The holidays can be challenging if you've lost a loved one or have a sick family member. Hospice Quinte recently welcomed eleven newly-trained volunteers to help provide support. What were the top stories that changed pop culture in 2021? From #FreeBritney to Squid Game, Pop Chat host Elamin Abdelmahmoud walks us through an eventful year in TV, film, and more. Holiday cheer and Omicron fear. Health Reporter Carly Weeks of The Globe and Mail gave us her take on the Prime Minister's address about the national fight against COVID-19. Wrapping paper, ribbons, bows....items found under the Christmas tree one minute, and into the trash the next. How can we be more sustainable this holiday season? We spoke with Jennifer Reynolds, editor of Harrowsmith Magazine. If you have tech gifts for kids under the Christmas tree, be prepared to negotiate screen time and have open and honest conversations about privacy. We'll spoked to tech expert Marc Lacoudeur about how a few ground rules can help you have a happier holiday. Has the threat of Omicron caused you to change your holiday plans? We checked in with Dr. Peter Lin about how to gauge your risk. It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year...but this is the second Christmas that many people have had to cancel plans with loved ones. How can you manage your mental health over the holidays? Psychology professor Steve Joordens gave us some tips Local stories and history -- told through food. Maryann Thomas, owner of The Ginger Press Bookshop compiled family recipes from the community in Owen Sound into a new cookbook.