NOW with Dave Brown

Contestants Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and host Dave Brown compete against each other in this week’s new quiz! From the March 2, 2021 episode.

Nelson Rego of Cool Blind discusses Google's all-new version of their TalkBack screen reader for Android. He also tells us about Google's new roll out updates to some of their Android apps. From the March 2, 2021 episode.

J.R. Bjornson tells us about a goalball opportunity for youth by the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind. He also describes the public and free ice slides at Sylvan Lake. From the March 2, 2021 episode.

In our accessibility story roundup, we discuss two Canadian agencies that are training guide dogs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dave Brown has the story. From the March 2, 2021 episode.

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the threat of aging and deteriorating dams on people living downstream. From the March 2, 2021 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the threat of aging and deteriorating dams on people living downstream. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about a goalball opportunity for youth by the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind. Nelson Rego discusses Google's all-new version of their TalkBack screen reader for Android. And, contestants Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and host Dave Brown compete against each other in this week’s...

Ryan Delehanty shares his Atlantic regional report with the latest news on accessible transit and taxis in Halifax. From the March 1, 2021 episode.

In our accessibility story roundup, we talk about how NBC Universal will air a record 1,200 hours of Paralympic coverage from the Tokyo Games, including the first NBC primetime broadcasts in history as part of unprecedented programming for a Paralympic Games. From the March 1, 2021 episode.

Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV describes Microsoft’s new program to help develop more accessible games. He also tells us about ZOOM's new closed captioning feature. From the March 1, 2021 episode.

Film reviewer Amy Amantea gives her commentary on the Netflix Series “Fate: The Winx Saga.” From the March 1, 2021 episode.

Thea Kurdi from DesignABLE Environments tells us about some accessible winter recreational activities such as Calgary's accessible skating rink and Whistler's adaptive ski program. From the March 1, 2021 episode.

Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares a recap of the news that made headlines this past weekend, including COVID-19 travel rules, P.E.I.’s new lockdown and March break in Quebec. From the March 1, 2021 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares a news update on the COVID-19 travel rules, PEI’s new lockdown and March break in Quebec. Thea Kurdi from DesignABLE Environments tells us about some accessible winter recreational activities. Film reviewer Amy Amantea gives her commentary on the Netflix Series “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV describes Microsoft’s new program to help develop more accessible games. And, Ryan Delehanty shares his...

Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access tells us about this year’s Freedom to Read Week award winner, David Robertson. She also provides us with some featured titles from the CELA collection for World Thinking Day. From the February 26, 2021 episode.

Entertainment critic Michael McNeely reviews the dramatic film “Supernova” starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci. From the February 26, 2021 episode.

In our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we talk about Ontario's proposed amendments to the election laws. From the February 26, 2021 episode.

In our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we explore the cost of civil disobedience and talk about a Toronto BBQ restaurant that has been slapped with a hefty bill after they defied public health orders. From the February 26, 2021 episode.

In our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we discuss Ontario’s efforts to help long-term care facilities through a tuition-free PSW program. From the February 26, 2021 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, we have our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore. We discuss Ontario’s efforts to help long-term care facilities through a tuition-free PSW program. We explore the cost of civil disobedience and talk about a Toronto BBQ restaurant that defied public health orders has been slapped with a hefty bill. And, we chat about Ontario's proposed amendments to the election laws. In the second hour of the show, entertainment critic Michael McNeely...

Sylvi Fekete discusses the recent graduates of the Including All-Citizens Program at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She also tells us how the UBC Okanagan using therapy dogs to help build social skills in children. From the February 25, 2021 episode.