Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Canadian para cyclists have recently trained in Quebec ahead of the Paralympic selection this month. Nathan Clement shares an update. Statistics Canada released its inflation data yesterday. Certified financial planner Ryan Chin reflects on the news. Plus, Canadian para cyclists have recently trained in Quebec ahead of…

Mentorship serves an important role in personal and professional development. Anu Pala reflects on her own experience with mentorship and the impact it has had on her career. From the June 26, 2024, episode.By AMI

The Lake Joe Summer Camp Season is in full swing. Emilee Schevers shares her experience preparing for Miss Personality Canada. From the June 26, 2024, episode.By AMI

Parts of downtown Halifax are experiencing transit disruptions and construction. Community reporter Milena Khazanavicius shares tips on how to advocate for access during this time. She also tells you all about this year’s Halifax Pride Parade and Festival. From the June 26, 2024, episode.By AMI

Statistics Canada released its inflation data yesterday. There have also been some midyear reports released about the global economy. Certified financial planner Ryan Chin reflects on the news. From the June 26, 2024, episode.By AMI

Canadian para cyclists have recently trained in Quebec ahead of the Paralympic selection this month. Nathan Clement shares an update. He also tells you about this summer’s Vancouver Jazz Festival! From the June 26, 2024, episode.By AMI

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: the federal NDP recently announced a plan to make Canada’s Disability Benefit easier to access. Rabia Khedr reviews what has been proposed. Sault Ste. Marie is adopting accessible pedestrian signals. Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton tells you about the initiative. And there is another edition of the weekly news q…

In this edition of the weekly news quiz, contestants Elizabeth Mohler, Karen Magee and Elysia Yardley put their knowledge to the test! From the June 25, 2024, episode.By AMI

How can you set up your workspace to accommodate your needs? John Loeppky explains why a little bit of decorating can go a long way. From the June 25, 2024, episode.By AMI

Sault Ste. Marie is adopting accessible pedestrian signals. Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton tells you about the initiative. She also gives you details about some major reconstruction happening in the city’s main downtown roadways. From the June 25, 2024, episode.By AMI

The Government of Canada recently announced a National Suicide Prevention Action Plan. Reporter Meagan Gillmore gives you more details on the announcement. From the June 25, 2024, episode.By AMI

The federal NDP recently announced a plan to make Canada’s Disability Benefit easier to access. Rabia Khedr reviews what has been proposed. From the June 25, 2024, episode.By AMI

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Naheed Nenshi has been chosen to lead the Alberta NDP. Canadian Press editor Michelle McQuigge shares some insight. Accessibility features are being integrated into Microsoft’s Surface Laptops. Shaun Preece breaks down the details. Plus, it’s camping season! Ryan Van Praet gives tips on how to make the experience acces…

It’s camping season! Ryan Van Praet gives tips on how to make the experience accessible and memorable. From the June 24, 2024, episode.By AMI

New accessibility features are being integrated into Microsoft’s Surface Laptop’s 7ᵗʰ Edition and Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition. Shaun Preece breaks down the details. From the June 24, 2024, episode.By AMI

‘Presumed Innocent’ is a new limited series starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Entertainment Critic Amy Amantea offers her review. From the June 24, 2024, episode.By AMI

Today is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Quebec. Denis Boudreau reflects on the cultural significance of the holiday. From the June 24, 2024, episode.By AMI

Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has been chosen to lead the Alberta NDP. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge shares some insight.She also discusses the cancellation of Montreal’s Canada Day Parade. From the June 24, 2024, episode.By AMI

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: weekly news panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta discuss NATO Defence spending, heat wave implications, and limitations for tourist destinations. Plus, comedian Niek Theelen reviews Kevin James’ comedy special “Irregardless” on Prime Video. This is the June 21, 2024, episode.…

AMI hosted a special screening of “The Squeaky Wheel: Canada.” Greg David recaps last night’s event! He also gives you the scoop on AMI’s upcoming production schedule. From the June 21, 2024, episode.By AMI

Kevin James has a new comedy special called “Irregardless” on Prime Video. Comedian Niek Theelen shares his review. From the June 21, 2024, episode.By AMI

Juneau, Alaska wants to limit the number of visitors during peak tourism season. Where do you land on limiting tourists? New panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta contemplate this question. From the June 21, 2024, episode.By AMI

This past week has seen lots of heat wave implications. Advocates have been calling for accommodations, including a maximum temperature allowed in apartments. What do you think about this approach? New panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta weigh in with their thoughts. From the June 21, 2024, episode.…

NATO Secretary General Jenz Stoltenberg is encouraging Canada to increase its military spending. What are your thoughts on their expectations? New panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta give their opinions. From the June 21, 2024, episode.By AMI

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Canadians are rethinking drinking culture. Dawn Dickinson explores why in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine. “Inside Out 2” swept the box office this past weekend. Entertainment critic Michael McNeely reviews the film. Plus, the Smart Kitchen Summit recently took place in Seattle. Marc Aflalo recaps some of the latest …

“Inside Out 2” swept the box office this past weekend. Entertainment critic Michael McNeely reviews the film. From the June 20, 2024, episode.By AMI

The Smart Kitchen Summit recently took place in Seattle. Marc Aflalo recaps some of the latest gadgets to improve your kitchen. From the June 20, 2024, episode.By AMI

The “Low Vision Moments” Podcast hosted a live YouTube broadcast in Halifax for International Albinism Awareness Day. Jennie Bovard reflects on her experience. From the June 20, 2024, episode.By AMI

‘Disability Tour Bus’ is an upcoming audio play by Amy Amantea. She’ll tell you all about it! From the June 20, 2024, episode.By AMI

Canadians are rethinking drinking culture. Dawn Dickinson explores why in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine. From the June 20, 2024, episode.By AMI

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: March of Dimes Canada recently adopted the TD accessibility adapter into their online platforms. Lesley Smith tells you all about their collaboration with TD Bank. Foreign online streaming services will soon have to pay into a Canadian media fund. Kevin Shaw shares his thoughts on the ruling. Plus, health and wellness …

Realtor.ca in Nova Scotia will now contain information about accessibility features. What accessibility features would you look for in a home? Elizabeth Mohler and Marco Pasqua share their thoughts. From the June 20, 2024, episode.By AMI

Foreign online streaming services will soon have to pay into a Canadian media fund. Kevin Shaw has followed this story closely and has thoughts on the ruling. From the June 20, 2024, episode.By AMI

March of Dimes Canada recently adopted the TD accessibility adapter into their online platforms. Lesley Smith tells you all about their collaboration with TD Bank. From the June 20, 2024, episode.By AMI

Screen time can be draining on your wellbeing. Health and wellness advocate Shane Baker offers some thoughts on managing your screen time. From the June 20, 2024, episode.By AMI

The Bank of Canada was the first in the G7 to lower interest rates.  What do you make of this news? Aaron Broverman Forbes Advisor Canada offers his perspective. From the June 20, 2024, episode.By AMI

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Adam Garnet Jones from APTN tells you all about their day-long programming for National Indigenous Peoples Day! Dorothy Macnaughton reflects on the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Council of the Blind’s Sault Ste. Marie Chapter! Plus, Peter Parsons reflects on his experience with able-bodied and evolution into paraspo…

National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21. Adam Garnet Jones from APTN tells you all about their day-long programming and coverage! From the June 19, 2024, episode.By AMI

The Canadian Council of the Blind’s Sault Ste. Marie Chapter is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year! Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton shares details about their upcoming event! She also chats about a new accessible app for bird identification developed out of Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology. From the June 19, 2024, episode.…

The city of Lethbridge, Alberta will be hosting a special event to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. Wetaskiwin community reporter Anna Kim tells you all about it. She also shares details about the Beaumont Music Festival at Four Seasons Park. From the June 19, 2024, episode.By AMI

Invasive earthworms are reshaping North American ecosystems. Lawrence Gunther explores this issue. From the June 19, 2024, episode.By AMI

Many athletes with disabilities got their start in able-bodied sports. Peter Parsons reflects on his own experience and evolution into parasport. From the June 19, 2024, episode.By AMI

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Shelley Petit reviews her takeaways from New Brunswick's programming for National AccessAbility Week. Jennifer Jones from Blindness Canada tells you all about their upcoming fundraiser “Move for Sight” on June 23! Plus, entertainment critic Kim Thistle shares her thoughts on “Atlas” starring Jennifer Lopez. This is the…

In celebration of their 50th year anniversary, Fighting Blindness Canada will be hosting the “Move for Sight” Challenge on June 23! Jennifer Jones, President and CEO tells you all about it! From the June 17, 2024, episode.By AMI

Tech expert Steven Scott shares a few new accessible navigation tools that caught his attention including the OKO App and the WeWalk Smart Cane 2. From the June 17, 2024, episode.By AMI

Entertainment critic Kim Thistle stops by to review “Atlas”, the new science fiction action film starring Jennifer Lopez. From the June 17, 2024, episode.By AMI

The province of New Brunswick embraced National AccessAbility Week with a variety of events and ceremonies. Shelley Petit shares her takeaways from this year’s programming. She also discusses the upcoming Women’s Strike Canada march taking place on June 24th in Fredericton. From the June 17, 2024, episode.…

Calgary residents continue to deal with the fallout of a major watermain break. Canadian Press Weekend Editor Michelle McQuigge shares the latest news. She also recaps new data that finds the Nova Scotian government has fallen behind on opening new shelters for people experiencing homelessness. From the June 17, 2024, episode.…

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, British Columbia has finalized regulations to provide minimum-wage and basic protections for workers on platforms such as Uber. How do you feel about the regulations? A critical water main break in Calgary continues to affect water usage across the city. How prepared would you be in a situation like this? The G7 Summit…

The Crime Writers Canada Awards and Lambda Awards recently took place. Karen McKay from CELA highlights some of this year’s winners!By AMI