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W. Ross students Megan Miller, Jade Ondrake, and Owen Parkin share their unique stories regarding vision, and how they’ve navigated academic and social life while being in school.
What makes going through loss so difficult, and how can we stay resilient? Frances Wong walks us through the five stages of emotions after loss.
Independent Living Skills Specialist Leanne Baarda and Orientation & Mobility Specialist Mark Rankin discuss ways to manage changing vision throughout life.
Community Reporter Anthony Hodgetts highlights a group called The Gateway Association.
When did you decide to officially get involved with the blind and low vision community? Keya Osborne explains why she spent time outside the community before embracing it.
Ben Akuoko and Cathy Ausman are two staff members at W. Ross MacDonald School. They share their stories about working in the blind and low vision community as members of the community.

If you’re looking for an alternative social network to explore, Michael Babcock has you covered on our Tech Talk.
Tom Brady and Tampa Bay were victorious in Super Bowl 55. Brock Richardson gives us the lowdown on the big game in his sports report.
We check in with Toronto AMI Reporter, Alex Smyth about his experience living with Usher’s Syndrome, and his process dealing with vision and hearing changes throughout life.
What lead you to start taking control of your vision situation? We discuss with Bill Shackleton.
Becki Zerr has experienced multiple disability diagnoses over her life, and deals with constant change in conditions. We hear her story.
How well do you know your family members with low vision or blindness? Danielle McLaughlin shares her perspectives on family dynamics when living with someone who has evolving vision.

There's a very fun way seniors are being cheered up in a London, Ontario long term care home. Jeff Ryman gives us the details in his lifestyle report.
iOS 14.5 will let Apple Watch owners unlock iPhones while wearing a mask; we learn more with John Biehler of The App Show.
Shawn Marsolais is bringing her expertise to youth, with a new online workshop series called Mental Toughness. We learn more with Sylvi Fekete.
On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey previews two new audiobooks of differing genres that are topping the charts.

On today’s discussion around alternative options to Tech Giants, Michael Feir highlights the social media platforms Signal and Threema.
When we think Valentine’s Day flowers, we think long-stemmed Roses. What other flowers can we gift for this special day? Gardener Susan Kerney shares.
Super Bowl 55 goes this Sunday with Kansas City taking on Tampa Bay. What storylines are we following? What bets are we making? We chat about this and more with Sportsnet’s Arash Madani.Community Reporter Kim Kilpatrick updates us on the opening of the Rideau Canal in Ottawa.
We meet Leanna Smashnuk, from CNIB’s Phone It Forward program, to learn about some exciting news. Today’s guest for our weekly Roundtable conversation is In The Know contributor, Margrett Weldon!

Does wearing two masks provide more protection? Jeff Ryman lets us know in his health report.
It’s time to take a trip into the world of income taxes. On In The Know, Margrett Weldon and her guest, Chartered Accountant, Seemant Thakkar, bring us up to speed on filing taxes this year.
A dog and cat are being put up for adoption together at an animal shelter in Alberta; Jim Krysko tells us the story of these two best friends.
Devon Wilkins updates us on the co-operation between Leader Dogs and CNIB Guide Dogs.
Leanne Baarda continues conversation about bigger kitchen gadgets, and shares easy air fryer recipes we can try out.