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.

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.

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 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 of
Schools. 

Guest: Sgt Jonathan Alsbergas, Youth Services Coordinator, Hamilton Police Services.

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 of
Schools. 

Guest: Sgt Jonathan Alsbergas, Youth Services Coordinator, Hamilton Police Services.

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 out roads and a destroyed public viewing platform at Fifty Point Parkette.

Guest: Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton.

A recent article by William Watson in the Financial Post argues that Canada should be pushing for even freer trade. The article discusses how roughly a quarter of productivity growth between 1995 and 2000 came from foreign countries, predominantly the US via cheaper and better imported inputs. The article also emphasized a need for the Canadian government to let industry that can’t compete in a more open market, die.

Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Carleton University. 

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. 

Photo: (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Eight 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.

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 out roads and a destroyed public viewing platform at Fifty Point Parkette.

Guest: Chad Collins. City Councillor, Ward 5, City of Hamilton.

A recent article by William Watson in the Financial Post argues that Canada should be pushing for even freer trade. The article discusses how roughly a quarter of productivity growth between 1995 and 2000 came from foreign countries, predominantly the US via cheaper and better imported inputs. The article also emphasized a need for the Canadian government to let industry that can’t compete in a more open market, die.

Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Carleton University.