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The impact of the wildfires in Canada

  • Authored on June 9, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta take on the weekly news panel. 

In the second hour of the show: 

  • Michael McNeely reflects on three films that capture the story of the late Matthew Shepard, an individual whose death left a lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ rights movement
    • The three films include: 
      • 2012’s “Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine”  
      • 2002’s “The Matthew Shepard Story”  
      • 2002’s “The Laramie Project”   
         
  • And Greg David gives you the lowdown on a new “Fashion Dis” giveaway for a Carbon Ultralite Rollator
  • He also discusses the new fall television season is coming soon including: 

Decarbonizing the aviation industry.  

  • Authored on June 8, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • The Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels launched their first roadmap to decarbonizing the aviation industry.  Geoff Tauvette from C-SAF gives you the details
  • Financial planner Ryan Chin breaks down the various risk tolerances to consider when investing
  • Steven Scott from Double Tap discusses Apple’s newly revealed VR headset: Vision Pro  
  • Dawn Dickinson preview Maclean’s Magazine and explains why Gursahib Singh is using YouTube to help new international students avoid the struggles of being abroad.  
  • And community reporter Nathan Clement gives you the details about: 
    • The Playland amusement park in Vancouver
      • The park has officially open now until the beginning of September
      • The PNE Fair Returns Aug. 19 to Sep. 4
      • For more information, visit here and for accessibility info, visit here 
      • Tickets need to be purchased in advance online through TicketLeader.ca.
      • The Playland and PNE is located at: 2901 E Hastings St.  
      • For more information, contact: 604-253-2311 or email: info@pne.ca
    • The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival 
      • The 35th anniversary of the festival is taking place June 24 to 25 at Concord Pacific Place
      • There will be over 200 dragon boat teams across multiple different age and gender categories 
      • The event will have live music, food, and drinks 
      • It is free to attend and is located False Creek, 1 Athletes Way in Vancouver 
      • For more information, contact: 604-688-2382 or email info@dragonboatbc.ca
      • For more information, visit here www.DragonBoatBC.ca 
    • The Vancouver International Jazz Festival 
      • The event runs June 23 to July 2
      • There are some free events and other ticketed events. Please refer to their website for which shows apply 
      • For more information, visit here or contact: 604-872-5200 and 1-888-438-5200
      • You can also email:  cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
         

Emergency preparedness

  • Authored on June 7, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Anne Camozzi discusses the importance of emergency preparedness during times of crisis
  • Arno Kopecky explores the viability of various forms of renewable energy
  • Shaini Saravanamuthu shares an update on her wedding planning process
  • Jennie Bovard and Meagan Gillmore describe their must-have items for enjoying the summertime 
  • Amy Amantea previews her upcoming performance of “Through My Lens” 
    • The show is taking place at this year’s Festival of Live Digital Art in Kingston, Ontario which is on June 7 to 10 
    • Amy’s show runs for the duration of the festival at The Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts located at 390 King St. West in Kingston 
    • It will also be available as a live stream tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET 
    • There will also be a Zoom Watch Party tonight at 5:30pm
    • To access the watch party, email access@spiderwebshow.ca
    • For access supports call Clayton at: 1-844-693-6532
    • Tickets are free  
    • For more information, visit here

Wildfires in Nova Scotia

  • Authored on June 6, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Halifax resident Sarah Hubley shares an update on the wildfires affecting Nova Scotia 
  • Lawrence Gunther explores the sustainability of wool products and garments 
  • Nelson Rego tells you all about a new virtual reality simulator called ‘Empatheyes"
  • Guest contestant Elysia Yardley competes against Karen Magee and Alex Smyth in another battle of the weekly news quiz
  • And community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares details about:
    • The Canadian Tandem Rally that took place last month in Welland, Ontario
    •  This year’s Toronto Pride Parade takes place June 25 at 2 p.m. ET  
      • Pride month offers several other events including: the Dyke March, the Trans March, plus kid-friendly programming  
      • The festivities extend to 2SLGBTQ+ communities beyond downtown Toronto, including Scarborough, North York and Etobicoke 
      • The Parade starts on Bloor and Church St. and ends at Yonge & Dundas St. 
      • For more information, visit here 
    • And Wavemakers'Work-Integrated Learning Program is taking place virtually and is a national online program 
      • The program is for post secondary students to help them prepare for the future of work 
      • No VR headset is required
      • Attendees get to create their own avatars 
      • The event is an 8-session program that can be done over 4 or 8 weeks 
      • For more information, email: YouBelongHere@Wavemakers.Network or call: 1- 833-647-0033, or visit their website here

Virtual Citizenship Ceremonies

  • Authored on June 5, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: