The average Canadian family wastes about $1,800 of food each year. Now, a new company that connects businesses with surplus food with consumers is about to launch in Hamilton.

GUEST: Sam Kashani, Country Manager, Too Good To Go

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The Ford government has re-tabled its 2022 budget, promising to spend billions of dollars on new highways and other infrastructure while attracting more skilled workers to the province.

GUEST: Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

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Amid a "growing sense of uncertainty," the Ford government has re-tabled its 2022 budget. What does the president of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce think about Ontario's new financial blueprint? A new company that connects businesses with surplus food with consumers is about to launch in Hamilton. The beloved end-of-summer tradition, the CNE, is expected to welcome up to 1.4 million people this year. Canadian and Olympic champion triathlete Simon Whitfield's former coach has released a new book. And legendary tennis star Serena Williams is going to call it a career, choosing family over the game she has dominated for more than two decades.

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Hamilton police are investigating the death of Teenage Head guitarist Gord Lewis as a homicide. The risk of contracting West Nile Virus in Hamilton has increased from low to moderate. PPE is hurting the animal kingdom. Rick speaks with Canadian world junior hockey team captain Mason McTavish. The Hamilton Bulldogs need new billet families. And imagine being trapped on a ride at Disney World for more than an hour.

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A new study shows eating more ultra-processed foods may contribute to overall cognitive decline.

GUEST: Richard Fast, author of Obesity Cause & Cure.  

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Healthcare unions continue to call on the Ford government to take immediate action to solve staffing shortages at Ontario hospitals. Tensions between the U.S. and China continue to rise. A new study shows eating more ultraprocessed foods may contribute to overall cognitive decline. About 20 athletes from Hamilton will represent our city at the 54th International Children’s Games in Coventry, England. A new weekday talk show hosted by veteran broadcaster Kelly Cutrara begins Monday on 900 CHML. And the Hamilton Tiger-Cats blew another game.

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McMaster University has announced plans to open a new hub in Toronto. Premier Doug Ford's plan to give the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa more powers faces more criticism. The Tiger-Cats and Argonauts kick off a massive four game series. The CANUSA Games return to an in-person competition. And what iconic monument have you visited?

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GUEST: Michael Sanderson, Chief, Hamilton Paramedic Service, and Treasurer of the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs.

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Facing pressure to act on healthcare staffing shortages in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford is again calling on the federal government to increase health transfer payments. The Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs says ambulance offload delays have gotten 12 times longer in the past year. Many still believe Hockey Canada needs a complete overhaul following sexual assault scandals that have rocked the organization. The cooling housing market is forcing some homeowners to cancel their listings and turn their properties into rentals. Hamilton's Forge FC hopes to keep their winning streak alive this weekend. And the Hamilton Bulldogs have named Matt Turek their new Assistant General Manager.

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Over 1,000 healthcare workers and 200 community organizations are rallying at Queen's Park to call for permanent access to healthcare for all uninsured people. Components of Ontario's Infectious Disease Emergency Leave ended last Saturday. What does that mean for thousands of workers who have been on temporary layoff due to COVID-19? More than 100 years after Sir Frederick Banting discovered insulin, a professor at McMaster University aims to treat diabetes with a cell-based therapy. New details have come forward in regards to plans for Ontario Place, the site of the infamous 'Toronto Punk Rock Riot' 42 years ago. The CANUSA Games torch run is underway in advance of this weekend's competition in Flint, Michigan. And a solar storm is expected to hit Earth Wednesday

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