Today on NOW with Dave Brown, we have our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore. We talk about a few stories that caught our attention this week on the COVID-19 Vaccine rollout in Canada. We also discuss what stood out to us in the 2021 Census. And, we explore the ethics of sales. In the second hour of the show, entertainment critic Michael McNeely previews the upcoming Disney film “Cruella” starring Emma Stone. And, AMI communications specialist Greg David chats about Ellen DeGeneres’ announcement to end her daytime talk show. This is the May 14, 2021 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, researcher Vera Kubenz discusses a new study on people with disabilities in the global south during the pandemic. Producer Dawn Dickinson previews The Guardian This Week and tells us why more people want to continue wearing face masks. Community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu chats about this year’s Cycle for Sight event hosted by Fighting Blindness Canada! Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada describes Samsung’s new upcycling program. And, Karen Magee tells us about a prototype for a new navigational device that uses ultrasonic sensors. This is the May 13th, 2021 episode.

In her central regional report, Karen Magee tells us about the Senior on Wheels Program in Cornwall, Ontario. She also provides us an update on the CNIB Lake Joe. And, she describes a prototype for a new navigational device that uses ultrasonic sensors. From the May 13, 2021 episode.

Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada describes Samsung’s new upcycling program that allows users to upcycle their existing phones to smart home devices. Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada fills us in on the details. From the May 13, 2021 episode.

Community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu chats about this year’s Cycle for Sight event hosted by Fighting Blindness Canada! She also tells us about her participation in the upcoming AMI Connect event. From the May 13, 2021 episode.

Producer Dawn Dickinson previews The Guardian This Week and tells us why more people want to continue wearing face masks. She also discusses the rise of conceptual art and the decline of drawing and sketching in U.K. art schools. From the May 13, 2021 episode.

Researcher Vera Kubenz from the University of Birmingham shares findings from a new study about the discrimination faced by people with disabilities across the global south during the pandemic. From the May 13, 2021 episode.

Veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver analyzes the latest news in Canadian politics including: first dose vaccination rates and the fate of the Line 5 energy pipeline. From the May 12, 2021 episode.

Mike Agerbo of the App Show describes Twitter’s newly launched "tip jar" feature that allows users to send money to others on the platform. He also shares an update on the latest app tracking options for iOS 14.5. And, he weighs the benefits of Canada's electric vehicle incentive. From the May 12, 2021 episode.

Amy Amantea chats about this year’s rEvolver Festival hosted by UpInTheAir Theatre. Amy also tells us about an acting class she helped develop for actors with disabilities called Realwheels Acting Academy. From the May 12, 2021 episode.