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Today on NOW with Dave Brown: The “Remembering the Children” gathering is taking place on September 30th to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Earl Wood will tell you more about the gathering. Vince Carter’s jersey is reportedly set to be retired by the Toronto Raptors this year. Jeff Ryman and Alex Smyth share their thoughts. And, a brewery in Calgary is making beer made from fireweed. Where did this idea come from? How do they do it?

A brewery in Calgary is making beer made from fireweed. Where did this idea come from? How do they do it?

Vince Carter’s jersey is reportedly set to be retired by the Toronto Raptors this year. Jeff Ryman and Alex Smyth share their thoughts.

The “Remembering the Children” gathering is taking place on September 30th in mark of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Earl Wood explains more about this event.

Canadian Wheelchair Racer and Paralympic Gold Medalist, Austin Smeenk reflects on his time in Paris. It’s Banned Book Week. Producer, Jeff Ryman quizzes Alex, Amy and Dave on what books have been forbidden. Recent data from Statistics Canada suggests that Canadians are increasingly becoming unhappy. Why is that? Meagan Gillmore wrote about this and explains more.

Recent data from Statistics Canada suggests that Canadians are increasingly becoming unhappy. Why is that? Meagan Gillmore wrote about this and explains more.

It’s Banned Book Week. Producer, Jeff Ryman quizzes Alex, Amy and Dave on what books have been forbidden.

Canadian Wheelchair Racer and Paralympic Gold Medalist, Austin Smeenk reflects on his time in Paris.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs called for an election on October 21st. Shelley Petit shares what her key issues are heading into the campaign period. The Meta Connect Event takes place this Wednesday. Steven Scott shares a preview of what to expect. And, Protein Candy is being dubbed the world's first "super candy." How could eating candy taste so good while simultaneously being good for you? Morgan Kingdon explains more.

Protein Candy is being dubbed the world's first "super candy." How could eating candy taste so good while simultaneously being good for you? Morgan Kingdon explains more.

The Meta Connect Event takes place this Wednesday. Steven Scott shares a preview of what to expect.

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs called for an election on October 21st. Shelley Petit shares what her key issues are heading into the campaign period.

This is the episode from September 20th, 2024.

Should you disclose disability on your LinkedIn profile? Matisse Hamel-Nelis shares her opinion. Marc Aflalo discusses Instagram’s new teen accounts in Canada. What are they? How do they work? September marks Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month. Fighting Blindness Canada celebrates this month with a series of events. Morgan Ineson shares more details.

September marks Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month. Fighting Blindness Canada celebrates this month with a series of events. Morgan Ineson shares more details.

Marc Aflalo discusses Instagram’s new teen accounts in Canada. What are they? How do they work?

Should you disclose disability on your LinkedIn profile? Matisse Hamel-Nelis shares her opinion.

Paralympic Goalball player Amy Burk stops by to reflect on her team’s performance in Paris. A pair of Federal by-elections saw the Liberals conceded to the Bloc Québécois and NDP. Meagan Gillmore shares her thoughts on this. Brianna Hennessy earned Canada’s first ever medal in Para Canoe. She stops by to reflect on what that means to her.

Brianna Hennessy earned Canada’s first ever medal in Para Canoe. She stops by to reflect on what that means to her.

A pair of Federal by-elections saw the Liberals conceded to the Bloc Québécois and NDP. Meagan Gillmore shares her thoughts on this.

Paralympic Goalball player Amy Burk stops by to reflect on her team’s performance in Paris.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Dave, Alex, and Amy react to the big winners from the Emmy Awards. They share their thoughts on the best series of the year and hot takes from the ceremonies. Angela Bonfanti joins the show to reflect on being named CNIB’s new President and CEO. She talks about her vision for the future of the organization. Shawn Preece stops by to highlight some of the newest features on Apple’s iOS 16. Sometimes small changes can have a huge impact. Dave and Alex recap a busy Sunday in the NFL. They recap the big games and share their insights into some teams with winless records. And, Dave reacts to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and plays the show out with a music video for Canadian artist and CCMA’s big winner, Josh Ross.

Dave and Alex recap a busy Sunday in the NFL. They recap the big games and share their insights into some teams with winless records.

Shawn Preece stops by to highlight some of the newest features on Apple’s iOS 16. Sometimes small changes can have a huge impact.

Angela Bonfanti joins the show to reflect on being named CNIB’s new President and CEO. She talks about her vision for the future of the organization.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Dave, Alex, and Amy react to the top stories of the day including TTC’s decision to end free wifi at subway stations in Toronto, Quebec’s changes to tipping, and how to prevent athletes being severely injured in contact sports. The News panel assembles with Michelle and Joeita reflecting on the Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Kirsten Fox joins the show to discuss the on-going legacy of her uncle Terry Fox and what folks can expect from this year’s event. Dave reflects on the Federal and B.C. NDP’s announcements around changing climate policy and how the carbon tax evolved to where it is today. And, the show concludes with The Recklaw’s “All the time”.

Kirsten Fox joins the show to discuss the on-going legacy of her uncle Terry Fox and what folks can expect from this year’s event.

The News panel reacts to the union representing government workers suggesting they boycott local businesses as a reaction to the return to work changes. They also discuss the impact of the Juno’s removing 4 categories from their future ceremonies

The Weekly News Panel assembles with Michelle and Joeita reflecting on the Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Matisse Hamel-Nelis stops by to share her thoughts on accessibility professionals being more present at mainstream conferences. Apple unveiled earlier this week a new feature on the Apple AirPods Pro 2. They will double as clinical-grade over-the-counter hearing aids. Marc Aflalo stops by to discuss more. Ontario’s Durham Region has been a leader in pushing accessibility and development in para sport. The region is at it once again with the development of the Para sport fund. Lori Talling explains more about this initiative.

Ontario’s Durham Region has been a leader in pushing accessibility and development in para sport. The region is at it once again with the development of the Para sport fund. Lori Talling explains more about this initiative.

Apple unveiled earlier this week a new feature on the Apple AirPods Pro 2. They will double as clinical-grade over-the-counter hearing aids. Marc Aflalo stops by to discuss more.

Matisse Hamel-Nelis stops by to share her thoughts on accessibility professionals being more present at mainstream conferences.

The goalball competition at the Paris Games was intense. Even though Canada didn’t medal, there was lots to be proud of. Peter Parsons followed the competition closely and shares his thoughts. Alicia Grace is an actor and a disability advocate. She’s also the newest contributor to the show. She stops by to have a discussion on accurate disability representation in film and media. Australian Breakdancer Raygun is back in the spotlight. How so? Alex and Amy re-join the program to discuss this and more.

Australian Breakdancer Raygun is back in the spotlight. How so? Alex and Amy re-join the program to discuss this and more.

Alicia Grace is an actor and a disability advocate. She’s also the newest contributor to the show. She stops by to have a discussion on accurate disability representation in film and media.

The goalball competition at the Paris Games was intense. Even though Canada didn’t medal, there was lots to be proud of. Peter Parsons followed the competition closely and shares his thoughts.

American actor James Earl Jones, best known for being the voice of Darth Vader, has died aged 93. Amy Amantea reflects on his legendary career. The Professional Women’s Hockey League officially announced their nicknames and logos. Jeff Ryman stops by to lead a power ranking game. Megan Gillmore discusses a few federal political stories. Including the potential deal between the Bloc Quebecois and the Liberals.

Megan Gillmore discusses a few federal political stories. Including the potential deal between the Bloc Quebecois and the Liberals.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League officially announced their nicknames and logos. Jeff Ryman stops by to lead a power ranking game.

American actor James Earl Jones, best known for being the voice of Darth Vader, has died aged 93. Amy Amantea reflects on his legendary career.

The Toronto International Film Festival is well underway. Amy Amantea shares an update about what’s stood out to her so far. Apple’s September event kicks off on September 9th. It’s expected that the new iPhone lineup will be announced. Steven Scott drops in to help preview the event. Canada’s Wheelchair Rugby team finished 5th at the Paris Games. Travis Murao was part of the team. He joins to share his experience at the Para Games.

Canada’s Wheelchair Rugby team finished 5th at the Paris Games. Travis Murao was part of the team. He joins to share his experience at the Para Games.

Apple’s September event is set to kickoff in a few hours. It’s expected that the new iPhone lineup will be announced. Steven Scott drops in to help preview the event.

The Toronto International Film Festival is well underway. Amy Amantea shares an update about what’s stood out to her so far.

The weekly news panel with Joeita Gupta and Michelle McQuigge reconvenes. The NDP ended their deal with the Liberals earlier this week. How soon will Canadians be hitting the polls for a federal election? Convenience stores in Ontario can now sell beer, wine, and mixed drinks. How big of a deal is this? Alex Smyth, Kingsley Juuko and Jeff Ryman stop by to preview the NFL season.

Alex Smyth, Kingsley Juuko and Jeff Ryman stop by to preview the NFL season.

Convenience stores in Ontario can now sell beer, wine, and mixed drinks. How big of a deal is this?

The weekly news panel with Joeita Gupta and Michelle McQuigge reconvenes. The NDP ended their deal with the Liberals earlier this week. How soon will Canadians be hitting the polls for a federal election?