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The housing market throughout the Golden Horseshoe has had its ups and downs over the last number of years. Conrad Zurini, the broker and owner of Re/Max Escarpment and Niagara, joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss the current state of the market, how he got into the business, and what home buyers and sellers can expect going forward.

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Canadian businesses, big and small, have been feeling the pain of U.S. tariffs for the past several months now. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin gets a sense of what is happening on the ground floor from Joe Camillo, the longtime owner of Niko Apparel in Hamilton and Regatta Sport in St. Catharines.

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Three years after the death of Guy Lafleur, there is a new book out that pulls back the curtain on the career of the Montreal Canadiens superstar. Host Rick Zamperin speaks with Steven Finn, the author of 'Lafleur: The Legend'.

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The Hamilton-Burlington SPCA has launched an ambitious plan to create Canada's first Pet-First Animal Welfare Campus with a goal to transform access to veterinary and animal care across Ontario. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by Brad Grabell, the director of strategy at the Hamilton-Burlington SPCA.

Clifford Pine of the Alouettes Flightdeck Podcast was Bubba O'Neil's guest on this Sportsline Podcast. Pine analyzed the CFL's East Final between the Tiger-Cats and the Als, offered his x-factors and explained why Hamilton's regular season sweep over Montreal means little in the postseason.

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Joining host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast was Ben Ennis, the host of Sportsnet 590 The Fan Morning Show. At the top of the list was the Blue Jays' wild playoff ride, fan disappointment, and the future through free agency.

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With Remembrance Day just a week away, Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin speaks with Capt. Tim Fletcher (ret.) about the incredible accomplishments of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry.

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Halloween is here and horror movie fans are rejoicing. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin chats with independent filmmaker Frank Popp Jr. about why some people love to watch scary movies.

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Food Banks Canada's latest report shows the hunger crisis in our country is getting worse, with more than 2.1 million visits to food banks a month. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin discusses food insecurity with Karen Randell from Food for Life, the largest food rescue organization in Halton Region and Hamilton.

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From coaching his son's hockey teams to sharing a special encounter with Bruce Springsteen, and seeing true love for the first time, author Craig Colby joins host Rick Zamperin to talk about his new book 'The Unqualified Hockey Coach'.

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For local sports fanatics, it's a good thing that longtime CHCH sports anchor Bubba O'Neil didn't follow his alternate career path. Bubba joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss the World Series-bound Toronto Blue Jays, the fate of the 2025 Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and how his passion for sports led him to a career in front of the camera.

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On Saturday, the Hamilton Hurricanes meet the undefeated St. Clair Saints in the OFC Final. On this Sportsline Podcast, head coach Barry Emo joined host Bubba O'Neil to preview how his Hurricanes can upset the defending national champions in Windsor.

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Former undercover detective, professor, author and writer Stephen Metelsky joins host Rick Zamperin to talk about the history of organized crime in Hamilton. They also dive into how the city became well known for producing some of the funniest comedians on the planet.

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Greater Ontario Hockey League Commissioner Craig Spada was Bubba O'Neil's guest on this Sportsline podcast. In addition to learning about his career as an NHL referee and why he became a league executive, Spada spoke about a new partnership between the GOHL and OHL.

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New McMaster Marauders women's basketball head coach Isabel Ormond was today's guest on the Sportsline Podcast. In her conversation with Bubba O'Neil, Ormond spoke about leaving UBC for MAC, succeeding the legend Theresa Burns and the team adopting her attitude and personality.

In a wide ranging interview about gun violence, auto thefts and speed cameras, Hamilton Police Chief Frank Bergen tells host Rick Zamperin that one of the biggest challenges that officers have faced since the COVID-19 pandemic has been the public discord with respect to policing.

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On this Sportsline Podcast, Toronto Star columnist and Deep Left Field podcast host Mike Wilner was talking about Blue Jays baseball. Wilner was asked if the Tigers or Mariners are a better matchup for the Jays and is Nathan Lukes the feel-good story of the season?

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Reed Duthie, Brantford Bulldogs' director of broadcasting and communications, was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. Duthie gave his prospects for the new season, spoke about head coach Jay McKee and detailed why the Bulldogs program is now one of the best in the country.

Weeks after winning the City of Hamilton's byelection in Ward 8, new councillor Rob Cooper reflects on why he jumped into the race and identifies his key priorities going forward.

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Hamilton's Ian Thomas is among this year's inductees into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin sat down with the Canadian music legend to discuss his incredible career, how it all began, and what he learned about himself and the industry.

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