This month, Bill tells us about a memoir about growing up in a family-owned Chinese restaurant and the lessons the author learned from the customers. Plus, airplane coffee on Alaska Airlines is supposedly about to get a lot better. And, Bill ta

October 14, 2023

Oct 14th, 2023 26m

This month, a Toronto landlord is banning electric vehicles from parking on their property. Plus, a nostalgia-filled documentary about Mr. Dressup was released on Amazon Prime. And, artificial intelligence may be able to help doctors predict th

September 2, 2023

Sep 2nd, 2023 26m

Bill tells us about a bike ride that promotes tourism in small towns in Iowa and tries to put these small towns on the map. And, Ramya can’t believe a story about an adventurer who has travelled 230,000 miles to many different countries without

August 5, 2023

Aug 5th, 2023 26m

Your Door Dash delivery driver could be the CEO; should more companies take part in this kind of program? Librarians at the Massachusetts library were surprised when a book was returned after over 100 years; luckily the library has a generous l

July 1, 2023

Jul 1st, 2023 26m

This month, Bill lets us know about a new initiative in the Toronto Blue Jays ballpark that will allow more fans to enjoy the game in person. A mom from Virginia is coming up with new ways to make school lunches more affordable, and an American

June 3, 2023

Jun 3rd, 2023 26m

An AI robot could detect whether you have a cold, and help your boss determine if you need a sick day. Plus, another AI robot may be taking over for umpires in baseball, but could Major League Baseball really benefit from this type of technolog

May 6, 2023

May 6th, 2023 26m

A candy company in Alberta is facing a sticky situation because of some expiring candy bars. Plus, a black bear in BC quenched its thirst with 69 cans of soda, and broke into a woman's vehicle to do it. And, Mattel introduced it's first Barbie

April 1, 2023

Apr 1st, 2023 26m

The father of the cellphone is hopeful for the advancements in technology, but also sees the dark side of the invention. Some Canadian Employers are offering expanded fertility benefits as a retention method for their employees. And there is a

Best of the Buzz - March 4

Mar 4th, 2023 26m

Single use face masks can be reused thanks to an innovative recycling program designed by a Regina engineer. Funding woes inspire an entrepreneur to hold a contest for Black entrepreneurs who are starting out. Dubai has plans for a flying taxi

Best of the Buzz - February 4

Feb 4th, 2023 26m

Ancient Rome architects were at the forefront of making sightseeing and travel more accessible, and a castle in Naples went viral for a railing with a Braille mural. In Southern Ontario, naming cockroaches and naming snowplows are becoming the

Best of the Buzz - December 10

Dec 10th, 2022 26m

Cell phone bans are a topic of discussion in the classroom, causing safety concerns for parents and students. In Venezuela, a 12-year-old boy transforms a sticker album into an accessible World Cup sticker book. Meanwhile, a beloved cat is bein

Best of the Buzz - November 5

Nov 5th, 2022 26m

Citizens in Japan may lose their health insurance if they do not purchase digital IDs, causing concern across the country. In Europe, restaurants began to combat the energy crisis by participating in a dining in the dark campaign. All that and

Best of the Buzz - October 1

Oct 1st, 2022 25m 55s

People are becoming more reluctant to tip employees as more businesses request larger tips, causing tipping fatigue among their customers. Meanwhile, a corner store found itself an unlikely customer in a chocolate bar hungry brown bear! All th

Best of The Buzz - September 3

Sep 3rd, 2022 26m 8s

COVID-19, climate change, student loans, and soaring inflation are just a few issues that have left many Millennial and Gen Z-ers reluctant to bring little ones into the world. Canadian pianist and civil rights activist, Oscar Peterson, becomes

Shaun of the Shed - Episode 11 - The Jaws Screen Reader 2 - The Startup Wizard

Aug 16th, 2022 20m 42s

"Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin... If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand then look no further. Following up

Best of The Buzz - August 6

Aug 6th, 2022 29m 5s

In the UK, residents prepare for record temperatures and the Heathrow Airport CEO blames Tik Tok for encouraging travellers to fake disabilities. Plus, an Australian music app uses machine learning to improve lives of dementia patients. All tha

Shaun of the Shed - Episode 10 - The Jaws Screen Reader 1

Jul 15th, 2022 19m 44s

Below are the timestamps for the topics covered. (3:50) - The Price of JAWS(7:14) - Downloading JAWS(13:17) - Installing JAWS(15:56) - Some basics and where to get help"

Best of The Buzz - July 2

Jul 2nd, 2022 29m 19s

Some say a rift is growing between colleagues as popular work from home options are not available to all. Amazon plans a revenant feature for Alexa, which could soon mimic the voice of dead relatives. And, no, you're not crazy; many of your fav

Shaun of the Shed (Episode 9) - Making Calls on a Smartphone

Jun 15th, 2022 24m 6s

Best of The Buzz - June 4

Jun 4th, 2022 28m 52s

The shortwave radio, used by spies for decades to send encrypted messages, is being resurrected for the war in Ukraine. In a tight labour market employers are reducing education requirements to fill slots, but some fields still require advance

Shaun of the Shed - Computers 4 - The NVDA Screen Reader

May 24th, 2022 43m 45s

Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin... If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand then look no further. So far in th

Best of The Buzz - May 7

May 7th, 2022 30m 27s

Would you cancel your Netflix to get on board with an unlimited travel subscription? How about sign up for a hockey game that lasts over 241 hours? And how dangerous are alligators, really? Producer Bill Shackleton asks some big questions on th

Shaun of The Shed - Computers 3 - The Narrator Screen Reader

Apr 27th, 2022 33m 59s

Best of The Buzz - April 2

Apr 4th, 2022 30m 52s

The Toronto Transit Commission, one of the largest public transit systems in North America, unveils archive exhibit "100 Years of Movement". Palliative care workers teach Tik Tok users to cope with bereavement with dark humour videos. And, unde