A study on the feasibility of a proposed 6,000-seat arena at Limeridge Mall is suggesting the city take a pass on the idea. Councillors will discuss a report from the economic development and planning department in the general issues agenda on Wednesday recommending against building an arena at the mountain shopping centre. The study recommends “no further action be taken” in terms of moving forward with the project.

Guest: Jason Farr, City Councillor, Ward 2

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 As contract disputes between the province and teachers' unions continue, work to rule and rotating strikes are expected to affect Hamilton schools this week and next. All public high schools will be closed Jan. 15 for the latest one-day strike by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF), which represents Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) high school teachers.

Guest: Penny Deathe, Ward 15 Trustee for the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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Councillor Terry Whitehead's call for a review of the property standards bylaw in light of renters' concerns was heard on Tuesday, after local advocacy group and tenants' federation Hamilton ACORN’s effort to push city officials to strengthen municipality's property standards bylaw and enforcement.

Guest: Mike Wood, Hamilton ACORN Acting Chair

Hamilton city councilors have strongly rebuked a plan to extend bike lanes on Hunter Street. One of the main areas of concerns is how the project would affect parking and loading areas in the front of the downtown GO station. Some councilors are in favour of the extension while others aren't so fond of it.

Guest: JP Danko, Ward 8 Councillor, City of Hamilton

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The debate surrounding Hamilton Bulldogs owner Michael Andlauer’s proposal to build a new, 6,000-seat arena at Lime Ridge Mall has not settled, even as Andlauer prepares for the worse.

Guest: Esther Pauls, Ward 7 Councillor, City of Hamilton

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This Sunday in Ancaster, the Hyundai Hockey Drivers series will host ‘In Conversation with Bonnier Marner.’ It's a Q&A session with the mother of the Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner, where she will share her insights on raising a future pro-athlete, but also first-hand experiences of being the parent to a kid with a love for the sport.

Guest: Bonnie Marner, Mother of Mitch Marner

Does the city need a traffic enforcement unit that is city wide? Should city council wait before making a move on photo radar? Councillor Chad Collins joins Bill to discuss.

Guest: Chad Collins, City Councillor, Ward 5

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With contract disputes still on going, work to rule and rotation strikes will be coming to Hamilton Schools this week. The OSSTF will be launching administrative job action today while ETFO begins not supervising extracurriculars or participating in field trips.

Guest: Harvey Bischof, President of the OSSTF 

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 Over the weekend, Iran admitted to downing the plane by mistake. But where does that leave things now?

Guest: Timothy Sayle, Director International Relations Program, Assistant Professor of History, Faculty of Arts & Science, University of Toronto

The Bill Kelly Show - with Rick Zamperin in for Bill

The judicial inquiry into the buried friction report on the Red Hill Valley Parkway begins today. What can we expect to happen?

Guest: Robert Centa, commission counsel to the Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry

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We're in for another wet weekend of weather in Hamilton. Heavy rain, strong winds and possible freezing rain are expected on Saturday into Sunday, with total rainfall amounts between 25 and 50 mm.

Guest: Anthony Farnell, Global News Chief Meteorologist

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Ontario's elementary teachers say they will start rotating strikes on January 20th unless there is 'significant' progress in contract talks.

Guest: Jeff Sorensen, President, Hamilton-Wentworth Elementary Teachers' Local

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Finland's new Prime Minister wants to put the country on a 4-day work week, or 6-hour work day. Should Canada consider this?

Guest: Jack Kelly, Senior Contributor at Forbes and CEO/Founder of WeCruitr

It's time for Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield.