Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin

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Encouraging news from McMaster's Children's Hospital as it deals with the 'tripledemic' of COVID, RSV and influenza. There could be more improper sewer connections in Hamilton that are causing sewage to leak into the harbour. Bank CEOs warn thousands of homeowners could default on their mortgages due to rising interest rates. Environmental groups are fighting back after Hamilton was forced to expand its boundary into the protected Greenbelt to build homes. And a school district in the U.S. is launching a lawsuit against social media companies over their impact on youth mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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There has been another years-long sewage leak in Hamilton Harbour. Internal documents given to the Minister of Health show Bill 124 indeed contributed to the staffing crisis in Ontario’s healthcare system.  The Three Amigos Summit has begun. The federal government is investing nearly $7.5 million in community infrastructure and tourism projects around the Golden Horseshoe. Prince Harry’s new memoir is out and he’s been conducting interview after interview, sharing stories and tidbits about life and rifts in the Royal Family. The Ontario Hockey League’s trade deadline is Tuesday and the Hamilton Bulldogs have been very busy retooling for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Have you thought about adding a legal second suite to your home? The OPP is trying to determine whether to launch an investigation into the Ford government’s controversial decision to open up part of Ontario’s Greenbelt for development. Consumers are showing their ire at supermarkets and grocery stores over rising food prices. The Buffalo Bills returned to the field for the first time since Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field. Would-be homeowners are hoping for prices to drop this year. And Rick has a list of rejected vanity licence plates for 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A new study shows some people who died from COVID-19 had the virus in organs other than the lungs, including the brain, heart and eyes. Opposition members are calling the federal government to hold an urgent meeting to fix the travel chaos experienced by Canadians on planes and trains over the last couple of weeks. The U.S. Congress has still not found a new House Speaker. Canada is golden again after beating Czechia 3-2 in overtime in the final of the World Junior Hockey Championship. An Ancaster man who got to ride in a World War II era plane has a personal connection with the aircraft. And a prosperous hiring climate is expected for Ontario this coming year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A GoFundMe campaign has started for the victims of a fatal house fire in Hamilton. The Eva Rothwell Centre could soon become a home for primary care services in north Hamilton. A new study says most patients with Long COVID recover within a year. Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition, forcing the NFL to make some difficult decisions. What does the future hold for small business in Ontario? And we introduce you to an 18-year-old Brantford musician who is out with a new single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices