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How guide dogs came to be

A guide dog and it's owner on a walk
  • Michael Feir takes us on a tour through the CBC Listen app, and along the way, he tells us about his favourite shows and podcasts.
  • This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Guide Dogs organization in the UK, and to recognize the occasion, Fern Lulham gives us a history lesson on how Guide Dogs came to be.
  • The NHL playoffs are officially underway. What have we seen so far, what can we expect going forward? We chat about this and more with Sportsnets Nick Alberga!
  • On Curious Minds, Christine Malec shares how Birds Canada is creating accessible birding for everyone.
  • Today’s Roundtable guest is In The Know contributor, Margrett Weldon!

New accessible dice game

2 pairs of dice
  • What are five household items you can use to work out? Jeff Ryman lets us know in his health headlines.
  • The Canadian Screen Awards, which salutes the best in Canadian television and film has been taking place virtually this week. Greg David has the highlights.
  • New Brunswick’s Disability Awareness week is coming up at the end of May. Ryan Delehanty highlights events and happenings to mark the occasion.
  • On our Accessible Gaming segment, Dave and Debbie teach us how to play the dice game, Ship Captain & Crew.
  • Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession shares her excitement about what local produce to check out during the month of May!

Are there any risks to letting our pets have babies?

A golden retriever puppy
  • Are there any benefits or risks to letting our pets have babies? Dr. Danielle Jongkind gives us the Vet version of what to expect when your pet is expecting.
  • What’s the difference between Deodorant and Anti-perspirant? Is there a healthier choice for our bodies? We get the breakdown with Frances Wong.
  • The Toronto Raptors season has officially come to an end as they failed to make the playoffs for the first time in 8 years. We recap this season and discuss other NBA news with Randall Urban of NBA TV Canada.
  • Pictou County Community Reporter Julie Martin highlights Together All, an anonymous community where members can support each other.
  • Meagan Gillmore stops by to talk about how people with disabilities are teaching others to become bird-watchers.
  • On our Voices segment, we get to know the woman behind our Community Reporters program on AMI-audio, Producer Marianne d’Eon Jones.

ReelAbilities Film Festival preview

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  • What are some reasons to explore audio interfaces? Michael Babcock walks us through his experience trying one out.
  • The NHL Playoffs are underway. Brock Richardson gives us the lowdown in his sports report!
  • We’re joined by Christopher Vallee, AMI Reporter in Ottawa, to chat about the AMI Original Documentary, Is It Time for Online.
  • Thunder Bay Community Reporter Doug McQuaker highlights an online workshop that encourages experimenting with Mindfulness to Support Your Well Being.
  • ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto is back for the 6th Annual Festival, taking place online May 18 to 30, 2021! We learn more about this event with Festival Coordinator, Linda Luarasi.
  • Know Your Rights contributor Danielle McLaughlin discusses freedom of expression and the bill to amend Canada’s Broadcast Act.

Apple is retiring iCloud documents?

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  • One of Canada's most dangerous plants is about to start blooming in Toronto. Jeff Ryman lets us know what to watch out for.
  • Apple is retiring iCloud documents and data sync services in 2022. John Biehler breaks it down for us on our App Update.
  • BC has a new online tool that provides an accessibility map for people with disabilities. We learn more with Sylvi Fekete.
  • LGBTQ+ community is really growing in books, and we discuss the specifics with Ryan Hooey.