The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

The Medical Officer of Health in Haldimand-Norfolk suggests the region has entered the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

GUEST: Dr. Matt Strauss, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Haldimand-Norfolk

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled the next phase of his auto sector strategy, which focuses heavily on electric and hybrid vehicles. The leader of Ontario’s Green Party says the news is encouraging, but accuses Ford of being “out of touch with what Ontarians need in order to transition to electric vehicles.”

GUEST: Mike Schreiner, Ontario Green Party Leader

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Federal Conservative leader Erin O’Toole has enlisted the creator of the Canada Proud network amid a public challenge to his leadership… and says his decision to boot Senator Denise Batters was “necessary” for caucus unity.

GUEST: David Tarrant, Vice President, National Strategic Communications, Enterprise Canada. Former Communications Strategist in the Office of Prime Minister Stephen Harper

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Two-thirds of Canadians are planning to charge their holiday purchases to a credit card.

GUEST: Paul ihnatiuk, Licenced Insolvency Trustee, BDO Debt Solutions.

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Will COVID-19 booster shots be required to be considered fully vaccinated going forward? And will this be adopted at workplaces across Canada?

GUEST: Patrick Stepanian, Legal manager, Peninsula Canada

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The University of Guelph has announced plans to launch a Black Canadian studies program in the fall of 2022. 

GUEST: Dr. Kimberly Francis, Music professor in the School of Fine Art and Music, University of Guelph

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Rick & Shiona talk Bieber Balls…AKA Timbiebs

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

The City of Hamilton is planning to start clearing sidewalks during snowy months as of winter 2022. 

GUEST: Laura Cattari, Senior Policy Analyst, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction

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Ontario and the federal government remain at odds over proposed daycare funding for the province.

GUEST: Andrea Hannen, Executive Director, Association of Daycare Operators of Ontario

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Hamilton Police have issued a warning about the latest ‘Emergency’ or ‘Grandparent’ scam.

GUEST: Detective Ben Adams, Crimes Against Seniors Unit, Hamilton Police Service

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Plans have been announced for Grey Cup week in Hamilton.  Football fans from coast-to-coast-to coast will be able to attend several events in advance of the 108th Grey Cup on December 12 at Tim Hortons Field.

GUEST: Matt Afinec, President and Chief Operating Officer, Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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A local winery has been named Winery of the Year.

GUEST: Shiraz Mottiar, winemaker, Malivoire Wines based in Beamsville. 

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KPMG has released a report on 20 bold predictions for the next 20 years. Hint: flying cars, microchips and more robots.

GUEST: Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst.

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

The Hamilton Encampment Support Network wants city hall to cease clearing encampments.

GUEST:  Koubra Haggar and Vic Wojciechowska, Hamilton Encampment Support Network

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Will council listen to those fighting to help those that are in encampments? 

GUEST: Jason Farr, Ward 2 councillor, City of Hamilton

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Restaurant Brands International has bought Firehouse Subs for $1 billion. 

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

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Subway is facing another lawsuit after cattle, beef and chicken DNA was allegedly found in its tuna. 

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

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What is the status of Queen Elizabeth’s health after she had to step away from a Remembrance Day event?

GUEST: Patricia Treble, founder of Write Royalty, Royal contributor to Maclean's.

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A survey of 2,000 people 65 and older shows they feel younger than they actually are and as of 43, they stop caring about their age. 

GUEST: Michael Nicin, Executive Director at the National Institute on Ageing

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

Flu season is here, but it hasn’t fully impacted Hamilton… yet.

GUEST: Dr. Ninh Tran. Associate Medical Officer of Health, City of Hamilton

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A Progressive Conservative MPP says her own party should be doing more to resolve an ongoing dispute with Ontario's optometrists.

GUEST: Dr. Sheldon Salaba, President, Ontario Association of Optometrists

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COP26 has wrapped up in Glasgow, Scotland and the countries that participated have reached a deal. But what’s in the deal and is it a feasible goal?

GUEST: Julia Levin, Senior Climate & Energy program manager, Environmental Defence

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Eight out of ten drivers say that winter tires have saved their life. 

GUEST: Carol Hochu, President and CEO, Tire and Rubber Association of Canada.

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Despite being disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, women continue to donate a greater percentage of their wealth to charity.

GUEST: Marvi Ricker, Managing Director, Family Philanthropy and Legacy, BMO Family Office

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says that he foresees that only a select few people will remain on Earth and that trillions will move on into space. 

GUEST: Paul Delaney, retired astronomy professor, York University

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

After a damning report into Councillor Terry Whitehead’s behaviour and treatment of staff at Hamilton City Hall, we analyze the report and statements made by Whitehead with professor Peter Graefe.

Guest: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

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Health officials are monitoring a subvariant of COVID-19 that has been spotted in Western Canada.

GUEST: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health policy expert.

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It is the biggest game of the year, hands down. Tiger-Cats vs. Argonauts with first place in the CFL’s East Division on the line.

GUEST: RJ Broadhead, Hamilton Tiger-Cats play-by-play announcer

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In exactly one month, the City of Hamilton will host its first Grey Cup championship in 25 years. Who should perform the Grey Cup halftime show? 

CALL IN SEGMENT

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A century ago, insulin was discovered in Canada. With this month marking Diabetes Awareness Month, the history of this life saving innovation is at the forefront and how diabetes management has changed since its discovery.  

GUEST: Dr. Ilana Halperin, an endocrinologist, staff physician, and associate professor, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre.
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There isn’t much grey area when it comes to having pets. Some people love cats and/or dogs, while others want no part of them.

Guest: Dr. Liz O’Brien, Certified feline specialist, The Cat Clinic.

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