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Grooming tips for people with low or no vision

Men's shaving kit
  • Some Canadians are experiencing more intense reactions after a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Is that normal? Jeff Ryman explains in his health headlines.
  • Margrett Weldon and her guest Tim Ellis, Co-President of Democrats Abroad, bring us In The Know about becoming a political candidate in a Canadian Federal election.
  • New equipment is making Regina Beach more accessible. Jim Krysko fills us in on what’s been acquired.
  • The annual convention for members of Guide Dog Users Inc will begin on July 16, and Devon Wilkins has the details.
  • On our Independent Living talk, Leanne Baarda covers grooming tips for people with low or no vision.

Two upcoming events at CNIB's Lake Joe

A woman gives a child a high five in a canoe at Lake Joe
  • When pets’ feet are not healthy, it can seriously impact their quality of life. What can we do to prevent problems in pets’ feet? We discuss with Vet Danielle Jongkind.
  • Nutritionist Julia Karantjas is a huge fan of avocados, and she shares with us all about their and delicious uses.
  • There are two events coming to CNIB’s Lake Joe over the next few weeks. We learn more about them with their Manager of Community Engagement, Sherri Helsdingen.
  • Bummer Summer? Over half of Canadians don’t see joy in a staycation. Why is that? We chat with Hipcamp, the world's largest provider of outdoor stays to learn more.
  • Our friends from W. Ross MacDonald School have put together a play, written by Kaela Gillan, and we get to hear the production!
  • Wood prices are going up, and Woodworker Jeff Thompson tells us how we can make the most out of each board you buy.

Creating programs or apps with accessible tools

Apps on a phone
  • Do you want to learn about creating programs or apps? Michael Babcock shares an accessible tool with us on his Talking Tech segment.
  • Can the Montreal Canadiens avoid being swept in the Stanley Cup Final? Brock Richardson shares his thoughts in our sports update.
  • Ted Cooper and Alex Smyth from the Toronto AMI-tv team preview the feature Beyond The Field.
  • Annette Dennis joins us with her Community Report from Southwestern Ontario. She tells us about a virtual guided tour of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
  • On our CNIB SmartLife segment, we learn about the Ramble Tag guidance aid, invented in Scotland by two neighbours Laura and Tom.
  • Last month, the US Supreme Court decided a case that involved a disgruntled high school cheerleader that used some choice verbiage. Danielle McLaughlin explains more in Know Your Rights.

How can you stay cool without Air Conditioning?

Little kids running threw a sprinkler
  • How can you stay cool with air conditioning? Jeff Ryman explains in his lifestyle headlines.
  • Zoom has acquired an AI company that’s building real-time translation. John Biehler has the details.
  • Fern Lulham chats about working from home, and the significance it makes for blind and partially sighted individuals.
  • Ryan Hooey highlights Audible’s latest project, the Music & Words series, blending together two huge media genres into one listen

How to master cottage meal planning

Someone bbqing food
  • How can you ask your boss for a mental day? Jeff Ryman explains in his health headlines.
  • Greg David recommends Canada Day Television programming we can tune into and educate ourselves about First Nations stories.
  • 45% of Canadians plan to barbecue for the upcoming holiday. However, barbecuing brings potential fire hazards. We learn more about BBQ and fire safety with Sharon Cooksey, of Kidde.
  • Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession talks to us about how to master cottage meal planning.