Forestry policies in B.C.

On October 26's show: 

• Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the proposed policy reforms for forest management in B.C. He also tells us about his contributions to a new book called “Artificial Divide.” The book is available in both e-book and paperback format 

• Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us how Brampton Transit is improving accessibility through a new partnership with MagnusCards
  • He also describes how people in Fish Creek Park in Calgary, Alberta can experience the BlindSquare app
  • And, he shares tips on how to use Apple’s new voice plan for Apple Music 

• Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares details on this year’s “Because of BALANCE” fundraising campaign. The event runs now until November 9. For more info visit BalanceFBA.org 
   
  • She also tells us about an upcoming virtual event hosted by Seneca College called “Artists with Disability: The Final Avant-garde.” The event takes place on October 27 at 7 p.m. ET.  

• We have another edition of our weekly news quiz with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix!  

• In our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss a webinar happening today, October 26, at 5:00 p.m. ET. 
  • The webinar is hosted by the Canadian Council of the Blind and will talk about COVID-19's impact on the cost of vision loss and blindness in Canada 
  • You will get a chance to find out how eye health professionals, policymakers, and people living with vision loss are responding to the pandemic, as well as explore what needs to be done 
  • To attend the webinar you must register here