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If you like to shiver in fear from the safety of your own couch, consider treating yourself to some of the scary animal characters Dr. Danielle Jongkind recaps for us.
Winter boots keep our feet warm, and help us get around icy, treacherous conditions. Frances Wong shares tips on how to choose the best winter boots.
Yesterday we announced huge changes to Kelly and Company on the horizon. John Melville, Vice President of Content Development and Programming for AMI-tv and AMI-audio joins us to share some of the background and what to expect next.
Community Reporter Julie Martin highlights new accessible winter equipment available through Pictou County Recreation.
On Oct. 27, W. Ross MacDonald School hosted their Walk for Wenjack event, organized by staff member Georgia East. We hear more about the project with participating students. Also, special shout outs to Georgia East, Becky Rook, Becky Valiant and Amanda Gowan.
Woodworker Jeff Thompson covers the benefits of finding that local lumber yard.

Michael Babcock and Damashe Thomas give us the tricks and treats of online shopping.
Serena Williams recently stated at a press conference, there’s a good chance she will return to tennis. Brock Richardson gives us his feelings on our Sports Update.
We chat with Jennie Bovard, the Host of Low Vision Moments, an AMI podcast presenting funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted.
The Yukon Travel and colourblindness glasses helps individuals see the Northern Lights. Community Reporter Kim Hovey describes how.
We learn about the True Colours Festival, celebrating diversity through a world-class concert by enormously talented artists with disabilities.
Plus, why does a democratic country like Canada need a civil liberties organization? Danielle McLaughlin and Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, discuss.

What does it take to make a good first impression? Grant Hardy has the details in his lifestyle headlines.
A screenless smartphone is here, but what does that even mean? We find out with John Biehler.
The ParaTough Cup is the flagship fundraiser for the Paralympic Foundation of Canada. We learn more about this unique event.

We check in with Mike Feir about a new Audible drama, Act Three of The Sandman.
Do plants feel emotion? Gardener Susan Kerney shares her findings on the question.
We speak with March of Dimes Canada’s official spokesperson for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Gift Tshuma—disability advocate, wheelchair user, and Assistive Technology Specialist—about what the organization is doing to help attain career success.
We learn about The Ontario Science Centre's brand new exhibit called Indigenous Ingenuity which lets guests discover how indigenous science is timeless and Experience the innovative processes that give rise to Indigenous knowledge.
Our guest for this week's Roundtable is former AMI Editor, and great friend of the network, Mark Phoenix.

The Ontario Dental Association has released its list of Halloween treats that people should avoid if they don't want to risk being haunted by rotten teeth. Grant Hardy has more in his headlines segment.
Margrett Weldon highlights Wounded Warriors Canada, an initiative offering support for Veterans, First Responders and their families.
Face Equality International is devoted to ensuring the facial difference community can live freely, without indignity or discrimination we to talk about the organization and raise awareness about how people present themselves on Halloween.
Let's flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Reporter Grant Hardy, on What in the World.