Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin

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A recent decision at city hall about what to do with homeless people is getting blasted. Should Hamilton Police have more drones? Hamilton Health Sciences is restoring its provincial burn program. Playhouse Theatre will show a documentary about how people with mental illness are treated. Inspired by Canadian icon Rick Hansen, National AccessAbility Week is underway. And the ALS Canada Walk to End ALS will be held this Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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McMaster University is creating a task force to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence. 407 ETR is collaborating with Mohawk College's drone program. The federal government is funding youth mental health supports at the local YMCA. Arkells will perform a campfire show in Norfolk County. And the Ticats and Argos renew their rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Students at Bernie Custis High School in Hamilton have started a petition to have a field installed at the school. There is a growing call for the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program for students. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie is ready to kick off the 2023 season. How will Canada’s ban on single-use plastics impact the restaurant industry? Some residents in Tillsonburg have been ordered to move basketball nets. And the Gore Park Summer Promenade returns with a new and exciting format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several businesses are calling for a larger police presence in downtown Hamilton, saying it has become unsafe. Special rapporteur David Johnston says Canada does not need to hold a public inquiry to investigate foreign interference. A winning LOTTO MAX ticket is set to expire next month. Branthaven Homes has donated $1 million to Mohawk College City School program. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are gearing up to play their first game of the CFL preseason on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A new mortgage pool pilot project in Hamilton will help local renters become homeowners. A new report says Hamilton will become less affordable unless the city addresses its housing shortage. Paramedics Services Week is underway with a focus on diversity in paramedicine. The Bank of Canada says elevated interest rates and declining house prices have reduced the financial flexibility of many households. Canada's redesigned passport is creating some controversy. And who will become the next general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Scott Radley:A $3 million dollar mortgage pool pilot program will help Hamilton renters become homeowners. GUEST: Terry Cooke, President & CEO, Hamilton Community Foundation.-Earlier this week, the Minister for Public Safety said that there may be more of China’s police stations in the country. GUEST: Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute-What makes people stay longer in hospital after their initial care? A study from Brock University has looked into this.GUEST: Quinten Carfagnini, PhD student, Brock University-Some bigger name brands are looking at incorporating dollar stores into their strategies. GUEST: Jay Rosenthal, Co-host, The Peak Daily-Tiff Macklem from the Bank of Canada is saying that Canadians should not expect a return to low interest rates. GUEST: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University-Some are calling for changes within the Toronto Maple Leafs. The core four of Matthews, Tavares, Nylander and Marner want to stay with the team – but should they? GUEST: Steven Ellis, Sports journalist, associate editor with The Daily Faceoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Scott Radley:When it comes to dealing with encampments in the City, council is looking for public input. GUEST: Matt Francis. Ward 5 City Councillor, City of Hamilton-The strike deadline is growing closer and closer for WestJet pilots. Will weekend travel plans be impacted? GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University-Earlier this week, the federal government introduced Bill C-48 which will bring changes to the country’s bail system. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it won’t make things safer. GUEST: Shakir Rahim, Director of Criminal Justice, Canadian Civil Liberties Association-Breweries are facing interesting times here in Ontario – from industry changes to tastes evolving. GUEST: John Romano, Owner of Nickelbrook Brewery-Why is Chrystia Freeland being mum about how much of our taxes are going toward the national debt? During her testimony before the finance committee, Freeland accused to opposition MPs of bullying her. ALSO: The Canadian taxpayers federation is calling for the government to end a policy that allows the Governor General to bill taxpayers for clothes. GUEST: Franco Terrazano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation-Michael Andlauer’s bid for the Ottawa Senators is currently leading the rest. GUEST: Ryan Kennedy, The Hockey News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices