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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.
March 22, 20181968 series: Canadian student protestsWe continue our series about major events from the year 1968. That year saw protests, assassinations, and major political change around the world. But did you know Canada had its own thriving student movement? We speak with Professor Bryan Palmer from Trent University. From the March 22, 2018 episode....more14minPlay
March 22, 2018The Alertable emergency appTim Schwartz from Double Tap Canada gives us a preview of this week's show. Including news about an accessible emergency and weather alert app called Alertable, made specially for Canadians. From the March 22, 2018 episode....more9minPlay
March 21, 2018Full show - Episode 517On the CNIB's 100th birthday, we speak with AMI community reporters across the country to find out what the CNIB means to them. Halifax community reporter Milena Khazanavicius explains how the people she met through the CNIB quite literally helped save her life. Newfoundland and Labrador community reporter Kim Thistle-Murphy tells us why she's so passionate about her work as co-facilitator of the Adjustment to Vision Loss support group. Kelowna community reporter Bobby Weir calls in to describe her experience with the CNIB. Vancouver community reporter Amy Amantea explains how the CNIB has advocated for access for reading materials over the years. And veteran political analyst Craig Oliver tells us how he first became involved with the CNIB. This is the March 21, 2018 episode....more1h 46minPlay
March 21, 2018CNIB 100: Milena KhazanaviciusHalifax community reporter Milena Khazanavicius explains how the people she met through the CNIB quite literally helped save her life. She also talks about her work facilitating the Vision Mate program. From the March 21, 2018 episode....more14minPlay
March 21, 2018CNIB 100: Kim Thistle-MurphyNewfoundland and Labrador community reporter Kim Thistle-Murphy calls in from St. John's to tell us why she's so passionate about her work as co-facilitator of the Adjustment to Vision Loss support group. From the March 21, 2018 episode....more14minPlay
March 21, 2018CNIB 100: Bobby WeirKelowna community reporter Bobby Weir was the CNIB's national employee of the year in 2016, when she was still living in Grande Prairie, AB. She explains what the organization means to her. From the March 21, 2018 episode....more7minPlay
March 21, 2018CNIB 100: Amy AmanteaAs a theatre lover, access to reading materials is very important to Vancouver community reporter Amy Amantea. She explains how the CNIB has supported that need over the years. From the March 21, 2018 episode....more16minPlay
March 21, 2018CNIB 100: Craig OliverVeteran political correspondent Craig Oliver tells us how he first became involved with the CNIB. He also discusses Prime Minister Trudeau's recent drop in the polls. From the March 21, 2018 episode....more15minPlay
March 20, 2018Full show - Episode 516Para-cyclist Ross Wilson calls in from the UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Rio De Janeiro. Peter Armstrong and Blake Van de Graaf share some of what they learned at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival. Todd Blenkhorn reviews the movie "A Wrinkle in Time." Jay Taylor tells us about a new Get Together With Technology group for people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Marc Aflalo reports that the new Google Maps update includes wheelchair-accessible routes. And Karen Magee and Dave Brown call in from Ottawa to join our weekly news quiz. This is the March 20, 2018 episode....more1h 45minPlay
March 20, 2018The para-cycling track world championshipsWe speak to Ross Wilson live from the UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Rio De Janeiro. He's one of four riders competing for Canada's para-cycling team. From the March 20, 2018 episode....more12minPlay
FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.