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Mona for IOS, Mac, and iPad was released, what is Mona? How can we use it? Michael Babcock fills us in.
On our Gardening segment with Susan Kerney we talk about some of the plants that Susan recently purchased at a plant sale.
We learn about a new show to AMI-tv called Disrupt. It showcases art on all levels with a disability-first punk rock attitude.
There’s a poutine festival coming to southern Ontario featuring over 50 different types! Community Report, Annette Dennis has the details!
Guide Dog Users of Canada’s virtual conference and Annual General Meeting takes place in June. Devon Wilkins lets us know all about it during our guide dog and service animal report.
Should Pride flags be flown on the property of certain municipalities and schools? This is the topic of discussion on Know Your Rights with Danielle McLaughlin.

Producer Grant Hardy brings us the latest Headlines in health, lifestyle, tech and accessibility.
Forza Motorsport will feature audio cues to help players with visual impairments drive. John Biehler has the details in our App Update.
Let's get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton.
The CFL could be hitting a larger audience this year. How? Brock Richardson tells us during our Sports Update.
Jutta Treviranus, Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre, chats with us about OCAD University’s annual graduate exhibition.
Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time.

Michael Feir tells us about a podcast that has caught his attention called, Stephen Fry's Inside Your Mind.
The Coronation of King Charles The Third is taking place in the UK on Saturday. Fern Lulham tells us about this and the accessibility of it all.
We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton.
How do you store onion? How long do they last? Mary Mammoliti is back with us to answer these questions.
We learn about the 44th Annual Toronto Storytelling Festival with Festival Producer, Michelle Urbano. 
On this week’s roundtable, our guest is In The Know contributor Margrett Weldon.

Veterinarian, Danielle Jongkind discusses mental health in pets and how we can recognize if our pets have mental health concerns.
In light of Mental Health week, Frances Wong discusses things can we do on a daily basis to improve our mental health.
We chat with internationally touring comedian, actor and producer Nic Novicki, Founder of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.
What’s new and exciting this year at Lake Joe? Montreal Community Reporter, Mathieu Rochette lets us know!
Yesterday was Music Monday and we’re joined by our friends at W. Ross MacDonald who celebrated this day in style.
On our Parenting Chat with Lucia Bellafante, she welcomes in guest, Dave Scott to talk about his experience dealing with mystery illness in the family.

How do you use Audio Description on IOS? Michael Babcock dives into this in our Tech Talk.
Gardner Susan Kerney joins us for her weekly segment where we chat about the Echinacea Plant!
We welcome AMI Podcasting Coordinator, Ryan Delehanty who tells us about some new and exciting podcasts.
There’s an Aquafit for All pool exercise program for visually impaired people taking place in Burnaby, BC. Community Reporter, Carol Yaple has the details.
On Our CNIB SmartLife segment, we talk about the HaptiBraille communicator which allows deafblind users to speak with a synthesized voice and hear the person they are talking to.
On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin discusses the balance between the governments' need for secrecy and the importance of accountability with guest, Dr. Brenda McPhail.