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Best foods to boost your immune system

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  • What are some of the best foods to boost your immune system? Jeff Ryman explains in his health headlines.
  • What are the hottest TV Shows of the Fall? Greg David lets us know when we talk all things television.
  • People in Halifax can learn about the latest accessibility developments and have their voices heard. Ryan Delehanty has all the details on his Regional Content Report.
  • A recent incident at a Bradford restaurant regarding refusal of a service animal has stirred much debate amongst community members about the laws in place behind service animals. Devon Wilkins explains more in her guide dog report.
  • We're talking with Mary Mammoliti about kitchen essentials. What are they and what do we really need?

How we can improve oral health

Toothpaste and floss
  • Danielle Jongkind and her special guest tell us about Therapeutic Horseback riding for people with disabilities.
  • On our Wellness segment, Frances Wong shares easy steps we can take to help improve our oral health.
  • From now until November 28th, the Toronto Fringe will present a one-time-only Primetime Festival. We learn about one of the interactive, all-age shows taking place at the festival, Djinn Joint.
  • Community Reporter Julie Martin features the Open Mic Stand up Comedy Night at the Glasgow Square Theatre in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
  • Mehak and Jade, President and Vice-President of student council at W. Ross MacDonald School, join us for our monthly check-in.
  • Woodworker Jeff Thompson fills us in on natural Wood Tongue and Groove wall installation.

Kelly Co 5 year anniversary

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  • What's the top candy for Halloween this year? Jeff Ryman gives us the details in his lifestyle report.
  • Facebook is suing a programmer who allegedly scraped data for 178 million users. We get the details with John Biehler of The App Show.
  • Our spooky friend The Count is put to a Halloween quiz, run by Quizmaster Jeff Ryman.
  • Notable Audiobook Narrators have teamed up with Podium Publishing, in a new groundbreaking project. Ryan Hooey has the scoop.
  • Let’s celebrate 5 years of Kelly and Company, which hit the airwaves of AMI on October 31, 2016. We go back to the beginning, and chat with some of our very first contributors about their start on the show – Danielle McLaughlin, Michael Feir, and Danielle Jongkind.

Fall gardening chores

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  • Halloween is approaching fast, and Michael Feir has brought us a bulging bag of frightening podcasts to help us get in the mood.
  • What Fall chores are left to be finished in our gardens and on our balconies? Master Gardener Judith Lavin fills us in.
  • How can you make trick-or-treating more accessible this year? We chat with Treat Accessibly Founder, Rich Padulo to learn more about this and the 4th annual Treat Accessibly campaign.
  • We flip through quirky stories from around the world with Jeff Ryman, on What in the World.
  • Today’s Roundtable guest is Brian Perdue, Director of Programming for AMI-tv.

When in the hiring process should I disclose my disability?

Someone sitting in a job interview
  • You began working out while working remotely, now you have to go back to the office. How can you maintain your fitness goals? Jeff Ryman dives into this in his health headlines.
  • On In the Know, Margrett Weldon tells us how learning and understanding the sounds of safety can help prevent fires, and save our lives.
  • Job Talks Access is building a community of inspirational accessibility champions who are accomplishing their professional and life goals. They recently launched a national survey to help understand the feelings, opinions, and experiences associated with having a disability while working. We learn more with Research Assistant, Paul VanderGreindt.
  • When in the hiring process should I disclose my disability? Elysia Yardley answers this question and others during our Employment chat.
  • Leanne Baarda gives us the scoop on accessible Halloween Pumpkin carving.