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FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.
November 12, 2020Hospital protocols for COVID-19 in OntarioDavid Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance discusses the Ontario government’s decision to withdraw its controversial protocols for hospital triage during COVID. From the November 12, 2020 episode....more14minPlay
November 12, 2020COVID-19 carrying farmed animalsProducer Dawn Dickinson joins us to preview some articles from The Guardian This Week. She tells us how scientists say we must think hard about how we farm animals that are known hosts of human coronaviruses. Dawn also chats about a second article. A recent report warns of a ‘yawning gap’ between government rhetoric on the environment and the years of underfunding the government’s conservation watchdog ‘Natural England.’ From the November 12, 2020 episode....more13minPlay
November 12, 2020Full Show - Episode 190David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance discusses the Ontario government’s decision to withdraw its controversial protocols for hospital triage during COVID-19. Scientists suggest we must think hard about how we farm animals that are known hosts of human coronaviruses. Producer Dawn Dickinson shares more details in her preview of The Guardian This Week. Food & Beverage Columnist Jennie Bovard tells us about a new pilot program for Food Banks in Newfoundland to help to tackle food insecurity. Coming up in the second hour of the show: Steven Scott from Double Tap Canada describes Apple's new Mac software. Our colleague Karen Magee, tells us about an Ontario police force that has introduced a new Mobile Crisis Response Team. This is the November 12, 2020 episode....more1h 45minPlay
November 11, 202075th anniversary of the end of WWIIHistorian Dr. Andrew Burtch from the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa discusses the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. From the November 11, 2020 episode....more13minPlay
November 11, 2020Canada-US relationsWe discuss the latest news in Canadian and American politics with veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver. He updates on the US election aftermath. We discuss how COVID-19 infections surge in Canada. Craig Oliver also chats about how Don Valley East MP Yasmin Ratansi, has resigned from caucus after using taxpayer dollars to employ her sister at her riding constituency office. From the November 11, 2020 episode....more18minPlay
November 11, 2020Community report - Guy Carriere - Sudbury, ONGuy Carriere in Sudbury, Ontario tells us about this year’s CTV Lions Children’s Christmas Telethon. we chat about the importance of Remembrance Day. And for his final topic, Guy shares some tips on how to prepare your car for the winter. From the November 11, 2020 episode....more13minPlay
November 11, 2020Food insecurity during COVID-19Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore recaps the recent reports about food insecurity for people with disabilities during the pandemic. From the November 11, 2020 episode....more16minPlay
November 11, 2020New MacbooksMike Agerbo from the App Show describes Apple’s new Macbooks revealed at yesterday’s “One More Thing” Showcase! We talk about how Virgin Hyperloop announced that for the first time it has conducted a test of its ultra-fast transportation system with human passengers. Mike Agerbo also tells us about how Elon’s Musk’s SpaceX has hit a major milestone in Canada, as its Starlink low earth orbit high-speed internet has been approved to operate here by Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada. From the November 11, 2020 episode....more10minPlay
November 11, 2020Full Show - Episode 189Historian Dr. Andrew Burtch from the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa discusses the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore recaps the recent reports about food insecurity for people with disabilities during the pandemic. Community reporter Guy Carriere in Sudbury, Ontario tells us about this year’s CTV Lions Children’s Christmas Telethon. Mike Agerbo from the App Show describes Apple’s new Macbooks revealed at yesterday’s “One More Thing” Showcase! We discuss the latest news in Canadian and American politics with veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver. This is the November 11, 2020 episode....more1h 45minPlay
November 10, 2020Full Show - Episode 188Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the controversial amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act. For the accessibility story roundup, we chat about how the federal minister overseeing Ottawa’s support of Canadians with disabilities says the government must find a better way to deliver funds to them. Dave Brown shares the details. Community Reporter J.R. Bjornson in Red Deer, Alberta tells us about Central Alberta’s Bullseye Blind Hockey program. Nelson Régo of Cool Blind Tech describes Hable One, a braille device that can control your smartphone. Host Dave Brown competes with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix in our weekly news quiz! This is the November 10, 2020 episode....more1h 45minPlay
FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.