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CNIB's new Chief Operating Officer, Angela Bonfanti

Photo of Angela Bonfanti, the CNIB's new Chief Operating Officer
  • What is it with cats and respiratory infections? Dr. Danielle Jongkind tells us things we can do to help our sneezing kitties.
  • What should you look for and consider when purchasing the perfect home office chair? We learn with Frances Wong.
  • The CNIB has appointed their first ever Chief Operating Officer, Angela Bonfanti. We’ll talk to her about her new position and what it means for her and the CNIB.
  • A Montreal pharmacist has set out to boost immunity for immunocompromised patients. We learn more with Community Reporter Mathieu Rochette.
  • On our Fashion segment, Keya Osborne pays homage to the style mavens of the black community and the diverse Black culture in so many contemporary and classic styles.
  • Kathrine Vatcher loves to experiment with cooking and baking. We find out her journey with the culinary arts on our Hobbies & Collections segment.

Moving London's Fugitive Slave Chapel

An old photo of London, Ontario's Fugitive Slave Chapel
  • Google assistant’s new update makes engaging with timers and reading features a lot easier. We find out how with Michael Babcock.
  • AMI Vancouver Reporter Grant Hardy talks to us about his experience dating with a disability.
  • Community Reporter Julia Bonnett highlights the Vocaleye Almost Live presentation with a Valentine’s theme, “All About Opera.”
  • A fundraising drive to move Fugitive Slave Chapel in London, Ontario kicked off last week. We talk with Dawn Miskelly and Genet Hodder, two people behind this important campaign, and significant history of the chapel to the Underground Railroad.
  • On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin speaks with Blind crime-fighting advocate Ben Fulton about his challenge to a provision of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

A new online reading experience for low vision users

A series of metal letter used for a printing press
  • Paul Aflalo brings us the latest Lifestyle Headlines.
  • Netflix finally lets you remove the shows and movies haunting your ‘Continue Watching’ row. We get the scoop with John Biehler.
  • The Access Font is a research project aiming to improve the online reading experience for low vision users. Sylvi Fekete fills us in.
  • On our Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey highlights Cosmo Magazine’s recent attention to Young Adult reads.
  • Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time.

Our love of nature for Valentine's Day!

wood heart engraved into a tree
  • Michael Feir tells us about apps which focus on smaller pieces of the mental health puzzle and cost less to use.
  • How can we spread our love for nature during Valentine’s Day? Gardener Susan Kerney brings us fresh, green gift ideas.
  • Fern Lulham highlights three positive stories from the U.K. disability community.
  • It’s time for another CNIB SmartLife segment. Today we revisit the BlindShell phone experience, with the creators of the device.
  • Today’s Roundtable guest is Audio Editor at AMI, Mark Phoenix.

What is involved with hearing and our safety?

A woman with her hand up to hear ear, and the alphabet coming out of it
  • Paul Aflalo shares the latest Health Headlines.
  • What is involved with hearing and our safety? On in the know, Margrett Weldon brings part 2 of her series on ear care.
  • The National accessArts Centre in Calgary is launching a virtual platform this year. Jim Krysko brings us up to speed on this initiative.
  • Thinking of showing your pup some love this Valentine’s Day? Devon Wilkins tells us about the Pads Puppy-gram, and how you can share them with your furry friends.
  • Leanne Baarda continues with bedroom organization; today she covers creating systems for our closets.