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Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament

  • Authored on March 22, 2023
  • Luca DeMontis skates by to preview the Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament this weekend. 
    • It takes place March 24th to 26th at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. 
      • Tickets are free for all the games at the tournament. 
      • More information can be found at the Canada Blind Hockey website.  
      • The weekend slate of games will be broadcast through their YouTube channel. 
  • Shaini Saravanamuthu is here with a couple events that folks can sink their teeth into. 
  • The Winnipeg Garden show is in a few weeks. Community Reporter Derek Lackey highlights what to expect. 
    • The show takes place from April 13th to the 16th
      • He also highlights the Manitoba Museum and what they are offering for families this spring break. 
  • Columnist John Loeppky ponders the value of pursuing post-secondary education. 
  • Kevin Shaw comments on Nordstrom’s Canadian exit and what it means for Canada’s retail landscape. 

Discussing the Role of Sibling Caregivers

  • Authored on March 21, 2023
  • Peter Parsons stops by to highlight a few Goalball tournaments happening across the country.
    • He spoke about the Surrey Grand Slam Goalball Tournament. 
    • He also previewed the Ontario Provincials competition. 
      • Peter shined a spotlight on two up-and-coming para-athletes, Hayden Denoudin and Harry Nickerson. 
      • Both are making a name for themselves in the sport of goalball but also in other para sports.
  • Meagan Gillmore discusses the role that some take caring for siblings in need. 
    • She wrote a recent article in Chatelaine on the topic. 
  • Louise Levesque Burley shares her experience learning to play the piano. 
    • Cheryl Gillespie is Louise’s music teacher. 
    • Louise also spoke about the new CNIB Peer-to-Peer Mentorship program in Moncton, New Brunswick.
    • Louise is the trainer and Program coordinator for this pilot project. 
  • Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech discusses how AI is turning text into videos. 
  • The Weekly News Quiz is back with Karen Magee, Alex Smyth, and Elysia Yardley. 

Perceptions of Productivity in the Workplace

  • Authored on March 20, 2023
  • Canadian Press Weekend Editor Michelle McQuigge stops by to highlight the biggest news stories of the weekend. 
    • She discusses the calls from Pierre Poilievre to change how medical professionals are certified in an effort to allow greater ease of movement across the country. 
    • She also highlights the International Criminal Courts charges and warrant for Russia’s Vladimir Putin’s arrest.  
  • Kelly Bron Johnson is here to discuss the complexity of perceptions of productivity in the workplace. 
  • Kim Thistle shares her thoughts on the Netflix film, “Your Place or Mine”. 
  • Marc Aflalo from Double Tap TV examines the key takeaways from Microsoft’s Future of Work Event. 
  • Bean Gill discusses her CBC series “PUSH”, highlighting a group of friends known as “wheelie peeps”. 
    • The show is airing now on CBC and can be found online. 

Ontario's Library System

  • Authored on March 17, 2023
  • The NOW News Panel assembles with Michelle McQuigge and Alex Smyth discussing the latest ripples surrounding Foreign Election Interference. 
    • former Governor General David Johnston has been appointed as the special rapporteur. 
    • The panel explores Canada’s airline landscape, which is dealing with some turbulence recently. 
    • The News Panel wraps up with a dive into Ontario’s library system and how a provincial structure could help. 
      • A group of Ontario libraries have called on the provincial government to form the Ontario Digital Public Library to help ensure access for rural and First Nations communities.
  • Michael McNeely gets into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit by reviewing the classic film, “Barry Lyndon”.
  • Shaini Saravanamuthu is moving into a new place. She stops by to discuss all the factors to consider when moving.
  • Spring television on AMI-tv is jam-packed with new and returning series. One program returning is “#IGotThis”, which is back with new episodes this Monday. AMI Communications Specialist Greg David previews the new season.
    • You can watch past episodes through the AMI-tv app or online at AMI.ca. 
    • He also breaks down the results of the Accessible Writers’ Lab study. 

Dish with Mary Returns for Season 3 on AMI-tv

  • Authored on March 16, 2023
  • Mary Mammoliti discusses how as cities change they can lose their unique food personalities.
    • Dish with Mary premieres tonight on AMI-tv. 
      • You can catch all the episodes Thursdays at 8:30 pm
      • You can also check it the show’s page on ami.ca
  • Ryan Chin breaks down the First Home Savings Account. 
  • Community Reporter Nathan Clement highlights three events taking place in the Vancouver area.
    • Nathan highlights CelticFest Vancouver.
      • The event runs from March 11th to 18th 
      • More information and a schedule can be found here:
    • He also previews the The Cherry Blossom Festival’s Big Picnic Event. 
      • Taking place April 1st from 10 am - 4pm 
      • More information can be found at the event page
    • Finally, he shares Vancouver Mysteries Outdoor Games
      • The company offers a variety of escape room options both indoor and outdoor. 
      • Prices and information can be found on their website. 
  • Steven Scott from Double Tap highlights The Optima Braille Laptop.
    • Steven also talks about Be My Eyes which has come out with a new virtual volunteer to help folks with vision loss, utilizing GPT-4 AI. 
  • Dawn Dickinson wraps up the show with articles from the Walrus, including one exploring the secrecy around governments and UFOs. 
    • Her other article dissects the divide between home ownership and renting, and if Canadians need to rethink our housing philosophies.