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Leni Goggins describes the New Inclusive Economy, a research project that aims to build an inclusive labour market in B.C.
Lawrence Gunther explores the issues surrounding Coastal GasLink’s natural gas pipeline in B.C.
Nelson Rego describes the “Grid Editor,” a new coding tool for blind or partially sighted computer programmers
- He also shares tips on how to track shipments with Live Text in iOS 16
And host Dave Brown puts Karen Magee, Ryan Delehanty and Alex Smyth to the test in another edition of our weekly news quiz!

We have our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta
Today, we consider Canada’s new immigration targets that Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says are focused on economic growth
We explore the big labour strife in Ontario that is affecting education workers
And we discuss the back and forth on swearing royal oaths in Quebec legislature
Michael McNeely shares his thoughts on “Gratitude Revealed,” a new documentary on how to live a meaningful life full of gratitude
And Karen McKay from the Centre of Equitable Library Access chats about Mary Lawson, this year’s winner of Forest of Readings' Evergreen Award. Her book “A Town Called Solace” is available in the CELA collection here
- Karen also tells us about Carol Anne Hilton, the winner of this year's First Nations Community Reads. Her book "Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table" is available in the CELA collection here
- CELA’s featured titles of the week with a focus on the winners from this year’s Writers’ Trust Awards. The title include the following:
  - Shani Mootoo received the $25,000 Writers' Trust Engel Findley Award for mid-career writers. Her most recent novel "Polar Vortex" was long-listed for the 2020 Giller Prize
  - Nicholas Herring won the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, a $60,000 award, for his novel "Some Hellish"
  - Dan Werb won the $60,000 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction for his book "The Invisible Siege: The Rise of Coronaviruses and the Search for a Cure"
  - Halifax author Francesca Ekwuyasi was awarded the $10,000 Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S+ Emerging Writers for debut novel "Butter Honey Pig Bread"

Ardra Shephard shares a casting opportunity for season two of AMI-tv's “Fashion Dis”
- The show is looking for style-seeker of all genders with disabilities who are interested in elevating their look and getting the makeover of their dreams
- If you or someone you know is interested, email: FashionDis@NikkiRayMedia.com with your name and contact information.
B.C. Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility Dan Coulter describes a new tool for people with disabilities to give feedback on accessing provincial services. You can access the tool here

Sylvi Fekete describes #RewriteTheRules, a new campaign about the issues of ableism and barriers on the disability community
- She also reflects on a recent incident faced by a para-athlete who was removed from a WestJet flight due to issues loading his power wheelchair

Blaine Deutscher explains how CFL fans in Regina can take in the 2022 Grey Cup festivities
- The Kickoff party is Wednesday November 16 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain time
  - It is located at Viterra International Trade Centre, 1700 Elphinstone Street in Regina
  - The event is free and for all-ages
  - The championship game is held at Mosaic Stadium for the first time on November 20th
  - For more information, you can visit here
- He also gives details about the 47th WinterGreen Fine Craft Market in Regina
  - The market runs Friday, November 4, 1 – 8 pm, Saturday, November 5, 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, November 6, 10 am – 4 pm
  - It is located at the Turvey Center at 100 Armour Rd.
    The cost is $5 + tax at the door (they accept debit, credit, or cash)
  - Children 12 and under are free.
  - For more information, you can contact Saskatchewan Craft Council's Alexa Hainsworth at 306- 653 -3616 or email: scc.memberservices@sasktel.net
  - You can also visit their website here
Dawn Dickinson previews Maclean’s Magazine with an article about a Calgary parkade that is being redesigned with the future in mind
- She also describes one of their featured interviews with Lana Payne, Unifor’s president, who explains why she wants Canadian workers to know - and get paid – what they’re worth.

Steven Scott of Double Tap discusses the growing popularity of social media platform, Mastodon
- He also chats about the future of Dictaphones

Travis Murao reflects on the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championships
John Loepkky explores the impact of the Hockey Canada scandal on para hockey
Dr. Meadow Schroeder and Dr. Richard Zhao from the University of Calgary describe how gamification can help high school students with learning disabilities transition to post-secondary education
Shane Baker chats about health management using vitamins and supplements
And Derek Lackey tells you all about the accessible sports expo hosted by Accessible Sport Connection Manitoba
- The event will be in Winnipeg on Nov. 13 at University of Manitoba
- The event is free admission and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
- It is located at the Investors Group Athletic Centre at 75 Sidney Smith St.
- For more information, visit here
- For volunteer registration, visit here

Michelle McQuigge of The Canadian Press dropped by to discuss some of the weekend’s big news stories. They included:
Kelly Bron Johnson discussed the importance of employees getting time off or even paid time off in order to rest and truly disconnect from their work life.
We dabbled in some Halloween-style creepy content as Amy Amantea reviewed the Netflix series, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Marc Aflalo showed off the Meta Quest Pro virtual reality headset.
Our daily roundtable participants chatted about their favorite Halloween snacks and treats.
And Jim Krysko dropped by to talk about the Saskatchewan government announcing nearly $11 million in funding to Disability Employment and Career Services as well as what a Saskatchewan disability advocate told politicians on a recent trip to Parliament Hill.

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The New Inclusive Economy

Canada’s new immigration targets

AMI-tv's “Fashion Dis”

Gamification and disability

Disconnecting From Your Work Life

Blog

The New Inclusive Economy

Canada’s new immigration targets

AMI-tv's “Fashion Dis”

Gamification and disability

Disconnecting From Your Work Life

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