Keystone XL, Easing Covid Restrictions, U.S. Politics and ”Blue Monday” Solutions

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, January 18th. We begin with a look at the future of the Keystone XL Pipeline project – following speculation that President Elect Joe Biden will “nix” the project in the first few days of his Presidency. We get the latest from Mike LeCouture Global News Ottawa Correspondent. Today is the day that restrictions are being eased in our Province – with many ‘personal services’ re-opening, and larger outdoor gatherings permitted. We get the details from Sarah Offin, Global News Calgary Reporter. Then we head stateside. With the Presidential Inauguration only 2 days away – security is really ramping up. We get the latest on the preparations, with Reggie Cecchini – Global’s Washington Correspondent. And finally – It’s been called “Blue Monday” – referred to as “the saddest day of the year”…We catch up with a Certified Personal Trainer with some tips on how to boost your mood – and shake the “January blues” through physical fitness.