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Apple shows Windows some love

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  • Reporter Grant Hardy brings us the latest Lifestyle Headlines.
  • Apple is showing Windows some love with new Music, TV, and iCloud photos integration. We learn more with John Biehler.
  • Vancouver is providing new accessible voting options during the October 15th civic election. Sylvi Fekete brings us up to speed.
  • The Method, by James Patterson, is topping the Audible original chart. Ryan Hooey gives us his review of the production.

How to activate new VoiceOver voices on iOS 16

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  • New VoiceOver voices are now available in iOS 16; Michael Feir discusses the ins and outs of getting to know and activating these voices.
  • Gardener Susan Kerney introduces us to the ground cherry, a plant she enjoyed growing this year.
  • Community Reporter Kim Kilpatrick highlights an upcoming workshop being run by Braille Literacy Canada on advocating for Braille.
  • On our Accessible Gaming segment, Debbie Williams brings us inclusive Uno.
  • Joining us on this week's Roundtable is Hooley McLaughlin, former Chief Science Officer with the Ontario Science Centre.

Background and perspective on the public health crisis in Ontario

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  • Why are some people are renouncing ambition in the workplace? What are they embracing instead? Grant Hardy tells us in his headlines segment.
  • When it comes to air travel, how can we get an improvement on our seats without paying extra money? Margrett Weldon answers on In The Know.
  • A retired farmer in Saskatchewan provided specialized equipment for a younger farmer with a disability. Jim Krysko fills us in on the story.
  • Why are emergency rooms closing across Ontario? Registered Nurse Leslie Depoe gives us background and perspective on the public health crisis in the province.
  • Northeastern’s law school sent out 4,000 acceptance letters by mistake. Grant Hardy let's us know these awkward details in What in the World.

Could there be a National Guide Dog Awareness Month in Canada soon?

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  • Could there be a National Guide Dog Awareness Month in Canada in the near future? Devon Wilkins let's us know.
  • Nutritionist Julia Karantjas gives us tips to treat different kinds of headaches naturally.
  • Another season of the NHL is officially underway. We get a season preview with our friend and NHL broadcaster, Nick Alberga.
  • The "Songs & Stories of Ghosts & Spirits" event returns in St. John's by popular demand. Community Reporter Kim Thistle shares more.
  • All glitter is not created equal. We learn more about the differences, with Bella Strange, on our make-up talk.
  • On October 23, catch an accessible production of The Storyville Mosquito, by Kid Koala, presented by TO Live,. We learn more about this unique show with Programming Coordinator at TO Live, Nathan Sartore.

App that can identify songs you hum

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  • How can you prep for Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms before they hit? Grant Hardy explains more.
  • Deezer can now identify songs you hum! John Biehler has the details.
  • Thunder Bay Superior North MPP, Lise Vaugeois, participated in the ‘Social Assistance Diet’ for two weeks. Karen Magee lets us in on this initiative.
  • The Audiobook Kiss and Tell, Co-produced by Kevin Hart, is newly trending, and Ryan Hooey gives us his review.