In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta drop by for the weekly news panel. They discuss the media coverage around the submersible vessel that went missing on Sunday (15:00). They also look at a new bill that would pave the way for service standards at Canadian airports (32:25). Plus, they share their thoughts on academic institutions who are suspending their journalism programs (45:45).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Steven Scott explores the benefits of adopting the QWERTY keyboard to modern braillers (17:58). Plus, Dawn Dickinson previews “Voices of the Walrus” with an article about the Catholic Church’s history with Indigenous communities in Canada (41:52).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Fareed Khan from Canadians United Against Hate discusses the push for the government to establish an anti-hate initiative for the 2SLGBTQ+ community (16:05). Dr. Larissa Moniz from Fighting Blindness Canada tells you all about their annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser (28:45). And Jennie Bovard shares some practical tips for sun care protection this summer (38:18).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Kevin Shaw shares his perspective on the recent cuts by Bell Media (16:50). Plus, Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler chat about mandatory accessibility training for ride sharing and taxi services in Edmonton (27:05).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Lawrence Gunther explores how tensions with Russia are impacting Arctic research studies (15:40). Artist Clover Thursday tells you about her experience at the Hamilton Art Crawl (27:10). Plus, community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu gives you the scoop about this year’s Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal! (40:20)

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Régo of Cool Blind Tech describes a new pair of assistive glasses developed by engineering students at California State University’s Fullerton campus (15:46). And Elysia Yardley and Amanda Shekarchi compete against Alex Smyth in another edition of the weekly news quiz (32:25).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore speaks with Minister Carla Qualtrough about the latest news on the Canada Disability Benefit (20:29). And AMI apprentice Amanda Shekarchi recaps the big Ed Sheeran concert that took place in Toronto over the weekend (46:40).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Marc Aflalo tells you all about three new AI innovations by Google (22:19). And Shelley Petit shares tips on being prepared for climate emergencies (41:28).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press describes WestJet's absorption of Sunwing (16:47). Dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll discusses the importance of sun care protection (32:38). Plus, Kim Thistle reviews the Netflix miniseries “Chimp Empire” (42:11).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michael McNeely previews the upcoming comedic film “Bottoms” (15:35). And Karen McKay from the Centre of Equitable Library Access highlights the nominees of the 2023 Indigenous Voices Awards (35:54).