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Episode 1679

  • For Michael Feir, the holiday season officially starts with a couple of audio events. They have become important traditions, and he tells us all about them.
  • Could having a disability make us any more likely to be defensive? Fern Lulham dives into the psychology behind this.
  • A woman can officially keep emotional support hens but wants the city to change backyard chicken rules. Mark Phoenix gobbles his way through this story on The Buzz.
  • What upcoming seasonal events are taking place in Dawson City this winter? Community Reporter, Kim Hovey lets us know.
  • How can we cook for dinner during busy weeks? Mary Mammoliti gives us some creative ideas.
  • On our weekly roundtable, we’re joined by producer and on-air presenter, Beth Deer.

Episode 1677

  • On our Ask a Vet segment, Danielle Jongkind talks about antibiotic resistant bacteria and how that impacts vet medicine.
  • Why is gut health important, and how can we improve it? Let's learn more with Frances Wong on our Wellness segment.
  • Director Andrew Kushnir chats with us about “Bad Roads,” a theatre performance enabling us to connect with the people in the Ukraine about the ongoing invasion.
  • There are two Christmas parties being hosted by the CNIB in Nova Scotia. Community reporter, Julie Martin has the festive details.
  • On our Woodworking segment with Jeff Thompson, we talk about mitre saws and dados.
  • We review Women Talking, a 2018 novel by Canadian author Miriam Toews, on our monthly book club.

Episode 1675

  • Audible recently released the second instalment to the Sherlock Holmes universe. Michael Feir will give us his thoughts on The Silent Order.
  • A hospital charged a family over a thousand dollars even though a doctor never showed up. Grant Hardy has more on this bizarre story on What in the World.
  • It's the season of giving thanks, and it turns out humans have been doing it for a long, long time. Bill Shackelton tells us more about this on The Buzz.
  • Nothing screams the holidays like curling up on the couch, watching a movie, and eating some delicious snacks. Mary Mammoliti stops by to tell us about some of her favourite holiday snack idea’s.
  • We speak with Zoe McQuinn to learn about the Science Gallery at the Manitoba Museum.
  • On this week’s roundtable we’re joined by Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko.

Episode 1674

  • Should you have a copy of all your medical records? Grant Hardy discusses this on his headlines segment.
  • Greg David joins us with another history lesson in TV. This week he’s back with a brief lesson on the birth of the television drama.
  • One cancer patient is helping to erase millions in medical debt. Bill Shackleton tells us how on The Buzz.
  • The City of Toronto's Adapted and Inclusive Unit is hosting a Holiday Market in a few weeks. Community Reporter, Stehpen Ricci tells us more.
  • This Friday The Disability Collective presents the Sit Down Comedy Show which features a ridiculously funny lineup of all disabled and Deaf comedians. We learn more about this with Desiree Walsh.
  • How can we avoid employee burnout and achieve a good work-life balance? We chat with Elysia Yardley on our Employment chat.

Episode 1670

  • We get part two of the deep dive on Apple’s second generation AirPods Pros, with Michael Feir.
  • Fern Lulham stops by to talk about the new Netflix miniseries, All The Light We Cannot See, which she provided Audio Description for!
  • Cuban private grocery stores are thriving, but only a few people can afford them. We learn more on the Buzz with Bill Shackleton.
  • How can you make the perfect cookie? Chef Mary Mammoliti drops in to give us some tips.
  • The issue of air travel for persons with disabilities has received some attention lately. Edmonton Community Reporter, Marc Workman fills us in on the latest details.
  • We have our weekly roundtable with guest Mark Phoenix.