Rail Strike
Coming up on the show is the weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. The work stoppage at CN and CPKC rail started this week. How concerned should you be about the stoppage?
Aug 23, 2024•20 min
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Jackpot! Review
Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews the new John Cena movie, Jackpot!
Aug 22, 2024•12 min
Back to School Tech
Marc Aflalo shares some tips and ideas for parents looking to bargain hunt for back-to-school tech.
Aug 22, 2024•10 min
The Shift to Online Banking
Aaron Broverman shares his thoughts on the Canadian Banking Association’s report about how costumers are shifting towards more digital options.
Aug 22, 2024•15 min
How to Talk to Teachers
Lia De Cicco Remu, a seasoned Canadian education leader, has written a book titled, ‘How to Talk to Teachers’. The book is designed to empower parents to communicate effectively with teachers. Lia stops by to chat about this brand-new book. ‘How to Talk to Teachers’
Aug 22, 2024•11 min
Episode 1087: Full Show
On today's show, Lia De Cicco Remu, a seasoned Canadian education leader, has written a book titled, ‘How to Talk to Teachers’. The book is designed to empower parents to communicate effectively with teachers. Lia stops by to chat about this brand-new book. Aaron Broverman shares his thoughts on the Canadian Banking Association’s report about how costumers are shifting towards more digital options. Marc Aflalo shares some tips and ideas for parents looking to bargain hunt for back-to-school tech...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 42 min
Episode 1086: Full Show
Para Cyclist Mel Pemble is looking to replicate recent success on the world stage at the Paralympics. Alex Smyth sat down with Mel in February for an interview with her on the road to the Paris 2024. More and more people are choosing to shift to digital banking options. Why is that? Certified Financial Planner, Ryan Chin explains more. Community Reporter, Milena Khazanavicius explains the importance of the Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry. Our very own Emilee Schevers was crowned Miss Perso...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Organization and Productivity
How can poor organization and clutter impact performance? Anu Pala explains and provides some tips and tricks to tidy up your spaces.
Aug 21, 2024•16 min
Emilee Schevers Crowned Miss Personality Canada!
Our very own Emilee Schevers was crowned Miss Personality Canada! She stops by to chat all about this amazing feat!
Aug 21, 2024•12 min
Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry
Community Reporter, Milena Khazanavicius explains the importance of the Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry.
Aug 21, 2024•16 min
Digital Banking
More and more people are choosing to shift to digital banking options. Why is that? Certified Financial Planner, Ryan Chin explains more.
Aug 21, 2024•15 min
Road to the Games with Mel Pemble
Para Cyclist Mel Pemble is looking to replicate recent success on the world stage at the Paralympics. Alex Smyth sat down with Mel in February for an interview with her on the road to the Paris 2024.
Aug 21, 2024•10 min
Episode 1085: Full Show
For one Saskatchewan post-secondary student, finding accessible housing and care has been a major challenge. Preston Ruzicka and his mother, Gerldine share their tumultuous and discriminating journey to find viable housing. Self-checkout machines are everywhere. And not all of them are accessible. The University of Waterloo is researching how this shift has impacted people with disabilities. Megan Gillmore recently wrote about this. She shares her more. Earlier this year Dorothy Macnaughton atte...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Weekly News Quiz!
The Weekly News Quiz returns! John Loeppky, Elysia Yardley and Greg David convene to battle for the crown. Who will come out on top?
Aug 20, 2024•12 min
Financial Supports for Paralympians
The Paralympics are days away. How hard is it for athletes to get the funding they need to achieve their best in sport? John Loeppky wrote about this. He explains more.
Aug 20, 2024•14 min
Accessible Travel in Canada
Earlier this year Dorothy Macnaughton attended Accessibility Standards Canada’s Annual General Meeting. One of the goals of the AGM was to help improve accessible travel within Canada. How’d it go? Dorothy shares her thoughts.
Aug 20, 2024•15 min
Accessibility Standards and Vending Machines
Self-checkout machines are everywhere. And not all of them are accessible. The University of Waterloo is researching how this shift has impacted people with disabilities. Megan Gillmore recently wrote about this. She shares her more.
Aug 20, 2024•18 min
Securing Accessible Housing for Post-Secondary
For one Saskatchewan post-secondary student, finding accessible housing and care has been a major challenge. Preston Ruzicka and his mother, Gerldine share their tumultuous and discriminating journey to find viable housing.
Aug 20, 2024•11 min
Episode 1084: Full Show
Rain and water have been causing headaches for tons of Canadians across the country. Michelle McQuigge explores a few news stories with a rather wet angle. As tech companies get bigger, how can that impact the development of accessibility products and services? Denis Boudreau weighs in. Entertainment Critic, Kim Thistle reviews the Netflix movie, “Inside the Mind of a Dog”. Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing some Windows devices to boot into BitLocker recovery. Shaun Preece, of Double Tap...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Achieving High Performance in Para Sport
There are some people who believe it’s easy to be a high-performance athlete in the world of para sports. Ryan van Praet stops by to dispel some of those myths about para sports and the Paralympics.
Aug 19, 2024•11 min
More Microsoft Update Issues
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing some Windows devices to boot into BitLocker recovery. Shaun Preece, of Double Tap, recently ran into this problem. He stops by to explain how to resolve this issue.
Aug 19, 2024•12 min
Film Review: “Inside the Mind of a Dog”
Entertainment Critic, Kim Thistle reviews the Netflix movie, “Inside the Mind of a Dog”.
Aug 19, 2024•15 min
Big Tech Companies and Accessibility
As tech companies get bigger, how can that impact the development of accessibility products and services? Denis Boudreau weighs in.
Aug 19, 2024•17 min
Heavy Rain & Water Infrastructure
Rain and water have been causing headaches for tons of Canadians across the country. Michelle McQuigge explores a few news stories with a rather wet angle.
Aug 19, 2024•10 min
Episode 1083: Full Show
The Canadian Future Party has officially launched. How much of an impact could they have? Moosomin, Saskatchewan is offering people 30 thousand dollars to build a home in the community. How tempting would this be? To conclude the news panel, Michelle and Joeita are put to the test with a mini news quiz! A new study shows that people often plan to binge-watch TV shows before they start. Greg David stops by with all the details.
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Binge Watching TV
A new study shows that people often plan to binge-watch TV shows before they start. Greg David stops by with all the details.
Aug 16, 2024•14 min
Mini News Quiz!
To conclude the news panel, Michelle and Joeita are put to the test with a mini news quiz!
Aug 16, 2024•10 min
New Homes in Moosomin, Saskatchewan
Moosomin, Saskatchewan is offering people 30 thousand dollars to build a home in the community. How tempting would this be?
Aug 16, 2024•10 min
New Federal Political Party
The Canadian Future Party has officially launched. How much of an impact could they have?
Aug 16, 2024•20 min
Episode 1082: Full Show
Dawn Dickinson of MacLean’s Magazine previews this week’s episode which dives into the environmental impacts of air travel. Bo Hedges is heading to his 5th Paralympic Games as a member of the Canadian wheelchair basketball team. Alex Smyth shares an interview with Bo on his road to the Paralympics. Jennie Bovard trots by to discuss whether or not 10 thousand steps a day should be the golden standard for a daily fitness goal. Tech Expert, Marc Aflalo shares his thoughts on the ‘Made by Google’ ev...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 45 min
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