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Jul 09, 2024•9 min
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Accessibility at Mainstream Conferences
What do mainstream conferences get wrong about including presenters with disabilities? Matisse Hamel Nelis discusses more.
Jul 09, 2024•11 min
Scott Russell Announces Retirement
Legendary CBC Sports Broadcaster, Scott Russell recently announced his retirement. He joins the program to talk more about his career.
Jul 09, 2024•16 min
Alexa & Accessibility Event
Amazon recently held its second annual Alexa & Accessibility event in Toronto. Toronto Community Reporter Mara Hutchinson was a part of a panel discussion for the event. She joins to share some reflections.
Jul 09, 2024•15 min
Rights of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
The Ontario Court of Appeal has a made a decision about the rights of adults with intellectual disabilities. Specifically, about their input when their parents go through a divorce or separation. Meagan Gillmore has been following the story and shares more.
Jul 09, 2024•7 min
Episode 1060: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: A Montreal elementary school has been inadvertently flushing raw sewage into a nearby river for years. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will explore that story. After missing the 2020 Paralympics due to injury, Swimmer Tess Routliffe has qualified for her second Paralympic Games and is looking for redemption in Paris. Alex Smyth shares an exclusive interview with her on the Road to the Paralympics. Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea pops by to rev...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Exploring the World of Podcasts
Podcasts have become more and more popular over the past few years. Why are podcasts becoming so popular? What genres are the most captivating? Peter Parsons shares his thought.
Jul 08, 2024•10 min
ALT Text Vs. AI Tools
Steven Scott recently had a very hot take on his show about the intersection of ALT Text and AI tools. He lets us in on his ‘ALT Opinion’.
Jul 08, 2024•11 min
Film Review: “A Family Affair”
Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea pops by to review the Netflix movie “A Family Affair”, which stars Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron.
Jul 08, 2024•18 min
Road to the Paralympics
After missing the 2020 Paralympics due to injury, Swimmer Tess Routliffe has qualified for her second Paralympic Games and is looking for redemption in Paris. Alex Smyth shares an exclusive interview with her on the Road to the Paralympics.
Jul 08, 2024•17 min
News with Michelle McQuigge
A Montreal elementary school has been inadvertently flushing raw sewage into a nearby river for years. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will explore that story.
Jul 08, 2024•10 min
Episode 1059: Full Show
Coming up on the show is the weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. There’s lots of Buzz South of the border with the US Election. President Joe Biden had a poor showing at the first debate last Thursday. Is it time for Biden to be replaced? Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan was named Canada’s Defence Chief. She’s the first woman to hold Canada’s top military job. What should her top priorities be? Some WestJet customers are still stranded as the airline works through disrup...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 46 min
AMI-tv’s Production Schedule
What new and returning programming is coming to AMI-tv? Greg David drops by to share more.
Jul 05, 2024•12 min
Airline Disruptions & Refunds
Some WestJet customers are still stranded as the airline works through disruptions and cancellations. What should the obligation of an airline be when they are trying to get back on track after a work stoppage?
Jul 05, 2024•13 min
New Chief of Defence in Canada
Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan was named Canada’s Defence Chief. She’s the first woman to hold Canada’s top military job. What should her top priorities be?
Jul 05, 2024•11 min
U.S. Presidential Election
There’s lots of Buzz South of the border with the US Election. President Joe Biden had a poor showing at the first debate last Thursday. Is it time for Biden to be replaced?
Jul 05, 2024•22 min
Episode 1058: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Two-time Boccia Paralympian, Alison Levin is looking to medal for the first time at the 2024 Paris Games. Alex Smyth shares an exclusive interview with her on the Road to the Paralympics. Amazon had an Accessibility event in Toronto last week where they showed off some new smart home technology. Matisse Hamel-Nelis was there, and she shares what stood out to her. Vancouver Community Reporter, Nathan Clement is an advisor to this year’s edition of Shim’s Ride. Procee...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Film Review: ‘The Bikeriders’
Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews the new American Crime movie starring Austin Butler and Tom Hardy, ‘The Bikeriders’.
Jul 04, 2024•13 min
Amazon Prime Day 2024
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner. Marc Aflalo drops by to highlight some categories that get the most discounts, and some tips for smart shopping.
Jul 04, 2024•12 min
Shim’s Ride
Vancouver Community Reporter, Nathan Clement is an advisor to this year’s edition of Shim’s Ride. Proceeds from the event benefit Praxis Spinal Cord Research. Nathan talks all about it.
Jul 04, 2024•15 min
New Accessible Amazon Products
Amazon had an Accessibility event in Toronto last week where they showed off some new smart home technology. Matisse Hamel-Nelis was there, and she shares what stood out to her.
Jul 04, 2024•12 min
Road to the Paralympics
Two-time Boccia Paralympian, Allison Levine is looking to medal for the first time at the 2024 Paris Games. Alex Smyth shares an exclusive interview with her on the Road to the Paralympics.
Jul 04, 2024•18 min
Episode 1057: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea stops by to review the new Celine Dion documentary, I Am: Celine Dion. Marco Di Buono, President of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities joins the show to discuss their various sports and activities to help kids find their passion. A woman in Olds, Alberta has been warned about using her mobility scooter in public places. Marco Pasqua reacts to this story. Albert has been transitioning away from coal power for about a decade, but t...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Fun Summer Plans
What are some good summer activities? Meagan Gillmore and Jennie Bovard assemble for a roundtable discussion on this topic.
Jul 03, 2024•19 min
Transitioning Away from Coal Power
Albert has been transitioning away from coal power for about a decade, but the transition happened even faster than expected. How big a deal is this complete transition away from coal in Alberta? Journalist, Arno Kopecky shares some thoughts.
Jul 03, 2024•10 min
Mobility Scooter User Warned
A woman in Olds, Alberta has been warned about using her mobility scooter in public places. Marco Pasqua reacts to this story.
Jul 03, 2024•21 min
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
Marco Di Buono, President of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities joins the show to discuss their various sports and activities to help kids find their passion.
Jul 03, 2024•14 min
Film Review: I Am: Celine Dion
Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea stops by to review the new Celine Dion documentary, I Am: Celine Dion.
Jul 03, 2024•12 min
Episode 1056: Full Show
Michelle McQuigge joins the program to remember her friend and colleague Lori Paris who sadly passed away this weekend. What exactly is the art of walking? Why should people be thinking of walking as the sixth sense? Lawrence Gunther strolls by to share his thoughts. What are some major trends and challenges people with disability are facing in 2024? Rabia Khedr shares her thoughts as we hit the halfway point of the year. Halifax Pride is right around the corner. Journalist Rebecca Dingwell unpa...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Weekly News Quiz
There is another edition of the weekly news quiz! Contestants: Alex Smyth, Elysia Yardley and Karen Magee battle it out for the bragging rights!
Jul 02, 2024•14 min
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