NOW with Dave Brown
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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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Join Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.
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Episodes
Episode 1013: Full Show
4/22/2024
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press discusses Canada's international meeting for a plastics pollution treaty. Shelley Petit describes some accessibility regulations that are up for review for the National Building Code. Plus, AI-powered accessibility tools can fix accessibility problems on websites. But how much are they really helping users? Steven Scott explores this issue. This is the April 22, 2024, episode.
Duration:01:44:49
Preparing Material for Stand-up Comedy
4/22/2024
There is a lot that goes into preparing material for stand-up comedy. Niek Theelen breaks down the process. From the April 22, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:11:10
AI-based Tools for Accessibility
4/22/2024
AI-powered accessibility tools can fix accessibility problems on websites. But how much are they really helping users? Steven Scott explores this issue. From the April 22, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:13:59
Film Review: “Stolen”
4/22/2024
New on Netflix is the Swedish drama film “Stolen.” Amy Amantea shares her review. From the April 22, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:19:42
Public Review of National Building Code
4/22/2024
A public review of proposed changes to the National Building Code is underway. Shelley Petit describes some of the accessibility regulations that are up for review. From the April 22, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:15:21
Plastics Pollution Treaty
4/22/2024
The Federal Government is hosting an international meeting aimed at creating a plastics pollution treaty. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will set the stage. From the April 22, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:11:12
Episode 1012: Full Show
4/18/2024
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Canada took home gold at the International Blind Ice Hockey Series. Assistant captain Jason Yuha shares his experience. Plus, Apple has dropped to second place following a decline in smartphone shipments. Marc Aflalo from Access Tech Live gives you the scoop! This is the April 18, 2024, episode.
Duration:01:44:48
Series Review: “Fallout”
4/18/2024
Fallout is a new Prime Video series based on the popular video game franchise. Michael McNeely shares his review. From the April 18, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:14:26
Apple’s Decline in Smartphone Shipments
4/18/2024
Apple has dropped to second place following a decline in smartphone shipments. Marc Aflalo from Access Tech Live gives you the scoop! From the April 18, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:13:22
Greater Moncton Lawn Bowling Event
4/18/2024
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Moncton are organizing their fourth annual lawn bowling event. Moncton community reporter Natalie Fougere tells you all about it! She also highlights National Volunteer Week! From the April 18, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:20:53
International Blind Ice Hockey Series
4/18/2024
Canada took home gold at the International Blind Ice Hockey Series last weekend in St. Louis, Missouri. Assistant captain Jason Yuha shares his experience. From the April 18, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:14:56
Ukrainian Refugees in Canada
4/18/2024
A Ukrainian refugee is paying it forward to other newcomers to Canada. Dawn Dickinson shares this story in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine. From the April 18, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:08:50
Episode 1011: Full Show
4/17/2024
Duration:01:45:04
Placements & Internships for Students
4/17/2024
The school year is wrapping up at colleges and universities. Elizabeth Mohler shares tips on what to consider for summer placements and internships. From the April 17, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:14:22
STF Work-to-rule
4/17/2024
The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation has begun work-to-rule as part of the ongoing job action dispute with the province. Journalist John Loeppky gives you this story. From the April 17, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:08:50
Create & Connect Crafts at The Leaf
4/17/2024
Winnipeggers will have a chance to get creative this spring through a hands-on crafting class. Community reporter Derek Lackey tells you all about Create and Connect Crafts at The Leaf. From the April 17, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:13:41
Climate Change Through the Years
4/17/2024
Earth Day is happening on April 22! Anne Camozzi reflects on the evolution of climate and policy changes through the decades. From the April 17, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:14:59
Federal Budget 2024
4/17/2024
Reporter Meagan Gillmore recaps the budget and gives you details about the Canadian Disability Benefit. From the April 17, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:17:35
Episode 1010: Full Show
4/16/2024
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles explores the NDP’s proposed housing solutions. Bonita Paquette tells you all about a pilot project in Calgary that is bridging the gap between affordable housing for students and the social isolation experienced by seniors in retirement homes. Plus, there is another edition of the weekly news quiz with contestants Paul Daniel, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth! This is the April 16, 2024, episode.
Duration:01:44:12
Weekly News Quiz – April 16, 2024
4/16/2024
There is another edition of the weekly news quiz! Contestants Paul Daniel, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth battle it out for the win! From the April 16, 2024, episode.
Duration:00:15:15