Wildfires in Nova Scotia

  • Authored on June 6, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Halifax resident Sarah Hubley shares an update on the wildfires affecting Nova Scotia 
  • Lawrence Gunther explores the sustainability of wool products and garments 
  • Nelson Rego tells you all about a new virtual reality simulator called ‘Empatheyes"
  • Guest contestant Elysia Yardley competes against Karen Magee and Alex Smyth in another battle of the weekly news quiz
  • And community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares details about:
    • The Canadian Tandem Rally that took place last month in Welland, Ontario
    •  This year’s Toronto Pride Parade takes place June 25 at 2 p.m. ET  
      • Pride month offers several other events including: the Dyke March, the Trans March, plus kid-friendly programming  
      • The festivities extend to 2SLGBTQ+ communities beyond downtown Toronto, including Scarborough, North York and Etobicoke 
      • The Parade starts on Bloor and Church St. and ends at Yonge & Dundas St. 
      • For more information, visit here 
    • And Wavemakers'Work-Integrated Learning Program is taking place virtually and is a national online program 
      • The program is for post secondary students to help them prepare for the future of work 
      • No VR headset is required
      • Attendees get to create their own avatars 
      • The event is an 8-session program that can be done over 4 or 8 weeks 
      • For more information, email: YouBelongHere@Wavemakers.Network or call: 1- 833-647-0033, or visit their website here