December 10, 2024

Current state of border control in Canada, Christmas film nostalgia... why do we watch the same things every year? & The perfect gift for a 'Techie'

23 minutes

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, DEC. 10TH

In a conversation on this week’s “The West Block”… Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host, Mercedes Stephenson spoke with Mark Weber, the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union. Mercedes shares details on her conversations with Mr. Weber – on the current ‘state’ of border control in Canada – and how he believes we can do better – when it comes to keeping Canadians safe.

Next – the ‘stats’ are in – and 3 in 10 adults would watch Christmas films all year round if they could, while almost half can recite lines from their favourites word for word! But just what is it that keeps us coming back for the same moments year after year? We dig into the ‘power’ of “Christmas Nostalgia” with Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist - Dr. Amber Johnston from UK-based “Healthy Mind Psychology”

And finally – having trouble finding that ‘perfect’ Christmas gift for the ‘Techie’ in your life? Not to worry – we’ve got you covered…..We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy’ – Mike Yawney for some suggestions to satisfy even the most ‘savvy’ “Techie” this holiday season – including an ‘E-Reader’ like you’ve never seen before!

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