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COVID-19 Testing in Ontario pharmacies

On Friday November 19's show: 

B.C.’s public engagement survey

On November 17's show: 

 

 

 

 

  • Philanthropy and advocacy columnist Anu Pala shares tips on how to avoid fraudulent charities this holiday season 

 

  • Community reporter Milena Khazanavicius describes an upcoming benefit concert in Halifax with singer-songwriter Christina Martin
    • The event takes place on Saturday November 27, at 2 p.m. Atlantic Time at The Presbyterian Church of St. David, located at 1544 Grafton Street, in Halifax
      • The event is pay what you can. and is an all ages event
      • You can reserve tickets by calling 1-902-456-3878 or by email:  info@christinamartin.net 
    • She also tells us about a new play by Zuppa Productions called “At This Hour” 
      • The show will have a relaxed performance on December 9 and will be wheelchair accessible, with guided assistance, live audio description and ASL Interpretation 
      • The event is running from December 2 – 12 at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, located at1675 Lower Water Street in Halifax 
      • For more information, email: producer@zuppatheatre.com or call 902 489 9872 
      • You can also visit their website here for tickets 

 

 

A national vision health plan

A banner graphic of a child who's eye are being measured with a device from a doctor. The banner reads "#StopVisionLoss" and "Sign the Petition."

On November 16's show: 

  • Doug Earle, the president of Fighting Blindness Canada, tells us about a new petition for a national vision health plan. To sign the petition, visit here
  • He also tell us about a recent report by the FBC and CCB called “The Cost of Vision Loss and Blindness in Canada.” To access the full report, visit here 
  • Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore shares an overview of the inquest into the death of Samuel Brown at W. Ross Macdonald School in Brantford, ON.
  • Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes Airbnb’s new and improved accessibility features. He also tells us about a new AI test for glaucoma that delivers results in seconds. And, for his tech tip of the day, he explains how to add a legacy contact in iOS 15.2 
  • Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton shares details on this year’s Christmas festivities in Sault Ste. Marie. She also tells us about some Christmas festivities in Sault Ste. Marie including Moonlight Magic on Nov. 18 and the Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 20 
  • And we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with guest quizmaster Andy Frank, and contestants Mark Phoenix and Corinne Van Dusen!

The end of COP26

On November 15's show: 

  • Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares her weekend news recap and discusses the end of COP26. She also reflects on the DVD which turns 25 this year 
  • Web specialist Denis Boudreau tells us about Accessibility NextGen, a new mentorship program for youth to explore the world of digital accessibility
  • Jim Krysko describes Manitoba’s efforts to act on new recommendations to enhance customer service for people with disabilities. He also tells us about the inaugural Accessible Driver Appreciation Week that recently took place 
  • Film reviewer Kim Thistle shares her commentary on the film “The Harder They Fall." The film is available on Netflix with audio description and closed captioning 
  • And Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV discusses the worldwide chip shortage and shares some alternative gift ideas for the holidays! 
     

Christa Couture's new single

Christa Couture's album cover art of a bedrooms with is door open into the living room. A shirt is tossed on a chair, heels are fallen in the the doorway, a lamp shade is fallen in the background. In large black and white letters are the image reads "To Us."

On Tuesday November 9's show: