The latest word around the music circuit is that Gord Downie, the late frontman of an iconic Canadian band, once rejected the offer of becoming a hologram performer. Why did the voice of The Tragically Hip reject this opportunity? Music journalist Alan Cross joins the show in Hour 1 to explain further. Plus, starting next week, all Health Canada-approved nicotine pouches will only be offered behind pharmacy counters. It’s all part of a previously-promised crackdown by Canada’s Health Minister, who is taking aim at the sale of nicotine products to younger audiences.

<p>The latest word around the music circuit is that Gord Downie, the late frontman of an iconic Canadian band, once rejected the offer of becoming a hologram performer. Why did the voice of The Tragically Hip reject this opportunity? Music journalist Alan Cross joins the show in Hour 1 to explain further. Plus, starting next week, all Health Canada-approved nicotine pouches will only be offered behind pharmacy counters. It’s all part of a previously-promised crackdown by Canada’s Health Minister, who is taking aim at the sale of nicotine products to younger audiences.</p>

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