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Episode 1573

Toronto Raptors new head coach Darko Rajakovic holding a basketball outside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto
  • On our Gardening segment with Susan Kerney, we’re visiting the Basil family, which includes, Genevieve Basil and one of Sue’s favorites Thai Basil.
  • Google Lens can now identify rashes and other skin conditions. John Biehler tells us all about it on our App Update.
  • We get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton. 
  • There have been some major changes in the Toronto Raptors organization. Brock Richardson fills us in during his Sports Update.
  • On The Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey welcomes special guest, Author, Hannah Mary McKinnon to talk about her newest release, The Revenge List.
  • Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time.

Episode 1572

Gold coloured musical notes
  • The Worldwide Developers Conference keynote put Michael Feir's typing to the test. This week, we continue with his thoughts on what he heard during a very hectic two-hour presentation.
  • Fern Lulham joins us to talk about a topic that could literally change our lives, but which can so easily get overlooked, namely self-care.
  • We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton. 
  • How can you plan your next foodie adventure? Mary Mammoliti is an expert in this topic and gives us some advice!
  • Ragtime is a musical form that was played and enjoyed a lot before it ever got documented and notated. Christine Malec gives us some history behind it during our Curious Minds segment.
  • On our weekly roundtable, we’re joined by friend of the show and former AMI Editor, Mark Phoenix.

Episode 1571

A blood taking his blood pressure on a machine at home
  • On our Headlines segment with Grant Hardy, we discuss financial tips for new college grads.
  • Greg David stops by to discuss trends and new shows coming to Canadian TV this fall.
  • We have the Wednesday Buzz with Bill Shackleton. 
  • We’re joined by our newest Community Reporter, Vic Pereira who’s going to be cover news and events in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
  • How do you properly take your blood pressure? Registered Nurse, Leslie DePoe walks us through this.

Episode 1570

A public washroom
  • What kinds of things are considered medical emergencies? What are the most common ones that vets see? Danielle Jongkind explains on Ask A Vet.
  • Frances Wong tells us how we can keep things moving on the go and how to avoid constipation while traveling.
  • Zirkova Co-Founder Katherine Vellinga, chats with us about their Pride-themed bottle. 
  • There are some major accessibility upgrades coming to Trenton Park in Nova Scotia. Community Reporter, Julie Martin has the details.
  • Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world. Why is that and what can we do to combat this? We speak with Dr. Jiwon Oh of the Barlo MS Centre to learn more.
  • On our Collections and Hobbies segment, we’re joined by Brock Richardson who talks about his sports memorabilia collection.

Episode 1569

A guide dog puppy in a training vest
  • A major app was released for the BlindShell Classic 2. Michael Babcock tells us all about it during our Tech Talk.
  • A new study reveals why some people are mosquito magnets and others aren’t. Grant Hardy has the details during our headlines chat.
  • We welcome Greg David to the show to discuss some can’t miss series coming to AMI-tv in the next few weeks. 
  • The Dust 2 Dawson Motorcycle Ride comes to Dawson City, Yukon this week. Community Reporter, Kim Hovey has the details.
  • Guide Dog Users of Canada hold its conference and Annual General Meeting later this month. Devon Wilkins shares more info during our guide dog and service animal report.
  • On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin leads a discussion on the need to balance freedom of expression with the protection of the rights of vulnerable people.