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One year after rebranding from the IBL, the Canadian Baseball League enjoyed a banner season. On this Sportsline Podcast, commissioner Ted Kalnins spoke about the CBL's surge in sponsorship, quality of play, attendance and fan engagement.

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With the municipal election arriving in less than a month, voters in Brantford and Brant County are preparing to make their voices heard. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin asked Mike Stamou, editor of the Brant Beacon, what residents are most concerned about leading up to the Oct. 26 election.

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Hamilton's Knot-A-Breast took centre stage on this Sportsline Podcast. The dragon boat squad, made up of breast cancer survivors, discussed improving their physical strength, inspiring each other and spoke about recently attending the IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival in France with over 4,500 competitors.

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Hamilton's Todd Crocker was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. The new voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs spoke about being in Spain when he was offered the job, his unique style of calling a hockey game and his approach to succeeding a legend.

Hunger Action Month is underway. The awareness campaign highlights food insecurity and its root causes and mobilizes communities to take action. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by Dianna Williams, manager of research at Food For Life, who is studying food insecurity in Hamilton and Halton and is preparing to present her findings at a conference in Vancouver next month.

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The third annual Golden Horseshoe Diversity Awards will be handed out on October 14th at Carmen's Event Centre on the Hamilton Mountain. This year's theme is “Courageous Leadership: Creating workplaces and communities of belonging.” Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin got a preview from Diversity Awards founder Evelyn Myrie.

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PWHL Hamilton star Brianne Jenner took centre stage on this edition of the Sportsline Podcast. In addition to discussing her childhood on the ice and learning how to balance hockey and home, Jenner spoke about leadership and what motivates her to compete and win.

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The CHCH fall show lineup includes some of the most critically acclaimed and longest-running programs in television history. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin discusses the collection of retro shows with longtime TV journalist Bill Brioux.

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In the first episode of Annette's Book Club, Annette Hamm chats with Alex Spring, the author of a timely new crime novel set in Hamilton, and Kitchener doctor Kelly Anderson who's written a wildly popular fairy tale about the importance of listening.

On this Sportsline Podcast, host Bubba O'Neil previewed the upcoming CBL championship between the Welland Jackfish and the Hamilton Cardinals. Jackfish president Ryan Harrison was asked how the defending champs feel about facing the Cards who haven't won a title since 1978.

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Weeks after retiring, former Hamilton East—Stoney Creek MPP Neil Lumsden is reflecting on his career as a politician, business executive and professional football player. Lumsden joined Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss his reasons for stepping away and what comes next.

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Following years of success, the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs have undergone a facelift. On this Sportsline Podcast, president of hockey operations Spencer Hyman addressed the on-and-off ice changes, why he hired head coach Mike Babcock and spoke about the importance of the Bulldogs' new foundation in the community.

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Walk and run events will be held in hundreds of communities across Canada on Sept. 20 to mark the 46th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin speaks with local Terry Fox run co-chair Nancy Demerling and Hamilton oncologist Dr. John Goffin about the upcoming event in Hamilton, Burlington, Dundas, Waterdown and Stoney Creek as well as how donations are used for cancer research.

This Sportsline Podcast focused on an all-women-led softball program called Diamonds, Gloves & Dreams. Creator Johanna Breitner spoke to host Bubba O'Neil about why the camp was designed for girls, what ages will benefit and what a typical week-long session entails.

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The City of Hamilton recently secured the largest infrastructure investment in its history, receiving $572 million from the federal and provincial governments. The money will be used to accelerate various projects, including building new homes. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin asked Mike Collins-Williams, the CEO of the West End Home Builders' Association, what impact the funding will have.

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Hamilton East—Stoney Creek has a new member of provincial parliament as of Thursday night.

The Hamilton Cardinals finished first in the CBL's regular season and earned their first pennant. On this Sportsline Podcast, president Eric Spearin spoke to host Bubba O'Neil about rebuilding the 68-year-old franchise, hopes for a long playoff run and the team's surge in fan support.

The results of FeedHalton's latest impact report show a concerning trend regarding food insecurity in our community. Executive director Robin Bailey joined Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss the findings and FeedHalton's new three-year strategic plan.

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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks are coming soon to Hamilton! On this Sportsline Podcast, host Bubba O'Neil spoke to veteran Frank Krmel about why he wanted to be a driver, operating the 12,000-pound "Mega Wrex" and why the "Glow-N-Fire" show will wow the crowd at TD Coliseum.

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Hamilton native and Toronto Tempo guard Kia Nurse joined host Andrew Damelin on the Sportsline Podcast to discuss her favourite childhood basketball memories, chasing perfection in college and the grind of recovering from a major injury.

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A person in Oakville has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first laboratory-confirmed human case in Halton region this year. It comes weeks after mosquitoes in Hamilton and Niagara tested positive for the virus. What is West Nile virus and what happens if you get it? Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin learns more from McMaster University infectious disease specialist Dr. Mark Loeb.

CHCH has announced the cancellation of its Saturday Evening News programs at 6 and 11 p.m. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin asks CHCH News Director Greg O'Brien to detail the reasoning behind the move and what will air in their place.

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The McMaster Marauders football team was the spotlight on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to talking about his journey, head coach Stefan Ptaszek spoke about his current squad, rebuilding after the 2019 Yates Cup and why fans should check out a home game at Ron Joyce Stadium.

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"Hamilton's Mighty Football Factory" was featured on this Sportsline Podcast. In this conversation with host Bubba O'Neil, founder and coach Gianfranco Mele, spoke about the program -- which attracts flag football players of all levels -- starting at the grassroots house league level.

McMaster University is launching a new research program to better understand the relationship between aging, pain and surgery. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin learned more by speaking with Luciana Macedo, the academic lead of the Aging, Pain and Surgery Collaborative Research Initiative.