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Kelly and Company

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Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.

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Accessible Media Inc

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Society

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www.ami.ca

Latest episode

Jun 27, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 1577 - Hour 1 22.06.2023

Mike Feir continues his deep dive into Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference with revelations from the keynote presentation and move into what he learned during the rest of the week-long conference. {08:44} We go around the globe and get the weirdest and wildest stories on What In The World with Grant Hardy. {25:04} We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton. {37:26}Find Kelly & Company on Y...

Episode 1576 - Hour 2 21.06.2023

Edmonton Community Reporter, Marc Workman joins us to discuss emergency preparedness during wildfire season in Canada. {00:00} Bill Petruck, Founder and CEO of Giftabulator, chats with us about their new financial AI chatbot. {13:15} On our CNIB Come To Work segment, we learn about the Realize Yourself job series. {29:45} Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that enter...

Episode 1576 - Hour 1 21.06.2023

w Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through a...

Episode 1575 - Hour 2 20.06.2023

RBC Ottawa Bluesfest is around the corner. Community Reporter, Kim Kilpatrick has the details. {02:02} June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Yang Wang joins us to share some history, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. {16:33} On our monthly Voices segment, we welcome longtime AMI employee Bill Shackleton. {29:57}Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! Abou...

Episode 1575 - Hour 1 20.06.2023

On Ask A Vet with Danielle Jongkind we talk about the challenges facing feral cats and what we can do for feral cats. {07:37} Nutritionist Julia Karantjas chats about the myth of universal healthy foods and how to tell if a food isn’t right for you. {23:52} Canadian storyteller Flora Le chats with us about her Toronto Fringe Festival one-woman show, Sadec 1965: A Love Story. {37:52}Find Kelly & Co...

Episode 1574 - Hour 2 19.06.2023

What kind of activities can we expect in St. Johns Newfoundland on Canada Day? Community Reporter, Kim Thistle fills us in (0:00). On our Independent Living Skills segment, Leanne Baarda discusses fun and inclusive summer activities for the whole family (12:19). The New Brunswick government has decided to make changes to its LGBTQ policy for schools. Danielle McLaughlin leads this discussion with...

Episode 1574 - Hour 1 19.06.2023

What are some of the underreported features coming to IOS17? Mike Babcock shares his thoughts on our Tech Talk (7:09). Teens with severe obesity are turning to surgery and new weight loss drugs. Grant Hardy shares this story during his headlines (21:44). We speak with Naz Robinson, Founder of Deafinite Contracting and star of Episode 6 of Mind Your Own Business (36:37).Find Kelly & Company on YouT...

Episode 1573 - Hour 2 16.06.2023

There have been some major changes in the Toronto Raptors organization. Brock Richardson fills us in during his Sports Update (1:38). On The Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey welcomes special guest, Author, Hannah Mary McKinnon to talk about her newest release, The Revenge List (13:04). Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (28:00).Find Kelly & Com...

Episode 1573 - Hour 1 16.06.2023

On our Gardening segment with Susan Kerney, we’re visiting the Basil family, which includes, Genevieve Basil and one of Sue’s favorites Thai Basil (7:22). Google Lens can now identify rashes and other skin conditions. John Biehler tells us all about it on our App Update (21:51). We get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton (36:49).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media comp...

Episode 1572 - Hour 2 15.06.2023

How can you plan your next foodie adventure? Mary Mammoliti is an expert in this topic and gives us some advice! Ragtime is a musical form that was played and enjoyed a lot before it ever got documented and notated. Christine Malec gives us some history behind it during our Curious Minds segment. On our weekly roundtable, we’re joined by friend of the show and former AMI Editor, Mark Phoenix. Find...

Episode 1572 - Hour 1 15.06.2023

The Worldwide Developers Conference keynote put Michael Feir's typing to the test. This week, we continue with his thoughts on what he heard during a very hectic two-hour presentation (8:01). Fern Lulham joins us to talk about a topic that could literally change our lives, but which can so easily get overlooked, namely self-care (22:26). We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:48).Find...

Episode 1571 - Hour 2 14.06.2023

We’re joined by our newest Community Reporter, Vic Pereira who’s going to be cover news and events in Winnipeg, Manitoba (0:00). How do you properly take your blood pressure? Registered Nurse, Leslie DePoe walks us through this (13:09). The NBA and NHL championships concluded earlier this week. Producer, Jeff Ryman joins us to share his thoughts (28:48).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI A...

Episode 1571 - Hour 1 14.06.2023

On our Headlines segment with Grant Hardy, we discuss financial tips for new college grads (7:13). Greg David stops by to discuss trends and new shows coming to Canadian TV this fall (21:50). We have the Wednesday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (37:36).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadc...

Episode 1570 - Hour 2 13.06.2023

Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world. Why is that and what can we do to combat this? We speak with Dr. Jiwon Oh of the Barlo MS Centre to learn more (12:16). On our Collections and Hobbies segment, we’re joined by Brock Richardson who talks about his sports memorabilia collection (27:19).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowe...

Episode 1570 - Hour 1 13.06.2023

What kinds of things are considered medical emergencies? What are the most common ones that vets see? Danielle Jongkind explains on Ask A Vet (7:39). Frances Wong tells us how we can keep things moving on the go and how to avoid constipation while traveling (22:08). Zirkova Co-Founder Katherine Vellinga, chats with us about their Pride-themed bottle (37:00).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About A...

Episode 1569 - Hour 2 12.06.2023

The Dust 2 Dawson Motorcycle Ride comes to Dawson City, Yukon this week. Community Reporter, Kim Hovey has the details (0:00). Guide Dog Users of Canada hold its conference and Annual General Meeting later this month. Devon Wilkins shares more info during our guide dog and service animal report (12:11). On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin leads a discussion on the need to balance freedom of e...

Episode 1569 - Hour 1 12.06.2023

A major app was released for the BlindShell Classic 2. Michael Babcock tells us all about it during our Tech Talk (7:04). A new study reveals why some people are mosquito magnets and others aren’t. Grant Hardy has the details during our headlines chat (21:28). We welcome Greg David to the show to discuss some can’t miss series coming to AMI-tv in the next few weeks (35:36).Find Kelly & Company on...

Episode 1568 - Hour 2 09.06.2023

There have been some coaching changes in the NHL. Brock Richardson gives us his thoughts on the hires during his Sports Update (0:00). Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (12:26). Jessica Buckley, President and CEO of the Lung Health Foundation, chats with us about the dangers to our lung health presented by the ongoing wildfires (27:09).Fin...

Episode 1568 - Hour 1 09.06.2023

Samuel Proulx, a moderator of r/Blind on Reddit, chats with us about some difficult changes happening on Reddit (6:54). We continue our deep dive into Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. John Biehler lets us know what caught his attention and what he’s already checked out (21:57). Let's get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton (37:56).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a...

Episode 1567 - Hour 1 08.06.2023

Mike Feir brings us the latest on the keynote speakers from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (7:30). An iconic rock star's guitar sold for a big sum. Grant Hardy tells us all about it (22:36). We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:52).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three...

Episode 1567 - Hour 2 08.06.2023

The June 8 performance of Encantado by Brazilian choreographer Lia Rodrigues is offered with live audio description. Montreal Community Reporter, Mathieu Rochette has all the details (12:28). Susan Techner with Fighting Blindness Canada chats to us about Walk for Sight Calgary (27:17). We have our weekly roundtable with Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko (45:40).Find Kelly & Company on You...

Episode 1566 - Hour 2 07.06.2023

One of Toronto’s tastiest street festivals is just around the corner. Community Reporter, Stephen Ricci has the yummy details (0:00). During our financial chat with Ryan Chin, we chat about important insurance options that cover everything from your property to your health (13:05). What matters to working dads in Canada? Find out in our Robert Half update, with Mike Shekhtman, Senior Regional Dire...

Episode 1566 - Hour 1 07.06.2023

TikTok and other social media has a trust crisis in Canada. Grant Hardy leads this discussion (7:18). On In The Know, Margrett Weldon discusses the ins and outs of the Ontario Disability Support Program (21:35). We have the Wednesday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (37:25).Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities...

Episode 1565 - Hour 2 06.06.2023

Toni Freimark, our Community Reporter in Medicine Hat, tells us all about an accessible trail in Fish Creek National Park (0:00). We highlight events taking place this season at W. Ross MacDonald School in Brantford, Ontario, during our monthly check-in (12:11). Lucia Bellafante joins us for our monthly Parenting segment. Today we’re discussing our favorite childhood memories (27:46).Find Kelly &...

Episode 1565 - Hour 1 06.06.2023

Veterinarian, Danielle Jongkind chats about an amazing project in the Gulf of Mexico that is helping to conserve fish and other marine animals (7:06). With Summer heat hitting parts of the country. Nutritionist, Julia Karantjas joins us to talk about staying hydrated and electrolytes (21:37). We learn about the 10th anniversary of the Oakville Film Festival with Co-Founder Wendy Donnan (36:41).Fin...

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