Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin

Following the tragic death of Shirley Love of Hamilton, we look at the impact Alzheimer's and dementia has on families. Canada has banned single-use plastics but there are a few loopholes that make the ban somewhat toothless. Our year in review series continues with a look back at the biggest entertainment stories of 2022. Is this weekend's storm going to throw off your holiday plans? And is it possible to make a delicious and nutritious holiday meal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recap the year that was in Burlington with mayor Marriane Meed Ward. Has the explosion of sports betting created a growing list of problem gamblers in Hamilton? Rick gives his take on the House January 6 committee's recommendation of criminal charges against former U.S. President Donald Trump. AutoTrader has released its annual Top Searched Vehicles list of 2022. And we have some tips that will benefit your mind and body during the holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of our week-long, year-in-review series we focus on the highs and lows in the world of sports. How much money does the 12 Days of Christmas cost this year? Rick reads funny letters to Santa Claus. Paul and Shiona give their take on hot topics during the GMH roundtable. And we look back at the thrilling World Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fate of a Binbrook man, charged with the murder of a Six Nations man, sits in the hands of a jury. Canada’s mortgage stress test is not being altered. The 29th annual Paris to Ancaster Bike Race will host the 2023 Canadian Gravel Championship. The political war of words between Trudeau and Poilievre is heating up. France hopes to become the first nation in 60 years to win back-to-back World Cups when they face Argentina in Sunday's final. And Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has become the third player in NHL history to hit the 800-goal club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamilton gets hit with the first storm of the winter season. Environmental Defence and Democracy Watch wants the OPP to investigate how developers gobbled up Greenbelt lands so quickly. Some experts in the tourism industry are calling cannabis tourism the next big thing. What is the latest in the war in Ukraine? A University of Guelph-led project is cataloguing insects. And will Avatar: The Way of Water live up to the original in popularity and box office success? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s 3-cent a litre Day at Pioneer Energy in support of the 900 CHML Christmas Tree of Hope.   A new report shows more Canadians are dying while waiting for surgery because of long wait times. A new medicinal mushroom shop has opened in Hamilton, but isn’t the sale of psilocybin illegal? The CFL has released its 2023 schedule and it includes a couple of new twists. Canada’s World Junior hockey team will include a local flair. And a Hamilton couple is hosting virtual calls with children as Santa & Mrs. Claus for charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Morning Hamilton host Rick Zamperin discuss the 2023 CFL schedule with Matt Affinec, President and Chief Operating Officer, Hamilton Sports Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report says Ontario's tourism sector will not fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic until 2025. Six dogs that were rescued from a Hamilton home are now ready to be adopted. The semifinals are set at the FIFA World Cup. Find out why 'A Hamilton Holiday' at Theatre Aquarius is drawing praise. And beware a popular AI app that is going viral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war of words between Hamilton councillors and Flamborough-Glanbrook Conservative MPP Donna Skelly over Ontario's housing plan is heating up. Ontario pharmacists can now prescribe the antiviral medication Paxlovid to people who present a positive COVID-19 test. Some medical professionals are helping administer flu shots in daycares to help ease the strain on pediatric hospitals. With the so-called 'tripledemic' underway, and children's fever-reducing medications harder to find, many parents are wondering what more they can do to keep their kids safe. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Canada’s health care system is facing a “national crisis” that requires federal action to solve. And a new survey from Toronto Metropolitan University suggests working one day a week in person might create happier and more productive employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ontario Medical Association is calling on the federal and provincial governments to take immediate action on the nation’s healthcare crisis. A new poll indicates Ontario’s Doug Ford ranks near the bottom among Canada’s premiers. More pain for homeowners with variable rate mortgages. For Canadians who want to make a big splash with a Christmas gift there are a few options to choose from. Google has unveiled Canada’s top search trends in 2022. And we spotlight ‘O Christmas Tea! A British Comedy’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices