Bill Kelly Show

Kathleen Wynne has announced that the Ontario minimum wage will be rising to $15 by January 1st, 2019. This will make Ontario the second province to have a minimum wage that high. The wage increase is a part of the proposed Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. Guest: Richard Koroscil, Ontario Chamber of Commerce Board Member.

Hamilton is a growing, thriving city. What does Mayor Fred think about our tourism industry? Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton. What is Hamilton's appeal for tourists? Guest: Anna Bradford, Director of Tourism and Culture. Guest: Carrie Brooks-Joiner, Manager of Tourism & Events.  What is drawing people to invest in downtown Hamilton? Guest: P.J. Mercanti, CEO Carmens Inc. Guest: Ammar Balika, Director of Sales,Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmens.

Salute to Tourism What is drawing people to invest in downtown Hamilton? Guest: P.J. Mercanti, CEO Carmens Inc. Guest: Ammar Balika, Director of Sales,Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmens.

Salute To Tourism What is Hamilton's appeal for tourists?  Guest: Anna Bradford, Director of Tourism and Culture. Guest: Carrie Brooks-Joiner, Manager of Tourism & Events.

Salute To Tourism Hamilton is a growing, thriving city. What does Mayor Fred think about our tourism industry?  Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton. 

Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield 

Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield. 

Steven Wilcox, a boxer from Hamilton, will be donating part of the purse from his June 3rd bout at the Hamilton Convention Centre to Have a Heart Cayman Islands. Wilcox is a sports Ambassador for the charity, and his donation will go to providing children with heart surgeries. Guest: Daniel Otter, Managing Director of Three Lions Promotions.  Guest: Steve Wilcox, WBA North American Super Light Weight Champion.  Guest: Kevin Higson, WBA NCC Canada Super Welter Weight Champion.

The Federal Liberals are planning to make changes to compensation packages for soldiers wounded in battle. Currently, soldiers are able to receive a tax-free, lump sum payment, or that same amount of money over time. Critics of the newly proposed plan say it is simply the same lump sum made into monthly payments, and does not provide the financial security required by veterans. Guest: Michael Blais. President & Founder of Canadians Veterans Advocacy.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn) Hamilton has submitted the environmental assessment for a now extended LRT route for provincial approval, which opens a 30 day window for public comment. The environmental assessment doesn’t include info on whether the bridge over the Red Hill Valley Parkway needs replacement, which could bust the budget on the $1 billion project. Guest: Paul Johnson, City of Hamilton and United Way Cabinet Co-chair for Greater Hamilton. The Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction is hosting is hosting a town hall at the central library tonight at 7 pm. The meeting will be a chance for members of the community to hear from officials running the project, and ask how it will be rolled out and who will be selected. What do we know so far about the project? Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction. Andrew Scheer is the new leader of the federal Conservative Party. Scheer beat out heavy favourite Maxime Bernier in the final ballot of the leadership race. T

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn) Andrew Scheer is the new leader of the federal Conservative Party. Scheer beat out heavy favourite Maxime Bernier in the final ballot of the leadership race. The 38-year-old social conservative was formerly the Speaker of the House of Commons. Guest: Tim Harper, Freelance Writer and Editor.

The Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction is hosting is hosting a town hall at the central library tonight at 7 pm. The meeting will be a chance for members of the community to hear from officials running the project, and ask how it will be rolled out and who will be selected. What do we know so far about the project? Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction. 

Hamilton has submitted the environmental assessment for a now extended LRT route for provincial approval, which opens a 30 day window for public comment. The environmental assessment doesn’t include info on whether the bridge over the Red Hill Valley Parkway needs replacement, which could bust the budget on the $1 billion project. Guest: Paul Johnson, City of Hamilton and United Way Cabinet Co-chair for Greater Hamilton.

Kathleen Wynne is defending her government’s decision to cut hydro rates by 25%, saying the costs highlighted in the Financial Accountability Officers were just what people were paying for before the cut. She argues that her government rebuilt an aging electricity grid that will benefit future generations, so it’s fair to spread those costs over 30 years. Guest: Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant. Linda Chenoweth, a former school teacher, has written an opinion piece outlining the violence she endured at the hands of students during her teaching career. Chenoweth highlights a lack of training in how to deal with as one of the issues facing teachers. She also discusses her belief that social issues like poverty, affordable housing, parenting, pollution and nutrition are root cause of student violence. Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works. More and more stories of violence in schools are emerging. Teachers are sharing experiences of children who

More and more stories of violence in schools are emerging. Teachers are sharing experiences of children who hit, scream and curse. What can be done to protect students and teachers? How safe and secure are our schools? Do the procedures in the public board and Catholic board differ? Are there areas of improvement? Guest: Patrick Daly, Chairperson for the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board. Guest: Sylvia Bin Von, Manager of Social Work Services, Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board.  Guest: Peter Sovran, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Executive Superintendant ofSchools.  Guest: Sgt Jonathan Alsbergas, Youth Services Coordinator, Hamilton Police Services.

Linda Chenoweth, a former school teacher, has written an opinion piece outlining the violence she endured at the hands of students during her teaching career. Chenoweth highlights a lack of training in how to deal with as one of the issues facing teachers. She also discusses her belief that social issues like poverty, affordable housing, parenting, pollution and nutrition are root cause of student violence. Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works.

Kathleen Wynne is defending her government’s decision to cut hydro rates by 25%, saying the costs highlighted in the Financial Accountability Officers were just what people were paying for before the cut. She argues that her government rebuilt an aging electricity grid that will benefit future generations, so it’s fair to spread those costs over 30 years. Guest: Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant.

Seven people have now been arrested in connection with the attack in Manchester, in both the UK and Libya, including the father and brother of the bomber. Police in Manchester also have decided that they will no longer be sharing intelligence with the US, saying their leaks to the media undermines the ongoing investigation. Guest: Phil Gurski, President and CEO, Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting. Karim Baratov, a Canadian citizen from Ancaster has been requested for extradition to the US over alleged ties to a 2014 Yahoo data breach that saw over 500 million accounts improperly accessed. These included journalists and politicians. What might obstruct Baratov from being extradited? What kind of penalty could he face? Guest: Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Neuberger & Partners LLP. Damage caused by excessive rain throughout the spring has now cost the City of Hamilton nearly $2.5 million. So far, more than 170 mm of rain has dropped in May and April. The damage caused includes flooding, washed

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power) Damage caused by excessive rain throughout the spring has now cost the City of Hamilton nearly $2.5 million. So far, more than 170 mm of rain has dropped in May and April. The damage caused includes flooding, washed out roads and a destroyed public viewing platform at Fifty Point Parkette. Guest: Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Instagram) Karim Baratov, a Canadian citizen from Ancaster has been requested for extradition to the US over alleged ties to a 2014 Yahoo data breach that saw over 500 million accounts improperly accessed. These included journalists and politicians. What might obstruct Baratov from being extradited? What kind of penalty could he face? Guest: Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Neuberger & Partners LLP.