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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.
May 28, 2020WeWalk smart caneShaun Preece from Double Tap Canada explains how the makers of the WeWalk smart cane are modifying the device to help users comply with physical distancing rules. From the May 28, 2020 show....more9minPlay
May 28, 2020The state of the Canadian economyWe speak with Dr. Dan Breznitz, a University of Toronto professor who studies innovation, about the vulnerabilities the pandemic has exposed in Canada’s economy. From the May 28, 2020 show....more11minPlay
May 28, 2020Guardian preview: The deep oceanA recent study in the journal Nature Climate Change says different parts of the ocean will change at different rates, creating chaos for species that are adapted to very specific temperature ranges. Producer Dawn Dickinson tells us more. From the May 28, 2020 show....more9minPlay
May 27, 2020Full Show – Episode 80Our community reporter Guy Carriere shares details about the CNIB’s braille creative writing contest for kids. Reporter Meagan Gillmore tells us why some Ontario families who need regular medical care at home are frustrated with the Ontario government. We speak with Ali Mohamed, a job developer in Toronto who works with job seekers with disabilities. Tech expert Mike Agerbo tells us how researchers in Australia broke the world record for the fastest internet connection. And veteran journalist Craig Oliver talks about a scathing report from the military about the conditions in long-term care homes in Ontario. This is the May 27, 2020 show....more1h 44minPlay
May 27, 2020The fastest internet in the worldTech expert Mike Agerbo tells us how researchers in Australia broke the world record for the fastest internet connection. And, why Spotify offered podcaster and comedian Joe Rogan about $100 million to bring his show to their platform. From the May 27, 2020 show....more10minPlay
May 27, 2020The Empowering Abilities programWe speak with Ali Mohamed, a job developer in Toronto who works with job seekers with disabilities, as part of a program organized by the Career Foundation. From the May 27, 2020 show....more12minPlay
May 27, 2020Military report on long-term careVeteran journalist Craig Oliver talks about a scathing report from the military about the conditions in long-term care homes in Ontario. Craig also talks about the possible implications of a BC judge's upcoming ruling in the case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. From the May 27, 2020 show....more16minPlay
May 27, 2020Community report - Guy Carriere - SudburyGuy calls in from Sudbury, Ontario to talk fishing and fixing cars. He also shares details about the CNIB’s braille creative writing contest for kids. From the May 27, 2020 show....more8minPlay
May 27, 2020Medical care at homeReporter Meagan Gillmore tells us why some Ontario families who need regular medical care in the home are frustrated with the Ontario government. From the May 27, 2020 show....more13minPlay
May 26, 2020Full Show – Episode 79We speak with our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther the connection between mega-storms and climate change. Dave highlights an article about how adding bike lanes in Victoria, BC could create a safety hazard for blind bus riders. Community reporter and standup comedian JR Bjornson shares his reaction to the news that comedy clubs in Alberta will stay closed for now. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about an accessible new washing machine. And Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix join Dave for our weekly news quiz. This is the May 26, 2020 show....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.