A young man is going to be running from Vineland to the CN Tower to raise funds for a homelessness prevention program.

GUEST: Ryan Douglas, running for Raising the Roof’s homelessness prevention programs through Vineland to CN Tower. 

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Hamilton is at the centre of Canada's thriving tech labour force.  There is a new brick and mortar location that supports sex workers in the city.  Will the Ontario PC's latest budget be enough to win your vote?  A man is going to run from Vineland to the CN Tower to raise money to tackle homelessness.  And the Hamilton Bulldogs have kicked off the OHL playoffs in style.

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Classic Albums Live takes the albums that are adored and recreates them live on stage. The next show, David Bowie: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars will be taking place in Brantford. 

GUEST: Nick Walsh, Lead singer, Classic Albums Live

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The Ford government is scheduled to take the wraps off its last budget prior to this June's provincial election Thursday and then immediately adjourn the legislature.  The Ontario Disability Coalition is calling on the provincial government to revisit its formula for ODSP.  Thursday marks the National Day of Mourning, a day to remember those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy.  The latest census data shows the number of Canadians aged 85 and older grew by 12% between 2016 and 2021.  The fascination over the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation case continues to grow.  And a popular Hamilton bakery has released a new cookbook.

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Hamilton councillors have asked staff to take another look at the city's 12-hour parking rule.  Another convoy, this time involving motorcycles, is heading to the capital.  Liberty For Youth's Frederick Dryden is participating in another fundraising marathon.  A former Jeopardy! contestant reacts to the impressive showing by Canadian Mattea Roach.  Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews has hit the 60-goal plateau.  And we speak with one of the keepers of the Stanley Cup.

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A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says the unvaccinated increase the risk of infection among the vaccinated.  Ontario’s mask mandate extension in high-risk settings is being met with a mixed reaction.  As more and more COVID-related restrictions on travel are lifted, more families are looking at travelling.  New polling from IPSOS delves into what the top issues are in the upcoming Ontario election and who is best suited to lead on them.  What will Twitter look like now that Elon Musk owns the social media giant?  And the Hamilton Tiger-Cats hope a third time will be the charm in 2022 as the team aims to end the CFL's longest Grey Cup drought.

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A doctor at Hamilton General Hospital shares his experience after contracting COVID-19.  The Red Hill Valley Parkway inquiry gets underway.  Women's shelters say they run the risk of turning away survivors if the system isn't overhauled.  A new study shows the Prime Minister’s residence "falls far short" when compared to Canada's allies.  The hockey world continues to mourn the death of Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur.  And the Escarpment Project has held its 10th annual clean up initiative in Hamilton.

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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has released its 2022 Housing Outlook and it predicts some changes in Hamilton.  Canada’s Inflation rate has jumped to 6.7 per cent, and it’s creating affordability concerns.  A GoFundMe has been started to help those impacted by a fire at The Bridge House in Hamilton.  The Hamilton Bulldogs opened their first round OHL playoff series with a win over Peterborough.  On this Earth Day, how is Canada combating climate change?   And small town in Italy is getting ready to banish a brown bear for a third time.

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Local Ukrainian leaders in Hamilton have sent several shipments of medical aid and hygiene products to those in need in Ukraine.  We discuss Canada's decision to send heavy artillery to Ukraine.  Two professors at the University of Waterloo have been tasked with helping shape and build the Metaverse.  A Tiktok video that labelled Nirvana as 'oldies' has gone viral.  The Hamilton Bulldogs open the OHL playoffs Thursday night.  And the court case involving Marineland is highlighting the lack of animal protection laws in Ontario.

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We speak with a Hamilton woman who has been impacted by the Sunwing Airlines computer glitch.  Ontario will allow buyers to see all bids on real estate sales, but only if the seller agrees.  Will Hamilton Bulldogs President and GM Steve Staios stay with the team beyond the 2021-22 season?  Opposition parties in Ontario are accusing the Ford government of campaigning instead of governing.  It appears swearing in the workplace is on the rise.  And Canadians are being urged to take part in the Plant Red movement to honour frontline workers, and lives lost during the pandemic.

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