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Football Reporters of Canada president and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Jeff Hamilton was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. Even though MLSE is the parent company of the Toronto Argonauts, will its new partnership with the Buffalo Bills help or hurt the future of the Argos?

How has the Toronto International Film Festival evolved over the last half century? What impact does it have? And where does TIFF go from here? Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin gets the answers from Ken Rogers, a professor in the Cinema and Media Arts Department at York University.

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Hamilton's Steve Foxcroft is celebrating his 34th season on the NFL's chain crew at Buffalo Bills games. On this Sportsline Podcast, Foxcroft recalled some memorable moments on the sidelines, talked old and new Highmark Stadium, and if the introduction of hawk-eye technology for optical tracking of the ball will help the game.

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Top prospect Owen Caissie has proven he's ready for the majors. On this Sportsline Podcast, proud poppa Jason spoke about some of Owen's milestone moments and his journey from Burlington to the Chicago Cubs.

Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin sits down with Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath for a wide-ranging discussion about housing and homelessness, gun violence in the city, and the impact of U.S. tariffs on the local economy.

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From junior hockey rinks in Ontario to the bright lights of Las Vegas, a Canadian is turning heads in Sin City for all the right reasons. Newsmakers Podcast Host Rick Zamperin speaks with Mark Shunock - an actor, host and philanthropist - about his success south of the border.

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The Labour Day Classic takes centre stage on Monday as the Tiger-Cats host the Argonauts. On this Sportsline Podcast, veteran Hamilton Spectator columnist Scott Radley was asked if the meeting between Toronto and Hamilton is the CFL's top rivalry.

The start of the new school year is just days away, which makes it the perfect time to take stock of our education system. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin speaks with Annie Kidder with People For Education about the organization's ambitious initiative called The Education Promise.

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Kitchener-Waterloo comedian Ben Stager has grown a loyal fanbase by sharing viral videos on social media, highlighting landmarks and popular spots across Ontario. One of his most-liked videos featured the Hamilton beach strip and a Hamilton Beach kettle. Stager joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to talk about his creative ideas and career aspirations.

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La-Rose Wellness & Basketball in Burlington is a wife-and-husband collaborative that promotes physical literacy, fitness and wellness for children. On this Sportsline Podcast, Joanna and Michael La-Rose explained why learning as a pre-teen is an advantage.

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Founder Matt Hill has developed the model for Niagara Youth Flag Football. On this Sportsline Podcast, Hill spoke about the relationship between flag and tackle football, the sport's rising popularity and why Niagara youth flag football has become such a success.

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Downtown Hamilton is set to be transformed when Sir Paul McCartney opens the TD Coliseum on Nov. 21. Nick DeLuco, senior vice president and general manager of TD Coliseum, tells host Rick Zamperin the nearly $300-million renovation project is on time and on budget.

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Hamilton Hurricanes head coach Barry Emo took centre stage on this Sportsline Podcast. Emo revealed the details of a very special event at the end of August to honour Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia who's battling a serious form of cancer.

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Former Hamilton Tiger-Cats great and CFL Most Outstanding Player Brandon Banks was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. "Speedy B" revealed the many highs and some lows of his career, and spoke about his current chapter of teaching those on the way up.

U.S. President Donald Trump is using tariffs to try to restore the American economy to its manufacturing glory years and it is greatly impacting Canadian businesses. Newsmakers Podcast host Rick Zamperin speaks with Ryan Mallough, the vice president of Legislative Affairs with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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Corporate concentration has been growing steadily in Canada and it has led to higher prices and lower wages, as well as less innovation and growth. Newsmakers Podcast host Rick Zamperin speaks with Vass Bednar, who co-authored the book, The Big Fix: How Companies Capture Markets and Harm Canadians.

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Since 1988, the Fox 40 Academy has been introducing, instructing and refining basketball referees to reach their potential. On this Sportsline Podcast, academy directors Ron Foxcroft and Mario Suffoletta spoke about the details of the camp and the importance of paying it forward.

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Minto Cup Committee chairman Paul Coates joined host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to explaining why St. Catharines is an excellent city for the Junior "A" National Championship, Coates spoke about the lacrosse tournament format and why the host team could be the favourite.

The world-famous Bruce Trail has an intriguing history, and the future of the natural wonder that stretches from Niagara to Tobermory is just as interesting. Bruce Trail Conservancy CEO Michael McDonald joins host Rick Zamperin on the Newsmakers podcast to discuss more.

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The voice of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Rick Zamperin, was host Bubba O'Neil's guest on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to previewing the upcoming clash between the Ticats and BC Lions was a chat about veteran QB Bo Levi Mitchell and his late-game heroics.

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Niagara River Lions' Ahmed Hill joined Andrew Damelin on the Sportsline Podcast to discuss his journey from a tiny town in central Georgia to every corner of the world. They talk about the source of his swagger, how his children taught him the value of patience on the court, and the Canadian coach who got Ahmed to fall back in love with basketball.

Kurtis Conner was born to make people laugh. But it wasn't until he quit his office job and put all his eggs into developing his own YouTube channel that he realized his dream of hitting the big time.

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On this Sportsline Podcast, Royal Canadian Henley Regatta chairman Peter Scott explained why over 2,500 competitors from around the world are attracted to the 141st event and why St. Catharines is the perfect place to host.