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McMaster University swimming star Michelle Wang joined host Andrew Damelin on the Sportsline Podcast. Unlike most elite athletes, Wang has never been the fastest swimmer at any new level. Instead, with the help of caring and compassionate coaches, she worked her butt off to become competitive, culminating in eight medals at the 2025 OUA championships.

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Nelson Lords receiver Lily Ciesielski and head coach Jeff Brock were the guests on this Sportsline Podcast. Ciesielski, who's the first female to score a touchdown in Halton high school football history, talked about the play and being a role model.

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With roots that date back to 1919, the Intercounty Baseball League is now the Canadian Baseball League. On this Sportsline Podcast, commissioner Ted Kalnins explained why changes were made.

Months after U.S. President Donald Trump hit Canada with damaging tariffs, local businesses continue to feel the impact. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin analyzes the challenges local businesses are facing with Hamilton Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Greg Dunnett.

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Sports and gambling have gone hand-in-hand for decades, but recent scandals have pushed this delicate relationship to a tenuous place. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin tackles this topic with Michael Naraine from the Department of Sport Management at Brock University.

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CFL on TSN analyst Glen Suitor joined host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast. On the docket for discussion: winning a Grey Cup in Saskatchewan, Davis Alexander's first loss and Glen's appeal to CFL fans who oppose rule changes for 2026-27.

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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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