Checking back in with 'The West Block', What's got you coughing and sneezing right now? & The hottest travel trends in 2025

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, JAN 07TH  Yesterday’s resignation announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has garnered attention from coast-to-coast, and around the world. We catch up with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block” - to hear her thoughts on the announcement – and the impact it will have in Canadian politics in the weeks and months ahead. Next…Coughing, sneezing, sore throats and ‘raspy’ voices. Is there a “bug” going around right now, or is it just the cold winter weather affecting us? We get the expert opinion of Dr. Brandie Walker, Respirologist and Clinical Associate Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. From longer trips – to upgrades - to ‘adventure travel’ – what are the hottest ‘travel trends’ for the New Year? We catch up with ‘The Travel Lady’ – Lesley Keyter - for details on the unique ways Canadians are planning to holiday, in 2025.