Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Researcher Katryne Dubeau explores the importance of “Queer Theory” in STEM studies and academics
• Kevin Collins discusses the return of accessible camps by Easter Seals Ontario! Visit here for more information on the accessible camps
• Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes two apps developed out of the University of Michigan: the ‘VizLens’ label app and the ImageExplorer app
• For his tech tip of the day, he explains how to use Apple Music Sing
• Elysia Yardley, Amanda Shekarchi and Alex Smyth compete in another edition of the weekly news quiz 
• And community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton tells you about: 
  • A new initiative to address access barriers in Sault Ste. Marie
    • For more information on the form, contact: Diane Morrell, the City's Accessibility Coordinator. You can also call 705-541-7310 or email: d.morrell@cityssm.on.ca
  • The Superintendent’s Tea House reopens at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site 
    • It is open July 5 to August 22 on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. ET
    • The venue is located at 1 Canal Dr. Tickets cost:  $14.80 per person
    • Reservations are required and are available by calling: 705-941-6205
  • Dorothy also describes the importance of making accessible documents available. She recommends checking out the CNIB’s Clear Print Accessibility Guidelines here

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta drop by for the weekly news panel. 
• Today, they discuss the media coverage around the submersible vessel that went missing on Sunday
• They also look at a new bill that would pave the way for service standards at Canadian airports
• Plus, a few academic institutions in the country are suspending their journalism programs
• Joeita and Michelle share their concerns around the matter. 
• Entertainment critic Michael McNeely discusses the limited series “Little Bird”
  • The show is rated 14+ and is available to stream on Crave and on APTN lumi
• And AMI communications specialist Greg David considers the impact of the Bell Media layoffs on local news coverage in Canada
  • He also describes the Disability Screen Office’s inaugural executive director, Winnie Luk
     

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Canadians United Against Hate are pushing the federal government to establish an anti-hate initiative for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Fareed Khan gives you the details
• Dr. Larissa Moniz from Fighting Blindness Canada tells you all about their annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser
  • Cycle for Sight is making its way to Ottawa, Ontario and Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador on July 9 
    • For more information visit here
  • She also tells you about new funding for two Transformative Research Awards. To learn more about the funding and the two awardees, visit here
• Jennie Bovard shares some practical tips for sun care protection this summer
• Steven Scott explores the benefits of adopting the QWERTY keyboard to modern braillers 
• Dawn Dickinson previews “Voices of the Walrus” with an article about the Catholic Church’s history with Indigenous communities in Canada
  • She also describes an article about couples therapy
     

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Kevin Shaw shares his perspective on the recent cuts by Bell Media
• Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler chat about mandatory accessibility training for ride sharing and taxi services in Edmonton
• Lawrence Gunther explores how tensions with Russia are impacting Arctic research studies
• Artist Clover Thursday tells you about her experience at the Hamilton Art Crawl
• The Crawl is monthly. For more information, visit here
• Plus, community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu gives you the scoop about:
  • this year’s Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal
    • The festival has several indoor and outdoor events running from July 14 to 29.
  • And the Holi Festival of Colours in Montreal which runs June 24 from noon to 10 p.m. ET 
    • It will be rain or shine
    • The Holi powder throw will happen at the top of every hour
    • Attendees cannot bring their own coloured powder. It must be purchased on site. Powder packets are $3.50 to $4.50 each 
    • There will be live performances, DJ’s, henna artists, and food and drink trucks, traditional Indian dance performances
    • The event is located at Old Port Montreal, by The Clocktower Quay
    • Cost for tickets are $36.23 per ticket with tax
    • For more information, visit here  
       

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press describes WestJet's absorption of Sunwing
• She also shares some municipal news including Surrey’s decision on its police force and Ontario’s decision to expand strong mayor powers to more cities
• Dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll discusses the importance of sun care protection and shares tips on taking care of your skin throughout the year 
• Kim Thistle reviews the Netflix miniseries “Chimp Empire” 
• Marc Aflalo tells you all about three new AI innovations by Google including: 
  • Virtual Try-on for Apparel
  • Google Lens Feature for Skin Conditions  
  • Immersive View on Google Maps
• And Shelley Petit shares tips on being prepared for climate emergencies 
  • She recommends you visit the government of Canada’s website on emergency preparedness 
  • To know how prepared you are for an emergency, take the Red Cross quiz here
  • Shelley also made reference to Calgary as an example for a Canadian city that has good standard practices for people with disabilities in an emergency scenario. Visit the city’s website here to learn more