The West Block to hit the barbecue circuit

OTTAWA – With an election coming up, Global News has decided its political show The West Block not to take the summer off and instead track those pesky politicians through June and July as they talk policy with Canadians at various fests, fairs and barbecues.“Through intimate and challenging interviews, the program will explore all the key issues leading up to the fall campaign period,” says the company.“Although the House isn’t in session, the election doesn’t take a break,” said host Mercedes Stephenson (pictured), in the press release. “This summer we’ll take viewers behind-the-scenes and help them get to know the...