The Ontario Medical Association is calling on the federal and provincial governments to take immediate action on the nation’s healthcare crisis. A new poll indicates Ontario’s Doug Ford ranks near the bottom among Canada’s premiers. More pain for homeowners with variable rate mortgages. For Canadians who want to make a big splash with a Christmas gift there are a few options to choose from. Google has unveiled Canada’s top search trends in 2022. And we spotlight ‘O Christmas Tea! A British Comedy’.

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Carey Price apologizes after he publicly supported a firearms rights group in the days leading up to the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre.

GUEST: Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer, Concordia University.

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Ontario’s New Democratic Party has a new leader. One of the best gifts you can give someone is a gift certificate to a great local restaurant. Experts say low gas prices may not last that long into the new year due to geopolitical pressures. Learn why Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has landed in hot water. Is the Bank of Canada done raising interest rates? And tickets go on sale Friday for the 2023 Stars On Ice tour, which will include a stop at Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre.

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Hamilton's police chief is dedicating more officers to combat violent crimes in the community. The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs is sounding the alarm about a serious shortage of firefighters. Hamilton's public school board has become the first in Ontario to issue a temporary, indoor masking policy. Ontario's opposition parties want Premier Ford announce a plan to help children's hospitals deal with a crush of patients. Is giving the gift of health, beauty and relaxation a good gift idea? Canada is going to have its own professional women's soccer league by 2025.

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The provincial government plans to build more homes in Ontario, but are there some parts of Hamilton that simply can’t handle increased density? CUPE’s Ontario education workers have ratified a new contract with the provincial government. What does Hamilton’s Downtown BIA have planned to help local shoppers this holiday season? The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign is in full swing. Many economists say a global recession is inevitable in 2023. Hamilton’s Blackie and the Rodeo Kings are set to rock FirstOntario Concert Hall.

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