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Hockey News reporter David Alter joined host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast for some NHL playoff talk. The chat included the deep passion of Buffalo Sabres fans, the Canadian clubs in the postseason, and the winner of his popular review of which team serves the top media meal in the NHL.

For the first time in 30 years, Canadian rock icon Triumph is on tour and set to play Hamilton's TD Coliseum this Saturday night. Band members Rik Emmett and Gil Moore joined Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss Triumph's early days, their "made it moment" and the group's 50th anniversary tour.

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Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker joined host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast to discuss his recent surgery and treatment for testicular cancer. Bekker opened up about his personal fears, his return to the team, and the importance of early detection and testing.

Even after Ontario Premier Doug Ford reversed his decision to buy a nearly $29-million government jet amid public backlash, political insiders are calling the original decision "a bad move." Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin spoke with Sabrina Nanji, the founder of Queen's Park Observer, about the so-called "gravy plane" controversy.

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2026 is an election year for hundreds of municipalities across Ontario, including Burlington. Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Kearns is planning to run for the mayor's seat and joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss her vision for Burlington.

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Forge FC head coach and sporting director Bobby Smyrniotis was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. The two-time CPL Coach of the Year spoke about his transition from player to manager, the Hammers' consistent success, and what continues to motivate him.

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Canadian track and road cyclist Carson Mattern was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. During his chat with host Bubba O'Neil, the Hamilton native spoke about the details and dangers of his sport, his pride in representing Canada, and why the upcoming Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race is a must-participate event.

A new book by a Waterdown photographer offers a stunning look at the Niagara Escarpment. Mark Zelinski's book Niagara Escarpment: Land Between Waters will launch at an April 29 event at Hamilton's Lister Block. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin spoke to Zelinski about his new book.

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Toronto sports and media commentator Jonah Sigel of the Toronto Star along with YYZ Sports Media was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. Host Bubba O'Neil asked Sigel for his take on the slow-starting Blue Jays, the Raptors' run to the playoffs and the state of the Maple Leafs.

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Four months after Australia's ban on social media for children under 16 officially began, the debate rages on as to whether Canada should follow. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to explain the likelihood of such a ban in Canada and the impact it could have on children and the companies who run the social media platforms.

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A new six-part docuseries follows a man who embarks on a journey to improve his physical and mental health for the sake of his newborn son. Run with the Bull is inspired by the bestselling book of the same name. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by comedian, author, actor and the executive producer of Run with the Bull, Eric Johnston.

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The top ranked Brantford Bulldogs and North Bay Battalion are set to square off in the OHL east semifinals. Reed Duthie, the voice of the Bulldogs, joined Sportsline Podcast host Bubba O'Neil to explain why this is not your typical 1 seed versus 5 seed series.

Astronauts on the Orion spacecraft are continuing their journey back to Earth after completing a historic lunar flyby and breaking the record for the furthest distance humans have travelled. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin speaks with Jonathan Kelly, a professor of aerospace studies at the University of Toronto, about how the Artemis II mission will set the stage for future excursions on the moon an...