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Episode 1690

  • Gardener Susan Kerney preps us for getting plants and flowers gifted to us over the holidays.
  • Google introduced new features to give you more control over location data. John Biehler has the details on our App Update.
  • The first treatment to use gene-editing tool has been approved by the FDA. Mark Phoenix as the latest on The Buzz.
  • The largest contract ever signed in North American professional sports was signed last week. Brock Richardson tells us all about it on our Sports Update.
  • There’s a new partnership between Dreamscape Media and Mayo Clinic to bring more books to audio. Ryan Hooey has more on the Chatty Bookshelf.
  • Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time.

Episode 1689

  • Over the past year, Michael Feir has acquired a number of items for use while at home or away. This week, he talks about some of his favourite finds.
  • What strategies can we use to boost our confidence before attending a gathering or party? Fern Lulham gives us some tips.
  • Amazon's strict return-to-office policy is pushing more employees into quitting. Mark Phoenix has the details on The Buzz.
  • How can you make your holiday party stress free? Mary Mammoliti pops by to give us some tips.
  • On our Accessible Gaming segment, Markus McCracken welcomes Brandon Cole to chat about his involvement in the accessibility features of the newest Forza Motorsports video game. On our Accessible Gaming segment, Markus McCracken welcomes Brandon Cole to chat about his involvement in the accessibility features of the newest Forza Motorsports video game.
  • We’re joined by AMI Tech Guru, Leanne Brown on this week’s Roundtable.

Episode 1688

  • Bail reform aims to reduce violent crime in Canada. Grant Hardy has the details on his headlines segment.
  • The Golden Globe nominations for the year are out. We cover the top TV categories with Greg David, on our TV chat.
  • An asteroid will pass in front of bright a star to produce a rare eclipse visible to millions. Mark Phoenix tells us all about it on The Buzz.
  • What can we do over the holidays in Montreal? Community Reporter, Mathieu Rochette gives us some ideas.
  • On our Traveling with JJ segment, JJ Hunt stops by to chat about the beautiful markets in Fez, Morocco.
  • What is proper etiquette at a workplace party? Kevin Shaw joins us to discuss.

Episode 1687

  • On Ask a Vet with Danielle Jongkind we talk about some of the anatomical "quirks" some pets have.
  • What is indigestion and how can we treat it? Frances Wong dives into this during our Wellness chat.
  • We’ll learn about the Lil E Coffee Café, an inclusive café that offers meaningful employment to people with cognitive disabilities.
  • Community Reporter, Marc Workman joins us live from Dubai to chat about the United Nations Climate Change Conference which he’s attending.
  • We learn about the Common Thread Community Chorus choir which sings for social justice and inclusion.
  • Brice Parker, Goalball player for the Canadian Men's National Team, talks to us about his sports jersey collection during our Collections and Hobbies segment.

Episode 1686

  • iOS 17.2 is releasing soon, what is the biggest update coming? Michael Babcock lets us know.
  • Why do traumatic memories affect the brain so much more than positive memories do? Grant Hardy discusses this in his headlines segment.
  • Mind Your Own Business returns Wednesday, January 3, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+. We speak with Kelly Bron Johnson about her role on the season as a mentor.
  • There’s a free concert series at Vancouver’s most beautiful—and inclusive—Downtown church. Community Reporter, Carol Yaple has the details.
  • Beth Deer joins us for a guide dog and service animal report.
  • On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin speaks with the Honourable Frances P. Kiteley about a project that involves Afghan women judges who are now living in Canada.