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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.

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Justin Dunk of 3DownNation and Riders Radio 620 CKRM was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to discussing the race for CFL MOP and the success of Canada's flag football teams, Dunk shared his choice for Tiger-Cats MVP.

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Taking the spotlight on today's Sportsline Podcast was CHCH Rising Star of the Month Isabella Essig. The St. Catharines native spoke about her commitment to being a high-level rower, the importance of giving back to others and the selection process of her new chapter at the University of Pennsylvania.

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The 19th annual Bright Run is coming up Sept. 12 at Christie Lake Conservation Area, bringing together more than 1,500 people to support breast cancer research at Hamilton's Juravinski Cancer Centre and McMaster University. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin learns more from Nancy McMillan, the event chair and a breast cancer survivor.

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Fox 40 Academy director Mario Suffoletta was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to its history and connections, Suffoletta explained why Canada's longest-running basketball referee camp will benefit those who want to be an official.

The Hamilton Spectator is celebrating its 180th anniversary this year. Founded before Confederation and the incorporation of the City of Hamilton, journalists at the Spec have worked tirelessly to keep our community informed. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin speaks with the Spectator's editor-in-chief Cheryl Stepan and reporter Jon Wells.

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New Hamilton Hammers head coach Jay McKee was host Bubba O'Neil's guest on the Sportsline Podcast. In addition to chatting about his outstanding NHL playing career, teaching and mentoring, were his thoughts about winning an OHL title in 2022 and hoping to do the same at the AHL level for the same city.

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