Some of the largest publishers in the world are planning to start charging libraries much more for ebooks and audiobooks. We’ll speak with Rina Hadziev from the Canadian Urban Libraries Council. Producer Kevin Philipupillai shares a Walrus magazine article about how one group of conservationists is using social media in its campaign to protect sharks. A new report from the United Nations says the world is increasingly at risk of a so-called “climate apartheid”. Producer Dawn Dickinson explains. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson is featured on a new AMI-tv program called, “You Can’t Ask That.” He shares his thoughts about his on-set experience. Voiceover – the software that gave iPhones a voice – turns 10 years old this month. Steven Scott from Double Tap Canada talks about the impact Voiceover has had for people who are blind or partially sighted. A 12-year-old named Lucas from Grand Valley, Ontario has started up a pen pal program for kids of all abilities. Regional content specialist Karen Magee gives us the details.
This is the June 27, 2019 episode.