NOW with Dave Brown

Michelle McQuigge joins the program to remember her friend and colleague Lori Paris who sadly passed away this weekend. What exactly is the art of walking? Why should people be thinking of walking as the sixth sense? Lawrence Gunther strolls by to share his thoughts. What are some major trends and challenges people with disability are facing in 2024? Rabia Khedr shares her thoughts as we hit the halfway point of the year. Halifax Pride is right around the corner. Journalist Rebecca Dingwell unpacks some of the issues the festival has faced over recent years. There is another edition of the weekly news quiz! Contestants: Alex Smyth, Elysia Yardley and Karen Magee battle it out for the bragging rights!

The concept of intergenerational volunteerism is gaining traction across the country. Meagan Gillmore tells you about a program in BC that brings young folks and older folks together.

Amy Amantea shares her review of the rom-com-fantasy flick ‘Irish Wish’ starring Lindsay Lohan!

It’s been almost 20 years since the Montreal Expos left the MLB. Denis Boudreau will reminisce about the great years they had and will also discuss accessibility in baseball.

Ontario’s top doctor wants stronger regulation legal vices. He also wants to decriminalize certain illegal substances. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge takes a closer look.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: The Quebec government plans to implement a new tuition model for fall 2024. Is the province going through a “Quiet Revolution”? Jacob Shymanski explores this subject in his preview of Maclean’s Magazine on AMI-audio. Actor Madison Tevlin had a viral video on social media about the assumptions people make about down syndrome. Motivational speaker Alicia Grace discusses the importance of platforming disability on social media. There are a few new episodes of Low Vision Moments coming down the pipeline. Jennie Bovard gives you a sneak peek on what’s to come! In the second hour of the show: Apple users are being warned to be wary of a targeted phishing attack. Marc Aflalo from Access Tech Live gives you the details. Love Lies Bleeding is garnering a lot of buzz. Michael McNeely shares his review of the romantic thriller starring Kristen Stewart!

Love Lies Bleeding is garnering a lot of buzz. Michael McNeely shares his review of the romantic thriller starring Kristen Stewart!

Apple users are being warned to be wary of a targeted phishing attack. Marc Aflalo from Access Tech Live gives you the details.

Actor Madison Tevlin had a viral video on social media about the assumptions people make about down syndrome. Motivational speaker Alicia Grace discusses the importance of platforming disability on social media.

The Quebec government plans to implement a new tuition model for fall 2024. Is the province going through a “Quiet Revolution”? Jacob Shymanski explores this subject in his preview of Maclean’s Magazine on AMI-audio.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Kirby Cote describes the upcoming Accessible Sports Expo in Niverville, Manitoba! Kevin Shaw unpacks what he thinks is going wrong at Boeing. And health and wellness advocate Shane Baker shares some advice on how to improve your sleep. This is the March 28, 2024, episode.

It’s time to peel back another layer of Dave Brown. Andrika De Lanerolle and Elizabeth Mohler lead another another edition of Ask Dave Anything.

Boeing’s CEO resigned on Monday, amidst a wave of safety crises over the last couple of months. Kevin Shaw unpacks what he thinks is going wrong at the company. From the March 28, 2024, episode.

The Canadian House of Commons' Transport recently held a meeting on Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities. David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance made his case that airports and airlines are not serving the community. From the March 28, 2024, episode.

World sleep day was a couple weeks ago. Health and Wellness advocate Shane Baker shares some advice on how to get some shut eye. From the March 28, 2024, episode.

The Accessible Sports Expo is coming this weekend to Niverville, Manitoba. Kirby Cote tells you all about it! From the March 28, 2024, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Paul Murphy from the Canada Revenue Agency describes some tax benefits you may be eligible for this year. Community reporter Anna Kim shares her takeaways from the Alberta Access to Education Summit that recently took place at the CNIB in Calgary. Community reporter Anna Kim shares her takeaways from the event! Plus, the weekly news quiz returns with contestants Elysia Yardley, Karen Magee and Elizabeth Mohler! This is the March 26, 2024, episode.

The weekly news quiz returns! Contestants Elysia Yardley, Karen Magee and Elizabeth Mohler battle it out for the title! From the March 26, 2024, episode.

The Alberta Access to Education Summit recently took place at the CNIB in Calgary. Community reporter Anna Kim shares some of her takeaways from the event. From the March 26, 2024, episode. She also gives details about the upcoming Easter Eggstravaganza at the Calgary Zoo! And she previews “The Magical Music of Harry Potter” at the WinSpear Centre in Edmonton. From the March 26, 2024, episode.

Some wild animals are making their way into urban cities. Lawrence Gunther explores some of the concerns they may pose to other wild and domestic creatures. From the March 26, 2024, episode.