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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 08, 2019Legally Blind Man Denied AccomodationsWe take a look at the story of a legally blind man denied accommodations when taking an exam for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation....more22minPlay
November 08, 2019Long Commutes Are StressfulWe discuss a survey about how long commute times affect people’s stress levels....more11minPlay
November 08, 2019Vancouver's Kitsilano NeighbourhoodWe talk about the news that the Squamish Nation plans to build 11 apartment buildings on its traditional land, also known as Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood....more12minPlay
November 08, 2019French Immersion ProgramsWe discuss a report that says French immersion programs are creating a two-tiered system within English public school boards....more14minPlay
November 08, 2019Full Show – Episode 923Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuigge and AMI producer Kevin Philipupillai join us for our weekly news panel. We discuss a report that says French immersion programs are creating a two-tiered system within English public school boards. We talk about the news that the Squamish Nation plans to build 11 apartment buildings on its traditional land, also known as Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood. We discuss a survey about how long commute times affect people’s stress levels. We take a look at the story of a legally blind man denied accommodations when taking an exam for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Our entertainment critic Michael McNeely reviews the movie Harriet, about the life of Harriet Tubman. Our colleague Greg David tells us about AMI-tv’s coverage of Remembrance Day events as well as Toronto's Santa Claus Parade....more1h 43minPlay
November 07, 2019Full Show – Episode 921Leslie Campbell from FoodShare discusses racial disparities in hunger statistcs. Lynda Powless, the owner and publisher of Turtle Island News, explains how her staff is dealing with an arson attack on their newsroom. Producer Kevin Philipupillai joins us to talk about how well East and West Germany fit together today, 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton gives us her assessment of the accessibility policies for last month’s federal election. Mike Agerbo tells us about a cryptocurrency exchange that has shut its doors unexpectedly, after being investigated for money laundering. And Craig Oliver reflects on Elizabeth May’s time as leader of the Green Party of Canada. This is the November 6, 2019 episode of Live from Studio 5....more1h 46minPlay
November 07, 2019Accessibility LegislationOur Vancouver colleague Sylvi Fekete shares details on the consultation process for British Columbia's proposed accessibility legislation....more11minPlay
November 07, 2019Google Bought FitbitSteven Scott from Double Tap Canada explains why Google bought the company Fitbit, which makes wearable fitness trackers....more12minPlay
November 07, 2019Community Reporter – Regina - Becki ZerrCommunity reporter Becki Zerr tells us about a handmade craft market in Regina....more22minPlay
November 07, 2019Brexit DealBoris Johnson is being accused of covering up the fact that the Leave campaign exceeded its spending limits in the Brexit referendum. Producer Dawn Dickinson tells us more....more9minPlay
FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.