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Solar geoengineering and climate change

A photo of a massive controlled balloon that would have launched at the Esrange Space Center near Kiruna, Sweden. A few people are on the ground near vehicles. In the distance are forest trees.

On June 8th’s show: 

  • Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther chats about the controversy over using solar geoengineering to fight climate change 
  • Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares a recap of the Guelph Accessibility Conference that recently took place. She also tells us about the upcoming Cycle for Sight, hosted by Fighting Blindness Canada. To access her full report, visit here 
  • Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about Telus’ Tech for Good, a program to help connect Canadians with disabilities.  He also describes Google’s new feature: Announce Caller ID 
  • And, we have another edition of our weekly news quiz, this time starring guest quizmaster: Corinne Van Dusen!
     

Catholic Church's reaction to residential school story

On June 7th's show: 

  • Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares her weekend news recap and discusses the Catholic Church's reaction to the remains of 215 Indigenous children found at the former residential school in Kamloops
  • Accessibility Specialist Marco Pasqua describes the Government of Canada's plan to hire a federal chief accessibility officer
  • Film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her thoughts on the Netflix film "The Woman in the Window"  
  • Marc Aflalo of Double Tap Canada tells us what we can expect at Apple’s 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference including improved accessibility features on their products
  • And, Ryan Delahanty delivers his Atlantic regional report and chats about CANdid Access and Safe Path, two new apps that aim to make Nova Scotia safer for pedestrians
     

June 4, 2021

Statue of Sir John A. MacDonald depicted as sitting on a park bench.

On today's show for June 4:

The Friday News Panel reconvenes with Michelle McQuigge of The Canadian Press and freelance journalist Meagan Gillmore joining Dave.  This week's three topics were:

- The removal of historical statues and discuss their place as part of our social infrastructure.
- The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are scheduled to begin in less than 50 days.  As the pandemic rages on internationally, we’ll ask whether or not these games are viable.
- With several American airlines suspending alcohol service due to unruly passenger conduct, we’ll consider how post pandemic social norms may play out. 

Also on today's show:

Entertainment critic Michael McNeely previews the Apple film “Killers of the Flower Moon.” 
And, Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access tells us about the winners of this year’s Governor General’s Literary Awards. *Governor General’s Award Winners
 

Red Shirt Day

A photo from last year's Red Shirt Day of Easter Seals staff wearing red shirts and standing all spread out amongst each other in a large room.

On June 2nd's show: 

  • Musician Heather Hutchison describes “Holding On By Letting Go,” her memoir about her journey through despair to acceptance and hope
  • Casey Sabawi from Easter Seals Canada tells us about Red Shirt Day, their annual initiative to celebrate National AccessAbility Week
  • Community reporter Derek Lackey in Winnipeg shares details on Accessible Sport Connection Manitoba’s upcoming virtual assembly on accessible cycling
  • Mike Agerbo of the App Show chats about a new cereal-mixing robot developed by Kellogg’s
  • And, veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver analyzes the latest news in Canadian politics including the remains found in at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. He also discusses military misconduct, the vaccine rollout, and provincial re-opening plans 
     

The Skills Advance Ontario Initiative

A man in a wheelchair talks with a colleague at a work table.

On Tuesday June 1st's show: 

  • Andrés Jiminéz from Birds Canada tells us how they’re making birding accessible for people who are blind and partially sighted 
  • Community Reporter Michelle Creedy recaps the Canadian Federation for the Blind event, “Choices and Goals.” She also tells us about the upcoming Bowen Island Talent Show. To access her full report, visit here 
  • Frank Sroka from OWLware Ltd describes the Skills Advance Ontario Initiative, a project designed to assist job seekers and employees with disabilities to get ahead in the workforce. To learn more about the program, you can email Frank at frank@owlware.com 
  • And, host Dave Brown competes against contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix in another edition of our Weekly News Quiz!