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Dive deeper into the headlines and be a part of the conversation. CHCH Podcasts features your trusted local news and a whole lot more, delivered straight to your smartphone. Recorded from the CHCH TV studios in Hamilton, ON, our podcasts cover everything from breaking news stories, big ideas and viral moments to sports, movies and entertainment. Watch video episodes on YouTube: @TrendingNowCHCH

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    Niagara broker calls current real estate market 'exciting'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 43:48


    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.

    Mausoleum thieves charged - CHCH Morning Live November 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 19:17


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    Hamilton man killed in Brampton shooting - CHCH Morning Live November 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 22:17


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    Hamilton crossing guard killed by dump truck - CHCH Morning Live November 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 22:24


    Canadian small businesses tackling U.S. tariff impacts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 28:56


    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.

    Ontario could expand online gambling - CHCH Morning Live November 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 21:41


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    G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting continues - CHCH Morning Live November 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 22:03


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    Remembrance Day 2025 - CHCH Morning Live November 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 7:14


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    Guy Lafleur, the Legend: A new look at the Canadiens icon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 30:20


    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'.

    Southern Ontario experiences first snowfall of the season - CHCH Morning Live November 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 21:50


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    The minority liberals have cleared the first of three confidence tests on the federal budget-CHCH Morning Live November 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 21:53


    HBSPCA unveils vision for Animal Welfare Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 22:14


    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.

    Sports podcast host analyzes CFL's East Final between Ticats and Alouettes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 27:36


    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.

    The Ontario government is set to update its fall fiscal outlook-CHCH Morning Live August 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 21:44


    Sports anchor Ben Ennis discusses Blue Jays' wild playoff ride, fan heartbreak, free agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 30:24


    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.

    Pedestrian killed by train near Aldershot GO - CHCH Morning Live November 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 21:53


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    The rich history of the RoyaI Hamilton Light Infantry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 48:45


    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.

    Liberals to table federal budget - CHCH Morning Live November 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 20:54


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    Liberals set to table budget tomorrow - CHCH Morning Live November 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 22:21


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    Blue Jays one win away from World Series - CHCH Morning Live October 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 22:58


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    Filmmaker Frank Popp Jr. explains what draws people to horror films

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 25:47


    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.

    Suspect arrested in Port Colborne manhunt - CHCH Morning Live October 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 22:08


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    Hurricane Melissa heads north, hits Cuba - CHCH Morning Live October 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 22:17


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    The face of hunger looks different today

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 27:30


    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.

    Sentencing resumes in Bistoyong trial - CHCH Morning Live October 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 21:38


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    Confederation GO Train service begins - CHCH Morning Live October 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 21:47


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    World series begins tonight - CHCH Morning Live October 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 21:59


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    Author Craig Colby discusses his new book ‘The Unqualified Hockey Coach'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 34:34


    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'.

    Carney outlines plan for Canada's economy - CHCH Morning Live October 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 21:19


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    Homicide investigation at Lincoln Park - CHCH Morning Live October 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 23:14


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    CHCH sports fanatics talk World Series-bound Blue Jays, fate of Hamilton Ticats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 43:07


    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.

    Blue Jays headed to World Series - CHCH Morning Live October 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 22:01


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    St. Catharines house fire sends one person to hospital - CHCH Morning Live October 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 21:16


    Hamilton Hurricanes face undefeated St. Clair Saints in OFC Final Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 18:59


    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.

    Man in hospital following crash in Hamilton's east end - CHCH Morning Live October 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 22:34


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    The mob and comedy, both deep rooted in Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 36:12


    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.

    Israel receives remains of more hostages - CHCH Morning Live October 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 21:47


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    GOHL commissioner Craig Spada talks OHL partnership, life as an NHL ref

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 28:24


    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.

    Stellantis shifts Jeep Compass production south - CHCH Morning Live October 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 21:54


    McMaster Marauders women's basketball head coach Isabel Ormond

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 31:25


    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.

    "Legitimacy of policing" identified as big challenge by Hamilton's chief

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 29:27


    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.

    Holiday shopping trends - CHCH Morning Live October 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 21:44


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    A Simcoe man has been charged in his mother's death - CHCH Morning Live October 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 22:19


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    Which team would be a better ALCS matchup for the Blue Jays -- Mariners or Tigers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 33:40


    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?

    Rotating walkouts at Canada Post start Saturday - CHCH Morning Live October 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 22:14


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    Why the Brantford Bulldogs hockey program is one of the best nationwide

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 27:33


    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.

    Newly elected Hamilton councillor compiles to-do list

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 25:34


    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.

    Week 2 of Canada Post strike - CHCH Morning Live October 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 22:06


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    The brilliance that is Ian Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 35:10


    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.

    Ford holds firm on speed cameras - CHCH Morning Live October 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 21:46


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    Carney and Trump to meet in Washington - CHCH Morning Live October 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 21:54


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