Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Alex Smyth fills in for Dave Brown with Meagan Gillmore co-hosting
• Travis Murao reflects on the 2023 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships that recently took place in the East Coast
• Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore shares recommendations from a new report about the discrimination against Nova Scotians with disabilities
• Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you about a Braille-reading pair of gloves called ‘BrailleWear”  
  • And for his tech tip of the day, he explains how to find your parked car on the iPhone using a feature in Apple Maps 
• Guest contestants Jennie Bovard and Meagan Gillmore battle against Karen Magee in another edition of the weekly news quiz
• And community reporter Lousie Levesque Burley gives you details about the following events:  
  • Disability Awareness Week in New Brunswick runs May 28 to June 3
    • A special event to celebrate the week will be taking place May 31 at Centennial Park in Moncton from 11 to 1 p.m. Atlantic time. If it  rains, the day will be moved to June 2
    • There will be guest speakers, information booths, and other activities
    • Centennial Park is located at 811 St George Blvd. 
    • For more information, call Katie at:  506 -858-1650 or visit here
  • The Gutsy Walk takes place June 4 at Centennial Park in Moncton
    • For more information, contact Mandi Lawson via email at:  Mandolin_m@hotmail.com  
    • Or visit their website for more information
    • Louise’s fundraiser can be accessed here
  •  And CNIB’s “Let's Talk Cooking” runs every Monday until June 26 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Atlantic time 
    • For more information and to register, email Vera.Orsini@CNIB.ca

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press looks ahead to Prime Minister Trudeau’s upcoming trip to Asia
• In light of Better Sleep Month, Kelly Bron Johnson describes what companies can do to help their employees with sleep
• Kim Thistle shares her plans to travel abroad this summer
• Marc Aflalo demonstrates the all-new Google Pixel 7a
  • He also describes the news features to be expected on Android 14
• And Peter Parsons chats about the mixed martial arts scene in Halifax
  • He also shares an update on the recent national goalball tournament in Ottawa

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta take on the weekly news panel
  • They discuss the devastating wildfires that continue to blaze in Alberta
  • And they talk about a few stories relating LGBTQ+ rights that have garnered extra attention recently which include 
    • A story about a Nova Scotia man who has filed a federal human rights complaint alleging discrimination after his husband's dying wish to donate bodily tissues was denied due to his sexual orientation
    • And, the Township of Norwich in Ontario has voted to prohibit most flags on municipal property last month which includes pride flags

In the second hour of the show: 

• Michael McNeely reviews the dramatic film “A Thousand and One.” The film is available to rent on demand and is rated R  
• And Greg David discusses the impact of the writers’ strike on the entertainment industry 
  • He also gives you the scoop about the AMI.ca and AMI app exclusive “Womb Envy”
     

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Marc Aflalo recaps the 2023 Google I O developers conference that took place yesterday  
• Todd Keirstead discusses Paragolf Canada’s recent partnership with Golf Town to promote the sport for people of all abilities
•  Ryan Chin checks in on the current economic landscape in North America 
• Steven Scott shares his thoughts on Apple’s decision to bring Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad
• Community reporter Nathan Clement gives you details about the following events: 
  • 2023’s Colour Fest is going down next Saturday May 20th at 5 p.m. PT in Coquitlam, B.C. The venue is located at 1299 Pinetree Way. 
    • For ticket information visit here  
    • You can also email:  info@diwalifest.ca 
  • La Pizza Week is on right now and runs until May 14. 
    • For more information visit here or email team@peoplemovertech.com 
  • The “Jurassic World” Live Tour is coming to the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver from May 19 to 28! Showings are at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. PT. The venue is located at 100 N Renfrew St. 
    • For more details, visit here https://www.jurassicworldlivetour.com/   contact customer service at: 800- 844-3545  or visit here

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Arno Kopecky discusses several weather events happening in Western Canada including the wildfires in Alberta 
• Haley Flaro from Ability New Brunswick chats about their newly launched initiative to help businesses become more accessible. To learn more about Accessible N.B. visit here  
• Community Reporter Amy Amantea gives you details about: 
  • The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians in British Columbia has launched a project to study emergency preparedness
    • Their survey closes May 31  
    • Participants will be entered into a draw for (one of 5) $100 gift cards  
    • For more information, email Laura Mackenrot at: PREP@BlindCanadians.ca    
    • Or visit here
  • The CNIB’s Community Choir Program meets weekly Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. ET
    • It takes place at the CNIB’s Victoria location at 1675 Douglas Street – Suite 102
    • For more information, email: Leni White at: leni.white@cnib.ca or phone: 250-216-9909  
    • To register, visit here

  • The ‘Step Right Up' Disability Theatre Symposium runs June 20 to 23 at the Canadian College of Performing Arts which is located at: 1701 Elgin Rd, in Victoria, B.C.

    • There will be virtual access for those who can't attend live. The cost is $75 in person and $50 online. For more information, visit here 

• And Meagan Gillmore shares her plans to teach a college course this summer