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Can a hug help you when you're stressed?

A man and woman hug
  • Can a hug help you when you're stressed? It might work better for some but not all. Jeff Ryman has the details in his health headlines.
  • Margrett Weldon brings us In The Know about the types of assistance available in Emergency, and Non-Emergency situations.
  • A local Edmonton start up has developed an app to help with navigating construction barriers. Jim Krysko brings us up to speed.
  • How exactly does the Human Resources department support our workplace? We find out with Elysia Yardley.

New strategy for people with cat allergies to manage their symptoms

A woman sneezing as she pets a cat
  • There’s a new strategy for people with cat allergies to manage their symptoms. We get the details with Dr. Danielle Jongkind.
  • Nutritionist Julia Karantjas highlights seasonal allergies and what we can do to help with the symptoms.
  • As May marks Vision Health Month, it’s important to note that nearly 1 in 6 Canadians are living with one of the four major eye diseases. What can we do to prevent this? We chat with Dr. Vivian Hill to learn more.
  • Ottawa Community Reporter Kim Kilpatrick highlights this year’s Braille Literacy Canada symposium.
  • On our Parenting chat, Lucia Bellafante features gardening as an intentional learning experience.
  • What are the arguments for and against having the monarchy in Canada? Let’s discuss with Danielle McLaughlin on Know Your Rights.

State of guide dog access in U.K.

A guide dog and it's owner on a walk
  • To the Dragon Cave” is the newest audio game gaining traction on Android and iOS. Michael Feir gives us his take on it.
  • Fern Lulham shares the state of guide dog access refusals to public places, like restaurants and pubs, in the U.K.
  • Community Reporter Kim Hovey in Dawson City, Yukon, highlights the We The Yukon Apparel shop.
  • On Curious Minds with Christine Malec, we learn about the Luminato Festival, and its offerings for the blind and low vision community.
  • Our guest for this week’s Roundtable conversation is Laura Bain, former AMI-tv Reporter for Halifax.

Unique teaching style for blind and partially sighted piano players

 A woman playing piano
  • Working out in groups may give you a little extra boost. Why is that? Jeff Ryman explains in his health headlines.
  • The U.S. television networks have wrapped up their Spring cleaning of programming, and there were many cancellations. We get the update with Greg David.
  • We meet Mark Miller, a piano teacher who specializes in teaching blind and partially sighted students around the world. We learn more about him and his unique teaching style.
  • New Brunswick is launching a new mental health peer support program for university students. Ryan Delehanty fills us in.
  • Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession talks to us about eating fresh this spring, by focusing on the produce in season.

What kind of bizarre things do vets see dogs eat?

A Bulldog on a vets table
  • What kind of bizarre things do vets see dogs eat? Dr. Danielle Jongkind let’s us in on wacky things she's seen our canine companions consume.
  • How can you tell when it's time to replace your walking shoes? Frances Wong shares signs to look for when your shoes need replacing.
  • One CEO is citing five steps for improved outcomes during National Mental Health Month in May. We learn more about this with Kevin Guest, chairman and CEO of USANA Health Sciences.
  • Community Reporter Julie Martin highlights the Pictou Landing First Nations Annual Traditional Powwow.
  • The biggest event in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation is finally back after a two-year hiatus. Motionball’s Marathon of Sport makes its triumphant return in June. We learn all about this.
  • Andrew Morris, Manager of independent production at AMI, joins us on our Voices segment to discuss projects he’s involved with.