Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin

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As wildfires burn across Canada, the summer forecast is also expected to be a hot one. The provincial government is being urged to cancel overnight closures at some urgent care centres in Niagara. In a surprising development, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have announced a merger. David Johnston has shot down claims about his objectivity on the foreign interference file. Even though it may be smoky outside, today is Clean Air Day in Hamilton. And the president of Reunion Coffee Roasters brings us a tasty brew of information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report suggests the province could be hit with generation and transmission outages for the foreseeable future. A research project analyzing the impact LRT construction could have on housing affordability along the new transit corridor has released its findings, and it doesn't look pretty. Hamilton is investigating the merits of a program in Oshawa as it tries to address our city's housing crisis. Today marks the two-year anniversary of the terror attack in London, Ontario that claimed the lives of four members of a Muslim family. Carmen's Group unveiled its new brand identity last night and introduced the company's new vision of the future. And the Royal Botanical Gardens has two new baby Bald Eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What can we learn from affordable housing abroad to help with our housing affordability crisis in Hamilton? The debate over whether to defund and merge the Catholic School system with the Public Board has come up again. The recent drowning deaths of two children in Ontario has prompted fresh warnings about backyard pool safety. Convicted child killer Paul Bernardo has been moved from a maximum-security prison to a medium-security institution in Quebec. Find out why tensions between China and the United States were heightened this weekend. And the brother of late actor, comedian and artist Phil Hartman is trying to get his sibling a posthumous Oscar 25 years after his tragic death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A week after a couple was killed in a landlord-tenant dispute in Stoney Creek, a local expert sadly admits it was only a matter of time before a tragedy like this would happen. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joins the show to talk about foreign interference. A new report shows 1 in 7 Canadians admit to financial infidelity. The Salvation Army is honouring frontline workers and essential service providers in communities across Ontario as part of National Doughnut Day. Hamilton's Stardust Records is celebrating its 40th anniversary. And as CFL teams prepare for the upcoming season it is vitally important for players to be healthy, both physically and mentally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Main and King Streets about to go under some major changes, where will all the traffic go? More controversy over the Pride flag. A new report says women are disproportionately affected by stroke. More office to residential conversions are in the offing. And Elvis is in the building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where is Hamilton’s plan to help the homeless going? We hear from two people who have been impacted by the wildfires in Halifax. Find out why Shopify has been hit with a $130 million class action lawsuit. Former federal Conservative leader Erin O’Toole says he was a target of active voter suppression by Beijing. How is Canada’s charging infrastructure impacting EV drivers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamilton's proposed homeless registry continues to get criticized. The CAA is out with a new list of worst roads in Ontario. Some experts say climate change is making allergies worse. There's a call for the Ford government to scrap the province's political welfare regime. A new survey shows half of Canadians are reducing their living expenses to keep up with rising costs. And Disney is reportedly going to make ESPN a stand-alone streaming service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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