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Ins and outs of Audio Description

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  • To set us up for the Holidays, Michael Feir points us to various holiday themed offerings in the audio entertainment space.
  • Let’s get competitive! UK’s Fern Lulham brings us a fun and informative quiz.
  • Do you like music? Do you like comedy? How about if both were put together? Garrett Jamieson and Sprattacus do exactly that and we learn more about their funky style and new album.
  • Montreal Community Reporter Nick D’Ambrosio highlights several local outdoor Christmas markets available this time of year.
  • On Curious Minds, Christine Malec discusses the ins and outs of putting together Audio Description with Professional Audio Describer JJ Hunt.
  • Today’s Roundtable guest is Leanne Brown, Broadcast and IT Systems Specialist for AMI.

Common questions about cooking and baking

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  • Greg David joins us to chat about the AMI-audio edition of the audio play, It’s a Wonderful Life, airing from 2 to 4pm Eastern Time on Christmas Eve.
  • Ryan Delehanty highlights the 2nd episode of AMI-audio’s new podcast, Tales from the Halifax School for the Blind, and he shares a bonus gift guide inspired by the project.
  • Let’s play a game! Dave and Debbie run a fun, fast version of The Five-Second Rule, as Kelly and Ramya fight for the championship.
  • What questions do you have about cooking or baking? Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession is answering some common kitchen questions for us.

Holiday hazards for your pets

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  • While we probably all need an extra dose of holiday cheer this year, we should be mindful of holiday hazards that can harm our pets. Vet Danielle Jongkind reviews these hazards with us.
  • What is Yoga, and what makes this practice unique in the wellness world? We find out with Yoga Instructor Frances Wong.
  • A new, family-run, Indigenous-owned brewery that creates custom beer for life’s milestones opened in Toronto earlier this month. How did this brewery come to be and how can you get a special made brew? We learn more with one of its founders!
  • Community Reporter Annette Dennis highlights COMFORT AND JOY - The Holiday Show presented by the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario.
  • Freelance journalist Meagan Gillmore stops by to tell us about a new support group specifically for Black parents in Ontario whose children have disabilities.
  • On our Collections segment, we speak with Elysia Yardley from AMI’s HR department, about her magnets.

How is Apple Fitness+?

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  • Apple just released Apple Fitness+. Michael Babcock gives us his thoughts and comparisons during our Tech Talk.
  • Brock Richardson has some concerns about the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships. What's the concern? Brock fills us in.
  • Toronto Bureau Reporter Alex Smyth previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week; we discuss his feature on Forest Therapy.
  • Need some accessible toy ideas for the holiday season? We have you covered as we speak with Amy Lockwood of ‘The Lockwood’, a company that makes accessible, inclusive wooden toys!
  • Know Your Rights contributor Danielle McLaughlin discusses competing rights during COVID-19 lockdown measures.

Grocery bills going up in 2021?

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  • On Average how much more will Canadians spend on groceries per year in 2021? Jeff Ryman has the answer in his lifestyle report.
  • BC Blind Sports and Recreation recently announced a new health and wellness initiative. Sylvi Fekete has the details.
  • December marks the Month of 3 in the Audiobook world, and Ryan Hooey helps us recognize the occasion, with a conversation on Trilogies.
  • Jeff Ryman puts on his Quizmaster hat, as Danielle McLaughlin and Ramya Amuthan face off in a Science Quiz.