CHCH Podcasts

Fox 40 Academy director Mario Suffoletta was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to its history and connections, Suffoletta explained why Canada's longest-running basketball referee camp will benefit those who want to be an official.

The Hamilton Spectator is celebrating its 180th anniversary this year. Founded before Confederation and the incorporation of the City of Hamilton, journalists at the Spec have worked tirelessly to keep our community informed. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin speaks with the Spectator's editor-in-chief Cheryl Stepan and reporter Jon Wells.

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New Hamilton Hammers head coach Jay McKee was host Bubba O'Neil's guest on the Sportsline Podcast. In addition to chatting about his outstanding NHL playing career, teaching and mentoring, were his thoughts about winning an OHL title in 2022 and hoping to do the same at the AHL level for the same city.

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A Hamilton family has been reunited with their pet cat after it went missing during a camping trip in Manitoba in July. Virden, Man. resident Sharon Ellerington tells Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin about the elusiveness of Goldie the cat and how he eventually got back home to Hamilton.

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The women's Jr. Ticats were recently crowned OWFL U19 Tier 3 Champions. On this Sportsline Podcast, players Robyn Lapierre, Meghan Rooney and head coach Sierra McPhail spoke to host Bubba O'Neil about their experience, choosing tackle over touch football, and the growth of women's sports.

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TSN 1050 Toronto's Matthew Cauz joined host Bubba O'Neil for a lively discussion on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to chatting about the CFL's highs and the Blue Jays' lows, Matt offered an honest perspective regarding Rogers' monopoly of the Canadian sports media landscape.

A stand-up comic from St. Catharines is being called Canada's youngest comedian. Eleven-year-old Ronald Warren has been telling jokes on stage for the last couple of years. He and his father Tommy joined host Rick Zamperin on an all new episode of Newsmakers.

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Ahead of a major speech on reforming the UK's social care system, newly minted British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly set to announce substantial changes. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin asks University of Toronto political science professor Randall Hansen what Burnham may have up his sleeve.

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Football Reporters of Canada president Jeff Hamilton was talking "three-down football" on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to speaking with hosts Bubba O'Neil about the effect of recent rule changes, the "CFL 110" podcast host discussed the rise of the Elks, who's the league's best quarterback and Tre Ford's opportunity to lead the Tiger-Cats.

While some people say artificial intelligence data centres are needed as AI applications explode, others are protesting their arrival. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin spoke with Gianni Parise from McMaster University and William Semeluk from s2e Technologies about their proposed AI data centre partnership at the former Hamilton Spectator building.

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Extreme heat waves and dry conditions have ignited hundreds of wildfires in northern Ontario and across the country. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin asks McMaster University atmospheric chemistry professor Sarah Styler why wildfires are becoming more prevalent.

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Joining host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast were the U10 NFL Flag National Champion South Halton Eagles. In addition to discussing their love for flag football and team bonding, the players shared their reactions to winning it all in Ottawa.

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Niagara police are asking for the public's help in locating two suspects following a fatal shooting Thursday night.

AFC Toronto goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo was today's guest on the Sportsline Podcast. In this sit-down with host Bubba O'Neil, the Welland native who also plays for the national squad spoke about her youth soccer days, the passion for her position and why she left Aston Villa in England for Canada's Northern Super League.

This week's decision by the Bank of Canada to hold the line on interest rates will give home buyers and sellers a measure of certainty regarding borrowing costs. But will it trigger more home sales in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara? Host Rick Zamperin asked realtor Michael St. Jean how the central bank's decision impacts buyers and sellers.

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The Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating its 100th year of service to veterans and communities across Canada. On July 17, a Legion branch in Stoney Creek is inviting residents from Hamilton and the surrounding area to a free community celebration to mark the milestone. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin chats with Stewart Jones, the president of Royal Canadian Legion Battlefield Branch 622.

Mark Jankowski of the Carolina Hurricanes was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. In this sit-down with host Bubba O'Neil, the Dundas native spoke about the highs and lows of his NHL journey, playing hockey in Raleigh and what it feels like to be called a Stanley Cup champion.

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Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer Kate Psota was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to talking to host Bubba O'Neil about her recent induction and career, the Burlington native told a funny story about how her parents knew baseball was her sport for life.

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The top Strongman & Strongwoman athletes will square off at the Provincial Championships on Saturday, July 18 in Hamilton. Joining host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast is competition organizer Andrew Wilson to break down the event, along with competitors Annie Carver and Liam Harrison.

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With the nation in the midst of World Cup fever, sports management analyst Hugh GS joined host Bubba O'Neil on the Sportsline Podcast. In addition to speaking about Toronto as a host city and the growth of soccer in this country was Hugh's prediction for Canada's match against Morocco.

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A year after launching a low-cost tutoring service to help high schoolers make the jump to university, three McMaster students have donated their profits to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, host Rick Zamperin found out why.

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A team from Hamilton is among those competing in the upcoming season of Amazing Race Canada. Twin sisters Tina and Liz Liao join Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss their experience on the popular reality TV show.

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