Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin

Two of Michael Samdass' sisters react to the news that their brother was found alive after he went missing in 2019. An immigration lawyer discusses Canada's immigration targets. Is Ontario the new tornado alley of Canada? We are throwing away $2,000 worth of food each year. Why do we love caffeine so much? After starring for the McMaster University women's basketball team, Sarah Gates continues to be a role model, on and off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Hollywood actors and writers strike could deliver a big blow to Hamilton and other traditional film hubs in Canada. Some Niagara Region councillors want the city to change its declaration on homelessness, mental health and addiction from an emergency to a crisis. Arkells frontman Max Kerman joins us to talk about their new single and upcoming album. Hamilton Health Sciences is launching its Socks Off! Campaign. And Mohawk College is expanding its City School program to Haldimand County.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary entertainer Donny Osmond joined Good Morning Hamilton host Rick Zamperin to discuss his upcoming tour, which includes a concert at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Violence towards Educational Assistants and other support staff is at a 9-year high at the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Legendary entertainer Donny Osmond is launching a new tour and one of his upcoming shows is at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. The first of three Open Streets on Barton arrives on Sunday. The green flag flies at the Honda Indy Toronto. Forge FC hopes to keep its winning ways going when they host Valour FC. And we celebrate National Ice Cream Month by asking you for your favourite ice cream flavours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rental rates continue to climb in Hamilton and remain higher than the national average. Negotiations between a landlord and tenants of an apartment building on Caroline Street have reached an impasse. The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates again. Hamilton councillors will engage in the planning process to build homes on local Greenbelt lands. The Ontario Medical Association says climate change is clearly impacting our health. And Because Beer returns to Hamilton this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As the rising cost of living creates more food insecurity in Hamilton, local officials are sounding the alarm about the increased need for emergency food support. Despite the annual inflation rate cooling in May, interest rates continue to rise. The office vacancy rate in Canada has climbed to its highest level in 30 years. NATO leaders say they are committed to inviting Ukraine to their alliance ‘when conditions are met’. More and more pickleball players are getting injured on the court. And a B.C. man has entered the Guinness Book of World Records after going to a bunch of CFL games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GUEST: Mike Moore, Chair, Hamilton Challenger Baseball Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices