisis and not a result of misadventure. This is slowly becoming a rising, persisting issue. What can we do to promote safety around our waterfalls? Guest: Dave Forster, Mountain Fire Safety Officer, Hamilton Fire Department.

Mayor’s Townhall with Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger What does the City hope to do with the land from Stelco?  Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor for the City of Hamilton.

Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield

Phpto: (Dominic Lipinski/PA via AP) Various announcements have been taking place over the last few weeks involving the province’s Labour and Employment sector. First off was the announcement about minimum wage increasing to $15. Now, new legislation ensures that workers can take atleast 10 sick days a year without needing a doctors note. Guest: Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University. What made the government makes these decisions for labour and employment reform? Are these changes practical? Guest: Kevin Flynn, Minister of Labour for the Ontario government.  Yesterday was a massive day in Washington as former FBI director James Comey testified in front of a Senate Intelligence Committee. He said that he chronicled the conversations between himself and the President and later that he tipped off the media bout said notes to force the appointment of a special investigator. Guest: Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup. The gamble that Theresa May took by calling for a snap election has back

Photo: (Reuters/Hannah Mckay) The gamble that Theresa May took by calling for a snap election has backfired as her party lost the majority government in Britain. She’s currently meeting with the Queen to discuss whether she can open government. The results look like they may trigger a period of political uncertainty especially around Brexit negotiations. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.

Photo: (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Yesterday was a massive day in Washington as former FBI director James Comey testified in front of a Senate Intelligence Committee. He said that he chronicled the conversations between himself and the President and later that he tipped off the media bout said notes to force the appointment of a special investigator. Guest: Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup.

Various announcements have been taking place over the last few weeks involving the province’s Labour and Employment sector. First off was the announcement about minimum wage increasing to $15. Now, new legislation ensures that workers can take atleast 10 sick days a year without needing a doctors note. Guest: Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University.

Photo: (Leon Neal/Getty Images) Polling stations are open across Britain as its people vote in a snap election. This election was called for by Theresa May in the hopes that it’ll increase her governments slim majority and that it’ll help her when it comes to planning the country’s Brexit plan. What could we see come of this election and what repercussions could the results have? Will it change relations with EU at all? Guest: Dr Andrew Glencross, Senior Lecturer Dept. of Politics and International Relations, Aston University in Birmingham. Money for the “Black Youth Action Fund” could be flowing into Hamilton within the next few months, as long as organizations are ready to step up. Minister Coteau announced this yesterday at Hamilton’s NGen Youth Centre as part of his ongoing consultations on how the program should look. ALSO; The Ontario government will be announcing the launch of its new autism program today as well. What will it involve? Guest: Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services.

Andrea Horvath has released shocking internal government stats in regards to health care cuts. Should we be starting to invest more into healthcare? Guest: Andrea Horvath, leader of the provincial NDP.

Photo: (Nick Westoll/Global News) Money for the “Black Youth Action Fund” could be flowing into Hamilton within the next few months, as long as organizations are ready to step up. Minister Coteau announced this yesterday at Hamilton’s NGen Youth Centre as part of his ongoing consultations on how the program should look. Guest: Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services.

Former FBI Director James Comey is speaking before a Senate committee today. Yesterday, the Senate released a prepared text of Comey’s opening remarks and it laid out no less than five instances where the president allegedly tried to pressure the FBI director. The president allegedly told Comey to “let this go” and asked him to “lift the cloud” over the White House. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News based in Washington DC.

Photo: (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Polling stations are open across Britain as its people vote in a snap election. This election was called for by Theresa May in the hopes that it’ll increase her governments slim majority and that it’ll help her when it comes to planning the country’s Brexit plan. What could we see come of this election and what repercussions could the results have? Will it change relations with EU at all? Guest: Dr Andrew Glencross, Senior Lecturer Dept. of Politics and International Relations, Aston University in Birmingham.

What should be done with the former Stelco land? The City of Hamilton has taken it’s first steps toward turning the land into offices, movie studios and green space. They’ve asked the federal and provincial governments for assistance. Guest: Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton. Could a snap election be called? Steve Paikin mulled over that thought in his recent blog post saying that there have been some developments that make him wonder whether there is a snap election imminent. Guest: Steve Paikin. Host, The Agenda, TVO. A minor league team in Utah was under fire for an “Hourglass Appreciation Night”. The Ogden Raptors cancelled the night which referenced women’s bodies, promising ‘gorgeous women whose curves rival those of any stud pitching prospect”. Advertisements was decorated with drawings of women in bikinis and that a different “stunner” each inning would pose for pics with fans at the game. Aren’t we past the objectification of women? Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family The

Photo: (Ogden Raptors website) A minor league team in Utah is under fire for an “Hourglass Appreciation Night.” The Ogden Raptors cancelled the night which referenced women’s bodies, promising ‘gorgeous women whose curves rival those of any stud pitching prospect”. Advertisements was decorated with drawings of women in bikinis and that a different “stunner” each inning would pose for pics with fans at the game. Aren’t we past the objectification of women? Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov) Could a snap election be called? Steve Paikin mulled over that thought in his recent blog post saying that there have been some developments that make him wonder whether there is a snap election imminent. Guest: Steve Paikin. Host, The Agenda, TVO.