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Combating climate change and the loss of biodiversity

  • Authored on 17 août 2021
A sign is held up in focus. painted on a black board is a depiction of the earth with the words "One world" in bold white lettering contrasting the black background.
  • With climate change and the loss of biodiversity on everyone’s minds right now, Dr. Danielle Jongkind covers ways for us to help wildlife.
  • Nutritionist Julia Karantjas chats with us about eggs, their benefits, and replacements in baked goods.
  • There are more than 200 exciting Doors Open activities online this year. We get the lowdown with Dawson Bridger of Doors Open.
  • St. John’s Community Reporter Kim Thistle highlights Story time in the Garden, at the Admiralty House.
  • There’s a growing movement to create a symbol to represent hidden disabilities. Meagan Gillmore brings us what she learned about the movement and its promotion in Canada.
  • Our guest for this month’s Voices segment is Akil Chin-Sang, AMI-audio Summer Student with the Kelly and Company team. We learn about his work in music and sound design.

Izzy Camilleri's Adaptive Clothing: IZ Adaptive

  • Authored on 16 août 2021
3 women are posing. From left to right, a woman stands side profile looking at the camera. The next model in a wheelchair arm rested in a relaxed pose. The last model sitting on two tall cubes. Stylish leather and casual wear worn by all three.
  • On our Tech Talk, Michael Babcock walks us through accessible streaming service options.
  • Brock Richardson of The Neutral Zone brings us our weekly Sports Update.
  • We learn about Izzy Camilleri Adaptive Clothing, with Alex Smyth, our Bureau Reporter in Toronto for AMI.
  • Community Reporter Kim Kilpatrick highlights the Canadian Council of the Blind after hours book club in Ottawa.
  • Does your skin type matter when it comes to applying sunscreen? We discuss on our Fashion chat with Keya Osborne.
  • Danielle McLaughlin discusses situations where human rights are in collision with religious freedom.

Changing times, changing money habits

  • Authored on 13 août 2021
A hand is holding onto a miniature shopping cart. Stacks of cash are neatly piled inside the cart.
  • It could be time to recalibrate your money habits for the way life is now. How can you do that? Jeff Ryman explains in his lifestyle report.
  • Samsung has unpacked new foldable phones, earbuds and smartwatches. John Biehler gives us his first impressions.
  • Two Carleton University Students have won a top prize in this years Innovative Designs for Accessibility student competition. We learn more with Karen Magee.
  • The Highlights Magazine is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and Ryan Hooey tells us how it’s staying strong and adapting to the times.

The U.K.'s National Disability Strategy

  • Authored on 12 août 2021
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  • Michael Feir highlights Terror From The Stars, the first in an Audio Drama collection produced by Big Finish Audio.
  • The U.K. Government has recently announced a National Disability Strategy. We learn more with Fern Lulham.
  • The world's number 1 anti-food waste app launched in Toronto last week. What’s its goal and how does it work? We get the lowdown on this app with Country Manager, Sam Kashani.
  • It’s the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton.
  • We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Jeff Ryman, on What in the World.

A new podcast about self love

  • Authored on 11 août 2021
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  • Will fully vaccinated adults need a COVID-19 booster shot?? Jeff Ryman digs into this topic in his health headlines.
  • We recap the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics, and look forward to the 2021 Paralympic Games, with Greg David on our TV Talk.
  • We speak to Jillian Gillis, Intern with the AMI Halifax bureau, and creator of the podcast Self Love is Blind.
  • It’s the Wednesday edition of Buzz With Bill with Producer Bill Shackleton!
  • On our Health check-in, Leslie Depoe chats with us about adjusting to the new normal.
  • Mary Mammoliti shares foods and recipes to keep you cool during the summer heat.
 

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