
Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin
Good Morning Hamilton with host Rick Zamperin is where you learn about the biggest stories of the day and how they impact you.
Latest episodes

May 9, 2024 • 10min
Hamilton to begin 'gradual phase-out' of development charge discounts for builders
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May 9, 2024 • 47min
Hamilton looks to end development discount
Hamilton plans to end downtown development charges. Open Streets Hamilton is coming back. Are you prepared for an emergency? One man's epic walk from Toronto to Hamilton. Loblaw prepares for angry shoppers. And Rick looks at famous feuds in music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2024 • 8min
Most Ontarians want deposit-return for non-alcoholic drink containers: poll
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May 8, 2024 • 9min
The GMH Roundtable: Coconuts & Socks! And The Man With 250 Guinness World Records
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May 8, 2024 • 46min
ParticipACTION gives our children a D+
The latest report card from ParticipACTION gives Canadian children and youth a D+. Argos QB Chad Kelly has been suspended for 'unequivocally' violating the CFL's gender-based violence policy. Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich offers a preview of training camp. Hollywood actress Malin Akerman is hosting Eurovision. A women reflects on the importance of McHappy Day. And acclaimed author Paul Wells has a new book out about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2024 • 8min
World Cup 2026 hosting budget continues to escalate.
The budget to host World Cup matches in 2026 continues to escalate. Why is that and how much higher can these budgets go?GUEST: Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer, Concordia University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2024 • 9min
The GMH Roundtable: Why don't people wash their hands after going to the bathroom?
Topics Include: Why don't people wash their hands after going to the bathroom? Are you a fan of avocados? & a new world record for the longest baguette! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2024 • 45min
Pro-Palestinian protest grows at McMaster University
A pro-Palestinian encampment has been set up at McMaster University. Hamilton is No. 10 on a list of Canadian cities with the highest credit card debt. A new poll shows most Ontarians want a deposit-return system for non-alcoholic beverage containers. Boston Pizza has set up a 'rage room' for grieving hockey fans. Feel like you are getting more spam texts than ever before? The budget to host World Cup matches in 2026 continues to escalate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2024 • 9min
The GMH Roundtable: Rick is freshly shaved, after Leafs loss!
Topics Include: Rick has freshly shaved, One of Britain's largest water companies has released a list of unusual items found in its sewers & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2024 • 45min
Teachers shortage was years in the making
What has caused the teacher shortage and what impact is it having on students? Some companies are letting customers opt out of Mother's Day ads. The foreign interference inquiry says attempts by other countries to meddle in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections are a "stain" on our electoral system, but ultimately did not affect the results of either vote. What impact will this month's boycott of Loblaw have on the company? The Margaret's Legacy Holocaust Learning Centre in Hamilton is now open. And Rick says goodbye to the Leafs… again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices