Accessible Media Inc

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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Accessible Media Inc

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Society

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www.ami.ca

Latest episode

Oct 1, 2024

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Episodes

Film Review “Casablanca” 22.05.2024

Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews the classic movie, Casablanca.

Google Cloud Deletes Account Worth $125 Billion 22.05.2024

Google Cloud accidentally deleted $125 billion Australian pension fund. Kevin Shaw explains how this happened.

Episode 1033: Full Show 21.05.2024

How is climate change making life worse for people with seasonal allergies? Lawrence Gunther explains. The Common Thread Community Chorus of Toronto promotes community and social justice through music. Marcia Yale talks more about this. Community reporter Anna Kim joins from Alberta, where she's had the pleasure of exploring the vibrant blooms at the U of A Botanical Gardens. This is the May 21, 2...

Weekly News Quiz - May 21, 2024 21.05.2024

There is the weekly news quiz! Contestants Karen Magee, Alex Smyth and Elysia Yardley compete for the title!

Promoting Social Justice Through Music 21.05.2024

The Common Thread Community Chorus of Toronto promotes community and social justice through music. Marcia Yale talks more about this.

U of A Botanical Gardens 21.05.2024

Community reporter Anna Kim joins from Alberta, where she's had the pleasure of exploring the vibrant blooms at the U of A Botanical Gardens.

Climate Change & Seasonal Allergies 21.05.2024

How is climate change making life worse for people with seasonal allergies? Lawrence Gunther explains.

Drug Decriminalization in Toronto 21.05.2024

The Federal Government is rejecting Toronto’s request to be part of a drug decriminalization pilot. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will have more on the story.

Episode 1032: Full Show 17.05.2024

The news panel gets together to discuss three topics. Indigenous leaders want something to be done about people fraudulently co-opting indigenous identity. What role should a government play in that? Landlords are evicting tenants to turn properties in short term rentals. The panel reflects on why these kinds housing stories garner so much attention. Frito Lay is recalling some popular snacks beca...

Carol Shields Prize Winner 17.05.2024

The Carol Shields Prize Winner was announced this week. Who won? Karen McKay of CELA has the details. From the May 17, 2024 episode.

ConnecTra Abilities Expo 17.05.2024

ConnecTra Society's Abilities Expo is back for its 13th year. Program Coordinator, Emily Chambers, shares more information. From the May 17, 2024 episode.

Recalled Food Items 17.05.2024

Frito Lay is recalling some popular snacks because of salmonella. Really? Contamination has come to the chip aisle? From the May 17, 2024 episode.

Short Term Rentals & Housing 17.05.2024

Landlords are evicting tenants to turn properties in short term rentals. The panel reflects on why these kinds housing stories garner so much attention. From the May 17, 2024 episode.

Indigenous Identity Fraud 17.05.2024

The news panel gets together to discuss three topics. Indigenous leaders want something to be done about people fraudulently co-opting indigenous identity. What role should a government play in that? From the May 17, 2024 episode.

Episode 1031: Full Show 16.05.2024

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, the New Brunswick Premier’s Council on Disabilities is hosting its 37th annual Disability Awareness Week. Moncton community reporter Natalie Fougere gives details about their campaign. Preparations for summer camp programs are underway. Emilee Schevers tells you about the return of CNIB’s Lake Joe. Maclean’s Magazine on AMI-audio is continuing their “Power List” serie...

Film Review “Wicked Little Letters” 16.05.2024

Wicked Little Letters” is a new mystery film starring Olivia Coleman. Michael McNeely reviews the flick. From the May 16, 2024 episode.

OpenAI’s GPT-4o 16.05.2024

OpenAI and Google made major announcements this week! Marc Aflalo tells you all about OpenAI’s GPT-4o (four oh) and Google’s Project Astra. From the May 16, 2024 episode.

Disability Awareness Week in New Brunswick 16.05.2024

The New Brunswick Premier’s Council on Disabilities is hosting its 37th annual Disability Awareness Week. Moncton community reporter Natalie Fougere gives details about their campaign. From the May 16, 2024 episode.

CNIB’s Lake Joe Returns 16.05.2024

Preparations for summer camp programs are underway. Emilee Schevers tells you about the return of CNIB’s Lake Joe. From the May 16, 2024 episode.

Maclean’s Power List 16.05.2024

Maclean’s Magazine on AMI-audio is continuing their “Power List” series on the top 100 Canadians shaping the country. Dawn Dickinson gives you a preview. From the May 16, 2024 episode.

Episode 1030: Full Show 15.05.2024

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 w...

Students Preparing for the Summer 15.05.2024

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.

Cost of Improving Accessibility at Home 15.05.2024

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.

The Winnipeg International Children’s Festival 15.05.2024

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.

Environment Knowledge Quiz 15.05.2024

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.

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