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NOW with Dave Brown

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Join Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.
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Episodes

Foreign Interference & Politics

The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians released a heavily redacted document this week. Alleging some parliamentarians have actively helped foreign governments meddle in Canadian politics. How concerned are you by the findings? News panelists with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta share their opinions. From the June 7, 2024, episode.

Jun 07, 202413 min

Grocery Price Caps

The Federal NDP put forward a motion this week about a price cap on certain grocery staples. How do you feel about a grocery code of conduct? News panelists with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta weigh in with their thoughts. From the June 7, 2024, episode.

Jun 07, 202423 min

Episode 1040: Full Show

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: popularity of the private health care sector is growing. But why are Canadians making the switch? Dawn Dickinson explains in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine. AI might make an appearance at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Marc Aflalo gives a preview of what fans could expect. Plus, Julie Grant recently won an Accessibility Award for building a website to promote inclusive playgrounds. Alex Smyth shares his interview with her. This is the June 6, 2024, epis...

Jun 06, 20241 hr 43 min

Classic Film Review: “Saving Private Ryan”

Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day. To commemorate the day, Michael McNeely shares a classic film review of Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan.” From the June 6, 2024, episode.

Jun 06, 202415 min

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference

AI might be making an appearance at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. What can Apple fans expect? Marc Aflalo chats all about it! From the June 6, 2024, episode.

Jun 06, 202414 min

Accessibility Awards

Julie Grant recently won an Accessibility Award for building a website to promote inclusive playgrounds. Alex Smyth shares his interview with her from the Abilities Centre in Whitby, Ontario. He also shares interviews with disability advocate Trevor Noah and author Talina Papazian. From the June 6, 2024, episode.

Jun 06, 202418 min

‘The Great Outdoors’ Comedy Festival

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is making its way across Canada. Comedian Niek Theelen gives you a sneak peek! From the June 6, 2024, episode.

Jun 06, 202412 min

Private Health Care in Canada

Popularity of the private health care sector is growing. But why are Canadians making the switch? Dawn Dickinson explores this subject in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine. From the June 6, 2024, episode.

Jun 06, 202415 min

Episode 1039: Full Show

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: StatCan released their first in-depth report on the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability. Meagan Gillmore from Canadian Affairs breaks down some of the findings. Canada’s wildfire season has hit hard in B.C. Arno Kopecky updates you on the situation. Plus, what is the best process to creating a budget? Ryan Chin offers tips on tracking expenses and saving money. This is the June 5, 2024, episode.

Jun 05, 20241 hr 45 min

Canada’s Wildfire Season

Canada’s wildfire season has hit hard in British Columbia. Arno Kopecky gives an update on the current situation. From the June 5, 2024, episode.

Jun 05, 202412 min

Creating Confidence Workshop

Blind Beginnings is hosting a “Creating Confidence” Workshop in B.C. Community reporter Amy Amantea tells you all about it. She also gives you details about Braille Mountain Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring blind and partially sighted individuals to engage in backcountry mountain sports. From the June 5, 2024, episode.

Jun 05, 202417 min

Budgeting Process

What is the best process to creating a budget? Ryan Chin offers tips on tracking expenses and saving money. From the June 5, 2024, episode.

Jun 05, 202413 min

Canadian Survey on Disability Report

Statistics Canada released their first in-depth report on the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability. Meagan Gillmore from Canadian Affairs breaks down some of the findings. From the June 5, 2024, episode.

Jun 05, 202419 min

Episode 1038: Full Show

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: the Accessible Canada-Accessible World Conference took place last week. Denis Boudreau recaps his biggest takeaways. Para judoka Priscilla Gagné is preparing for a spot at the 2024 Paralympics! Alex Smyth shares his exclusive interview with her. Plus, Alex Smyth, Karen Magee and Elysia Yardley compete in another edition of the weekly news quiz! This is the June 4, 2024, episode.

Jun 04, 20241 hr 45 min

Weekly News Quiz - June 4, 2024

Alex Smyth, Karen Magee and Elysia Yardley compete in another edition of the weekly news quiz! From the June 4, 2024, episode.

Jun 04, 202411 min

Road to the Paralympics

Para Judo combatant Priscilla Gagné is preparing for a spot at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France! Alex Smyth shares an exclusive interview with her on the Road to the Paralympics. From the June 4, 2024, episode.

Jun 04, 202417 min

Managing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder is growing. What are some ways to better manage the effects of the disorder? Shane Baker offers his insight. From the June 4, 2024, episode.

Jun 04, 202418 min

Bug Season in Ontario & Quebec

Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec have been particularly bad for bugs this year. Lawrence Gunther gets into the weeds. From the June 4, 2024, episode.

Jun 04, 202414 min

Accessible Canada Accessible World Conference

The Accessible Canada Accessible World Conference took place last week in Montreal. Denis Boudreau recaps his biggest takeaways. From the June 4, 2024, episode.

Jun 04, 202416 min

Episode 1037: Full Show

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: there is a strike looming at the Canada Border Services Agency. Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press shares the latest news. The European Space Agency is researching what it would take to send an astronaut with a disability into space. Marco Pasqua explores this topic! Plus, there is a new pair of AI glasses on the market. Shaun Preece shines a spotlight on NIIRA smart glasses. This is the June 3, 2024, episode.

Jun 03, 20241 hr 45 min

AMI Podcasts

A few new AMI podcasts recently dropped. AMI’s Podcast Coordinator Ryan Delehanty shares a preview of “Shaun of the Shed” and “Low Vision Moments.” From the June 3, 2024, episode.

Jun 03, 202412 min

NIIRA AI Glasses

There are new AI glasses that just hit the market. But these ones are a little bit different. How so? Shaun Preece from Double Tap explains. From the June 3, 2024, episode.

Jun 03, 202412 min

Series Review: “Tires”

Entertainment Critic Amy Amantea reviews the newest Shane Gillis comedy series, “Tires.” From the June 3, 2024, episode.

Jun 03, 202419 min

Accessible Space Exploration

The European Space Agency is researching what it would take to send an astronaut with a disability into outer space. Marco Pasqua explores this topic. From the June 3, 2024, episode.

Jun 03, 202419 min

Looming CBSA Strike

There is a strike looming at the Canada Border Services Agency. Plus, a University of Calgary researcher is trying to develop drought resistant crops. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge shares the latest news. From the June 3, 2024, episode.

Jun 03, 202410 min

Episode 1036: Full Show

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: It’s the weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. Environment Canada is changing how they share information about air quality. How helpful could changes at Environment Canada be? There are some pretty tall buildings being developed in Toronto’s city core. How could this effect elevator wait time? How long is too long to wait for an elevator? A snap election has been called in the United Kingdom. Why the need for a sudden election? This is the May 2...

May 24, 20241 hr 44 min

AMI Summer Programming

This Summer marks the debut and returns of several series to AMI-tv and, of course, AMI+. Communications Specialist, Greg David talks more about them.

May 24, 202412 min

Accessibility Awards

The Accessibility Awards were held earlier this month. Alex Smyth had a chance to speak with nominees being celebrated for their work in advancing accessibility. We check out some of those interviews.

May 24, 202414 min

U.K. Election

The weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta chat about how a snap election has been called in the United Kingdom. Why the need for a sudden election?

May 24, 20247 min

Elevators in Tall Buildings

The weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta talk about some pretty tall buildings being developed in Toronto’s city core. How could this effect elevator wait time? How long is too long to wait for an elevator?

May 24, 202419 min
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