The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

A Hamilton mother of two children on the autism spectrum, while glad that her kids can go back to school, is worried about potential closures in the future. 

GUEST: Shondra, mother of two children 

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A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute says 55% of Canadians believe they will contract the Omicron variant of COVID-19 regardless of the precautions they are taking.

GUEST: Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute

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It is Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year. With our mental health being challenged on a daily basis, and more restrictions to deal with, how can people boost their mental well being?

GUESTS: Dr. Leigh Vanderloo of ParticipACTION & Margaret Eaton, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association

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Today marks Martin Luther King Day. How important is it to recognize this day, especially now?

GUEST: Randal Maurice Jelks, professor of African & African-American studies and American studies at the University of Kansas. Author and documentary film producer

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A new challenge is urging people to donate to local animal shelters in the name of Betty White. 

GUEST: Marion Emo, CEO, Hamilton Burlington SPCA

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Mississauga wants in on Hamilton’s 2030 Commonwealth Games bid. 

GUEST: PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen’s Group

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

Ontario’s Chamber of Commerce is asking for clarity on the next stage of Ontario’s COVID-19 reopening plan.

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

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A poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals says older workers want to continue working but most employers do not offer semi-retirement. 

GUEST: James Norris, an Express franchise owner in London, Ontario

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With the Beijing Olympics not far away, the newest season of the RBC Training Ground Olympic talent search begins. 

GUEST: Sarah Nurse, Olympic Silver Medalist hockey player

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A two-time Canadian Olympian is hoping to be named to the IOC’s Athletes Commission. 

GUEST: Seyi Smith, former Olympian

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Quarterback Dane Evans has opted to forego becoming a CFL free agent and has re-signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

GUEST: Dane Evans, QB, Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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The Hamilton Bulldogs have been making waves on, and off, the ice lately as they load up for a championship run.

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

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

Hamilton councillors have agree to tweak the city’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. May 31 is the new deadline for city employees to be fully vaccinated. 

GUEST: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton

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Students go back to classrooms on Monday. Is the HWDSB prepared? 

GUEST: Dawn Danko, Chair, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board

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The Ontario government has revealed its back to school plan, but many people have questions and concerns. 

GUEST: Laura Walton, President, CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions

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Vax or Tax: Is the anti-vaccine tax in Quebec legal? The Prime Minister says provinces have a right to explore incentives. 

GUEST: Cara Zwibel, Director of Fundamental Freedoms and Acting General Counsel, Canadian Civil Liberties Association

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Are we going to see more empty shelves in grocery stores? 

GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University

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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released a home equity tax calculator to show how much money each Canadian homeowner could be required to pay if the federal government started taxing the sale of principle residences. 

GUEST: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Association

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A recent graduate of Hamilton’s Westmount Secondary School has been selected as a finalist for the LORAN 2022 Scholarship.

GUEST: Ria Shinde, Ontario Scholar, Loran Scholarship ‘22 Finalist

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

The Ontario government will officially announce Wednesday afternoon that students will return to in class learning on Monday.

GUEST: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education

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A new poll suggests a slim majority of Canadians support the latest round of COVID-19 lockdowns.

GUEST: Christian Bourque, Executive Vice President and Partner, Leger. 

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The latest COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are once again affecting your bank account.

GUEST: Paul Ihnatiuk, Vice President and Trustee, BDO Debt Solutions

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A recent graduate of Hamilton’s Westmount Secondary School has been selected as a finalist for the LORAN 2022 Scholarship.

GUEST: Ria Shinde, Ontario Scholar, Loran Scholarship ‘22 Finalist

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The commissioner of the Canadian Premier League has decided to step down to pursue a new franchise in his hometown.

GUEST: David Clanachan, Former CPL Commissioner

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Will Tiger Woods play in The Masters in April? Will Corey Connors or Dundas native Mackenzie Hughes claim a trophy in 2022?

GUEST: Jason Logan, editor of SCOREGolf Magazine

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