Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and a new report shows women have suffered greater economic losses compared to men. The Canadian Mental Health Association is encouraging voters to cast their ballot for the party that will most support the mental health and addiction care needs for all in the Ontario election. As the cost of living continues to rise, a new poll shows a third of Ontarians don’t know how to get out of debt or where to turn for relief. Gas prices continue to be insanely high, but it is not driving people towards transit. Which two teams will meet in the Stanley Cup final? And what will you do with your parents’ stuff when they die?

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Will Thursday's Ontario election be NDP Leader Andrea Horwath's last kick at the can?  A highly anticipated report into the culture of the Canadian Armed Forces says the military is a broken system and poses a liability for the country.  The Canadian government has announced new firearm regulations, seeking to cap the number of handguns in the country.  Ontario is in the midst of its first heat wave.  A Hamilton resident has been lending his canoes to people within the city so they can connect with nature.  What is revenge travel and why are more and more people doing it?

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An online event on Monday, organized by Brock University, is going to tackle the issues and concerns with inflation and what we should be doing to tackle it.

GUEST:  Dr. Simon Black, Associate Professor, Labour Studies, Brock University

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A Toronto lawyer is speaking out after being arrested for trespassing outside PC leader Doug Ford's rally at the Hamilton Airport.  Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca joins GMH as he tries to unseat Ford in Thursday's provincial election.  The urban sprawl debate has been a hot topic in Hamilton and across Ontario during the campaign.  Some say this Ontario election campaign has been rather… blah.  The Hamilton Bulldogs have steamrolled their way to the OHL Championship.  And a new female led start up is helping parents get a break and creating new jobs for childcare workers.

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The Canadian Football League and the CFL Players’ Association have reached a tentative deal, which has been ratified by the players.  Canadian music legend Tom Wilson is donating his works to the McMaster University Library.  A new publication called Hamilton City Magazine is being launched.  The Hamilton Bulldogs can punch their ticket to the OHL Championship with a victory Friday night in North Bay.  A former Hamilton Tiger-Cats player has launched an initiative to open doors for community charities.   Events are going on all week in Hamilton to celebrate Africa Day.

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Hamilton city council has extended the deadline for non-vaccinated city employees to get their shot or lose their jobs.  Housing affordability remains a hot topic in Ontario.  America's gun control debate has flared up again following this week's tragedy in Texas.  As the U.S. deals with a shortage of infant formula, there are fears Canada could be next.  The Gore Park Summer Promenade is returning this year.  And a disabled paddleboarder is raising money for charity by paddleboarding all five Great Lakes.

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Another deadly school shooting in the U.S. has triggered similar reactions, but no action.  The union for HSR drivers says bus service in Hamilton will be disrupted if the city continues with its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.  A new survey suggests the Great Resignation will continue to have an impact on Canada's labour market.  Canada's intelligence experts say our country must rethink our relationship with the U.S.  Canada’s defence minister is expected to make public the final report on how best to address the military sexual misconduct crisis.  Canadian actor Simu Liu is on Time Magazine list of most influential people.

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As the provincial election campaign continues, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is asking why inter-provincial trade isn’t being discussed to help alleviate labour and supply issues.  

GUEST: Michelle Eaton, Vice President of Public Affairs, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

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A fast moving storm over the weekend in Ontario is being blamed for at least 10 deaths while tens of thousands of hydro customers remain without power.   An ICU nurse in St. Catharines is returning to Ukraine for her second deployment to help refugees.  There has been an increasing amount of pediatric patients being seen at the McMaster Children's Hospital.  A sociologist and criminologist at the University of Guelph says Canada needs a national bullying strategy.  In a somewhat surprising turn of events the CFL Players' Association has rejected the collective bargaining agreement with the Canadian Football League.  As the provincial election campaign continues, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is asking why interprovincial trade isn't being discussed to help alleviate labour and supply issues.

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Guest Host Scott Radley:

What’s the difference between the current inflation crisis and the one in the 70’s? 

GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.

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Monkeypox cases are rising around the world and there is several cases in Canada being investigated. 

GUEST: Raywat Deonandan. Associate Professor, University of Ottawa & epidemiologist. 

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The Canadian government announced yesterday that it will not allow Huawei onto it’s 5G networks. 

GUEST:  Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. 

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Ontario is facing a major shortage of nurses. How did we get to this point? 

GUEST: Morgan Hoffarth, President, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.

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Burlington triathlete Patricia Pedersen will be climbing Sydenham Hill 90 times to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. 

GUEST: Patricia Pedersen

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Bulldogs: The Eastern Conference for the OHL begins tonight

GUEST: Steve Staios, President and General Manager, Hamilton Bulldogs

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