Omicron's impact on restaurants, What happens if NHL players don't go to the Olympics? & Why has almost every musician made a Christmas album?

Published: Dec. 22, 2021, 3:40 a.m.

b"As we see more restrictions getting put back into place amid the Omicron variant's spread, it brings back memories of the major lockdowns, something which devastated restaurants all over. Are we seeing a similar effect happening now?\\n\\nGuest: James Rilett, Vice President, Central Canada, Restaurants Canada\\n\\n-\\n\\nAccording to many reports, NHL players will not be competing in the Olympics. Despite the fact that this isn't a huge surprise if it happens to be the case, what kind of fallout could come about as a result of this decision?\\n\\nGuest: Sean Fitz-Gerald, Senior National Writer, The Athletic\\n\\n-\\n\\nIt seems like everyone has a Christmas album to some degree or another. Why are people so persistent in making Christmas music and is there an angle they could be working that isn't just money-driven?\\n\\nGuest: Eric Alper, Publicist, Music Commentator & Shameless Idealist"