Students Preparing for the Summer
The school year is coming to an end. Elizabeth Mohler shares tips on how students with disabilities should prepare for the summer. From the May 15, 2024, episode.
May 15, 2024•15 min
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Cost of Improving Accessibility at Home
Improving accessibility in your home can be costly. John Loeppky explores some of the challenges people may face when embarking on renos and repairs. From the May 15, 2024, episode.
May 15, 2024•14 min
The Winnipeg International Children’s Festival
Theannual Winnipeg International Children’s festival is back to host Kidfest! Community reporter Derek Lackey gives you the scoop! Plus, he discusses the return of Manitoba Night Markets at Assiniboia Downs. From the May 15, 2024, episode.
May 15, 2024•13 min
Environment Knowledge Quiz
How much do you know about environmental policy? Anne Camozzi puts host Dave Brown in the hot seat with a quiz! From the May 15, 2024, episode.
May 15, 2024•17 min
Financial Troubles at TD Bank
TD Bank appears to be in some hot water. Fintrac levied a $9.2-million penalty against the bank for non-compliance with money laundering. Aaron Broverman offers some insight into this story. From the May 15, 2024, episode.
May 15, 2024•14 min
Episode 1029: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, working caregivers spend more than 30 hours each week on caregiving, how can employers ease their workload? Reporter Meagan Gillmore explores this matter. Politics, disability and accessibility intersect in all kinds of ways. Kelly Bron Johnson offers some thoughts. May is Asian Hertiage Month, Anu Pala reflects on her family’s journey to Canada. And, the weekly news quiz has a new round called “Time Travel Trivia”. Elysia Yardley, Alex Smyth and Karen Magee jump in...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Weekly News Quiz - May 14, 2024
The weekly news quiz has a new round called “Time Travel Trivia”. Elysia Yardley, Alex Smyth and Karen Magee jump in the time machine! From the May 14, 2024 episode.
May 14, 2024•14 min
Honouring Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Hertiage Month. Anu Pala reflects on her family’s journey to Canada. From the May 14, 2024, episode.
May 14, 2024•12 min
Mara’s Massey Hall Experience
Massey Hall is a legendary concert hall in Toronto. Community reporter Mara Hutchinson shares her review on the venue’s accessibility. From the May 14, 2024 episode.
May 14, 2024•9 min
Supporting Caregivers at Work
Working caregivers spend more than 30 hours each week on caregiving, how can employers ease their workload? Reporter Meagan Gillmore explores this matter. From the May 14, 2024, episode.
May 14, 2024•23 min
Importance of Political Engagement
Politics, disability and accessibility intersect in all kinds of ways. But the political process can be frustrating. How do you stay engaged through the frustration? Kelly Bron Johnson offers some thoughts. From the May 14, 2024, episode.
May 14, 2024•11 min
Episode 1028: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: wildfires are blazing in B.C. and Alberta. Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press gives you the latest news. May is Vision Health Month in Canada. Dr. Keith Gordon from the Canadian Council for the Blind tells you about their annual conference. Plus “Unfrosted” is trending at number one on Netflix. Amy Amantea shares her “sweet” take on the film. This is the May 13, 2024, episode.
May 13, 2024•1 hr 45 min
CCB Vision Health Month Conference
May is Vision Health Month in Canada. Dr. Keith Gordon from the Canadian Council for the Blind tells you about their annual conference. From the the May 13, 2024, episode.
May 13, 2024•11 min
Hardware Concerns in Tech Products
Companies are releasing hardware with features that aren't implemented yet but are promised to arrive later. Shaun Preece addresses some of these concerns. From the the May 13, 2024, episode.
May 13, 2024•13 min
Film Review: "Unfrosted"
“Unfrosted” is trending at number one on Netflix. Amy Amantea shares her “sweet” take on the film. From the the May 13, 2024, episode.
May 13, 2024•18 min
IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards
The International Association of Business Communicators hosted the Ovation Awards in Toronto last week. Matisse Hamel-Nelis recaps the event. From the the May 13, 2024, episode.
May 13, 2024•17 min
Wildfires in B.C. & Alberta
Wildfires are blazing in B.C. and Alberta. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge shares the latest news. From the May 13, 2024, episode.
May 13, 2024•11 min
Episode 1027: Full Show
Today on NOW with a Dave Brown: weekly news panelist Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta discuss a range issues including housing for people with disabilities in Nova Scotia. They also debate the use of the notwithstanding clause by politicians. Plus, they contemplate the changes at Canada Post. This is the May 10, 2024, episode.
May 10, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Cancelled Television Series
CBS is cancelling their hit show “Blue Bloods.” Greg David explores why a network might cancel a show that is performing really well. From the May 10, 2024, episode.
May 10, 2024•12 min
Changes at Canada Post
Canada Post is considering some changes. That could include a reduction in how often mail is delivered. How would you feel about mail delivery three or four times a week? News panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta tackle this question. From the May 10, 2024, episode.
May 10, 2024•7 min
Politicians Using the Notwithstanding Clause
Last week Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre appeared before a meeting of the Canadian Police Association. He made some comments about the constitution, human rights and the notwithstanding clause. What do you make of Poilievre's remarks? News panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta share their opinions. From the May 10, 2024, episode.
May 10, 2024•16 min
Housing for People with Disabilities in N.S.
Nova Scotia has not met their March 31 deadline to stop institutionalizing people with disabilities. The deadline is now being pushed until the end of this year. What do you make of the government’s new timeline? News panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta weigh in with their thoughts. From the May 10, 2024, episode.
May 10, 2024•21 min
Episode 1026: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, season five of “Postcards From” debuts this month, Christa Couture gives you a sneak preview. The 2024 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup is taking place across Europe. Community reporter Nathan Clement gives you an update on how it’s going. A Toronto restaurant owner attempted to waive tipping but had to bring it back. Dawn Dickinson shares this story in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine. Apple unveiled new products this week, Marc Aflalo breaks down the details. And,...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Film Review: “The Fall Guy”
Ryan Gosling’s latest action-comedy flick debuted this past weekend. Michael McNeely shares his review of “The Fall Guy.”
May 09, 2024•15 min
Apple Unveils New Products
Apple unveiled new products this week. Marc Aflalo breaks down the details.
May 09, 2024•15 min
Para-cycling World Cup
The 2024 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup is taking place across Europe. Community reporter Nathan Clement gives you an update on how it’s going.
May 09, 2024•13 min
Season 5 of "Postcards From"
Season five of “Postcards From” debuts this month. Christa Couture gives you a sneak preview.
May 09, 2024•15 min
Restaurant Tipping & Fair Wages
A Toronto restaurant owner attempted to waive tipping but had to bring it back. Dawn Dickinson shares this story in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine.
May 09, 2024•13 min
Episode 1025: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: May is Vision Health Month. Dr. Phil Hooper reflects on the importance of eye health awareness. The Accessibility Awards were handed out in Whitby Ontario recently. Alex Smyth shares his interviews with some of the nominees: Luca De Montis and Dennis Ong. Plus, host Dave Brown and Jennie Bovard shine the spotlight on Meagan Gillmore in a special edition of “Ask Meagan Anything.” This is the May 8, 2024, episode.
May 08, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Ask Meagan Anything
Host Dave Brown and Jennie Bovard shine the spotlight on Meagan Gillmore in a special edition of “Ask Meagan Anything.” From the May 8, 2024, episode.
May 08, 2024•19 min
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