Are thinking about making this a 'dry January'? Timothy Naimi.of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria explains the benefits of cutting back on or cutting out alcohol; More than 83-thousand people have signed a petition asking the province to reconsider the decision to close down ski hills.Kevin Nichol of the Ontario Snow Resorts Association updates us on their situation; Emergency room doctor Brian Goldman, the host of 'White Coat, Black Art' on CBC Radio, explains why he has called on other health care professionals to volunteer their time to help accelerate the vaccination program; Olivia Oliver tells us how she and her figure skating partner won the Polish Junior National Championship without leaving their hometown of Barrie; John Ashmore of the British online site CAPX discusses the government's decision to enforce lockdown once again; Charlie Pinkerton of iPolitics talks about the spate of politicians across Canada who decided to defy recommendations and travel outside the country over the holidays; Dr. Ian Arra the Medical Officer of Health for the Grey Bruce Health Unit outlines the protocol they designed for mass vaccinations; The Barrie Colts' owner Howie Campbell tells us how they've launched a meal service to help keep staff employed during the lockdown.