The U.S.-Canada land border officially reopened Monday. What do we need to know before we head over the border?

Guest: Morganne Campbell, Digital Video Journalist, Global News

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A local group focused on recovery post pandemic is wanting to see equity as part of the city budget deliberations. 

Guest: Karl Andrus, Just Recovery Hamilton Coalition

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Last week, a ruling was issued in favour of the City of Hamilton in regards to encampments. But what has the demand been like on shelters? How does this ruling impact them? 

Guest: Brother Richard MacPhee, Chief Executive Officer, Good Shepherd Centres

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A piece written by a McMaster Professor says that they’re worried about the impact of delayed diagnoses due to the pandemic. 

Guest: Dr. Sheila Singh, Pediatric brain surgeon, Professor in the Department of Surgery and Biochemistry,  Director of the Surgeon-Scientist Program, Director of the Pediatric Brain Tumour Study Group, and a Scientist appointed to the Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute (SCCRI)

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UK health officials have approved the Merck pill for fighting COVID-19. Meanwhile, Pfizer says its COVID pill has an 89% efficacy rate.

Guest: Dr. Craig Janes, Professor and Director of the School of Public Health and Health Systems. University of Waterloo

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats legend Angelo Mosca passed away Saturday at age 84. Rick revisits a past interview he had with Angelo.

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This weekend, we turn our clocks back one hour. However, one Ontario MPP has been fighting to have Daylight Savings Time removed.

GUEST: Jeremy Roberts, MPP - Ottawa West - Nepean. 

The Ford government has released its fall fiscal update and it includes billions of dollars in spending on health care, highways and bridges.

GUEST: Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance for Ontario. 

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants the Ford government to take a more proactive approach to tackle Ontario's budget deficit after the province released its fall economic update.

GUEST:  Jay Goldberg, Interim Ontario Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation. 

As of Monday, the Canada-US land border reopens for non-essential travel. While there are some hurdles that people will face crossing the border, what are some considerations that need to be taken for travel insurance? 

GUEST: Justin Thouin, co-founder of lowestrates.ca. 

With house prices skyrocketing, a survey looks at whether Canadians are renting happily ever after, or are they looking to purchase a home as soon as possible?

GUEST: Megan Ross, Consultant, Abacus Data 

November is Make a Will Month. Why is it important to have at least a basic will and how does tech impact the process of making a will? Is it improving the process? 

GUEST: Daniel Goldgut, Epilogue, a company that does electronic wills. 

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It's time for the Good Morning Hamilton Roundtable!

Topics: Will Ontarians get their COVID booster shot? First time home buyers getting priced out, and our favourite reality shows!

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

Ontario will offer COVID-19 booster shots to everyone 12 and up, with those 70 and older eligible to book appointments starting Saturday.

GUEST: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health at Ryerson University. 

New research shows parents and their children struggled even more during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the first wave in 2020.

GUEST: Andrea Gonzalez, McMaster University researcher

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is receiving praise for suggesting a global carbon pricing system at this week’s COP26 conference. But will it ever happen?

GUEST: John Ivison, Journalist with the National Post. 

Thursday is ‘Show Your Local Love Day’, a chance to give back and help local agencies.   

GUEST: Brenda Delodder, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for United Way Halton & Hamilton. 

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board are teaming up for an educational program to promote the CFL and Grey Cup.

GUEST: Courtney Stephen, Director of Community Partnerships, Hamilton Tiger-Cats. 

Holiday Shopping: With rising prices of groceries and other items, supply chain issues and a holiday season upon us, how can consumers save at the register? Nichole is behind Coupon Cutie Canada, a Facebook page helping Canadians score the best deals. 

GUEST: Nichole the Coupon Cutie, Coupon Cutie Canada

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It's time for the Good Morning Hamilton Roundtable!

Topics: The best (and worst) days of the week, more on the minimum wage hike in Ontario and Doug Ford's reelection bid, Ontario schools' modified semesters, and favourite movie villains!

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