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It’s the unofficial start to holiday season shopping and many retailers are already offering pre Black Friday sales. Marvin Ryder, associate professor of marketing at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business joins Global News Morning with more on if there are deals to be had this year.

The Queen’s Gaels football club is on the road this week after a tough week one loss to their arch-rivals from Western. Saturday, the tri-colour is in Hamilton to take on the McMaster Marauders — a team they know will push them to the limit if they want their first win of the season. Paul...

Canada Post workers are on strike across the country in a dispute over proposed federal reforms that the union says amount to privatization by stealth. McMaster University Professor and expert in public policy and labour negotiations, Marvin Ryder, joins Global News to discuss the impact the strike could have on workers, businesses and the future...

Ontario has officially kicked off its vaccination rollout this week, while other provinces are pursuing different strategies. Dr. Dawn Bowdish, Professor of Medicine at McMaster University and Executive Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, joins Candace Daniel to explain what this means for Ontarians.

The Queen’s football club bounced back with a big week 2 win against McMaster. But the Gaels don’t have much time to relish the victory with fewer days between matchups as they host a Friday nighter against the defending OUA champs from Laurier. Paul Soucy has more.

Duty-free shipping to the United States has now officially ended, putting many Canadian businesses at further risk of shutting down. Marvin Ryder, associate professor of marketing at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business joins Global News Morning to share his insight.

A new report from McMaster University reveals obesity rates in Canada rose more quickly between 2020 and 2023 than in the entire decade before. Researchers found an average annual increase of more than one per cent during the pandemic years. Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta, physician and professor of medicine at McGill University, joins Candace Daniel to...

A new report has found obesity rates in Canada increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than in the entire decade beforehand. Researchers at McMaster university say they saw an increase of more than one percent a year between 2020 and 2023. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Monday July 14,...

One Canadian brand is reaping the rewards of the buy Canadian movement in the face of the U.S. – Canada trade war. Purdys Chocolatier is deciding to sell its products outside its own stores for the first time in its 118 year history, as demand for its product has reached new heights, Joining us with...

(Airdate April 25) All this week, we have been bringing you profiles of the Peterborough riding candidates vying for your vote in the federal election on April 28. Tonight, we talk to the candidates who are not running for a major party- as they make their cases to be Peterborough’s representative in Ottawa: Jami-Leigh McMaster...

Canada’s oldest company could soon permanently shut its doors. The Hudson’s Bay has dressed Canadians for centuries, but is currently awaiting court-approval to liquidate all of its stores across Canada. Joining us with more to discuss the bay’s financial struggles along with a changing retail landscape is Marvin Ryder associate professor of marketing at McMaster...

Wildfires burned in South Carolina on Sunday, prompting Gov. Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency with many residents being forced to evacuate. Local media reported that more than 4,000 acres statewide have burned in almost 200 fires. The South Carolina Forestry Commission reported that many of the fires have been contained or controlled....

Boxing day used to be a time where hundreds would lineup overnight outside electronic stores overnight and thousands would crowd malls fighting for the best post Christmas bargains. With online shopping and Black Friday sales becoming more popular, is Boxing Day a thing of the past? Joining us with more to break down the popularity...

The federal government’s GST holiday begins as of today, slashing the tax on dozens of items just in time for the holidays. However, there remains confusion over what items are exempt and what businesses are part of the tax cut. Joining us with more is Marvin Ryder, associate professor at McMaster University’s Degroote School of...

Canada Post workers officially went on strike Friday after failing to reach an agreement with the crown corporation. This has sent many Canadians scrambling to handle holiday mail and businesses scrambling to find alternative methods of shipping. Marvin Ryder, associate professor at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business joins Global News Morning to discuss the...

A Hamilton, Ontario children’s hospital is set to resume tonsil and adenoid surgeries, months after two children died following the procedure. An external review was launched in June to investigate the matter. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 1, 2024.

It’s not just testing for coronavirus. Dawn Bowdish, Canada Research Chair in aging and immunity at McMaster University, says vital research in Canada is being delayed by a shortage of supplies.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre, CHEO, Sick Kids and McMaster Children’s Hospital are urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This following hospitals admitting six babies under 12 months with COVID infections

McMaster University medical students Rishi Bansal and Natasha Bauer-Maison explain why more than 650 students want paid sick leaves.

Matthew Miller, an associate professor in the department of biochemistry and biomedical sciences at McMaster University discusses possible side effects with vaccines and how they compare to other over the counter medications.