NOW with Dave Brown

The weekly news panel tackles the top stories of the week! Including America’s new legislation to ban TikTok. How do you imagine Canada will proceed with TikTok policies?

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Ian White from the Canadian Council of the Blind tells you all about this years’ Experience Expo! Dawn Dickinson previews Maclean’s Magazine with an article that explores the various problems within the educational school system. Plus, Michael McNeely reviews three documentary films screening at the 2024 Hot Docs Film Festival! This is the April 25, 2024, episode.

Entertainment critic Michael McNeely previews three international films premiering at the 2024 Hot Docs Film Festival! From the April 25, 2024, episode.

Mark Zuckerberg shared a slew of new updates for its Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses earlier this week. Marc Aflalo from Access Tech Live gives you the lowdown. From the April 25, 2024, episode.

A rare double brood of trillions of cicadas is set to emerge this summer. Jennie Bovard has the details. From the April 25, 2024, episode.

The 2024 Experience Expo is taking place next month! Ian White from the Canadian Council of the Blind tells you all about it! From the April 25, 2024, episode.

The educational school system has seen drastic budget cuts and a rise in violence. Dawn Dickinson dives into this issue in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine on AMI-audio. She also shares a story about the need for paid sick leave in Canada. From the April 25, 2024, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: social anxiety can be hard to navigate. Shane Baker gives advice on how you can manage through social situations. The Canada Disability Benefit has garnered a lot of reaction since the Federal Budget was released last week. Michael Prince weighs in with his thoughts on the budget. Is it time for Apple to transform their virtual assistant Siri? Kevin Shaw shares his th...

Fredericton New Brunswick is introducing bus service on Sundays, that will roll out in June. Should all cities have 24/7 bus service? Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler give their opinions.

Is it time for Apple to transform their virtual assistant Siri? Kevin Shaw shares his thoughts.

The Canada Disability Benefit has garnered a lot of reaction since the Federal Budget was released last week. Michael Prince weighs in with his thoughts on the budget.

Social Anxiety can be hard to navigate. Shane Baker gives advice on how you can manage through social situations.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Scott Morrison from the Utah Jazz tells you all about the NBA's campaign for Autism Acceptance Month. Kaitlynn Robinson and Rose Solovitch share their review of Taylor Swift's new album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Plus, there is another edition of the weekly news quiz! Contestants Paul Daniel, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth compete for the title! This is the April 23...

There is another edition of the weekly news quiz! Contestants Paul Daniel, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth compete for the title! From the April 23, 2024, episode.

Taylor Swift's new album is garnering a lot of buzz among fans. Kaitlynn Robinson and Rose Solovitch give their review. From the April 23, 2024, episode.

The 2024 Edmonton Music & Speech Arts Festival kicked off this month. Community reporter Anna Kim tells you all about it! She also shares details about the ‘Sip n' Ride’ Train Excursion at the Detention Brewing Company in Rosalind, Alberta. From the April 23, 2024, episode.

A push for nuclear power is fueling demand for uranium. Lawrence Gunther explains the surge in uranium prices. From the April 23, 2024, episode.

Earlier this month the NBA launched a league-wide campaign for Autism Acceptance. Organizer Scott Morrison from the Utah Jazz tells you all about it! From the April 23, 2024, episode.

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 explor...

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.

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.

New on Netflix is the Swedish drama film “Stolen.” Amy Amantea shares her review. From the April 22, 2024, episode.

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.

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.

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.