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What we’re thankful for when it comes to TV and entertainment

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  • What's the difference between PCR tests and rapid tests for COVID-19? Jeff Ryman explains in his health headlines.
  • With Canadian Thanksgiving coming up this weekend, Greg David asks us what we’re thankful for when it comes to TV and entertainment.
  • The JRG Society for the Arts announced their 2021 Award winners; we learn more with Ryan Delehanty.
  • This year, Guide Dog Users of Canada ended up holding 1 AGM, but two conferences. Devon Wilkins has the details.
  • Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession opens the doors to Sidesgiving, a celebration of the side dish.

Annual literacy and dyslexia awareness read-a-thon event

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  • The International Dyslexia Association is kicking off Read October, an annual literacy and dyslexia awareness read-a-thon event. We learn more with IDA Ontario and Springwater Public Library.
  • With Halloween around the corner, Frances Wong shares tips for parents to engage with healthier treat options.
  • How can you spice up your Thanksgiving dinner? Katherine and John Vellinga are the Founders of Zirkova Vodka and give us some tips on how to incorporate vodka into our recipes.
  • Community Reporter Julie Martin highlights the Pictou County monthly social for people living with site loss.
  • We check in with W. Ross MacDonald students Mehak and Zusanna about the upcoming 150th Anniversary celebration for the school.
  • Woodworker Jeff Thompson covers basic wall framing techniques and construction grade lumber.

Recapping the Toronto Blue Jays season

Two Toronto Blue Jays players celebrating
  • On our Tech Talk, Michael Babcock shares three key points to consider as a blind person, when evaluating To-Do list systems.
  • Brock Richardson of The Neutral Zone reflects on the Blue Jays tough season and what's next with their organization.
  • Alex Smyth, AMI Bureau Reporter in Toronto, previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week, featuring the release of the audio game, The Vale: Shadow of the Crown.
  • Would you walk out of a job if you didn’t get a raise? That’s a trend we’re seeing right now in Canada. We get more on this with Michael French from Robert Half.
  • Do you think you has what it takes to act? Now might be your chance as a new Drama television series is looking to cast an important role for people in the blind and partially sighted community. We learn more with the show’s director and casting director!
  • What should we be teaching young people about cultural appropriation? We discuss with Danielle McLaughlin on Know Your Rights.

Bringing the best of Google to your iPhone 13

iPhone 13
  • 'Sticker shock' changing how Canadians buy groceries? Jeff Ryman has the details on this in his lifestyle report.
  • You can now bring the best of Google to your iPhone 13. We learn more with John Biehler of The App Show.
  • Port Moody’s Community Ventures Society is creating new employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Sylvi Fekete has the details.
  • Ryan Hooey highlights the benefits of Audiobook listening for people with Alzheimer's.

The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation poster

September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. On today’s Kelly and Company show, we are listening back to conversations that we had in recent months with Indigenous persons, reflecting on our learning of supporting Indigenous businesses, understanding the significance of doing so, and recognizing how we can make individual differences to the collective effort of reconciliation.