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Best Canadian fiction audiobooks of 2021

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  • What are some silver linings during the global pandemic? Jeff Ryman explains in his lifestyle report.
  • A legally blind Canadian is using electronic glasses to develop more accessible apps. We get the scoop with John Biehler.
  • Winter can make access to mailboxes difficult, but Canada Post has a program to make sure everybody can get their mail delivered safely.
  • CBC took a pole on the best Canadian fiction audiobooks of 2021, and the votes are in. Let’s find out the top picks with Ryan Hooey.

ParticipACTION's second Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults

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  • Recorded in the middle of a pandemic, the Big Finish adaptation of The Box of Delights was released last June. Michael Feir gives us his impressions.
  • Before we spring into the Holiday break, Fern Lulham squeezes in one final game of Just a Minute!
  • ParticipACTION released its second Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults, showing that the majority of adults living in Canada are still not meeting daily recommended physical activity levels. We learn more about this with PartcipACTION’s, CEO Elio Antunes.
  • On Curious Minds, Christine Malec unboxes the Holiday Braille Box put out by Purdys Chocolatier, and we discuss her experience with the accessible chocolate box.

Top 5 tips to keep holiday baking a breeze

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  • Could there be a new pill to treat COVID-19? Jeff Ryman dives into this in his health headlines.
  • The year may be winding down, but Greg David is looking ahead to new Canadian TV shows hitting the airwaves in January 2022.
  • Ryan Delehanty brings us up to speed on Bill 59, and where things stand with the Disability Rights Coalition and their Human Rights case against Nova Scotia.
  • Are you prepping for some seasonal gaming? Dave and Debbie give us ideas to explore over the Holidays.
  • Holiday baking can be fun, but also stressful and can get out of control quickly. Mary Mammoliti highlights her top 5 tips to keep Holiday baking a breeze.

How to manage stress during the holidays

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  • Wellness expert Frances Wong shares how to manage the stress and maintain your health during the holidays.
  • Are you looking for a new career? The Ontario government has made changes to the Second Career program to better help laid-off workers pay for tuition and living expenses. We learn more about this with Ontario's Minister of Labour, Training & Skills Development, Monte McNaughton.
  • Community Reporter Mathieu Rochette highlights three Christmas Markets in Montreal.
  • The ugly sweater is the ubiquitous style of the season that seems to be a never ending trend. Keya Osborne delves into how the ugly sweater became to be, during our Fashion talk.
  • How does one get started in the Woodshop? Technical Producer Matt Agnew shares his experience with Woodworking on our Collections & Hobbies segment.

Significant updates to Microsoft’s Soundscape app

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  • Michael Babcock tells us about significant updates made to Microsoft’s Soundscape app.
  • The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are once again CFL champs. Brock Richardson gives us his impressions of the Grey Cup.
  • Jillian Gillis in Halifax previews a few different upcoming programs on AMI-tv.
  • Vancouver Community Reporter Julia Bonnett highlights BC Blind Sports In-Person Fitness Classes.
  • We learn about a new mobile app and podcast that promote Indigenous healing and wellness that are grounded in culture, and Indigenous ways of knowing.
  • There is a move afoot to legalize some recreational drugs for personal use. We get the scoop with Danielle McLaughlin on Know Your Rights.