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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Nov 25, 2022 • 38min
Kerfuffle over drag storytime at the Hamilton Public Library
A drag storytime event at the Hamilton Public Library’s Terryberry Library was marred by protesters and counter-protesters. New research shows women and gender-diverse people have been especially hit hard by the affordable housing crisis. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland told the Emergencies Act inquiry the ‘Freedom Convoy’ blockades at the Canada-U.S. border risked causing “irreparable harm.” A soccer super fan from Saskatoon is in Qatar where he is trying to break the Guinness World Record for attending the most matches at a single World Cup. It’s Black Friday! Are you planning to cross the border to get some shopping done? Holiday spending surveys suggest Canadians are prepared to spend to make the season merry, even if it means taking on debt to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022 • 8min
Study says young renters face inequality, supply issues when seeking a place to live in Hamilton
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Nov 24, 2022 • 39min
Sewage leak into Hamilton Harbour stopped, now what?
Construction crews have stopped a sewage leak into Hamilton Harbour. The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is asking students and staff to wear masks in schools again. 36 years after making their debut in the World Cup, Canada returned to the world stage Wednesday in Qatar with a tremendous effort against Belgium. Residents in Niagara Region are being asked to search their properties for space rocks. It's not much of a race to become the next leader of the Ontario NDP. And Kidney Car is hoping people donate their unwanted vehicles to help fund kidney disease research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022 • 5min
Hamilton’s director of water hopes hole that dumped wastewater into harbour was an ‘anomaly’
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Nov 24, 2022 • 9min
Hamilton’s public school board encouraging students, staff to wear masks at learning facilities
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Nov 23, 2022 • 44min
How did a sewage spill in Hamilton go unnoticed for 26 years?
The City of Hamilton has unveiled a new sewage spill, one that's been going on since 1996. A former Canadian national men's team soccer player shares his memories about leading our country to its first World Cup appearance in 1986. Why is the 'One Love' captain's armband at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar causing a stir? A new report highlights the impact the housing crisis is having on young renters in Hamilton. And we are being encouraged to get a flu shot, but uptake has been slow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022 • 7min
Hamilton says hole 'made purposefully' 26 years ago in sewer drained wastewater into harbour
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Nov 22, 2022 • 39min
Hamilton's council told to stand up against the provincial government
Some citizens are asking Hamilton's new council to stand up against the province. The Canadian Mental Health Association wants Ottawa to provide the Canada Mental health transfer in the next budget. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh recently visited Germany to learn how he can become Canada's PM. Ticketmaster has apologized for the Taylor Swift ticket fiasco. Tuesday marks the 59th anniversary of JFK’s assassination, yet thousands of documents remain classified. And learn how to support local business during your Christmas shopping spree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2022 • 7min
Mayor says end of development charges on housing builds could be problematic for Hamiltonians
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Nov 21, 2022 • 43min
Strike averted: Children return to school
CUPE and the province get a deal done that will children return to school. Ontario's plan to freeze or waive development charges for home builders could leave communities on the hook. Buffalo, and parts of Niagara, are digging out from a monstrous winter storm over the weekend. The Toronto Argonauts upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup. Formula 1 is planning to establish a racing series for women. And if you are going to be looking for love in 2023 you will want to know about the latest dating trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
