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Federal Election and accessibility

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  • What kind of skin issues do cats get and what symptoms should we watch out for? Our Veterinarian, Danielle Jongkind discusses more.
  • It’s officially Fall food season! Nutritionist, Julia Karantjas walks us through some of the seasons best healthy flavours next.
  • There’s a new, bold BBQ Sauce that is taking the market by storm. How is it made? What does it pair with? We learn more with Phil Kyprianou, founder of GothRider.
  • There's a comedy show coming up in St.John's Newfoundland. Community Reporter, Kim Thistle tells us all about it.
  • With the Federal Election right around the corner, we get the lowdown on the accessible aspects with Duane Morgan Executive Director for CNIB Newfoundland & Labrador, and CNIB New Brunswick and consultant with Elections Canada’s Advisory Group for Disability Issues.
  • On our monthly collections segment, we’re discussing the scented candle collection of our very own bestie from the UK, Fern Lulham!

Highlighting the Take control online bookstores

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  • On our Tech Talk, Michael Babcock highlights the Take control online bookstores.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays are heating up towards the end of the season and currently sit in a playoff spot. Can they maintain this level of play? Brock Richardson shares his thoughts in his sports report.
  • Vancouver’s Grant Hardy previews an AMI-tv feature on the Braille Alphabet for Sm’algyax.
  • The Courage 21 inline skate in support of Blind Hockey concluded over the weekend. How did things go? We find out when speak with executive director of Canadian Blind Hockey, Matt Morrow.
  • What should Canadians do for those who are left behind in Afghanistan during the current political turmoil? We discuss with Danielle McLaughlin.

Books that remember 9/11

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  • How can you get your teens to sleep now that they are back in school? Jeff Ryman explains in his lifestyle report.
  • Amazon's cashier-less “Just Walk Out'” tech is coming to Whole Foods stores. We get the details on our App Update with John Biehler.
  • A Thunder Bay man put a new addition in his home so his friend could visit him. Karen Magee fills us in.
  • Do you remember where you were on the morning of 9/11? Ryan Hooey highlights audiobooks recognizing the falling of the Twin Towers, ahead of the event’s 20th anniversary.

Job seeking issues blind and partially sighted people face

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  • Michael Feir reviews the BBC Production Say The Word, a comedy panel game show.
  • A report called See My Skills was produced by the Vision Foundation in the U.K. We get the breakdown with Fern Lulham.
  • Variety Village is hosting its second annual Access Expo that will showcase ability-enhancing products and services. We get the lowdown with Karen Stintz, President & CEO of Variety Village Ontario.
  • We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Jeff Ryman, on What in the World.
  • AMI Video Editor Mark Phoenix joins us on this week’s Roundtable.

COVID-19 Myth-Busters

Covid virus
  • What should you know before you head to a sports venue this year? Jeff Ryman takes a look at this in his health headlines.
  • With the new fall TV season kicking off, Greg David brings us noteworthy new and returning programming.
  • The second annual Because I have a Voice Music for Mental Health show is coming up this weekend in Halifax. We learn more with Ryan Delehanty.
  • Registered Nurse Leslie Depoe brings us COVID-19 Myth-Busters Part 2!
  • Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession tells us all about back to school meals.