Ontario’s mask mandate came to an end on Monday. Will you ditch your mask right away… or will you keep it on for the time being?

GUEST: Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, City of Hamilton

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How do we all feel about the Liberal-NDP confidence and supply agreement?  NATO leaders prepare to meet Thursday to discuss the war in Ukraine.  An event in Hamilton on Wednesday shines a light on the issue of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans and 2 Spirit individuals.  Canada’s rising inflation rate is beating up our retirement plans.  The spring forecast is out from Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell.  And do you know how much oil does Canada import and export?

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The Liberal government will remain in power until 2025, thanks to the backing from the New Democrats.  Hamilton's COVID-19 public health measures have shifted from mandates to guidance.  Now that Ontario’s mask mandate has come to an end, how are Hamilton businesses handling the change?  Russia continues to shell civilian targets in Ukraine.  Cardiologists in Ontario are critical of a new deal between the Ontario Medical Association and the Ministry of Health.  And do you know which two teams played in the first Stanley Cup final?

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Friday was World Sleep Day, a global awareness event that aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems.

GUEST: Margaret Eaton, National CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, and spokesperson for Sleep Country’s World Sleep Day initiative

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Tim Hortons has brought us coffee, doughnuts and even Bieber Balls…OR… TimBiebs. The company’s latest concoction: ice cream!

GUEST: Sourabh Malik, Vice President, Head of Global Retail, Tim Hortons  

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Are you ditching your mask now that Ontario's mask mandate has ended?  Don't believe everything you see on social media.  A new study shows governments across Canada has grown over the last few years.  The Formula One season opening race did not disappoint.  Tim Horton's latest concoction is ice cream.  And there are growing calls to have NCAA athletes get their fair share of the multi-billion dollar college sports industry.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said a new childcare deal with Ottawa is close, but is it?  Fully vaccinated travellers won't have to deal with COVID-19 testing starting April 1.  A threatened strike at Ontario's colleges has been averted. The Around The Bay Road Race is back, and so is Heartbreak Hill.  The Hamilton Bulldogs have climbed to No. 2 in the CHL rankings.  And we celebrate World Sleep Day.

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The tug of war over Ontario's mask mandate continues between the HWDSB and the provincial government.  Most economists say inflation has not yet hit its ceiling.  Honda Canada is getting funding to will make more hybrid vehicles.  An empty piece of land in Hamilton may sit undeveloped for the next 30 years because of a zoning issue.  NATO leaders will come together for a summit next week to discuss the war in Ukraine.  And the Toronto Blue Jays have made another big splash in baseball's offseason by trading for slugger Matt Chapman.

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Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky received a standing ovation in the House of Commons Tuesday after pleading for more help in the war against Russia.  Some Ukrainian refugees have started to arrive in Canada and the resettlement process has begun.  Experts don't believe China will step up to assist Russia.  Ontario college faculty have set a strike deadline for Friday.  Could the rising cost of fuel be used as a legitimate reason to delay your return to the office? And when it comes to the NCAA men's basketball tournament can there be such a thing as the perfect bracket?

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky is scheduled to address Canada’s House of Commons Tuesday.

GUEST: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News

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If Ukraine manages to survive the brutal invasion by Russia, will it have a clearer path to join the European Union and NATO?

GUEST: Paul Hamilton, Associate Professor, Political Science, Brock University

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Former owner of the iconic Kenesky’s store on Barton Street, Joel Hulsman, has passed away.

GUEST: Rev. Don MacVicar, longtime friend of Joel Hulsman, founder of the Eva Rothwell Centre and Co-founder of the Inner City Outreach Ministry

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March Padness is an initiative between the CHML Children’s Fund and Hamilton Food Share to raise donations and contributions of hygiene and feminine products. We’re halfway through the month, how are things going?

GUEST: Joanne Santucci, CEO, Hamilton Food Share

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Over the next few months, Canadians can expect to hear the federal Conservative leadership candidates speak about uniting the party. The factor of the matter is, the CPC’s main goal should be to pick a new leader who can beat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the ballot box.

GUEST: Brian Lilley, Columnist, Toronto Sun

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With Ontario’s cottage country booming, HGTV Canada star Scott McGillivray has launched a new TV show where he renovates his new cottage in Kawathra Lakes.

GUEST: Scott McGillivray, host of Scott’s Vacation House and Scott’s Vacation House Rules, real estate investor, contractor and entrepreneur

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