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Cracking down on spammers

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  • The CRTC has ordered Rogers, Telus and Bell to ID Spammers. We find out the implications with John Biehler of The App Show.
  • Camphill Communities Ontario has been producing one of Canada’s hottest commodities. We learn more with Karen Magee.
  • Let’s celebrate YA Readers Week! Ryan Hooey tells us what it’s all about, on the Chatty Bookshelf.

Continuing our iOS 15 notifications tour

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  • Continuing on our iOS 15 Notifications Tour, Michael Feir highlights notifications settings to help customize our experience.
  • The Pride of Britain Awards celebrate the achievements of remarkable British people whose actions help to make the world a better place. We learn more with Fern Lulham.
  • The Vancouver Aquarium recently launched their Holiday Splash experience that promises fun for the whole family. What can guests expect? We learn more about this with Todd Hauptman, communications manager at the Vancouver Aquarium.
  • On December 9, Story Telling Toronto is presenting a Story Telling Fusion Cabaret, featuring diverse voices from the blind and partially sighted community. Christine Malec shares details.
  • Today’s Roundtable guest is Mark Phoenix, Audio Editor at AMI.

Is there more disability present on TV?

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  • Canadian researchers are hopeful theirs a cure for diabetes in sight. Jeff Ryman runs us through the details in his health headlines.
  • Is there more disability present on TV? Greg David discusses the state of disability representation for this year.
  • Ryan Delehanty highlights Zuppa Theatre’s first live show in 2 years, At This Hour.
  • Jim ODonnell and David Dennis update us on the Everyone Games event put on by blind and partially sighted gamers from Knights of the Braille.
  • Non alcoholic spirits and grains that give back are just some of the predicted food trends for 2022. We learn more with Mary Mammoliti.

Companies falling short when hiring those with disabilities?

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  • Dr. Danielle Jongkind explores deafness in pets, and discusses lifestyle changes that can help them live good lives without the ability to hear.
  • Wellness contributor Frances Wong tells us about the world's first nearly invisible gym, the Mirror.
  • Could four-day work weeks be a thing of the future? We chat about this and more with Michael French of Robert Half.
  • Community Reporter Mathieu Rochette shares information about the CNIB Community Meeting in Québec.
  • According to a study by the Rick Hansen Foundation, two in five Canadians living with disabilities believe that companies fall short when hiring those who are disabled. We learn more about this with Brad McCannell, VP of Access and Inclusion for Rick Hansen Foundation.
  • Our guest for today’s Voices conversation is Milena Khazanavicius, Halifax Community Reporter on AMI’s NOW with Dave Brown.

What's the purpose of a publication ban?

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  • Michael Babcock shares an exciting update for the Google keyboard for Android Talkback users.
  • Josh Watson of The Neutral Zone chats about a doping scandal in the Olympics that has upgraded a Canadian's medal.
  • AMI Edmonton Reporter Bethany Deer previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week; we learn about Mindfully Inclusive.
  • BC Community Reporter, Julia Bonnett dives into her recent trip to the territories.
  • The 25th Annual Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is underway from now until Friday. We learn more about this year’s festival with programmer Mariam Zaidi.
  • Danielle McLaughlin and returning guest Alexi Wood speak about publication bans in Canada.