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Highlighting new iOS 16 features

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  • IOS 16 is out today, and Michael Babcock highlights new features to keep in mind.
  • The Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League have made quite a few significant acquisitions this offseason. Brock Richardson gives us his thoughts on the moves.
  • Andy Frank is the Manager of AMI-audio, and he’s here with a run-down on brand new AMI-audio content, and releases of video podcasts.
  • Community Reporter Kim Kilpatrick highlights upcoming Ottawa municipal election days and accessible voting options.
  • Devon Wilkins has our monthly Guide Dog and Service Animal Report.
  • On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin takes us back to school; she shares strange school rules that really do exist.

How can you make your search for an apartment easier?

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  • How can you make your search for an apartment easier? Jeff Ryman dives into this in his lifestyle report.
  • A built-in macOS tool now scans and removes malware more frequently. John Biehler has the details.
  • Two women from Windsor Ontario used their downtime to write a book. Karen Magee tells us why they decided to share their story.
  • Natalie Nadus is sharing her journey of becoming an audiobook narrator. Ryan Hooey shares more on the Chatty Bookshelf.

Tips on hosting an inclusive game night

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  • Michael Feir features Big Finish Audio's adaptation on the story of Jekyll and Hyde, released at the end of August 2022.
  • David Best is a Counsellor who has much experience working with the blind and partially sighted community. Fern Lulham shares his thoughts on coping with disability.
  • Community Reporter Kim Hovey took part in a research study aiming to better understand the experiences of people with low or no vision navigating the built environment. She gives us the highlights.
  • Thinking about running a Game Night? Debbie Williams shares tips on hosting an inclusive game night with friends and family.
  • Joining us this week on the Roundtable is Becki Zerr, Community Reporter from AMI's NOW with Dave Brown.

New and returning shows on TV

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  • How can you help your body digest food better? Jeff Ryman explains in his health headlines.
  • The new television season is here! Greg David fills us in on new and returning shows to the History Channel, CBC, and AMI-tv.
  • Ryan Delehanty features this year’s Over the Edge CNIB fundraiser, taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
  • Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession brings us safe cooking techniques for the blind or low vision home cook.

Jaws 2023 heads into public beta

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  • There are all kinds of strategies for keeping dogs busy and active when their people are unavailable. Which approach is best? Dr Danielle Jongkind explains.
  • We learn about Pickleball, with Frances Wong on our Health and Wellness segment.
  • The NFL season kicks off this Thursday with a big matchup. Brock Richardson fills us in.
  • Community reporter Julie Martin joins us with news from Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
  • Jaws 2023 heads into public beta. Micheal Babcock shares the details.
  • We chat about The Woodworking for the Blind group and a Podcast on Wood Working, on our Woodworking Segment with Jeff Thompson.