Woody was broken. With Christmas approaching, it looked like the most bizarre holiday mascot in Canada might miss the season — until Dalhousie tech experts rebuilt his face and voice just in time. The Mic Mac Mall tree is back, and yes, he still talks.

Also in this Good News Tuesday episode: Point Pelee birders gear up for the 73rd annual winter bird count, a massive grassroots effort that blends science and holiday tradition. And in Los Angeles, Donna Summer’s songwriting genius finally gets official recognition, over a decade after her passing.

Originally aired on2025-12-16