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Join Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.

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Episode 1028: Full Show

5/13/2024
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.

Duration:01:44:42

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CCB Vision Health Month Conference

5/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:11:01

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Hardware Concerns in Tech Products

5/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:13:25

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Film Review: "Unfrosted"

5/13/2024
“Unfrosted” is trending at number one on Netflix. Amy Amantea shares her “sweet” take on the film. From the the May 13, 2024, episode.

Duration:00:18:01

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IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards

5/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:24

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Wildfires in B.C. & Alberta

5/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:10:51

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Episode 1027: Full Show

5/10/2024
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.

Duration:01:44:49

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Cancelled Television Series

5/10/2024
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.

Duration:00:12:24

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Changes at Canada Post

5/10/2024
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.

Duration:00:06:59

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Politicians Using the Notwithstanding Clause

5/10/2024
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.

Duration:00:15:46

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Housing for People with Disabilities in N.S.

5/10/2024
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.

Duration:00:20:53

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Episode 1026: Full Show

5/9/2024
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, Ryan Gosling’s latest action-comedy flick debuted this past weekend. Michael McNeely shares his review of “The Fall Guy.” This is the May 9, 2024, episode.

Duration:01:44:55

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Film Review: “The Fall Guy”

5/9/2024
Ryan Gosling’s latest action-comedy flick debuted this past weekend. Michael McNeely shares his review of “The Fall Guy.”

Duration:00:15:20

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Apple Unveils New Products

5/9/2024
Apple unveiled new products this week. Marc Aflalo breaks down the details.

Duration:00:14:36

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Para-cycling World Cup

5/9/2024
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.

Duration:00:12:39

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Season 5 of "Postcards From"

5/9/2024
Season five of “Postcards From” debuts this month. Christa Couture gives you a sneak preview.

Duration:00:15:09

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Restaurant Tipping & Fair Wages

5/9/2024
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.

Duration:00:12:59

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Episode 1025: Full Show

5/8/2024
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.

Duration:01:44:48

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Ask Meagan Anything

5/8/2024
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.

Duration:00:18:34

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Vision Health Month

5/8/2024
May is Vision Health Month. Dr. Phil Hooper reflects on the importance of eye health awareness. From the May 8, 2024, episode.

Duration:00:11:20