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To kick off 2022, Dr. Danielle Jongkind recaps the best of what she talked to us about in 2021.
How can we use fresh herbs effectively, and prevent them from going bad? Nutritionist Julia Karantjas gives us the scoop.
Today is World Braille Day! We learn more on how we can celebrate the occasion with Natalie Martiniello, President of Braille Literacy Canada.
Community Reporter Kim Thistle highlights updates to COVID-19 restrictions in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek of her 2022 projects!
Woodworker Jeff Thompson brings us tips and best practices for using battery-operated tools.

Let’s get a taste of the Holidays with food memories and recipes, shared by Julia Karantjas, Lucia Bellafante, and Margrett Weldon. Plus, we cook alongside Mary Mammoliti.
Cozy up for Storytime! We listen to childhood stories and well-known Holiday excerpts, told by contributors Karen Magee, Kim Kilpatrick, and Annette Dennis.
The U.K.’s Fern Lulham and her bestie Jasmine are back with a fun twist on a familiar Holiday tale, in the form of a skit.
Quizmaster Jeff Ryman breaks out one last Holiday trivia questionnaire before end-of-year; our contestants are Brock Richardson, Frances Wong, and Michael Babcock.
We settle in for poetry reads by Danielle McLaughlin and Greg David. Plus Christine Malec and JJ Hunt set us up with visual description for a classic Christmas movie.
Welcome to the Holiday Artist Corner, featuring diverse performances by Nick D’Ambrosio, Julia Bonnett, Chyvonne Emile, Gabrielle McLaughlin, and Christine Malec.

Is it safe to attend a holiday party? Jeff Ryman chats about this in his health headlines.
On In the Know, Margrett Weldon takes us back to August 2021, and shares her experience attending the Layton Legacy concert.
Content Development Specialist Jim Krysko shares disability stories and updates from Canada’s central region.
Elysia Yardley continues our conversation about job recruitment; we cover verbal offers, disclosure of accommodations, and dealing with references.
Leanne Baarda warms us up for the Holidays with recipe ideas, last-minute shopping tips, and sensory-friendly activities for the family.

How well do you know your holiday animal trivia? Dr. Danielle Jongkind puts the hosts head to head during the reindeer games.
The 2022 World Junior Hockey Championships are back for another year. Can Canada redeem the Gold medal after last year’s defeat to the US? Sportsnet’s, Sam Cosentino joins us to discuss more.
Community Reporter Toni Freimark highlights the Glow YEG Christmas Light Festival in Edmonton, Alberta.
Let’s review the good, the bad, and the top news stories of 2021 with Corinne Van Dusen, host of the Globe and Mail show.
Michael Feir talks all things Audio Entertainment and Tech on Kelly and Company. He joins us on our Voices segment to share his stories and passions.

There was a recent announcement to make the JAWS Screen-reader software more affordable for Canadians. Michael Babcock fills us in.
COVID-19 is causing major problems in the sports world. Brock Richardson gives us the details.
We check in with Vancouver Reporter Grant Hardy for a preview on tonight’s episode of AMI This Week.
Community Reporter Annette Dennis highlights the Grand Theatre- Re-Opening Festival in London, Ontario.
Easter Seals Ontario is proud to be marking 100 years of changing the world for kids with physical disabilities in 2022. We learn about this milestone as well as some events going on around the province.
Danielle McLaughlin and Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, Acting Executive Director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, discuss recent issues involving Quebec’s Bill 21.