Will the threat of climate change mean we'll have to 'de-grow' the economy? Warren Mabee.of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy at Queen's University in Kingston looks at some of the challenges facing delegations at the COP26 talks; Diane Brisebois, from the Retail Council of Canada explains why it's vital that we support our local businesses this coming holiday season; The Mayor of Peterborough, Mayor Dianne Therrien addresses the threatening phone calls that she and her staff have been subjected to; Veterinarian Scott Bainbridge explains how pets appear to suffer grief with the loss of a human or another animal companion; The Ministry of the Attorney General in Ontario is spending $72 million over two years to clear a backlog of criminal court cases. But defence lawyers say the effort is misplaced and will force the most marginalized people to plead guilty. Daniel Brown of Criminal Lawyers' Association outlines their reservations about the province's proposal; Members of the Ontario Legislature have unanimously called on Independent member Randy Hillier to apologize for "a string of disreputable conduct" in the context of COVID-19. Peterborough MPP Dave Smith explains why they felt it was necessary to register their objections to Hillier's actions; Daron Barlow tells us about the annual Great Pumpkin Rescue in Sault Ste. Marie where carved pumpkins are taken for composting and the intact ones are used for food.