Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin

Ontario's minimum wage has increased but is it enough to survive? Working Canadians are financially stressed. The Industry Education Council of Hamilton is emphasizing the importance of hands-on education and learning. Hamilton Public Health is concerned about minors who are vaping. It's an October heat wave! And introducing Good Haunting Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tax cap idea has divided Hamilton council. Hamilton Police arrested a handful of people at 'fake homecoming' events near McMaster University. The Grey Cup halftime show performer will be Green Day. Should we be wearing masks again this fall and winter? The decline in flyer advertising will impact some communities negatively. And Ontario plans to ramp up nuclear energy to address our electricity needs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamilton Police and the Hamilton Police Association are mourning the death of an officer at police headquarters. How are criminals using AI? The Ticats can clinch a playoff spot on Saturday. Learn about Indigenous-inspired logos that have been created for the Tiger-Cats and Forge FC. The Brantford Bulldogs open the OHL season Friday night. And get a preview of the AGH Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AGH Festival, a 10-day multi-arts celebration, will run from Oct. 12 to 21 and features visual art, music, live performances and crafts.GUEST: Jordan Delfs, Lead of Festival Operations, Art Gallery of Hamilton.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The newest report on affordable housing in Hamilton calls for ‘collective action’ to combat the crisis. Should Hamilton’s LRT be operated publicly or privately? Three types of robotic-assisted surgeries at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton now qualify for OHIP funding. A commemorative gathering will be held at Parliament Hill for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A Brantford resident was selected No. 2 overall in the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft. How many hours of sleep should you get each night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how McMaster University is preparing for another weekend of unsanctioned homecoming parties. Survivors’ memories at the Mohawk Institute Residential School are being restored. House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota has resigned after he invited a man who fought for the Nazis to attend a speech by Ukraine's president. Multiple Grammy award winner Carrie Underwood will headline a concert during Grey Cup week in Hamilton. The Lotto 6/49 gold ball jackpot has reached a record-breaking amount. Innovation Factory’s LiONS LAIR startup pitch competition gala is on tap tonight. And introducing Y108's the Ontario Swinger Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Good Morning Hamilton host Rick Zamperin speaks with Matt Affinec from Hamilton Sports Group about Tuesday's announcement that Carrie Underwood will headline the Built in the Hammer Grey Cup Music Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamilton police are warning residents about an influx of 'swarming incidents' at local fairs. Some residents are speaking out about losing free access to Dundas Peak and Webster's Falls. Ontario's legislature resumed with fireworks over the Greenbelt controversy. Learn how McMaster University is commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. And Goodwill Amity of Hamilton & Halton is celebrating two major milestones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices