In Hour 1, Ed McHugh, a Halifax-area business professor, shares how national trends are pointing to Canadians spending less this holiday season. Tony Manicini, District 6- Dartmouth East – Burnside, discusses how Shubie Off-Leash Dog Park is at risk of permanent closure. Maria Allaham, Public Policy Manager, shares how Lyft has officially launched in Halifax. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back with The Science Files.