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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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@AMIaudio

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English

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1 800 567 6755


Episodes
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Episode 1030: Full Show

5/15/2024
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: TD Bank appears to be in some hot water. Fintrac levied a $9.2-million penalty against the bank. Aaron Broverman offers some insight into this story. How much do you know about environmental policy? Anne Camozzi puts you in the hot seat with a quiz!Plus, improving accessibility in your home can be costly. John Loeppky explores some of the challenges people may face when embarking on renos and repairs. This is the May 15, 2024, episode.

Duration:01:44:47

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Students Preparing for the Summer

5/15/2024
The school year is coming to an end. Elizabeth Mohler shares tips on how students with disabilities should prepare for the summer. From the May 15, 2024, episode.

Duration:00:15:05

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Cost of Improving Accessibility at Home

5/15/2024
Improving accessibility in your home can be costly. John Loeppky explores some of the challenges people may face when embarking on renos and repairs. From the May 15, 2024, episode.

Duration:00:13:44

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The Winnipeg International Children’s Festival

5/15/2024
Theannual Winnipeg International Children’s festival is back to host Kidfest! Community reporter Derek Lackey gives you the scoop! Plus, he discusses the return of Manitoba Night Markets at Assiniboia Downs. From the May 15, 2024, episode.

Duration:00:13:04

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Environment Knowledge Quiz

5/15/2024
How much do you know about environmental policy? Anne Camozzi puts host Dave Brown in the hot seat with a quiz! From the May 15, 2024, episode.

Duration:00:16:57

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Financial Troubles at TD Bank

5/15/2024
TD Bank appears to be in some hot water. Fintrac levied a $9.2-million penalty against the bank for non-compliance with money laundering. Aaron Broverman offers some insight into this story. From the May 15, 2024, episode.

Duration:00:14:20

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Episode 1029: Full Show

5/14/2024
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, working caregivers spend more than 30 hours each week on caregiving, how can employers ease their workload? Reporter Meagan Gillmore explores this matter. Politics, disability and accessibility intersect in all kinds of ways. Kelly Bron Johnson offers some thoughts. May is Asian Hertiage Month, Anu Pala reflects on her family’s journey to Canada. And, the weekly news quiz has a new round called “Time Travel Trivia”. Elysia Yardley, Alex Smyth and Karen Magee jump in the time machine! This is the May 14, 2024, episode.

Duration:01:44:50

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Weekly News Quiz - May 14, 2024

5/14/2024
The weekly news quiz has a new round called “Time Travel Trivia”. Elysia Yardley, Alex Smyth and Karen Magee jump in the time machine! From the May 14, 2024 episode.

Duration:00:14:15

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Honouring Asian Heritage Month

5/14/2024
May is Asian Hertiage Month. Anu Pala reflects on her family’s journey to Canada. From the May 14, 2024, episode.

Duration:00:12:23

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Mara’s Massey Hall Experience

5/14/2024
Massey Hall is a legendary concert hall in Toronto. Community reporter Mara Hutchinson shares her review on the venue’s accessibility. From the May 14, 2024 episode.

Duration:00:09:21

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Supporting Caregivers at Work

5/14/2024
Working caregivers spend more than 30 hours each week on caregiving, how can employers ease their workload? Reporter Meagan Gillmore explores this matter. From the May 14, 2024, episode.

Duration:00:23:18

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Importance of Political Engagement

5/14/2024
Politics, disability and accessibility intersect in all kinds of ways. But the political process can be frustrating. How do you stay engaged through the frustration? Kelly Bron Johnson offers some thoughts. From the May 14, 2024, episode.

Duration:00:11:15

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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