Canada’s Media Landscape
The Canadian media landscape continues to face challenges such as layoffs and cutbacks. John Loeppky has thoughts on this tumultuous time in the industry.
Jul 17, 2024•15 min
NOW with Dave Brown
Join Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.
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Episodes
Episode 1066: Full Show
‘Space Cadet’ is the newest film starring Emma Roberts. Did it take flight or was there a failure to launch? Amy Amantea has her review. What can people do to reduce the risk factor when outdoors during extreme heat periods? Lawarence Gunther shares some tips. Rodeos and stampedes are a staple of summer. But they are not always the most accessible events. Anna Kim shares her experience. Summer can pose many challenges for hair. Anu Pala shares some tips to make sure your hair stays healthy. A ne...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Weekly News Quiz
A new edition of the Weekly News Quiz takes place with Elysia Yardley, Karen Magee, and Alex Smyth.
Jul 16, 2024•11 min
Summer Hair Care
Summer can pose many challenges for hair. Anu Pala shares some tips to make sure your hair stays healthy.
Jul 16, 2024•8 min
Experiencing Rodeos with Vision Loss
Rodeos and stampedes are a staple of summer. But they are not always the most accessible events. Anna Kim shares her experience.
Jul 16, 2024•22 min
Staying Safe in Extreme Heat
What can people do to reduce the risk factor when outdoors during extreme heat periods? Lawarence Gunther shares some tips.
Jul 16, 2024•15 min
Film Review: ‘Space Cadet’
‘Space Cadet’ is the newest film starring Emma Roberts. Did it take flight or was there a failure to launch? Amy Amantea has her review.
Jul 16, 2024•11 min
Episode 1065: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Gunshots were fired at Donald Trump political rally over the weekend. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge reacts to that story. Shelley Petit shares some accessibility news from New Brunswick, including the latest on the vulnerable persons registry. Entertainment Critic, Kim Thistle has a review of the Netflix film starring Eddie Murphy, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”. When it comes to wearable tech. How much should we care about its functionality vers...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Review: Ava Val’s ‘So Brave’
Comedian Ava Val’s new comedy special “So Brave” just dropped on YouTube. Niek Theelen shares his thoughts on the special.
Jul 15, 2024•10 min
Functionality Vs Aesthetics
When it comes to wearable tech. How much should we care about its functionality versus aesthetics? Shaun Preece stops by to share his opinion.
Jul 15, 2024•14 min
Film Review: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’
Entertainment Critic, Kim Thistle has a review of the Netflix film starring Eddie Murphy, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”.
Jul 15, 2024•22 min
Accessibility News from New Brunswick
Shelley Petit shares some accessibility news from New Brunswick, including the latest on the vulnerable persons registry.
Jul 15, 2024•16 min
News With Michelle McQuigge
Gunshots were fired at Donald Trump political rally over the weekend. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge reacts to that story.
Jul 15, 2024•9 min
Episode 1064: Full Show
Coming up on the show is the weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. France held an election last week with somewhat surprising results. What are some key takeaways from that election? University campuses have become encampment and protest zones over the last few months. Should campuses be a place of protest? Ticketmaster announced a data breach this week. How do you feel about the amount of data you share online? Music for Every Child is a youth-led charity to support student...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 43 min
CELA Featured Titles
Karen McKay of the Centre for Equitable Library Access shares some featured titles that have been topping the charts.
Jul 12, 2024•11 min
Music for Every Child
Music for Every Child is a youth-led charity to support students with disabilities through the power of music. Founder, Samantha Fung chats more about this program.
Jul 12, 2024•9 min
Digital Privacy Breaches
Ticketmaster announced a data breach this week. How do you feel about the amount of data you share online?
Jul 12, 2024•7 min
Campus Protest Zones
University campuses have become encampment and protest zones over the last few months. Should campuses be a place of protest?
Jul 12, 2024•16 min
The NATO Summit and European Politics
France held an election last week with somewhat surprising results. What are some key takeaways from that election?
Jul 12, 2024•16 min
Episode 1063: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: How are things going so far up at Lake Joe? How are campers and counsellors settling in? Emilee Schevers provides an update. Iconic Canadian rockstar Bif Naked, just released her sixth studio album, ‘Champion’. She joins the program to talk more about her latest work. Samsung’s July Galaxy Unpacked event took place yesterday. Marc Aflalo soaked it all in and shares what the company unveiled. Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews Jennifer Esposito directorial debut mo...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Film Review: ‘Fresh Kills’
Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews Jennifer Esposito directorial debut movie, ‘Fresh Kills’.
Jul 11, 2024•10 min
Samsung’s July Galaxy Unpacked Event
Samsung’s July Galaxy Unpacked event took place yesterday. Marc Aflalo soaked it all in and shares what the company unveiled.
Jul 11, 2024•14 min
Latest from Bif Naked!
Iconic Canadian rockstar Bif Naked, just released her sixth studio album, ‘Champion’. She joins the program to talk more about her latest work.
Jul 11, 2024•19 min
Episode 1062: Full Show
There’s a free and inclusive art exhibit taking place at Toronto’s Union Station. Artist Theodore Walker Robinson talks about their work. Anne Camozzi lives with multiple disabilities and shares how she navigates its challenges and barriers. What water sports can be made more inclusive? What water sports are already inclusive? Ryan Van Praet shares a list of activities that will make for a summer of fun at the lake. John Loeppky discusses the importance to demystify the conversations around disa...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Access Expos
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario is hosting a series of Access Expos across the province. Leandre Casselman has all the details.
Jul 10, 2024•11 min
Demystifying Conversations Around Disability
John Loeppky discusses the importance to demystify the conversations around disability.
Jul 10, 2024•13 min
Inclusive Water Sports
What water sports can be made more inclusive? What water sports are already inclusive? Ryan Van Praet shares a list of activities that will make for a summer of fun at the lake.
Jul 10, 2024•17 min
Navigating Multiple Disabilities
Anne Camozzi lives with multiple disabilities and shares how she navigates its challenges and barriers.
Jul 10, 2024•18 min
Inclusive Art Exhibit in Toronto
There’s a free and inclusive art exhibit taking place at Toronto’s Union Station. Artist Theodore Walker Robinson talks about their work.
Jul 10, 2024•16 min
Episode 1061: Full Show
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. 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. Legendary CBC Sports Broadcaste...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 45 min
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