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Holiday crafting ideas

Pinecones that have been crafted into Christmas elves
  • Each year, the Applevis community votes to see which apps receive the Golden Apple awards. Michael Feir has the updates, and how you can get your ballots in.
  • While our gardens are resting, Gardener Susan Kerney gives us an idea of how we can get creative with our Holiday crafting this year.
  • We check in with our friends from W. Ross MacDonald School, and hear some fun festive creations they’ve put together for the Holidays.
  • Community Reporter Kim Kilpatrick highlights Ottawa Festivals to get us in the festive Holiday spirit.
  • We flip through quirky stories from around the Globe with Jeff Ryman, on What in the World.

Fully accessible outdoor rink in Calgary

Figure skates on ice
  • On In The Know, Margrett Weldon shares unique ideas that will help us feel inspired for the Holidays.
  • In Calgary, we can now find Alberta’s first fully accessible outdoor rink. Jim Krysko has the details.
  • Registered Nurse Leslie Depoe talks to us about the importance of knowing our blood pressure.
  • Leanne Baarda and Mark Rankin join us for Part 2 of our conversation on traveling safely through Winter weather, this time with a focus on using our technological tools.

Alternatives to sugar during holiday baking

Holiday cookies, and baked goods on a table
  • Research by Princeton University into wolves and dogs is showing that genetics may be responsible for why dogs are friendly and that may have contributed to the process of domestication. We talk more about this with Vet Danielle Jongkind.
  • This is the season for baked goods and indulgent eating. Nutritionist Julia Karantjas shares alternatives to sugar, that we can explore during our baking this year.
  • While we have seen some historic early winter weather, very warm weather has fought back at times. Will this wild pattern continue? We speak with a meteorologist from The Weather Network to learn more.
  • Who are the Mummers? Community Reporter Kim Thistle highlights Mummering, an old Newfoundland tradition.
  • You might be wondering what to wear if you’re celebrating the holidays in a more casual setting or around the homestead. We discuss our Fashion options for the Holidays with Keya Osborne.

Resources for new Android users

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  • What's the latest android resource to help new android users? Michael Babcock lets us know on Tech Talk.
  • The number one pick from this past years draft won't be on Team Canada's World Junior roster. What kind of impact will this have on the team? Brock Richardson shares his thoughts in his sports update.
  • Toronto Bureau Reporter Alex Smyth previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week; we discuss his feature on Gene Therapy.
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation is supporting the development of a new and much-needed national standard for affordable, adaptable and accessible homes across Canada. We learn more about this initiative.
  • Yesterday was December 6th, the 41st anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. Danielle McLaughlin discusses violence against women and the changes that need to be made to prevent such horrible acts.

Accessible initiative to write letters to Santa

Santa reading letters
  • Apple released its ‘Best of 2020’ App Store winners and most downloaded apps of the year Graham Williams of The App Show discusses more!
  • For children who celebrate Christmas, writing letters to Santa is an important part of the year. What about children who use braille? Karen Magee tells us about an accessible initiative to write letters to Santa.
  • A massive deal has been reached between two juggernauts in the audiobook world. What does this mean for the book industry? Ryan Hooey explains more!
  • We discuss events and happenings that occurred this day in history.