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STEM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities

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  • What exactly is a hypoallergenic diet for pets, and why might a vet prescribe one? We discuss this with Vet Danielle Jongkind.
  • Chyvonne Emile decodes the language of fitness, and gives us context for Fitness terminologies.
  • There’s a new film hitting Amazon and Apple to educate people about the abilities of those with disabilities. We learn more about this with one of the stars of the film, Tamela D’Amico.
  • Community Reporter Julie Martin highlights COVID-19 restrictions and Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Atlantic Canada.
  • We check in with our friends from W. Ross MacDonald School in Brantford, Ontario.
  • The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is hosting the 8th annual STEM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities on November 17th. We learn more about this event with Jessie Rassau, Coordinator of Accessibility and Inclusion, North Carolina Museum of Natural Science.

Will the US election matter to Canada?

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  • On our Tech Talk, Michael Babcock describes how to create, destroy and configure virtual desktops on Windows 10.
  • Where will the Toronto Raptors play this upcoming NBA season? Brock Richardson discusses this in his sports report.
  • Wendy Purves, AMI Producer in Halifax previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week; she discusses Kendell Worth.
  • The Paralympic Foundation of Canada is launching an innovative at-home Para sport challenge. We learn more about this with Dean Brokop, director of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada!
  • Know Your Rights contributor Danielle McLaughlin discusses what the upcoming US Federal Election means for Canadians.

What's the top Halloween candy this year?

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  • What is the top Halloween candy of 2020? Jeff Ryman lets us know in his lifestyle report!
  • The Evergreen Cultural Centre has created a new series of events for the autumn season called “Fall Speak-Easies at Evergreen”. Vancouver’s Sylvi Fekete has the highlights.
  • Ryan Hooey shares some unique audiobook recommendations with us, including an Audiobook Musical!
  • We go through events and happenings that took place on This Day in History.

Common questions about this year’s Flu Shot

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  • Margrett Weldon and Doctor John DePaoli answer some common questions about this year’s Flu Shot, and cover protocols that patients and doctors need to follow, because of COVID-19.
  • A Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta has built an app that helps family doctors care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Jim Krysko has the details.
  • We talk Woodworking with Jeff Thompson; he walks us through building a raised garden bed.
  • Leanne Baarda prepares us for our upcoming Halloween 2020 with family fun ideas and accessible trick-or-treating!

How to make trimming our dogs’ nails more manageable

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  • There are lots of dogs that don’t love having their nails trimmed, and some that are downright terrified of nail trimmers. Dr. Danielle Jongkind discusses how to make trimming our dogs’ nails more manageable.
  • Nutritionist Julia Karantjas tells us about black licorice and why it could be harmful to your health.
  • It’s our monthly Book Club meeting; today we review Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, with recommender Chyvonne Emile.
  • Mike Gnomes is back on our monthly Parenting segment with Lucia Bellafante for part two of Registered Disability Savings Plans and receiving grants from the Government.
  • We speak to Andrew Gurza and Jess Tarpey about Love, Lust and Disability, the inaugural book by Handi, a brand that aims to tear down the taboo and talk openly about all things sex and disability.