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The federal election

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On Monday August 16's show: 

Vaccine Passports

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On August 13's, 2021 show:

  • We discuss Quebec’s plans to introduce an app-based vaccine passport system
  • We share our reactions to the UN Climate Change Report that says the world is woefully behind on climate policy
  • We discuss how the media is handling Christina Applegate’s announcement that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
  • Entertainment critic Michael McNeely previews the upcoming action comedy “Free Guy” starring Ryan Reynolds
  • And, Rachel Breau from the Centre of Equitable Library Access tells us about some reading programs offered across the country

AMI-tv's "ArtForm"

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On August 12's show: 

AMI-tv's "We Are One" documentary

A mother and father stand on either side of their child are they bike on the street with training wheels and while wearing a helmet.

On August 11's show: 

  • Bureau reporter Christopher Vallée and producer Emily Ramsay discuss their new AMI-tv documentary “We Are One”  
  • Tracey Rice from Canada Para Powerlifting tells us about their upcoming information session on the parasport. The session takes places virtually on August 12. For more information on event details and for registration, email: para@powerlifting.ca  
  • Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton describes some of the events taking place at Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site in Sault Ste. Marie. She also tell us about the next Get Together With Technology session that focuses on Victor Reader Stream’s Online Bookshelves
  • Mike Agerbo of the App Show gives us the details on why Amazon’s drone delivery team is reportedly “collapsing inwards.” He also tells us about Apple’s new technology to detect potential child abuse imagery. And, he shares details about Amazon’s promotional credit to encourage users to sign up for its palm print payments system 
  • And, veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver discusses Canada-China relations, vaccine passports, Premier Brian Pallister, and vaccine production in Canada 
     

A-nu Vision Coaching and Consulting

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On August 10's show: 

  • We speak with accessibility and inclusion consultant Anu Pala about her coaching organization and podcast “A-nu Vision”  
  • David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance discusses their request from party leaders for their election commitments on accessibility for people with disabilities in Canada
  • Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about ‘Optic,’ a navigational device that assists blind and partially sighted swimmers. He also tells us about a new robotic arm for tactile sign language. And, he tells us how to access the augmented reality directions on iOS 15
  • And, host Dave Brown competes with contestants Mark Phoenix and Karen Magee in another edition of our weekly news quiz!