Mark Towhey fills in.
Review of RBC’s $13.5B takeover of HSBC Canada shows limits to system. From smart homes to connected cars, new tools of domestic abuse make escape harder. Canadian Blood Services needs blood, plasma donors after storm disruption.

It's The Rush with Mark Towhey filling in for Reshmi Nair and Scott MacArthur. 

StormHunter Mark Robinson gives us an update on the storm, and Over/Underrated Rock Bands

Entertainment Court with Richard Crouse, and Smart Speakers with Andrew Pinsent and Lindsay Broadhead

Is “Wonderful Christmastime” a good Christmas song?, What Christmas song do you hate the most?

Bob and Scott talk to John Gradek about how weather systems are affecting travel here and across North America, and what's the worst Christmas gift you've ever received? 

Bob and Reshmi cover Zelensky's meeting with Biden and Trudeau's candid interview with Terry DiMonte. We take your calls on the upcoming EV mandate. Crossover with Richard Crouse filling in for Jim Richards.