CHCH Podcasts

Canada's independent broadcasters are waiting to hear back from the CRTC after asking the telecommunications regulator to force Meta to adhere to the Online News Act. CHCH News Director Greg O'Brien joined Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to explain what's happening and why it's important for the future of local news.

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The Hamilton Olympic Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary of operation. On this Sportsline Podcast, president Marcello Campanaro joined host Bubba O'Neil to discuss the objectives of the oldest track and field club in Canada, its celebration plans, and the reason for its longevity.

Four years after losing the mayor's race in Hamilton, Keanin Loomis is taking another run at the city's top political post. Loomis joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to explain why he's running again and what he can offer the city.

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On this Sportsline Podcast, Hamilton Spectator columnist Scott Radley joined host Bubba O'Neil for a lively conversation regarding several complicated topics. Who's to blame for the Toronto Maple Leafs' troubles? Did Canada disappoint at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and has sports been poisoned by politics?

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Seeing Red, an Indigenous-owned media company based on the Six Nations of the Grand River, is shining a positive spotlight on Indigenous storytellers to improve their visibility. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by founder Bryan Porter.

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On Friday, undefeated IBF North American welterweight champion Bradley "The Truth" Wilcox will put his belt on the line versus "Marvelous" Mark Smither. On this Sportsline Podcast, the Hamilton native spoke about training, the influence of family and his opponent.

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Staff at the City of Hamilton have been asked to develop an action plan to help reinvigorate Barton Village in Hamilton's North End. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin asks Barton Village BIA executive director Nadine Ubl what they want to see in the plan and how it can help return that part of the city to its former glory.

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Researchers at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton will launch a study to help loved ones mitigate symptoms of those living with obsessive compulsive disorder. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin speaks with Dr. Karen Rowa from the St. Joe's Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic about how the research will work and what impact it will have for those with OCD.

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Hamilton's Mike Morreale joined host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast. The former founder and commissioner of the Canadian Elite Basketball League spoke about stepping down, his next career steps, and why his hometown franchise was not the success he had hoped for.

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The 24th annual Soupfest, a vital fundraiser for Living Rock Ministries, returns to the Hamilton Convention Centre on Feb. 24. Living Rock's Julie Conway joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to preview the event and speak to its impact on local youth.

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For the second straight season, the McMaster Women's Curling team qualified for the U Sports championship in Regina. On today's Sportsline Podcast, Clara Dissanayake spoke to host Bubba O’Neil about what makes a good curler, the importance of coaching and the honour of representing the Marauders at the nationals.