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Community Reporter, Milena Khazanavicius explains the importance of the Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry.

Para Cyclist Mel Pemble is looking to replicate recent success on the world stage at the Paralympics. Alex Smyth sat down with Mel in February for an interview with her on the road to the Paris 2024. More and more people are choosing to shift to digital banking options. Why is that? Certified Financial Planner, Ryan Chin explains more. Community Reporter, Milena Khazanavicius explains the importance of the Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry. Our very own Emilee Schevers was crowned Miss Personality Canada! She stops by to chat all about this amazing feat! How can poor organization and clutter impact performance? Anu Pala explains and provides some tips and tricks to tidy up your spaces.

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario is experimenting with a new traffic policy. Community Reporter, Dorthy Macnaughton shares the details.

Travis Murao has been a mainstay on the national wheelchair rugby team for many years. Alex Smyth shares an interview with Travis on his road to the Paralympics. Sault Ste Marie, Ontario is experimenting with a new traffic policy. Community Reporter, Dorthy Macnaughton shares the details. National Acadian Day is right around the corner. Moncton Community Reporter, Natalie Fougere explains what events are lined up. Video doorbells have become more and more popular over the past few years. But are they practical for those who are blind or partially sighted? Shaun Preece shares his thoughts. Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews ‘Janet Planet', a coming-of-age drama written and directed by Annie Baker.

Mara Hutchinson reflects on her time as a community reporter for NOW.

Vancouver Community Reporter, Nathan Clement is an advisor to this year's edition of Shim's Ride. Proceeds from the event benefit Praxis Spinal Cord Research. Nathan talks all about it.

Can computers help researchers understand how animals communicate? Tuesday on Ask a Vet, Dr Danielle Jongkind examines the use of AI in behavioural studies. Fruits are a fantastic source of the essential vitamins and minerals that we need and Nutritionist Julia Karantjas tells us which pack the biggest punch. A multitude of free heritage events are returning to Manitoba this month. Community Reporter Vic Pereira tells us more about the Doors Open Winnipeg event and how you can celebrate the stories their buildings tell. We travel to the east coast for part two of our Community Reporter double feature, where Kim Thistle tells us how to grab tickets for a described performance of the political satire, Tamasha-O-Tamasha. Is reality TV the best vehicle for disability representation in media? We revisit a conversation with AMI Communications Specialist Greg David examining the nuances of inclusion and representation in television. One of the largest 3D printed art projects ever made was brought to life in Canada. John Biehler joins us for our Voices segment and tells us about his involvement in “The National Portrait” project and more.

We travel to the east coast for part two of our Community Reporter double feature, where Kim Thistle tells us how to grab tickets for a described performance of the political satire, Tamasha-O-Tamasha.

BC is moving to protect low-income renters in Vancouver's downtown east side. Grant Hardy has more on trending headlines. AMI Communications Specialist, Greg David, brings us a variety of TV & Entertainment news including a look at AMI's rebranded website, a new agreement for the Writers Guild of Canada, and the end of a 40 year run for CityLine. France is shedding its rude reputation ahead of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games with a campaign called “do you speak touriste?” Laura Bain has that story and more on The Buzz. Community Reporter, Marc Workman, reflects on the Alberta Ombudsman's recent report titled “Denied by Design” which criticizes the use of IQ scores in eligibility assessment for disability supports. Audio describer JJ Hunt reminisces about his adventures in India with rich descriptions of Rajasthan State and a camel treks near the Thar desert. Facial Differences Advocate Chelsey Peat tells us about Face Equality Week and how she's working to change the narrative surrounding people with facial differences.

Community Reporter, Marc Workman, reflects on the Alberta Ombudsman's recent report titled “Denied by Design” which criticizes the use of IQ scores in eligibility assessment for disability supports.

Community Reporter, Julie Martin brings us the latest from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, including a fantastic array of accessible toys and games now available at the Glasgow and Pictou County public libraries.

We discuss the elements of healthy aging for cats with Veterinarian, Danielle Jonkind. We discuss sleep and dreaming with Health and Wellness Coach, Frances Wong. We meet award winning actor, producer, and director, CJ Jones, and get the details on the inaugural Sign Light International Film Festival! Community Reporter, Julie Martin brings us the latest from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, including a fantastic array of accessible toys and games now available at the Glasgow and Pictou County public libraries. On the heels of International Women's Day, freelance reporter, Yang Wang, examines a pro-women perspective she says is missing from the discussion about abortion. once a month we feature an individual from our community and discuss topics they're passionate about. Today we're joined by a familiar voice, Mike Feir!

We get the latest news and events from Dawson City with Community Reporter, Kim Hovey.

Nathan Sartore, Program Coordinator for TO Live, tells us about an upcoming described performance of “Message In A Bottle” (6:56). Producer Grant Hardy drops in to discuss some trending stories, including: a new BC law making it easier to sue companies whose products are harmful to your health (21:55). Season three of AMI's docu-series “You Can't Ask That” premieres soon and we get a sneak peak with one of the show's participants, Glanville Johnson (36:21). We get the latest news and events from Dawson City with Community Reporter, Kim Hovey (51:37). Leanne Baarda and her guest Keya Osborne discuss the multi-sensory experience of baking bread from scratch on Independent Living Skills (1:03:53). Danielle McLaughlin and lawyer Harini Sivalingam, examine the Jacob v Canada, a case concerning COVID support for workers on disability benefits (1:18:44).

Community Reporter, Stephen Ricci, brings us news and events from Toronto, Ontario!

Producer Grant Hardy shares Headlines on health, lifestyle, technology and accessibility (6:54). Corinne Van Dusen brings us the Entertainment Report with a recap of this weekend's Oscars ceremonies (21:34)! Nisreen Abdel-Majid returns with the Wednesday edition of The Buzz (36:27)! Community Reporter, Stephen Ricci, brings us news and events from Toronto, Ontario (51:02)! we flip through some quirky stories from around the globe on “What in the World” (1:03:10). Kevin Shaw is a self-described “recovering entrepreneur” and the host of Mind Your Own Business on AMI TV. He shares his advice for effective collaboration with video conferencing (1:18:55).

Community Reporter, Toni Freimark, has the details on Western Canada's Blind Curling Championships, an Accessible Easter Egg Hunt and more from Alberta.

Veterinarian, Danielle Jongkind, brings back her MythBusters segment to address common misconceptions about sedation and pain management in our pets. Julia Karantjas offers her advice to combat soaring food prices and get the best nutritional bang for your buck. We preview the upcoming 10th annual Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament with Executive Director, Matt Morrow. Community Reporter, Toni Freimark, has the details on Western Canada's Blind Curling Championships, an Accessible Easter Egg Hunt and more from Alberta. We dig into the K&R archive and revisit our conversation with Dugald Maudsley, Writer and Executive Producer of The Secret World of Sound. we're joined by AMI Apprentice, Elizabeth Mohler, and hear some of the stories behind her collection of trophies on our Hobbies and Collections segment.

Producer Grant Hardy shares Headlines on health, lifestyle, technology and accessibility (7:02). We talk TV with Greg David who retraces the history of Saturday Night Live (22:06)! Nisreen Abdel-Majid joins us with The Buzz and tells us about a woman who lost a 650 thousand dollar injury claim after being filmed tossing a Christmas tree (36:30). Community Reporter, Marisa Hersey-Misner brings us the latest news and events from Saint John (51:35). We meet award winning comedian Eric Johnston who tells us about his new book “Run with the Bull” (1:04:55). Financial Planner, Ryan Chin, reviews the features of the First Home Savings Account (1:21:16).

Community Reporter, Marisa Hersey-Misner brings us the latest news and events from Saint John.

Vet, Danielle Jongkind talks about how some scientists were able to reverse hearing loss in mice with gene therapy (7:11). What foods are good for the brain? Nutritionist, Julia Karantjas shares some healthy choices (21:47). Dave Sanderson is a survivor of US Airways Flight 1549 and joins us to talk about the experiences and meaning he derived from the crash 15 years ago (36:37). there are some fun concerts and events coming up in St. Johns over the next month. Community Reporter, Kim Thistle tells us all about the festivities (51:37). Woodworker Jeff Thompson discusses live edge lumber, and how you can use it to enhance your projects (1:04:27). We host our monthly book club and Danielle McLaughlin shares her review of Actress by Anne Enright (1:19:05).

there are some fun concerts and events coming up in St. Johns over the next month. Community Reporter, Kim Thistle tells us all about the festivities.

Michael Feir tells us about Dark Adventure Radio Theatre's latest release called, The Temple of Jupiter Ammon (7:49). Fern Lulham stops by to talk about a magical new show that hit the UK back in November and which launches here on TVO on the 24th of February (23:38). Passengers on a flight to Toronto tried to open a door on the plane. Beth Deer tells us more about this wild story on The Buzz (37:11). Mary Mammoliti is back to continue her discussion on cooking disasters and how to prevent them (51:23). Thaw Di Gras returns to Dawson City, Yukon. Community Reporter, Kim Hovey has all the fun details (1:05:12). We have our weekly roundtable we have Know Your Rights contributor, Danielle McLaughlin (1:19:20).

Thaw Di Gras returns to Dawson City, Yukon. Community Reporter, Kim Hovey has all the fun details.

Greg David joins us to talk about the lack of a “Pilot Season” on TV this year and what U.S networks are doing instead. A Powerball player was denied their $340 million prize over a computer error. Beth Deer tells us all about this controversy on The Buzz. Last month, an important report was released by the Child and Youth Advocate in Alberta. Community Reporter, Marc Workman gives us an update on this report. On our Travelling with JJ segment, JJ Hunt takes us to New York City to explore all it has to offer from street life to public living. On our Independent Living Skills segment with Leanne Baarda, we continue our discussion on hosting parties. We get into, themes, supplies, etiquette and more.

Last month, an important report was released by the Child and Youth Advocate in Alberta. Community Reporter, Marc Workman gives us an update on this report.

Will people with disabilities be purchasing the Apple Vision Pro? Grant Hardy discusses this in his headlines segment (7:15). How was Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show and where does it stack against some of the greats? We discuss more with Corinne Van Dusen on our Entertainment Report (21:51). Today on The Buzz Beth Deer brings us yet another animal story, on how a Bitteswell donkey is lonely after the death of his goat best friend (36:54). What would a Toronto that prioritizes Blackness and Disability Justice look like? This is a topic of conversation with CILT and Community Reporter, Stephen Ricci who tells us more about it (51:36). During our Health Chat with Leslie DePoe, we talk about alcohol and the good, the bad and the sober (1:04:39)! What's the proper etiquette around how to navigate romantic relationships in the workplace? Kevin Shaw leads this discussion (1:19:07).

What would a Toronto that prioritizes Blackness and Disability Justice look like? This is a topic of conversation with CILT and Community Reporter, Stephen Ricci who tells us more about it.

How do you enable accessibility in google docs and other products? Michael Babcock lets us know about this and more on our Tech Talk. Will people with disabilities be purchasing the Apple Vision Pro? Beth Deer discusses this on our headlines segment. We speak with Amy Amantea about her art show, Through My Lens. We learn more about the show and what it's like touring around Canada. Ever wondered about how our donkey friends fare in the Canadian climate? There's a free upcoming webinar that answers this question. Community Reporter, Annette Dennis tells us all about it. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides are looking for volunteers who have Type 1 Diabetes to participate in a program. Devon Wilkins shares more. On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin is joined by law student, Nima Shirali to talk about the Innocence Project.

Ever wondered about how our donkey friends fare in the Canadian climate? There's a free upcoming webinar that answers this question. Community Reporter, Annette Dennis tells us all about it.

Vancouver celebrates the Lunar New Year in February with events throughout the Lower Mainland. Community Reporter, Carol Yaple has the details.

Be My Eyes added a new feature called groups, how does this work? Michael Babcock lets us know (6:59). Awareness about romance scams is key to avoiding them. Grant Hardy has more on his headlines segment (22:06). AMI's Podcast Coordinator, Ryan Delehanty joins us to talk about some of the newest podcasts releases at AMI (36:33). Vancouver celebrates the Lunar New Year in February with events throughout the Lower Mainland. Community Reporter, Carol Yaple has the details (51:25). During our CNIB SmartLife segment, we talk about The Come to Work program and the Accommodating Your World series (1:05:24). On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin is joined by special guest, Senator Kim Pate, an independent member of the Senate of Canada and a long-time human rights advocate (1:19:06).

There are a few audio described theatre performances coming up in the Winnipeg area. Community Reporter, Vic Periera tells us more.

How can we protect kids from developing problems with gambling? Grant Hardy discusses this on his headlines segment (8:25). Taylor Swift will be performing a four-night stint in Japan just before boyfriend Travis Kelce's Super Bowl game in Las Vegas, can she make it? Corinne Van Dusen lets us know on our Entertainment Report (22:11). A Newfoundland man's quest to find the best fish and chips has gone viral. Beth Deer tells us all about it on The Buzz (38:02). There are a few audio described theatre performances coming up in the Winnipeg area. Community Reporter, Vic Periera tells us more (52:07). A few weeks back, the K&R team ventured out to W Ross McDonald to catch up with the Short Term Placement Program. We share some highlights and interviews with students and organizers (1:19:37).

There's a free low vision squash program available in St. Johns. Community Reporter, Kim Thistle tells us more.

Is the job description for veterinarians the same, no matter which clinic they work in? How might that change depending on the circumstances? Danielle Jongkind explains on Ask a Vet (8:22). How can you add in vegan and vegetarian sources of protein to your day? Nutritionist, Julia Karantjas tells us (22:03). Actor, Comedian and Producer Nic Novicki chats with us about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge and how it aims to reshape representation of people with disabilities in the film industry (38:10). There's a free low vision squash program available in St. Johns. Community Reporter, Kim Thistle tells us more (51:47). Dugald Maudsley, Writer and Executive Producer of The Secret World of Sound from the Nature of Things, chats with us about this audio-focused special premiering on CBC TV and CBC Gem February 15th (1:04:19). On our Monthly Book Club, we discuss Emperor of the North: Sir George Simpson and the remarkable story of the Hudson's Bay Company By James Raffan (1:22:04).

Michael Babcock is joined by returning guest, Jeff Bishop to discuss Copilot Pro on Windows. What is it and how does it work? Michael and Jeff let us know (7:54). What is risky outdoor play, and is it good for kids? Grant Hardy discusses this on his headlines segment (21:59). We speak with is comedian Ryan Lachance about AMI's All Access Comedy special (37:04). Winterlude is back this February in Ottawa. Community Reporter, Kim Kilpatrick tells us all about it (51:49). The Federal Court declared the 2022 use of the Emergencies Act by the government breached the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom. Why is that? Danielle McLaughlin discusses with Noa Mendelsohn Aviv on Know Your Rights (1:18:08).

Winterlude is back this February in Ottawa. Community Reporter, Kim Kilpatrick tells us all about it.

There's an arts and crafts show coming up in Pictou County, Nova Scotia that has quilts and other homemade items created by an art support group for the visually impaired. Community Reporter, Julie Martin tells us more.

What is the difference between compounded drugs and regular ones? What do lay people need to know about them? Danielle Jongkind has more on Ask a Vet (7:51). What is reflexology and how can we benefit from it? We discuss more with Frances Wong on our Wellness chat (21:50). Native Earth brings us Omaagomaan by Waawaate Fobister, a dance piece that teaches us about the Grassy Narrows tragedy and the people defending and protecting the community today (36:35). There's an arts and crafts show coming up in Pictou County, Nova Scotia that has quilts and other homemade items created by an art support group for the visually impaired. Community Reporter, Julie Martin tells us more (51:40). On our Woodworking segment with Jeff Thompson, we talk about finding structural studs for pictures, curtains and more (1:03:54). We speak with two members of the anti-human trafficking committee at Peel Children's Aid Society about this grave human rights violation and what can be done about it (1:18:37).

The CCB Toronto Visionaries Chapter is turning 10 this year. Community Reporter, Stephen Ricci tells us all about their birthday celebrations happening next month!

What happens to your pets when you break up? New laws in BC mean that a court may get involved. Grant Hardy has more on his headlines segment. There's a Taylor Swift course set to begin at Harvard. Corinne Van Dusen tells us more on our Entertainment Report. An interstellar tourism campaign is urging aliens to visit Lexington, Kentucky. Why on earth would they want this? Beth Deer explains on The Buzz. The CCB Toronto Visionaries Chapter is turning 10 this year. Community Reporter, Stephen Ricci tells us all about their birthday celebrations happening next month! JJ Hunt joins as we take an adventure to Malaysia to learn about the upcoming Tamil Hindu festival of Thaipusam. Nathan Sartore, Programming and Accessibility Coordinator for To Live, joins us to chat about the musical theatrical production of "The Look of Love" and a special described performance.

The Alberta government is boosting AISH, Income Support, and senior benefit payments on Jan. 1,2024. Community Reporter, Toni Freimark tells us the details.

Mary Beth Moellenkamp, CEO of Peel Children's Aid Foundation discusses what it means to become a foster parent and how it can help (6:57). During our Nutrition chat with Julia Karantjas, we chat healthy habits to keep your immune system strong this winter (22:13). We learn about the International Blind Café with founder Jason Reynolds, which provides support, advocacy and training to anybody in the community who needs it (37:37). The Alberta government is boosting AISH, Income Support, and senior benefit payments on Jan. 1,2024. Community Reporter, Toni Freimark tells us the details (51:22). Yang Wang stops by to tell us about a recent, racially motivated hate crime she experienced while riding the subway in Toronto (1:03:02). On our monthly voices segment, we chat with Know Your Rights contributor, Danielle McLaughlin (1:20:32).

A ski resort in Vancouver is hosting three special sessions adapted for people with disabilities, including vision loss. Community Reporter, Carol Yaple tells us more.

The Ontario Northland train is becoming more accessible. Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton in Sault Ste. Marie gives you an update on its progress. She also tells you about the Canadian Council of the Blind's upcoming events in Sault Ste. Marie. From the November 14, 20234, episode.

Community Reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu previews a couple of upcoming holiday markets in the Montreal area. From the November 8, 2023, episode.

How do you choose the right university that suits your needs? Community reporter Anna Kim shares her first-hand experience. From the November 7, 2023, episode.

Today, we'll unravel the inspiring journey of Cindy Castro, the woman behind the fashion brand "Cindy Castro New York". Born and raised in Ecuador, Cindy was often overlooked – not fitting into the conventional beauty standards. She found solace in the world of fashion. Today, her brand is synonymous with activism, sustainability, and community. In this episode Epicenter's Community Reporter, Ambar Castillo, talks with Cindy about the challenges and triumphs of starting her business, and breaking barriers for immigrant women and sustainable fashion advocates alike. Shop Cindy Castro New York: https://cindycastro.com/  Giving back: https://cindycastro.com/pages/giving-back  Follow Cindy Castro New York on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindycastro_nyc/  Epicenter-NYC membership: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=epicenternyc&campaign=7018a000000yJx6AA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat Bolus, Community Reporter with the WVIA News Department, sharing a story from Honesdale in Wayne County, PA, about a public art project involving a street piano for the public to enjoy. www.wvia.org/news/local www.waynecountyartsalliance.org/