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Why should you be eating citrus this month?

Two grapefruits
  • Why should you be eating citrus this month? Jeff Ryman explains more in his health report.
  • We get to play television network executives with Greg David, and decide whether TV pilots should go on the air or not.
  • Ryan Delehanty details a Nova Scotia job posting highlighting the needs of people with disabilities.
  • On our Employment segment, we continue our discussion with Elysia Yardley on job references.
  • What are the effects of “Shrinkflation” and the grocery store price increases of 2022? Let’s talk about it with Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession.

More info on the chart of the ionizing radiation dose a person can absorb, found at several sources.  

Norway bans certain dog breed

An English Bulldog
  • The courts in Norway recently made the decision to ban the breeding of English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Dr. Danielle Jongkind discusses the reasonings behind this ruling.
  • What are electromagnetic frequencies and how can we protect ourselves from them? Frances Wong lets us know.
  • Wonder’neath is an artist-led arts organization located in the North End of Halifax. We learn more about it with Community Reporter Julie Martin.
  • On our Parenting Talk, Lucia Bellafante shares Betty Caron’s story of kindness, and highlights how a little kindness goes a long way when parenting.
  • On today’s Book Club meeting, we discuss A Forever Kind of Love, by Nora Roberts, with the recommender of the book, Debbie Williams.

Most anticipated contenders at this year’s Audie Awards

Audie awards logo
  • How can you protect your spending power from inflation? Jeff Ryman explains in his lifestyle report.
  • Google is bringing Chrome OS to PCs and Macs. We learn more with The App Show’s John Biehler.
  • A program at the University of Victoria is generating an employment boost for people with disabilities. Sylvi Fekete has the details.
  • We get into some of the most anticipated contenders at this year’s Audie Awards with Ryan Hooey, on the Chatty Bookshelf.

Highlighting Vocal Eye

Vocal Eye logo
  • Contenders for this year’s Audie awards have been announced! Michael Feir highlights The Coldest Case, one of the entries for best audio drama.
  • The flower for February is the Violet. Gardener Susan Kerney tells us all about it and its related species.
  • On February 2nd the Ontario Science Centre re-opened its doors after a brief shutdown due to COVID-19. Now that the centre is back up and running, what exhibits, and activities do they have? We learn more with Megan Brophy, Acting Manager of Hosts at the Ontario Science Centre.
  • On Curious Minds, Christine Malec highlights Vocal Eye Descriptive arts, an organization offering programming for the blind community in Vancouver, and around the world.
  • Today’s Roundtable guest is AMI Vancouver Reporter Grant Hardy.

What is busy hearing?

Someone trying to listen
  • What are the top benefits of swimming? Jeff Ryman digs into this in his health report.
  • On In The Know, Margrett Weldon brings part 3 of her series on hearing, and tells us what “Busy Hearing” is.
  • A new Podcast is highlighting the struggles two Edmonton friends face as people living with disability. Jim Krysko gives us the background behind the project.
  • Leanne Baarda talks us through organizing our kitchens, focusing on convenience, safety, and priority.