On this episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we're making sure that your pets are holiday-ready with expert Alexis Blackburn. We also tackle the sticker shock of the 2026 Food Price Report, as Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explains why families could pay an additional $1,000 in the new year compared to this year. Plus, do you need some pointers on how to survive an office party? What about some budget-friendly gift ideas? We've got you covered on both fronts! And finally, the Your Morning Team spells V-I-C-T-O-R-Y with Ottawa’s newly-crowned World Scrabble Champion!