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Facts and figures about online dating

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  • The Modern Arthur trilogy from Graphic Audio imagines what might happen if King Arthur himself returned to the world and became involved in US politics.
  • UK’s Fern Lulham brings us facts and figures about online dating.
  • We speak with Lawrence Gunther about his new AMI-tv project, Makings of a Guide Dog. It follows Lawrence on his quest to find the perfect dog to guide him through various outdoor activities.
  • Community Reporter Doug McQuaker highlight a new Seniors Living Development for Atikokan, Ontario.
  • We speak with My Hy, the Smart Life Head Coach for Canada, from CNIB Foundation, to learn about Shop CNIB Re-imagined, and how future CNIB Shop's will be transitioning into "SmartLife Centers."
  • Our guest for this week’s Roundtable conversation is Michael Babcock, our weekly Tech contributor!

Accessibility vigil in Newfoundland and Labrador

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  • Greg David’s in the Christmas spirit again, and joins us with news about holiday programming and the new season of AMI at the Movies
  • In Newfoundland and Labrador, organizers of tomorrow’s Accessibility vigil are hoping people will join them outside St. John’s City Hall to help shine a spotlight on the accessibility crisis in their city. Ryan Delehanty has the story.
  • People can’t cross the Canada and U.S. border yet, but dogs can. Devon Wilkins has the details on what Leader Dogs is doing to help the guide dog shortage in Canada.
  • We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Jeff Ryman on What in the World.

What are the hottest toys for this holiday season?

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  • If you think nature and animals are amazing and full of surprises, you’re right! We welcome Dr. Danielle Jongkind to talk about random, interesting animal trivia!
  • Fitness Contributor Chyvonne Emile continues decoding the language of fitness, in the form of a little quiz.
  • What are the hottest toys for this holiday season? We speak with Toys “r” Us, Chief Play Officer, 12-year-old Méganne Dagenais to get the lowdown!
  • Pictou County Community Reporter Julie Martin highlights Men’s Helpline Nova Scotia.
  • Woodworker Jeff Thompson updates us on his raised garden project.

Mental health crises students are experiencing during pandemic

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  • With everyone wearing multiple hats - working from home, teaching, and keeping our own projects in line - it's important to manage what you need to get done. Michael Babcock shares his pick for a project management app, on our Tech Talk.
  • The NFL has some major COVID-19 concerns. How will this affect gameplay? Brock Richardson joins us to chat more.
  • We get a preview of tonight’s episode of AMI This Week with Edmonton Reporter Bethany Deer.
  • The 9th annual Human Rights Film Festival kicks off this Thursday. What’s new this year and what can we expect? We chat with Gilad Cohen, Programming Lead at the event to learn more!
  • Danielle McLaughlin and her granddaughter Tal discuss the mental health crises some students are experiencing during COVID-19 schooling.

Audible original podcasts

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  • Michael Feir checks in regularly on Audible to find out what they’ve added to their roster of original podcasts. For his 200th Kelly and Company segment, he picked out three fresh ones to tell us about.
  • Gardener Susan Kerney shares information about Amaryllis.
  • We dig into our archives as we listen back to a segment with author, advocate and educator, Teresa Hedley about challenges those with autism face during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Community Reporter Anthony Hodgetts highlights A Christmas Carol, A Theatre Calgary virtual production. He tells us about the Airdrie festival of lights. Anthony also chats about the special services department at the Calgary Public Library
  • Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto is live online today through Sunday. What’s in store this year? We learn more with the Founding Artistic Director, Sage Paul.
  • Our guest for today’s Roundtable conversation is our Tech Expert, Michael Babcock.