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Food insecurity in Canada

  • Authored on July 13, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Chef and activist Joshna Maharaj reflects on issues of food insecurity across the country 
  • Shaun Preece of Double Tap tells you about OpenFit Earbuds by Shokz 
  • Dawn Dickinson previews Voices of The Walrus with an article about the world’s oldest marathon runner: Dag Aabye
  • She also describes an article that focuses on Russia’s war with Ukraine and how a resistance has grown
  • You can catch Voices of The Walrus this weekend at 9 a.m. ET on AMI-audio 
  • Journalist Rebecca Dingwell chats about her upcoming feature on the Newfoundland Ponies at P&P Pastures Homestead in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
  • Community reporter Blaine Deutscher tells you about: 
    • Fenek Farms outside of Regina 
      • They are opening their grounds to the public for the summer to enjoy an authentic farm experience
      • The working farm gives visitors a hands-on experience of milking a cow, picking eggs, etc. Plus there are hayrides,  summer camps
      • Visitors must call in advance to set up an appointment 
      • They are not accessible by Transit, but the farm says they are wheelchair accessible 
      • They are open year-round except in -20 degree Celsius weather. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time. And on Sundays 12 to 4 p.m. Mountain Time. 
      • Tours lasts from 1.5 to 3 hours 
      • Tickets are $10 
      • For more information, call: 306-209-7205 or email FenekFarms@gmail.com  
    • Picnicking on Willow Island
    • There will also be a Picnic & Paddle event on July 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. The cost is $25
    • Picnic at Willow Island, Regina, starts from Wascana Marina on Wascana Lake.
    • For more information visit here
       

Vision 2023

  • Authored on July 12, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • David Simpson is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado and a member of the local organizing committee for Vision 2023. He tells you all about the big “Vision 2023” conference in Denver, Colorado! 
  • Entertainment reporter Amanda Sherkarchi describes a new Hallmark movie called “Guiding Emily” which is coming out September 8 in time for National Service Dog Month
  • Community reporter Derek Lackey gives you the scoop on: 
    • The 2023 World Police and Fire Games in Winnipeg 
      • The games run July 28 to August 6
      • Opening ceremonies will be held on July 28 at 7 p.m. CT at the Canada Life Centre located at 223 Carlton St. 
      • For more information, email info@wpfg2023.com
      • Or visit their website here  
    • And the 52nd annual Folklorama Festival 
      • The event runs August 6 until the 19th in Winnipeg
      • There will be 40 different participating cultures this year 
      • General Admission is $7.50 per ticket plus a service fee. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door
      • For more information, email: info@folklorama.ca or call: 204-982-6210 
      • Tickets: If you require a support worker ticket, please complete a request form online at least 48 hours prior to the show you wish to attend or call for more info.
      • Or visit their website here

Excessive plastic packaging in stores

  • Authored on July 11, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Karen Wirsig from the Environmental Defence explores the environmental impact of excessive plastic packaging in grocery stores
  • Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore dives into the first independent review of the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act
  • Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech gives you details about Wimbledon's 5G headsets for tennis fans who are blind and partially sighted
  • He also explains how to use the search function on the iPhone
  • Meagan competes against Amanda Shekarchi and Elysia Yardley in another edition of the weekly news quiz
  • And xommunity reporter Milena Khazanavicius tells you about: 
    • The TD Halifax Jazz Festival 
      • The festival runs July 11 to 16
      • There will be bleachers for people with disabilities and a raised platform for wheelchair users  
      • There will be daytime concerts free and night times and they all vary in price 
      • To access the full schedule visit here
      • For more information email: Info@halifaxjazzfestival.ca 
      • For accessibility information email :accessibility@halifaxjazzfestival.ca  
      • To learn more about the festival visit here
    • The CNIB’s Social Interaction Skills Program  
      • The programming is using gaming to help people build social skills
      • The program is in-person in Halifax
      • This month’s event will use the game The Vale: Shadow of the Crown to illustrate some common skills important for teamwork in the workplace
      • The next event is Thursday, July 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. Atlantic time 
      • For more information, email: Katey.Csernyik@cnib.ca
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    • And accessible kayaking on Lake Banook  
      • The sessions begin July 25 and run Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Atlantic time.  
      • There will be double kayaks with a one on one instructor  
      • You can sign up for a 2 week session block. There are 4 blocks available 
      • Each session is an 30 minutes and free 
      • If you have enough sight and feel comfortable, you can take the Kayak out on your own  with an instructor close by
      • For more information, contact: Robyn Thompson at: 902 – 466 – 9925 

 

NATO Summit

  • Authored on July 10, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

Canada’s co-chefs de mission

  • Authored on July 6, 2023

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Canada’s co-chefs de mission Karolina Wisniewska and Josh Vander Vies lookahead to the 2023 Parapan Am Games and 2024 Summer Paralympics
  • Certified financial planner Ryan Chin continues his discussion on risk tolerance and what that means for investors
  • Steven Scott discusses a couple of conventions put on this month by the National Federation of the Blind and American Council of the Blind 
  • Amy Amantea reviews the action-comedy “Shotgun Wedding” starring Jennifer Lopez. The film is rated R and available on Amazon Prime
  • And community reporter Nathan Clement gives you the lowdown on the following events: 
    • Vancouver International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament runs July 13 to 16 at Kitsilano Beach Park Tennis Club. The expected start time is 8 a.m. PT 
      • The venue is located at: 1499 Arbutus St. in Vancouver
      • For more information, you can email:  michelle@bcwheelchairsports.com 
      • Or visit their website here
    • The Gastown Grand Prix takes place on July 12 at 5:30 p.m. PT
      • For more information, visit here  
      • The venue is located at 305 Water St. in Vancouver, B.C.
      • For more information, contact:  info@globalrelayggp.org 
      • Or visit their website here
    • And the Honda Celebration of Light runs July 22, 26 & 29 in Vancouver
    • For more information, visit here