Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin
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Good Morning Hamilton with host Rick Zamperin is where you learn about the biggest stories of the day and how they impact you.
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Apr 20, 2023 • 42min
FirstOntario Centre reno project to begin in late 2023
The latest event to be booked at Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre is raising questions about when exactly extensive renovations at the downtown arena will actually begin. The Halton District School Board’s latest draft of its professionalism policy is making headlines. We hear from the new third-party facilitator who will lead conversations between Hamilton Police and the local LGBTQ community. Leaked Pentagon documents indicate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau secretly told NATO that Canada will never meet its military defence spending target. Did the COVID-19 pandemic make us meaner? And National Volunteer Week is underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023 • 42min
What does the PSAC strike mean for you?
Thousands of federal public servants are on strike. Some condo developers are offering unique incentives. The Brott Music Festival has announced plans for its 36th season. AI technology is now impacting the music industry. The Maple Leafs stumbled out of the gate in their playoff series. And we'll get you ready for Earth Day this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2023 • 7min
McMaster Children's hospital has close to 2,200 children on wait list for surgeries
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Apr 18, 2023 • 42min
Is converting unused schools in housing a good idea?
The Ford government wants to convert unused schools into housing. The president of McMaster Children’s Hospital says Hamilton has the longest wait time for pediatric surgeries in Ontario. The CBC is pausing activities on Twitter after it was labelled as 'government-funded media'. The CFIB is calling for the deadline of a potential PSAC strike to be extended. The pandemic has given rise to a whole new, and in some cases, disturbing way to turf employees. And the Allan Cup senior men’s hockey championship has begun in Dundas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023 • 12min
Ottawa’s lack of economic clarity drives a growing sense of frustration
GUEST: Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023 • 42min
Hamilton man calls for action on cancer care backlog
A Hamilton man is on Parliament Hill to call for government action to clear the massive cancer care backlog in our healthcare system. With the election interference cloud hanging over Parliament Hill, MPs return to the House of Commons Monday. As the tax return deadline looms, CRA workers remain in a legal strike position. Leaked Pentagon documents show Ukrainian forces are getting ready to launch a new spring offensive in Crimea. There is a new option that is emerging in the death care industry, terramation. And many hockey fans are about to be put through the meat grinder of fandemonium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023 • 6min
Forge FC kicks off it's fifth season in the Canadian Premier League
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Apr 14, 2023 • 8min
Dane Cook joins GMH
American funnyman Dane Cook is taking his standup comedy show to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Saturday night.GUEST: Dane Cook, comedian and actor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023 • 7min
Bulldogs preparing to leave Hamilton for Brantford!
After being eliminated from the OHL playoffs on Monday, the Bulldogs are preparing to leave Hamilton for Brantford this offseason. It will be the first time since 1996 that the Dogs will not call Hamilton home.GUEST: Michael Andlauer, Owner, Hamilton Bulldogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023 • 43min
Police look for culprit in dog poisoning
OPP are investigating after a dog in Norfolk County was poisoned and died. After being eliminated from the OHL playoffs on Monday, the Bulldogs are preparing to leave Hamilton for Brantford. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he and his chief of staff "have been talking about interference for years." CRA workers could strike any day now. American funnyman Dane Cook takes his comedy show to Fallsview Casino. And what is the worst seat in baseball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
