Public Health & Climate Change
Environment Canada is changing how they share information about air quality. The weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta discuss how helpful could changes at Environment Canada be?
May 24, 2024•20 min
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Episode 1035: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: “Masters of the Air,” is the World War II miniseries produced by Tom Hanks and Executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Entertainment Critic, Kim Thistle breaks it down. Microsoft's cutting-edge creation, Copilot+ PCs, represents a significant leap forward in Windows technology. Marc Aflalo provides more detail. Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews a movie for all the arachnophobes out there, “Sting”.
May 23, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Film Review: “Sting”
Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews a movie for all the arachnophobes out there, “Sting”.
May 23, 2024•14 min
New Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft's cutting-edge creation, Copilot+ PCs, represents a significant leap forward in Windows technology. Marc Aflalo provides more detail.
May 23, 2024•12 min
The Bluenose Marathon
The annual Bluenose Marathon took place in Halifax last weekend. Jennie Bovard ran the 10k. She tells us all about it.
May 23, 2024•15 min
Series Review: “Master of the Air”
“Masters of the Air,” is the World War II miniseries produced by Tom Hanks and Executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Entertainment Critic, Kim Thistle breaks it down.
May 23, 2024•15 min
The Canada Disability Benefit
In April the Canada Disability Benefit disappointed many people with disabilities and leaves many below the poverty line. Rabia Khedr discusses her displeasures and where we go from here.
May 23, 2024•14 min
Episode 1034: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews the classic movie, Casablanca. What are some conversations being had in Europe around the environment? Arno Kopecky just returned from a visit to Europe and tells us more. OpenAI turned some heads last week when they unveiled GPT4-o. Marco Pasqua took it for a test spin. He and Elizabeth Mohler share their thoughts.
May 22, 2024•1 hr 45 min
AI Improving Accessibility
OpenAI turned some heads last week when they unveiled GPT4-o. Marco Pasqua took it for a test spin. He and Elizabeth Mohler share their thoughts.
May 22, 2024•18 min
European Environmental Policy
What are some conversations being had in Europe around the environment? Arno Kopecky just returned from a visit to Europe and tells us more.
May 22, 2024•14 min
Film Review “Casablanca”
Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews the classic movie, Casablanca.
May 22, 2024•20 min
Google Cloud Deletes Account Worth $125 Billion
Google Cloud accidentally deleted $125 billion Australian pension fund. Kevin Shaw explains how this happened.
May 22, 2024•13 min
Episode 1033: Full Show
How is climate change making life worse for people with seasonal allergies? Lawrence Gunther explains. The Common Thread Community Chorus of Toronto promotes community and social justice through music. Marcia Yale talks more about this. Community reporter Anna Kim joins from Alberta, where she's had the pleasure of exploring the vibrant blooms at the U of A Botanical Gardens. This is the May 21, 2024 episode.
May 21, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Weekly News Quiz - May 21, 2024
There is the weekly news quiz! Contestants Karen Magee, Alex Smyth and Elysia Yardley compete for the title!
May 21, 2024•14 min
Promoting Social Justice Through Music
The Common Thread Community Chorus of Toronto promotes community and social justice through music. Marcia Yale talks more about this.
May 21, 2024•10 min
U of A Botanical Gardens
Community reporter Anna Kim joins from Alberta, where she's had the pleasure of exploring the vibrant blooms at the U of A Botanical Gardens.
May 21, 2024•17 min
Climate Change & Seasonal Allergies
How is climate change making life worse for people with seasonal allergies? Lawrence Gunther explains.
May 21, 2024•15 min
Drug Decriminalization in Toronto
The Federal Government is rejecting Toronto’s request to be part of a drug decriminalization pilot. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will have more on the story.
May 21, 2024•15 min
Episode 1032: Full Show
The news panel gets together to discuss three topics. Indigenous leaders want something to be done about people fraudulently co-opting indigenous identity. What role should a government play in that? Landlords are evicting tenants to turn properties in short term rentals. The panel reflects on why these kinds housing stories garner so much attention. Frito Lay is recalling some popular snacks because of salmonella. Really? Contamination has come to the chip aisle?
May 17, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Carol Shields Prize Winner
The Carol Shields Prize Winner was announced this week. Who won? Karen McKay of CELA has the details. From the May 17, 2024 episode.
May 17, 2024•12 min
ConnecTra Abilities Expo
ConnecTra Society's Abilities Expo is back for its 13th year. Program Coordinator, Emily Chambers, shares more information. From the May 17, 2024 episode.
May 17, 2024•13 min
Recalled Food Items
Frito Lay is recalling some popular snacks because of salmonella. Really? Contamination has come to the chip aisle? From the May 17, 2024 episode.
May 17, 2024•12 min
Short Term Rentals & Housing
Landlords are evicting tenants to turn properties in short term rentals. The panel reflects on why these kinds housing stories garner so much attention. From the May 17, 2024 episode.
May 17, 2024•15 min
Indigenous Identity Fraud
The news panel gets together to discuss three topics. Indigenous leaders want something to be done about people fraudulently co-opting indigenous identity. What role should a government play in that? From the May 17, 2024 episode.
May 17, 2024•19 min
Episode 1031: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, the New Brunswick Premier’s Council on Disabilities is hosting its 37th annual Disability Awareness Week. Moncton community reporter Natalie Fougere gives details about their campaign. Preparations for summer camp programs are underway. Emilee Schevers tells you about the return of CNIB’s Lake Joe. Maclean’s Magazine on AMI-audio is continuing their “Power List” series on the top 100 Canadians shaping the country. Dawn Dickinson gives you a preview. This is the May ...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Film Review “Wicked Little Letters”
Wicked Little Letters” is a new mystery film starring Olivia Coleman. Michael McNeely reviews the flick. From the May 16, 2024 episode.
May 16, 2024•12 min
OpenAI’s GPT-4o
OpenAI and Google made major announcements this week! Marc Aflalo tells you all about OpenAI’s GPT-4o (four oh) and Google’s Project Astra. From the May 16, 2024 episode.
May 16, 2024•14 min
Disability Awareness Week in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Premier’s Council on Disabilities is hosting its 37th annual Disability Awareness Week. Moncton community reporter Natalie Fougere gives details about their campaign. From the May 16, 2024 episode.
May 16, 2024•11 min
CNIB’s Lake Joe Returns
Preparations for summer camp programs are underway. Emilee Schevers tells you about the return of CNIB’s Lake Joe. From the May 16, 2024 episode.
May 16, 2024•16 min
Maclean’s Power List
Maclean’s Magazine on AMI-audio is continuing their “Power List” series on the top 100 Canadians shaping the country. Dawn Dickinson gives you a preview. From the May 16, 2024 episode.
May 16, 2024•15 min
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