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How would you get started with an Android?

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  • How would you get started with an Android? What accessibility features do they have? Michael Babcock dives into these questions on his Tech Talk segment.
  • The N-F-L is loosening many COVID 19 restrictions for players who are vaccinated. Brock Richardson explains more in his sport report.
  • Ottawa Reporter Christopher Valley previews an AMI This Week feature on Brigitte McCauley Philon, a woman who strives to educate others on her experience living with an eating disorder.
  • Canada Day celebrations are online again this year. Ottawa Community Reporter, Kim Kilpatrick has the details.
  • The Oakville Festival of Film and Arts is officially launching its festival season. We speak to actress Kristin Booth about Marlene, a film inspired by Marlene Truscott, a housewife who fought to exonerate her husband from a crime he didn't commit.
  • Danielle McLaughlin joins us with special guest, civil litigation lawyer, Mark Donald who talks about his practices and a particular experience at the G20 summit in Toronto 11 years ago.

New accessibility features to Android

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  • A new study finds more than half the cosmetics sold in North America likely contain high levels of a toxic industrial compound. Jeff Ryman has more in his lifestyle report.
  • John Biehler of The App Show joins us for our end of week App Update. This week he chats about how Google added 7 new accessibility features to Android.
  • A popular tourist attraction in Eastern Ontario is finally reopening. Karen Magee has the scoop in her regional content report.
  • Could there be another audiobook platform that gives Audible a run for their money? Ryan Hooey explains in the Chatty Bookshelf!

Big announcement regarding iPhones at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference

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  • Users of modern iPhones have a lot to look forward to, according to announcements made at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference. Michael Feir has more details.
  • UK’s Fern Lulham shares thoughts on her recent eye surgery and the impact frequent hospital appointments can have on relationships.
  • We learn about Ladies Own Transport Services which aims to empower South African women by providing safe and fair job opportunities and create a safe place for women to learn to drive. Their CEO Joanie Fredericks joins us to chat more.
  • On Curious Minds, Christine Malec highlights This year’s Luminato Festival, and the new level of accessibility and inclusion it’s bringing to its program offerings.
  • Tal McLaughlin Rock joins us on the weekly Roundtable with a very personal conversation on Eating Disorders.

Big impact in PEI during National Access Ability Week

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  • Was COVID-19 in North America in 2019? Jeff Ryman dives into this topic in his health headlines.
  • It’s that time of year again when Canadian and U.S. networks show off their new and returning TV shows to advertisers. Greg David has the latest, on our TV Talk.
  • A demonstration was held during National Access Ability Week that made a big impact in PEI regarding the importance of designated parking spaces. Ryan Delehanty fills us in.
  • On our Accessible Gaming segment, Dave Dennis and Debbie Eva Williams show us how to play Golf using either dice or cards.
  • Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession brings us the ultimate Father’s Day foodie guide.

Are there COVID-19 vaccines for pets?

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  • Are there COVID-19 vaccines for pets? Will it be necessary to vaccinate our pets eventually too? Dr. Danielle Jongkind has some more information for us on this topic.
  • On our Wellness segment, Frances Wong highlights acupuncture, and how it works in improving our health.
  • Xavier Society provides religious, spiritual, and inspirational reading materials in braille and audio to blind and visually impaired individuals worldwide. We learn more with Executive Director, Malachy Fallon.
  • Montréal Space for Life's museums have lots of things that'll appeal to you this summer and you can do them in person! We learn more with the Head of educational and public programs at the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan.
  • Freelance journalist Meagan Gillmore tells us about DadHERO, a program that teaches incarcerated men about being good fathers
  • Laura Bain in Halifax joins us on our Voices segment, where she chats to us about her experience as an AMI Reporter, and brings us up to speed on her plans moving forward.