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NOW with Dave Brown

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

Episode 1030: Full Show

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: TD Bank appears to be in some hot water. Fintrac levied a $9.2-million penalty against the bank. Aaron Broverman offers some insight into this story. How much do you know about environmental policy? Anne Camozzi puts you in the hot seat with a quiz!Plus, improving accessibility in your home can be costly. John Loeppky explores some of the challenges people may face when embarking on renos and repairs. This is the May 15, 2024, episode.

May 15, 20241 hr 45 min

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, 202415 min

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, 202414 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, 202413 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, 202417 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, 202414 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, 20241 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, 202414 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, 202412 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, 20249 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, 202423 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, 202411 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, 20241 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, 202411 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, 202413 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, 202418 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, 202417 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, 202411 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, 20241 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, 202412 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, 20247 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, 202416 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, 202421 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, 20241 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, 202415 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, 202413 min

Season 5 of "Postcards From"

Season five of “Postcards From” debuts this month. Christa Couture gives you a sneak preview.

May 09, 202415 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, 202413 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, 20241 hr 45 min
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