BOC Cuts Interest Rates Again
The Bank of Canada dropped its key interest again last week. What does this mean for the economy and mortgage rates? Ryan Chin shares his expertise.
Jul 31, 2024•12 min
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ADA Web Lawsuit Report
Usable.net released their midyear Americans with Disabilities Act Web Lawsuit report. Denis Boudreau dives into the data.
Jul 31, 2024•15 min
Episode 1071: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Nearly half of Canada’s food service businesses are losing money or barely breaking even. Megan Gillmore wrote about this and shares her thoughts. Researchers in Japan are studying a trend claiming that humans are falling out of love with nature. Lawrence Gunther shares more. What accommodations would you like to see for persons with disabilities when it comes to air travel? Rabia Khedr stops by to share some of her thoughts. A recent study published in the MDPI Jou...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Weekly News Quiz!
There’s another edition of the Weekly News Quiz!
Jul 30, 2024•17 min
New Study Claims to Reverse Severe Autism
A recent study published in the MDPI Journal Sexes claims that researchers have been able to reverse the signs and symptoms of autism. Rebecca Dingwell has thoughts on this study.
Jul 30, 2024•11 min
Accessible Flight Accommodations
What accommodations would you like to see for persons with disabilities when it comes to air travel? Rabia Khedr stops by to share some of her thoughts.
Jul 30, 2024•18 min
Falling Out of Love With Nature
Researchers in Japan are studying a trend claiming that humans are falling out of love with nature. Lawrence Gunther shares more.
Jul 30, 2024•15 min
Canadian Restaurants Struggling
Nearly half of Canada’s food service businesses are losing money or barely breaking even. Megan Gillmore wrote about this and shares her thoughts.
Jul 30, 2024•14 min
AMI Podcast Roundup
The Tripping on Air podcast just released its season finale. Ryan Delahanty checks in and provides some detail on this podcast and others.
Jul 29, 2024•16 min
Episode 1070: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge provides a breakdown of the recent Olympic news from the past few days. How did the 2010 Olympics change Vancouver from an accessibility perspective? Marco Pasqua explains. Amy Amantea sticks around and previews the Apple TV+ series, “Me”. A tech company is putting a spin on the classic, Sony Discman. Shaun Preece drops by to share the details. And, the Tripping on Air podcast just released its season finale. Ryan Delahanty checks in and provides s...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 45 min
A Modern Take on Sony’s Discman
A tech company is putting a spin on the classic, Sony Discman. Shaun Preece drops by to share the details.
Jul 29, 2024•13 min
Series Review: “Me”
Amy Amantea sticks around and previews the Apple TV+ series, “Me”.
Jul 29, 2024•13 min
The Lasting Impression of The Games
How did the 2010 Olympics change Vancouver from an accessibility perspective? Marco Pasqua, the Co-Founder of Meaningful Access Consulting explains.
Jul 29, 2024•20 min
The Games in the news
Michelle McQuigge provides a breakdown of the recent Olympic news from the past few days.
Jul 29, 2024•12 min
Episode 1069: Full Show
It’s been a whirlwind week for US Politics. Between Donald Trump narrowly avoiding an assassination attempt. To Joe Piden testing positive for COVID-19. The news panel reacts to it all. Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino is calling for the creation of "protective zones" around political constituency offices. What exactly does he mean by this, and would it actually work? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled more details about a Federal Public Transit fund this week. How does this pla...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Finding Accurate News Online
Greg David dives into why finding accurate online news is so crucial.
Jul 19, 2024•11 min
Federal Public Transit Fund
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled more details about a Federal Public Transit fund this week. How does this plan work? How will it affect a city near you?
Jul 19, 2024•15 min
Increasing Security for Politicians
Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino is calling for the creation of "protective zones" around political constituency offices. What exactly does he mean by this, and would it actually work?
Jul 19, 2024•9 min
U.S. Politics Roundup
It’s been a whirlwind week for US Politics. Between Donald Trump narrowly avoiding an assassination attempt. To Joe Piden testing positive for COVID-19. The news panel reacts to it all.
Jul 19, 2024•18 min
Episode 1068: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Danny Ramadan was one of the first Syrian refugees to land in Canada in 2014. The settlement process was confusing, prolonged and alienating. Dawn Dickinson explores this article in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine. The Paralympic Foundation of Canada has a unique fundraiser to help support athletes. Executive Director, Dean Brokop shares the details. The Caesar Salad turns 100 this month. Why is it so popular? Can it be considered a whole meal? Jennie Bovard drops...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Series Review: ‘The Sympathizer’
Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews the miniseries, ‘The Sympathizer’. It’s based on the 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.
Jul 18, 2024•13 min
Reviewing Apple’s Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro made its debut in Canada last week. Marc Aflalo was able to get his hands on one. He shares that experience.
Jul 18, 2024•14 min
The Caesar Salad Turns 100!
The Caesar Salad turns 100 this month. Why is it so popular? Can it be considered a whole meal? Jennie Bovard drops by to discuss more.
Jul 18, 2024•19 min
IGNITE the Lights Across Canada
The Paralympic Foundation of Canada has a unique fundraiser to help support athletes. Executive Director, Dean Brokop shares the details.
Jul 18, 2024•13 min
Canada’s Refugee Settlement Process
Danny Ramadan was one of the first Syrian refugees to land in Canada in 2014. The settlement process was confusing, prolonged and alienating. Dawn Dickinson explores this article in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine.
Jul 18, 2024•11 min
Episode 1067: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: The Canadian media landscape continues to face challenges such as layoffs and cutbacks. John Loeppky has thoughts on this tumultuous time in the industry. How often do you find yourself turning down invitations? What are some factors stopping you from agreeing to outings or events? Shane Baker explains his theory about fear of missing out. The Band Together for Community Living event is back for a 16th year in Moncton, New Brunswick. What’s taking place this year? N...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Accessibility at Summer Camps
Elizabeth Mohler and Marco Pasqua drop in to have a discussion on accessibility at summer camps.
Jul 17, 2024•13 min
Trust in Canadian Media
New polling on the public’s trust in the news media across the country was recently released. What stood out? What came as a shock? Kevin Shaw breaks it all down.
Jul 17, 2024•15 min
16th Annual Band Together Event
The Band Together for Community Living event is back for a 16th year in Moncton, New Brunswick. What’s taking place this year? Natalie Fougere shares more details.
Jul 17, 2024•20 min
Fear of Missing Out
How often do you find yourself turning down invitations? What are some factors stopping you from agreeing to outings or events? Shane Baker explains his theory about fear of missing out.
Jul 17, 2024•11 min
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