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Ways to cut down on food waste

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  • How long does it take to lose weight? Jeff Ryman explains in his health headlines.
  • This past Sunday was the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards, and Greg David gives us his impressions.
  • Ryan Delehanty highlights new programs for the disability community in Prince Edward Island, including the My Body, My Choice offering this fall.
  • We talk with Mary Mammoliti about ways to cut down on food waste; she shares fun and frugal food hacks for us.

Fall weather outlook

Trees changing colour in the Fall
  • There are veterinarians that treat species that you wouldn’t ever expect to need veterinary care. We discuss these little-known branches of the profession with Dr. Danielle Jongkind.
  • Canada's largest Black Film Festival, the Montreal International Black Film Festival returns with a meaningful 17th edition that promises to inspire through bold programming, online and in person. We get all the details about this with associate producer, Andrea Este.
  • Historic summer heat and drought have quickly given way to typical early fall weather across Canada. Can we now expect a more traditional fall season across Canada, or is winter lurking just around the corner? We find out with The Weather Network.
  • Keya Osborne highlights what not to wear, and shares all of the anti-fashion elements we may consider purging out of our closets.
  • On our Voices segment, we’re joined by Terry Hoddinott, who tells us about his passion for adaptive sport and recreation.

Accessibility updates with Mozilla Firefox

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  • The Mozilla Firefox browser has some new accessibility updates. We learn more with Michael Babcock on our Tech Talk.
  • What made waves in week 2 of the NFL. Brock Richardson gives us the details.
  • Christopher Vallee, our Reporter in Ottawa, is here to preview the AMI This Week feature on Fostering Forever Friendships.
  • Vancouver Community Reporter Julia Bonnette highlights the documentary screening of Through My Eyes.
  • Toronto-based Nlaka’pamux designer Warren Steven Scott is launching a new fashion celebrating Indigenous craft. We get all the details about this launch!
  • Know Your Rights contributor Danielle McLaughlin discusses thoughts around limits to protest in a pandemic.

Apple's newest products

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  • Therapy dogs helped people with needle anxiety last week in Nova Scotia. Jeff Ryman has the details in his lifestyle headlines.
  • All the new Apple devices were announced at their event this week. John Biehler of the App Show shares his impressions.
  • There’s a CNIB Night Step event taking place in Victoria, BC. Our AMI Content Development Specialist in Vancouver, Sylvi Fekete shares all the details.
  • Ryan Hooey tells us about a new fantasy series that is getting the “on the bus edition” treatment. What does this mean? Ryan explains on the Chatty Bookshelf.

What we can expect at polling stations on Election Day

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  • Could we see a Canadian COVID-19 vaccine in the near future? If so when? Jeff Ryman explains in his health report.
  • On In The Know, Margrett Weldon and her guest Lenore Hogan tell us what we can expect at the polling stations, when we go to vote on Election Day.
  • The University of Manitoba has launched a new video platform that will help make learning more accessible and inclusive. Jim Krysko has the details.
  • The Awakeners is a new AMI-tv series, where acclaimed Canadian singer and songwriter Laura Vinson is on a personal journey to connect with Indigenous artists with disabilities. We learn more with Laura!
  • We’re joined for our bi-weekly chat with Independent Living Skills Specialist, Leanne Baarda. This week we’re touching on back to school and the tools to make your child successful.