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2021 Blue Jays season preview

Toronto Blue Jays, George Springer and Vladdy jr
  • Experts say better guidance not shaming needed around outdoor COVID 19 risk. Why is that? Jeff Ryman explains with his health headlines.
  • Did you know that your public library offers more than just regular print books? Margrett Weldon brings us In The Know about Accessible Library Services.
  • A University of Alberta expert is offering tips to combat pandemic insomnia; Jim Krysko has the details.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays open their regular season tomorrow against the New York Yankees. What storylines are we following this year? How will the Jays fare in the AL East? We chat about this with Mike Wilner, Blue Jays reporter for the Toronto Star.
  • Now that Spring is here, it's time to talk about all the fun and unique holidays and celebrations taking place. We discuss spring holiday fun with Leanne Baarda.

Cleaning our bodies from the inside out

Different types of seeds
  • On our ask a Vet segment, Danielle Jongkind dives into entertaining and interesting animal trivia from the world of science.
  • Nutritionist Julia Karantjas talks about spring cleaning our bodies from the inside out.
  • We speak with trailblazer, advocate, and author Ruth Vallis about her debut memoir, Love is Blind which highlights Ruth’s own challenges throughout her life, sharing the biggest obstacle of all—the low expectations of others.
  • Community Reporter Doug McQuaker highlights Quest, Thunder Bay’s Annual Tech and Gaming Event
  • Yesterday, an all-encompassing and all-inclusive hockey magazine style show debuted on The Hockey News, Sports Illustrated and Para Sport TV. We learn more about this show with producer and director, Nicco Cardarelli.
  • Join us for our March Book Club. We discuss The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, with the recommender, Keya Osborne.

Previewing the Microsoft Abilities Summit

Microsoft logo
  • Michael Babcock brings us updates on upcoming tech events and information sessions, including the Microsoft Abilities Summit.
  • Does the NHL have a reffing controversy on its hands? Brock Richardson dives into this in his sports report.
  • Theatre company, Factory continues its innovative 20/21 season with a brand-new collection of audio theatrical dramas all set in and around Toronto’s many neighbourhoods and familiar landmarks. We learn more about this with their in-house Dramaturge!
  • A vote in the London, Ontario city council has resulted in dropped plans for building sidewalks on 7 streets, but approved them for 3 street reconstructions. We discuss the implications with Danielle McLaughlin.

AI backpack system to assist blind and low vision wearers

AI backpack system to guide blind and low vision wearers
  • What positive spending habits have you picked up during the pandemic? Jeff Ryman leads this discussion in his lifestyle report.
  • Researchers have developed an AI backpack system to guide blind and low vision wearers; John Biehler explains on our App Update.
  • Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a quiz on all things chocolate, run by Quizmaster Jeff Ryman.
  • Costco has stepped into the audiobook world with a new app, and Ryan Hooey has the initial impressions.

Accessible park in Northern Ontario

A snowy walking path at Kivi Park
  • Michael Feir explores a podcast which dramatizes the paranormal events of the Battersea Poltergeist, and investigates them using modern expertise and resources.
  • It’s time for a fun, silly segment with Fern Lulham; today we play Misheard Lyrics.
  • Our Community, “Kivi Park,” airs tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and we get a behind the scenes look at this episode as we speak with executive director of the all-inclusive Kivi Park, Kerry Lamarche.
  • Let’s flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Jeff Ryman, on What in the World.
  • Vancouver AMI Reporter Grant Hardy joins us on today’s Roundtable conversation.