It can be a difficult time of the year for anyone who experiencing the loss of a loved one. And as much as the holidays are supposed to be full of joy and excitement, there's also a time for reflection and reminiscing. Andrea England is originally from Guysborough. The singer-songwriter is now living in Toronto. And this year, she's written, recorded and released her very first Christmas song. And even though it may have been born from a place of sadness, it can still help people connect honestly to  their emotions. <a href="https://www.andreaengland.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andrea England </a>on songwriting, and her tune "Jolly Melancholy Christmas".

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It's not always easy to get the story behind the story. Journalism is about the Five W's that report the facts but to Sheldon, context is key. It's not just how, but how come. In this show, he talks to the people behind the headlines to find out why we should care. And in the digital age, nothing tells a story better than the voice of the person involved, or the people who can look at it critically and speak about it. We hope to tell the stories that can help us understand not just why something happened, but why it matters.