On this week's edition of the CTV Morning Live Ottawa Podcast, Will enjoys some fun in the sun, as Rosey and Melissa hold down the fort. With mid-August now staring us square in the face, back-to-school shopping is officially ramping up. Are the essential items becoming more expensive in 2025? If so, by how much? Retail analyst Bruce Winder paints the bigger picture for us. Meantime, the dry heat has been unrelenting all across Canada's Capital. As we prepare to close out August, are we finally about to receive some cool air and much-needed rain? David Phillips from Environment Canada provides a quick breakdown. Plus, the cast and crew ranks their favourite Summer traditions!

<p>On this week's edition of the CTV Morning Live Ottawa Podcast, Will enjoys some fun in the sun, as Rosey and Melissa hold down the fort. With mid-August now staring us square in the face, back-to-school shopping is officially ramping up. Are the essential items becoming more expensive in 2025? If so, by how much? Retail analyst Bruce Winder paints the bigger picture for us. Meantime, the dry heat has been unrelenting all across Canada's Capital. As we prepare to close out August, are we finally about to receive some cool air and much-needed rain? David Phillips from Environment Canada provides a quick breakdown. Plus, the cast and crew ranks their favourite Summer traditions!</p>