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On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor get you get for the Canadian Football Hall of Fame Game on Friday night between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes.
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.
Veteran broadcaster Rick Zamperin is a part of CHCH News as a co-anchor on Morning Live.“Morning Live has always felt like family to me, even from the other side of the screen,” he said.After a 30- plus year career in local radio and sports broadcasting, Zamperin is a familiar face and voice to community members across the Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions.“I've spent my career telling the stories of this region, and now I'm thrilled to wake up with viewers every morning and continue doing what I love – just with a lot more cameras around.”Co-anchor Annette Hamm says she's excited to welcome Zamperin to the Morning Live desk.“Rick and I once shared a police scanner, a notepad, and way too many donuts,” Hamm said.“To say I'm thrilled to have him beside me again, this time with better lighting, is an understatement.”The self-described ‘Swiss Army Knife' joins the CHCH team during a time of renewed energy and focus on delivering local news to the communities that need it most.“When CHML shut off the lights last summer it was a big hit to the community and myself as well, having spent 24 years there,” Rick said, speaking on Morning Live Friday morning.“When I got the chance to go for this job I thought, ‘absolutely.'” Rick grew up in Toronto and has worked as a journalist throughout Southern Ontario. He has called Hamilton home since 2000.“Rick's reputation speaks for itself,” added CHCH news director Greg O'Brien. “He's trusted, relatable, and deeply rooted in this community.”“We're excited to have him bring his knowledge and perspective to our anchor desk as we continue to evolve the show while staying true to what makes Morning Live special.”Rick is scheduled to make his Morning Live debut on Monday, May 12 at 6 a.m.#rickzamperin #chchmorninglive #hamiltontigercats #chrispomay #livewithcdp #barrycullenchevroletdealership https://www.chch.com/chch-news/rick-z...https://x.com/rickzamperinhttps://www.barrycullen.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chris... ( tip the host) https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomay book a personalized video message from yours truly CDP! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596...https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...https://uwhh.ca/events/annual-ups-pla...
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor reflect on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Labour Day loss to the Toronto Argonauts and discuss what the team can do to show some progress in the final stretch of the season.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Buchnor break down the Ticats 37-22 loss against the Toronto Argonauts. Joined by Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence, we hear from Coach Milanovich and Kurleigh Gittens Jr for a postgame roundtable.
Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence in the booth for the Labour Day game against the Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Field.
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.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, hosts Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor get you set for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Labour Day Classic matchup with the Toronto Argonauts on Labour Day Monday. The trio also give their weekly picks and discuss everything involving the Ticats.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' loss against the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Tre Ford. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats' Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon with contributions from Steve Milton, "Coach Sal" Salavantis, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, hosts Rick Zamperin and Matt Bucknor get you set for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats crucial matchup with the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday afternoon at McMahon Stadium. The duo also give their weekly picks and discuss everything involving the Ticats.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' loss against the Toronto Argonauts at BMO Field. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Keric Wheatfall. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats' Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Toronto Argonauts at BMO Field, with contributions from Steve Milton, Coach Milanovich, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew, Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, hosts Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor get you set for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats crucial matchup with the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday night at BMO Field.
Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence in the booth for the game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Buchnor break down the Ticats 26-19 win against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Keric Wheatfall. Joined by Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
HOUR 2 - Before previewing this weekends CFL action, Dave Naylor has the latest from the NFL camps that he's hit up this week. Dave visited Detroit, Pittsburgh & Buffalo. ALSO, Rick Zamperin, the voice of the Ticats joins Jamie Nye to give us an inside look at how Hamilton stacks up against the Riders this weekend. The Green Zone
On this episode of Ticats This Week, hosts Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor get you set for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 'WrestleFest' game on Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' loss against the BC Lions at BC Place. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Jordan Crook. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats' Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the BC Lions at BC Place with contributions from Steve Milton, Coach "Sal" Salavantis, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor get you set for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Week 10 matchup in Vancouver against the BC Lions on Saturday.
A Hamilton family has been reunited with their pet cat after it went missing during a camping trip in Manitoba in July. Virden, Man. resident Sharon Ellerington tells Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin about the elusiveness of Goldie the cat and how he eventually got back home to Hamilton.
Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence in the booth for the Whiteout game against the Calgary Stampeders at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Buchnor break down the Ticats loss against the Calgary Stampeders. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Marc Liegghio. Joined by Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
A stand-up comic from St. Catharines is being called Canada's youngest comedian. Eleven-year-old Ronald Warren has been telling jokes on stage for the last couple of years. He and his father Tommy joined host Rick Zamperin on an all new episode of Newsmakers.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor get you set for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Week 9 matchup against the Calgary Stampeders in the Ticats 'White Out' game on Saturday, August 1st.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Buchnor break down the 31-18 victory for the Montreal Alouettes over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. We hear from Coach Milanovich. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Montreal Alouettes with contributions from Natalie Sexton, Steve Milton, Coach John "Sal" Salavantis and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor get you set for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats upcoming road game on Sunday against the Montreal Alouettes.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats' Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Stadium, with contributions from Steve Milton, Coach "Sal" Salavantis, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' win against the Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Stadium. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Tre Ford. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor get you set for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats upcoming 'road' game as they play the Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Stadium on Saturday. The boys give their weekly picks, discuss how Hamilton's offence can get back on track and the performance of the defence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' loss against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium. We hear from Wynton McManis while also hearing from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats' Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium, with contributions from Steve Milton, "Coach Sal" Salavantis, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, hosts Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor discuss Kiondre Smith's contract extension, how the Tiger-Cats will move forward following Bo Levi Mitchell's injury, preview Sunday's matchup against the Saskatchewan Roughriders and more.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Stadium with contributions from Steve Milton, Coach Milanovich, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats loss against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Stadium. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Kenny Lawler. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor break down the opening episode of Made In the Hammer Season 2, discuss the positive trends emerging through the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' first three games of the season, and preview Sunday night's showdown with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The Tiger-Cats head into their first bye week of the 2026 season with a 2-1 record and plenty of reasons for optimism. This week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor break down Hamilton's impressive win over the BC Lions, discuss the biggest surprises through the first three games, and examine why the Ticats' offence has become the CFL's most productive scoring unit.The panel also takes a closer look at the defence after facing three of the league's premier quarterbacks to open the season, analyzes the dramatic improvement in team discipline, and debates what has fuelled Hamilton's early-season success. Plus, the crew makes their Week 4 CFL picks and looks ahead to what's next for the Black and Gold following the bye week.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Buchnor break down the Ticats win against the BC Lions at Hamilton Stadium. We hear from Coach Milanovich and Bo Levi Mitchell. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the BC Lions at Hamilton Stadium with contributions from Steve Milton, Coach John "Sal" Salavantis, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor recap the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-27 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 2 and get you set for their Week 3 matchup with the BC Lions.
The Ticats face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium for Week 2 of the regular season. Play-by-play by Rick Zamperin and Colour by Simoni Lawrence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor host the Tiger-Cats Pregame show ahead of Hamilton facing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium with contributions from Steve Milton, Coach John "Sal" Salavantis, Mike Daly and the broadcast crew Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' 37-27 win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium. We hear from Scott Milanovich and Larry Rountree III. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor recap Brandon Banks' induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, take a look at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30-27 Week 1 loss to Montreal and preview their Week 2 matchup in Winnipeg on Thursday night against the Blue Bombers.
The Ticats face the Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Stadium. Play-by-play by Rick Zamperin and Colour by Simoni Lawrence.
Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor break down the Ticats' 30-27 loss against the Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Stadium. We hear from Scott Milanovich and Kiondré Smith. We also hear from Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence for a postgame roundtable.
On this episode of Ticats This Week, hosts Rick Zamperin, Simoni Lawrence and Matt Bucknor discuss who stood out during Hamilton Tiger-Cats Training Camp, Sim and Buck's Training Camp stories and the upcoming game against the Montreal Alouettes.
The Ticats face the Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Stadium. Play-by-play by Rick Zamperin and Colour by Simoni Lawrence.