Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin

The largest experiment of Hamilton's air quality shows an alarming level of chemicals linked to cancer. Some Hamilton councillors are sounding the alarm about next year’s potential tax increase. Hamilton is being urged to declare gender-based and intimate partner violence an epidemic. A sex worker in Halifax has won a lawsuit after suing a client for nonpayment of services. A ‘destination park’ that will break down accessibility barriers is being created in Hamilton. And should wealthy Canadians be prevented from buying homes that are priced for first-time home buyers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will sticking a metal security device on meat products deter theft at the grocery store? Hamilton will soon declared intimate partner violence an epidemic. Emergency vehicles in Hamilton could soon be equipped with technology to change traffic signals. A local farm is bringing back the milkman. The next steps in Canada’s new health care deal with the provinces tops the agenda at this week's premiers meeting in Winnipeg. And Prime Minister Trudeau is attending what is expected to be a critical NATO summit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Niagara bound lanes of the QEW on the Burlington Skyway will be closed every Friday night/Saturday morning in July. People are still talking about how Hamilton Police got caught up in an embarrassing email spoof. The Ticats are going to honour one of its all-time best defensive ends. How are Grey Cup ticket sales going so far? We speak with the outgoing CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. And is Canada's PM a secret Swiftie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the old Sir John A. Macdonald school help address Hamilton's housing crunch? Hamilton police are trying to figure out who is responsible for sending a fake media release to some media outlets in the city. As Hamilton continues to bake under a heat warning this week, the Ontario Green Party is calling for the development of an extreme heat preparedness plan. A dog named Rocco and is at the centre of an unprecedented court drama over who owns him after his owner passed away. Another social media app is coming out today that many believe will become a ‘Twitter killer’. And the NFL has suspended four players for violating the league’s gambling rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How is the City of Hamilton helping residents beat the heat? The Ontario government's plans for the Greenbelt may be derailed by the federal government. A new poll from IPSOS shows the Conservatives leading the Liberals in voter support. We get an update on the pet fostering challenge at the Hamilton-Burlington SPCA. And have you noticed local tourist attractions becoming too expensive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamilton police chief Frank Bergen reflects on the long weekend murder in the city and the Core Patrol program. There's a new plan to build more affordable housing in Hamilton. Clean Fuel Regulations came into effect on Canada Day. July marks Disability Pride Month. Rolling Stone has released a list of the 50 best Canadian musicians. And four players on the Brantford Bulldogs were selected in the NHL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tickets for the 2023 Grey Cup will be on sale starting tomorrow. Indiana Jones hangs up the hat this weekend with the final film in the franchise. A new study from McMaster university is showing the potential hormonal link to weight loss. Ontario will be the first province in Canada to provide coverage for a new treatment for ALS. What does this mean for patients? Sunday night TV and radio staple Sue Johanson has passed away at 93. What is the latest from the McMaster Indigenous Research Institute? And what is the Walls to Bridges program?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Canada Day this week marks the return of It’s Your Festival! What’s new for this year’s festivities? A growing number of Canadians are using AI for work but there are risks for employers. Should car makers bring back older models? NYC is facing backlash after wanting to take a slice out of pizza oven emissions. If you were to take the citizenship test, how would you do? The NHL Draft is continuing today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices