NOW with Dave Brown

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michael McNeely discusses the issues surrounding the Writers’ strike in America (16:04). Plus, Greg David tells you about AMI’s contest giveaway for ‘Deafmetal’ Jewellery & Accessories (37:08)!

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Joeita Gupta and Meagan Gillmore take on the weekly news panel.  Today they discuss recommendations by Special Rapporteur David Johnston following the investigation into foreign election interference (15:17). They also share their reactions to a new report about level of household debt in Canada (36:09). And they discuss regulating the use of artificial intelligence in Canada (50:00).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Kevin Shaw shares his perspective on Vice Media’s recent filing for bankruptcy (16:32). And Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler share their thoughts on National AccessAbility Week (26:20).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Shelley Petit discusses the benefits of making a national pharmacare program for Canadians with disabilities (15:21). Clover Thursday explains why it’s important for artists to reassess their art tools and technology (21:24). And community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu tells you all about the return of the Montreal Grand Prix (31:55)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Shaun Preece from Double Tap describes some accessibility bugs that have been affecting Apple Devices (19:20). And Marc Aflalo reflects on this year’s Microsoft Build Conference (39:21).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Maria Galindo tells you about Pet Value’s upcoming dog guide fundraiser for the Lions Foundation of Canada (12:27). Amy Amantea reviews the thriller film “The Mother” starring Jennifer Lopez (41:11). And Jennie Bovard tells you all about the ‘No Mow May’ movement (40:00).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech describes a tongue-driven interface that allows users to control their smartphones (16:42). And guest contestant Jennie Bovard competes against Karen Magee and Alex Smyth in another edition of the weekly news quiz (37:23).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. Tilak Dutta tells you about this year’s National Parks Accessibility Conference (19:50). Lawrence Gunther describes a new pilot project in Prince Edward Island to utilize electric buses to power warming centres during emergencies (28:58). And accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore shares an update on the Canada Disability Benefit (40:12).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michael McNeely reviews some films from the 2023 Reel Abilities Film Festival (12:58)! And Karen McKay shares a list of must-read books to celebrate Asian Heritage Month (36:26).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta return for another weekly news panel. They discuss bail reform in Canada (14:58). They also chat about the Manitoba government’s plans for seizure and sale of criminal assets (29:47). And they look at some new survey data that relates to medical assistance in dying, poverty and homelessness in Canada (41:19).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Shaun Preece from Double Tap shares Apple’s new accessibility features for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (18:59). And Dawn Dickinson previews “Voices of The Walrus” with an article about the issues occurring in public libraries across the country (41:27).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Gabrielle Veto from MS Canada tells you about their campaign for this year’s Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month (16:24). Columnist Rebecca Dingwell discusses the challenges of being a non-driver in a driver-focused society (28:56). And Community reporter Blaine Deutscher tells you about a professional massage workshop for partners in Regina, Saskatchewan (42:06).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: John Loeppky discusses the call for more education funding in the province of Saskatchewan (22:36). And Jennie Bovard reflects on the 2023 National Goalball Championships in Ottawa (33:59).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Marco Pasqua recaps the 2023 Simon Cox Student Design Competition in Vancouver (14:05). Amy Amantea gives her thoughts on season one of Netflix’s “Beef” (24:13)! And community reporter Derek Lackey tells you about a couple of family-friendly events including the Winnipeg International Children’s Festival (38:41)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you about a Braille-reading glove called ‘BrailleWear” (20:41). And guest contestants Jennie Bovard and Meagan Gillmore battle against Karen Magee in another edition of the weekly news quiz (38:00)!

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Travis Murao reflects on the 2023 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships that recently took place in the East Coast (15:20). Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore shares recommendations from a new report about the discrimination against Nova Scotians with disabilities (25:10). And Lousie Levesque Burley gives you details about this year’s Disability Awareness Week in New Brunswick (40:39)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Marc Aflalo demonstrates the all-new Google Pixel 7a! He also describes the news features to be expected on Android 14 (26:57). And Peter Parsons chats about the mixed martial arts scene in Halifax! He also shares an update on the recent national goalball tournament in Ottawa (39:51).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press looks ahead to Prime Minister Trudeau’s upcoming trip to Asia (14:50). Kelly Bron Johnson describes what companies can do to help their employees with sleep (27:40). And Kim Thistle shares her plans to travel abroad this summer. (40:30).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta take on the weekly news panel. They discuss the devastating wildfires that continue to blaze in Alberta (15:45). And they talk about a few stories relating LGBTQ+ rights that have garnered extra attention recently (29:25).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michael McNeely reviews the dramatic film “A Thousand and One.” (17:11). And Greg David discusses the impact of the writers’ strike on the entertainment industry (39:32).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Todd Keirstead discusses Paragolf Canada’s recent partnership with Golf Town to promote the sport for people of all abilities (29:20).  And Steven Scott shares his thoughts on Apple’s decision to bring Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad (19:32).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Marc Aflalo recaps the 2023 Google I O developers conference (14:43)! Ryan Chin checks in on the current economic landscape in North America (27:43). And community reporter Nathan Clement gives you the lowdown on this year’s Colour Fest in Coquitlam, B.C. (41:45)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Arno Kopecky discusses several weather events happening in Western Canada including the wildfires in Alberta (14:13). And Meagan Gillmore shares her plans to teach a college course this summer (24:09).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Haley Flaro from Ability New Brunswick chats about their newly launched initiative to help businesses become more accessible (15:20). Shaini Saravanamuthu reflects on the process she took to move into her new home (26:10). And Amy Amantea describes the AEBC's emergency preparedness project in B.C (39:47).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech gives you details behind NeuroPort Array, a new brain chip is being tested to improve functionality of disabilities like vision loss and paralysis (21:51). And we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with Karen Magee, Greg David and Alex Smyth (41:13).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Lawrence Gunther chats about the likelihood of an El Niño weather pattern this year (13:26). And Elizabeth Mohler recaps her experience at an indoor triathlon by Toronto Triathlon Festival (27:38)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michael McNeely recaps his experience at the 2023 Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto (16:10). And Karen McKay from the Centre of Equitable Library Access chats about the upcoming Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for political writing (36:34).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: we have the weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. Today they discuss the foreign political interference that threatened Conservative MP Michael Chong (15:25). They also consider new survey data by the Canadian Mental Health Association (33:03). And they chat about King Charles’ coronation (45:51).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Shaun Preece chats about the new social media platform “Bluesky” (18:37). And in her preview of “Voices of The Walrus,” Dawn Dickinson discusses the recent guidelines for alcohol consumption in Canada (41:44).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: artistic director Lora Campbell highlights this year’s Reel Abilities Film Festival in Toronto (14:05)! Vim Kochhar from the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons tells you about their call for nominations for this year's Disability Hall of Fame (22:27). Plus, Aaron Broverman shares his thoughts about the new ‘Welfare Fraud’ tipline in Ontario (34:21).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Emilee Schevers chats about moving between cities and shares her experience with house hunting (16:54). And Tim Alp tells you about “Aging in Place," a new doc that explores the challenges faced by seniors (27:32).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Diane Talbot- Schoenhoff describes The Raw Carrot, a social enterprise that is creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities (17:48). Columnist Anu Pala explains how beauty companies can make their products accessible to customers with disabilities (26:50). And community reporter Milena Khazanavicius shares her review of the “All Access Comedy” show that took place at the Halifax Comedy Festival (43:04).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego describes the accessibility features offered of the newest edition of Forza Motorspot (19:52). And guest contestants Elysia Yardley and Greg David join the weekly news quiz against Alex Smyth (36:19)!

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Rachel Bowen gives you the scoop about AMI-tv’s new arts and culture series “Disrupt” (15:17). Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore shares an update on the Canada Disability Benefit (26:39). And community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton highlights an information fair in Sault Ste. Marie for National AccessAbility Week (41:53).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV describes the popularity of refurbished iPhones (19:52). And Ryan Van Praet chats about the 2023 golf season (36:49)!

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press recaps the weekend’s news headlines including the public service strike, the Canada-U.S. border agreement, and awareness training for Ontario judges (15:59). Denis Boudreau shares his dos and don’ts for conference and event planning (27:10). And Amy Amantea reviews the Hulu series, “Tiny Beautiful Things” (44:32).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michael McNeely previews his upcoming documentary “Advocacy Club” (17:36). And Greg David explains why streaming platforms are dropping more shows from their platforms (34:45).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta discuss police training in Ontario (15:26), broken political promises by the Quebec government (34:09), and the new Calgary arena deal (46:08).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Steven Scott shares his analysis on the past six months since Elon Musk fully acquired Twitter (17:18). And Dawn Dickinson discusses the misuse of Ozempic medication for weight loss (35:07).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Alex Smyth and Mike Ross chat about the government’s use of tax incentives the to attract businesses into Canada (19:08). Jennie Bovard tells you about this year’s National Goalball Championships in Ottawa and the Blue Nose Marathon in Halifax (46:58). Plus, Rebecca Dingwell discusses the return of fandom and comic convention season (34:00)!