The Current for Dec. 23, 2019
We're taking a look at the impact of skyrocketing emergency room closures in Nova Scotia; reporter Megan Williams explores the rich traditions surrounding Italian espresso as groups in Italy lobby UNESCO to give the beverage a World Heritage listing; internet linguist Gretchen McCulloch tells us about how the web is causing our language to evolve.

Today on The Current:
- We're taking a look at the impact of skyrocketing emergency room closures in Nova Scotia
- Reporter Megan Williams explores the rich traditions surrounding Italian espresso as groups in Italy ask UNESCO to give the dark, bitter drink a World Heritage listing
- Internet linguist Gretchen McCulloch tells us about how the web is causing our language to evolve.