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Why the Delta variant is spreading so much faster than other coronavirus strains

a single covid-19 virus
  • What are some helpful foods and drinks to try when you’re feeling dehydrated? We discuss during our Health conversation.
  • On In the know, Margrett Weldon tells us about the Ontario Electricity Support Program.
  • The City of Humboldt, Saskatchewan is pursuing accessibility improvements for sidewalks and trails. Jim Krysko brings us up to speed on this initiative.
  • Guide Dog Users of Canada is inviting us to this month’s edition of Sniffing it Out, for the celebration of International Assistance Dog Week. We find out more with Devon Wilkins.
  • Leanne Baarda shares tips on accessible make-up application, and covers how to prepare, what tools to have on hand, and the techniques to follow.

Getting the lowdown on lettuce

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  • Michael Babcock reminds us of Access World, a great Tech resource for the blind and partially sighted community.
  • Feeling like a salad? Nutritionist Julia Karantjas tells us all about lettuce.
  • eSSENTIAL Accessibility helps organizations make their digital assets accessible and meet compliance requirements for applicable laws. We learn more with Kris Rivenburgh, Chief Accessibility & Legal Officer for the organization.
  • After postponing the heartwarming event last year due to the pandemic, Purina's Animal Hall of Fame returns in 2021. We learn about this year’s inductees with Fiona Provan of Nestlé Purina PetCare.
  • Our friends from W. Ross MacDonald School have put together a play, written by Kaela Gillan, and we listen to the Production.
  • Which of our rights are at issue when we consider mandatory vaccinations? We discuss the implications of COVID-19 Vaccination Passports with Danielle McLaughlin on Know Your Rights.

Producer Jeff Ryman brings us the latest Lifestyle Headlines

  • Producer Jeff Ryman brings us the latest Lifestyle Headlines.
  • Google is developing a "Switch to Android" app for iOS. We learn more with John Biehler of The App Show.
  • A group called Nature for All is working on making a conservation area in the Ottawa area accessible and inclusive. Karen Magee has the details.
  • Ryan Hooey highlights Book E Dream, a program in Korea encouraging positive reading culture for students and young people.

Celebrating Emancipation Day

Celebrating Emancipation Day
  • Big Finish Audio recently released a brand new Sherlock Holmes adventure, the Seamstress of Peckham Rye. We review the production with Michael Feir.
  • Fern Lulham highlights a scheme designed to engage and encourage young people from all UK communities to explore their possibilities in Olympic and Paralympic sports.
  • This Emancipation Day, August 1, you can experience a week of digital activities from the Ontario Heritage Trust that celebrate and explore Ontario's Black communities and Black heritage. We learn more about this.
  • We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Jeff Ryman, on What in the World.
  • Today’s guest for our Roundtable conversation is Jim Krysko, AMI Content Development Specialist in Edmonton.

Ways we can catch Olympic and Paralympic coverage

Olympic rings in Tokyo
  • Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising? Jeff Ryman has the details in his health headlines.
  • On our TV Talk, Greg David shares ways we can catch Olympic and Paralympic coverage over the summer.
  • Ryan Delehanty tells us how we can help shape the future of accessible taxi’s in Halifax.
  • We cover all things Employment with Elysia Yardley of AMI’s HR department, including tips on writing resumes and cover letters.
  • It’s Peach season in Ontario, and we're talking with Mary Mammoliti all about Peaches.