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Oct 01, 2024•28 sec
NOW with Dave Brown
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Episodes
Episode 1108: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: The “Remembering the Children” gathering is taking place on September 30th to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Earl Wood will tell you more about the gathering. Vince Carter’s jersey is reportedly set to be retired by the Toronto Raptors this year. Jeff Ryman and Alex Smyth share their thoughts. And, a brewery in Calgary is making beer made from fireweed. Where did this idea come from? How do they do it?
Sep 25, 2024•51 min
Best of Kin Brewery
A brewery in Calgary is making beer made from fireweed. Where did this idea come from? How do they do it?
Sep 25, 2024•8 min
Toronto Raptors to Retire Vince Carters Jersey
Vince Carter’s jersey is reportedly set to be retired by the Toronto Raptors this year. Jeff Ryman and Alex Smyth share their thoughts.
Sep 25, 2024•15 min
Remembering the Children
The “Remembering the Children” gathering is taking place on September 30th in mark of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Earl Wood explains more about this event.
Sep 25, 2024•11 min
Episode 1107: Full Show
Canadian Wheelchair Racer and Paralympic Gold Medalist, Austin Smeenk reflects on his time in Paris. It’s Banned Book Week. Producer, Jeff Ryman quizzes Alex, Amy and Dave on what books have been forbidden. Recent data from Statistics Canada suggests that Canadians are increasingly becoming unhappy. Why is that? Meagan Gillmore wrote about this and explains more.
Sep 24, 2024•52 min
Canadians Becoming Unhappy
Recent data from Statistics Canada suggests that Canadians are increasingly becoming unhappy. Why is that? Meagan Gillmore wrote about this and explains more.
Sep 24, 2024•10 min
Banned Book Quiz
It’s Banned Book Week. Producer, Jeff Ryman quizzes Alex, Amy and Dave on what books have been forbidden.
Sep 24, 2024•5 min
Reflecting on Success in Paris
Canadian Wheelchair Racer and Paralympic Gold Medalist, Austin Smeenk reflects on his time in Paris.
Sep 24, 2024•15 min
Episode 1106: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs called for an election on October 21st. Shelley Petit shares what her key issues are heading into the campaign period. The Meta Connect Event takes place this Wednesday. Steven Scott shares a preview of what to expect. And, Protein Candy is being dubbed the world's first "super candy." How could eating candy taste so good while simultaneously being good for you? Morgan Kingdon explains more.
Sep 23, 2024•52 min
Protein Candy
Protein Candy is being dubbed the world's first "super candy." How could eating candy taste so good while simultaneously being good for you? Morgan Kingdon explains more.
Sep 23, 2024•9 min
Meta’s Connect Event
The Meta Connect Event takes place this Wednesday. Steven Scott shares a preview of what to expect.
Sep 23, 2024•12 min
New Brunswick Election Campaign
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs called for an election on October 21st. Shelley Petit shares what her key issues are heading into the campaign period.
Sep 23, 2024•11 min
Episode 1105: Full Show
This is the episode from September 20th, 2024.
Sep 20, 2024•51 min
Episode 1104: Full Show
Should you disclose disability on your LinkedIn profile? Matisse Hamel-Nelis shares her opinion. Marc Aflalo discusses Instagram’s new teen accounts in Canada. What are they? How do they work? September marks Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month. Fighting Blindness Canada celebrates this month with a series of events. Morgan Ineson shares more details.
Sep 19, 2024•52 min
Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month
September marks Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month. Fighting Blindness Canada celebrates this month with a series of events. Morgan Ineson shares more details.
Sep 19, 2024•9 min
Instagram Teen Accounts
Marc Aflalo discusses Instagram’s new teen accounts in Canada. What are they? How do they work?
Sep 19, 2024•14 min
Disclosing a Disability on LinkedIn
Should you disclose disability on your LinkedIn profile? Matisse Hamel-Nelis shares her opinion.
Sep 19, 2024•10 min
Episode 1103: Full Show
Paralympic Goalball player Amy Burk stops by to reflect on her team’s performance in Paris. A pair of Federal by-elections saw the Liberals conceded to the Bloc Québécois and NDP. Meagan Gillmore shares her thoughts on this. Brianna Hennessy earned Canada’s first ever medal in Para Canoe. She stops by to reflect on what that means to her.
Sep 17, 2024•51 min
Earning Canada’s First Medal in Para Canoe
Brianna Hennessy earned Canada’s first ever medal in Para Canoe. She stops by to reflect on what that means to her.
Sep 17, 2024•6 min
Federal By-Election Reaction
A pair of Federal by-elections saw the Liberals conceded to the Bloc Québécois and NDP. Meagan Gillmore shares her thoughts on this.
Sep 17, 2024•13 min
Reflecting on Canada’s Goalball Performance
Paralympic Goalball player Amy Burk stops by to reflect on her team’s performance in Paris.
Sep 17, 2024•11 min
Episode 1102: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Dave, Alex, and Amy react to the big winners from the Emmy Awards. They share their thoughts on the best series of the year and hot takes from the ceremonies. Angela Bonfanti joins the show to reflect on being named CNIB’s new President and CEO. She talks about her vision for the future of the organization. Shawn Preece stops by to highlight some of the newest features on Apple’s iOS 16. Sometimes small changes can have a huge impact. Dave and Alex recap a busy Sund...
Sep 16, 2024•51 min
NFL Week 2 Reactions
Dave and Alex recap a busy Sunday in the NFL. They recap the big games and share their insights into some teams with winless records.
Sep 16, 2024•14 min
iOS 18 Officially Released
Shawn Preece stops by to highlight some of the newest features on Apple’s iOS 16. Sometimes small changes can have a huge impact.
Sep 16, 2024•10 min
Angela Bonfanti Named President & CEO of CNIB
Angela Bonfanti joins the show to reflect on being named CNIB’s new President and CEO. She talks about her vision for the future of the organization.
Sep 16, 2024•9 min
Episode 1101: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Dave, Alex, and Amy react to the top stories of the day including TTC’s decision to end free wifi at subway stations in Toronto, Quebec’s changes to tipping, and how to prevent athletes being severely injured in contact sports. The News panel assembles with Michelle and Joeita reflecting on the Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Kirsten Fox joins the show to discuss the on-going legacy of her uncle Terry Fox and what folks can expect from th...
Sep 13, 2024•51 min
44th Annual Terry Fox Run
Kirsten Fox joins the show to discuss the on-going legacy of her uncle Terry Fox and what folks can expect from this year’s event.
Sep 13, 2024•8 min
Federal Public Servants Causing a Stink
The News panel reacts to the union representing government workers suggesting they boycott local businesses as a reaction to the return to work changes. They also discuss the impact of the Juno’s removing 4 categories from their future ceremonies
Sep 13, 2024•11 min
U.S. Presidential Debate
The Weekly News Panel assembles with Michelle and Joeita reflecting on the Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Sep 13, 2024•16 min
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