Best of the Buzz

This month, Bill tells us about a memoir about growing up in a family-owned Chinese restaurant and the lessons the author learned from the customers. Plus, airplane coffee on Alaska Airlines is supposedly about to get a lot better. And, Bill talks about a scathing obituary, written by a Canadian woman for her late father. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

This month, a Toronto landlord is banning electric vehicles from parking on their property. Plus, a nostalgia-filled documentary about Mr. Dressup was released on Amazon Prime. And, artificial intelligence may be able to help doctors predict the outcome of severe brain injuries. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

Bill tells us about a bike ride that promotes tourism in small towns in Iowa and tries to put these small towns on the map. And, Ramya can't believe a story about an adventurer who has travelled 230,000 miles to many different countries without flying, over the past decade. Plus, increased tourism in Greece has led to inspections of rented lounge chairs on private beaches. This article leads to an interesting debate about public drinking in Toronto Parks between Bill, Kelly, and Ramya. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

Your Door Dash delivery driver could be the CEO; should more companies take part in this kind of program? Librarians at the Massachusetts library were surprised when a book was returned after over 100 years; luckily the library has a generous late fee forgiveness program. Plus, Wimbledon asked fans to cork it out of respect for the athletes while players serve. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

This month, Bill lets us know about a new initiative in the Toronto Blue Jays ballpark that will allow more fans to enjoy the game in person. A mom from Virginia is coming up with new ways to make school lunches more affordable, and an American couple tried to deposit a huge haul of pennies into the bank. All that and more on this episode of the Best of the Buzz!

An AI robot could detect whether you have a cold, and help your boss determine if you need a sick day. Plus, another AI robot may be taking over for umpires in baseball, but could Major League Baseball really benefit from this type of technology? And, Bill, Brock, and Kelly, talk about phone anxiety and have an open conversation about overcoming that fear, All that and more on the Best of the Buzz!

A candy company in Alberta is facing a sticky situation because of some expiring candy bars. Plus, a black bear in BC quenched its thirst with 69 cans of soda, and broke into a woman's vehicle to do it. And, Mattel introduced it's first Barbie doll that represents a person with down syndrome. All that and more on the Best of the Buzz!

The father of the cellphone is hopeful for the advancements in technology, but also sees the dark side of the invention. Some Canadian Employers are offering expanded fertility benefits as a retention method for their employees. And there is a new renewable water source on the moon! All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

Single use face masks can be reused thanks to an innovative recycling program designed by a Regina engineer. Funding woes inspire an entrepreneur to hold a contest for Black entrepreneurs who are starting out. Dubai has plans for a flying taxi to take off by 2026. All that and more on this edition on the Best of the Buzz!

Ancient Rome architects were at the forefront of making sightseeing and travel more accessible, and a castle in Naples went viral for a railing with a Braille mural. In Southern Ontario, naming cockroaches and naming snowplows are becoming the norm! All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

Cell phone bans are a topic of discussion in the classroom, causing safety concerns for parents and students. In Venezuela, a 12-year-old boy transforms a sticker album into an accessible World Cup sticker book. Meanwhile, a beloved cat is being evicted in Vancouver. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

Citizens in Japan may lose their health insurance if they do not purchase digital IDs, causing concern across the country. In Europe, restaurants began to combat the energy crisis by participating in a dining in the dark campaign. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

People are becoming more reluctant to tip employees as more businesses request larger tips, causing tipping fatigue among their customers. Meanwhile, a corner store found itself an unlikely customer in a chocolate bar hungry brown bear! All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

COVID-19, climate change, student loans, and soaring inflation are just a few issues that have left many Millennial and Gen Z-ers reluctant to bring little ones into the world. Canadian pianist and civil rights activist, Oscar Peterson, becomes first Black Canadian featured on a circulation coin. And, fans of Spider-Man reflect on 60 years of the friendly neighbourhood super hero. All that and more on this edition of the Best of The Buzz!

In the UK, residents prepare for record temperatures and the Heathrow Airport CEO blames Tik Tok for encouraging travellers to fake disabilities. Plus, an Australian music app uses machine learning to improve lives of dementia patients. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

Some say a rift is growing between colleagues as popular work from home options are not available to all. Amazon plans a revenant feature for Alexa, which could soon mimic the voice of dead relatives. And, no, you're not crazy; many of your favourite brands are experiencing shrinkflation. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz.

The shortwave radio, used by spies for decades to send encrypted messages, is being resurrected for the war in Ukraine. In a tight labour market employers are reducing education requirements to fill slots, but some fields still require advance degrees to break in. Plus, clothing, jewellery, even a sea shell are all well and good; but an unexploded artillery shell does not a souvenir make! All that and more on this edition of the Best of The Buzz!

Would you cancel your Netflix to get on board with an unlimited travel subscription? How about sign up for a hockey game that lasts over 241 hours? And how dangerous are alligators, really? Producer Bill Shackleton asks some big questions on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

The Toronto Transit Commission, one of the largest public transit systems in North America, unveils archive exhibit "100 Years of Movement". Palliative care workers teach Tik Tok users to cope with bereavement with dark humour videos. And, underwater drones map a 3D model of Ernest Shackleton's lost ship, Endurance. Could the arctic explorer have any relation to our own intrepid Bill Shackleton? Find out on this edition of the Best of The Buzz!

You may be looking for love in all the wrong places, and it could cost you! Plus, would you quit social media for $1800? All that and more on this edition of the Best of The Buzz!

In 1946, nine years before Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, African Nova Scotian entrepreneur Viola Desmond made history in a New Glasgow Movie Theatre with her own act of civil disobedience. Her image now adorns the $10 bill, but Viola's bravery and accomplishments were largely unknown during her lifetime. Hear Viola's life story in vivid detail from one of the people who knew her best, her youngest sister Wanda Robson. Interviewed in 2013 at the age of 87, author and activist Wanda Robson reflects on Viola's life, and her own efforts to honour her sister's legacy; leading to Canada's first posthumous pardon. Months after induction to the Order of Nova Scotia, Wanda Robson passed away in February 2022, having left an incredible legacy of her own.

Buzz Buzz. It's time for the best of The Buzz with Bill Shackleton. This time Bill covers the Freedom Convoy, Quebec's failing grade on recycling, public schools getting hacked and an Olympic bid from a First Nations group. These and more sticky stories from Bill's segments on Kelly and Company. Catch them live, 3pm Eastern, Wednesday to Friday on AMI-audio

Young people are educated and mobilizing on things that matter to them, like COVID-19 and climate action. Should 12 to 17 year olds be armed with voting rights so government will hear everyone on issues of generational impact? And, Hockey Night in Canada is working to revitalize Indigenous language with six games called by a Cree speaking announcer. Plus, Bill, a former piano tuner, shares a story about the last piano Chopin ever played.

Join us this month on the Best of the Buzz as we chat about everything from, Apple letting users repair their own devices, to a man driving to his own drivers test.

Why won't Canada print Squamish spelling on a passport? How did a dog manage to stowaway on a flight? We find out on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

Barbie hopes to inspire girls to pursue careers in a STEM field with a new vaccine scientist doll. At least 85 people have opted for a 'natural funeral' as a new green burial alternative gains popularity. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

A Dutch museum doles out blindfolds for a unique exhibit designed to boost inclusion. Paintings recreated in non-visual dimensions make an impactful experience for everyone! A bold and burly porch pirate is on the loose in Connecticut. The treasured take? A big wad of toilet paper! All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz

Children that share a name with Amazon's Alexa are being teased on the playground. Is it time for a new moniker for the virtual assistant? Hoe no! A new Facebook anti-bullying algorithm is causing headaches for a gardening group. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

How did a U.S. high school student use beets to create a possibly life saving suture? Why are Greek dog owners protesting mandatory sterilization of pets? We dive into these topics and more on another edition of the Best of the Buzz!

Is it normal to talk to yourself? Lego has unveiled an awesome initiative for Pride Month; What is it? We embark on these stories and more on episode 2 of Best of the Buzz!

In the inaugural episode of the Best of The Buzz we celebrate Bill Shackleton's 30th anniversary at AMI. We also listen back to conversations about postcards written by Titanic's wireless operator, hidden compartments in toasters, and much more!

What happens when life pushes you out of the spotlight – and then right off stage?  Julia Bonnett takes us on her journey through vision loss paralleling a career as an operatic soprano and music teacher.  She finds out that sometimes the best laid plans just don't work out.  Finding a new voice might just mean making it up as you go along!  Backing tracks for “La Cloche a sonne” and “La Fleur que tu m'avais jetee” provided by Aberforth D. Find more at www.thesoundofopera.com