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NOW with Dave Brown

Join Dave Brown weekdays at 9 a.m. ET as he discusses the latest news, entertainment, sports and current events through a disability lens.

NOW with Dave Brown

Join Dave Brown weekdays at 9 a.m. ET as he discusses the latest news, entertainment, sports and current events through a disability lens.

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  • Foreign election interference

    Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides

    Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

    • Maria Galindo tells you about Pet Valu’s upcoming dog guide fundraiser for the Lions Foundation of Canada 
      • The event takes place nationally this Sunday, May 28th 
      • For more information, visit here
    • Amy Amantea reviews the thriller film “The Mother” starring Jennifer Lopez
      • The film is available to stream on Netflix and is rated R 
    • Jennie Bovard tells you all about the ‘No Mow May’ movement
    • Marc Aflalo reflects on this year’s Microsoft Build Conference which took place earlier this week
    • And Shaun Preece from Double Tap describes some accessibility bugs that have been affecting Apple Devices 
  • National pharmacare program

    Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

    • Shelley Petit discusses the benefits of making a national pharmacare program for Canadians with Disabilities
    • Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler share their thoughts on National AccessAbility Week which is May 28 to June 3 
    • Vice Media has officially filed for bankruptcy. Kevin Shaw shares his perspective on this story
    • Clover Thursday explains why it’s important for artists to reassess their art tools and technology 
    • And community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu tells you all about the return of the Montreal Grand Prix!
      • The Race is on June 18 at 1 p.m. ET on Gilles Villeneuve Circuit, in Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montréal. 
        • There are limited tickets left for the race 
        • Events run from June 16 to 18 
        • For more information, email: info@grandprixmontreal.com
      • The Maxim Grand Prix Party Event takes place on June 17 from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at 1160 Des Canadiens-De-Montreal Ave. in Montreal 

        • Dj sets include DIPLO and Francis Mercier  

        • Ticket costs start at $275. For more information visit here 

           

  • National Parks Accessibility Conference

    Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

    • Dr. Tilak Dutta tells you about this year’s National Parks Accessibility Conference
      • The conference takes place virtually from July 25 to 27. For more information visit here
    • Lawrence Gunther describes a new pilot project in Prince Edward Island to utilize electric buses to power warming centres during emergencies  
    • Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore shares an update on the Canada Disability Benefit 
    • Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech describes “MouthPad,” a tongue-driven interface that allows users to control their smartphones 
      • For his tech tip, he explains how to iPhone users can their location with family or friends  
    • And guest contestant Jennie Bovard competes against Karen Magee and Alex Smyth in another edition of the weekly news quiz!
       
  • Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

    Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

    • Gabrielle Veto from MS Canada tells you about their campaign for this year’s Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
    • Shaun Preece from Double Tap shares Apple’s new accessibility features for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
    • Columnist Rebecca Dingwell discusses the challenges of being a non-driver in a driver-focused society
    • Dawn Dickinson previews “Voices of The Walrus” with an article about the issues occurring in public libraries across the country  
      • She also shares an article that spotlights the story of construction worker Natasha Ferguson who’s aiming to fix a broken industry 
    • And community reporter Blaine Deutscher tells you about:
      • A professional massage workshop for partners in Regina, Saskatchewan
        • It takes place June 3rd at 6:30pm at the Yoga Mala in Regina. It is hosted by licensed RMT Mackenzie Harty. The venue is located at: 11th Ave. on the #4th Floor  
        • It costs 110 dollars and covers the cost of 2 adults. Two people are required for attendance. Loose comfortable clothing is required. All other materials will be supplied by the presenter.  The workshop has a maximum of fourteen couples
        • For more information, visit here
      • The Business Mastery Accelerator Workshop takes place virtually via zoom on June 6 at 1pm   
        • The free workshop will teach you the Fundamental Building Blocks of a Million-Dollar Business  
        • For more information visit here
           

     

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