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Vaccinated visitors are unlikely to spread COVID-19 while crossing the border. Jeff Ryman tells us more in his health headlines.
Margrett Weldon brings us In The Know about Do Good Donuts and Café, with Founder Melanie Coté.
In Saskatchewan, the city of Swift Current has applied for funding for a unique playground project. We find out more with Jim Krysko.
On our Accessible Gaming segment, Debbie Williams teaches us how to play the unique game called Shut The Box.
Leanne Baarda continues with grooming tips for people with low or no vision; today she covers seven alternative hair removal methods to shaving.

When we take our pets to the vet, we probably don’t think about what it would be like to have a vet living in our house with us. Today we hear from Dr. Danielle Jongkind’s family on living with a Veterinarian.
On our Nutrition segment, Julia Karantjas talks to us about staying hydrated without the added sugar in our drinks.
How well do you know Canadian history? According to The 2021 Canadian History Report Card the average score from around the country is 67%. We take a look at this and how we can improve this grade.
Community Reporter Kim Thistle highlights fun activities for the whole family in and around St John’s Newfoundland.
Freelance journalist Meagan Gillmore tells us about a human rights complaint that alleges the federal government is failing to provide proper supports for First Nations adults with disabilities in Manitoba.
On our Voices segment we’re joined by Chatty Bookshelf contributor Ryan Hooey, and we learn about his work and journey with Diabetes.

On our Tech Talk, Michael Babcock shares two directories where we can find accessible gaming for the blind and partially sighted community.
Brock Richardson of The Neutral Zone brings us our weekly Sports Update.
We get a preview of the AMI This Week feature on Hanna Leavitt, with our friend Grant Hardy in Vancouver.
Certain Ottawa streets are being closed on weekends to allow for more space for pedestrians. We learn more with Community Reporter Kim Kilpatrick.
Toronto Fringe is back for another year. This year the festival will present over 65 shows in four virtual series. We learn more about this festival.
There is a movement to change the names of teams, buildings, streets, and plants and animals in Canada and the United States. We discuss the implications with Danielle McLaughlin.

Margrett Weldon shares ten reasons to get up early in her lifestyle headlines
An MIT robot could help people with limited mobility get dressed. John Biehler of The App Show gives us the scoop.
Our Colleague Karen Magee updates us on sharing her home with some unwelcomed guests, and how she’s dealing with the challenges.
Bill Shackleton joins us for the Friday Buzz with Bill.
Andy Serkis, the voice of Gollum in the Lord of the Rings movies, is reintroducing the series this Fall; we learn more with Ryan Hooey.

Michael Feir highlights Murmurs: Crack in Reality, a BBC radio drama made available through Audible.
Fern Lulham tells us about the state of Audio Description for TV programs in the U.K.
As we exit winter lockdowns, for many, their dental hygiene routine may have been as lax as their workout regime. We talk to registered dental hygienist, Anaida Deti who offers her favourite tips and tricks to unmask bad breath.
It’s the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton.
There’s a continuing movement within arts organizations to make their process and content more accessible and inclusive. We learn more with Christine Malec on Curious Minds.
Today’s guest for the weekly Roundtable conversation is Host of AMI-audio’s Neutral Zone, Brock Richardson.