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Barriers to accessible transportation

  • Authored on April 13, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Auditor General Karen Hogan discusses her report on the barriers to accessible transportation
  • Ryan Chin explains the best way to utilize your tax return and build a financial plan 
  • A town in India is taking on a daily digital detox. Steven Scott of Double Tap contemplates if the rest of world should consider this too
  • Community reporter Nathan Clement in Vancouver shares information on the following events: 
    • The Billie Jean Cup qualifiers are taking place April 14 and 15 at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver located at 100 N Renfrew St. 
    • The Richmond Night Market returns on weekends starting Apr. 28 until October 
      • The grounds are located at 8351 River Road, in Richmond, B.C. 
      • For more information contact: 604-244-8448 or email: admin@richmondnightmarket.com 
      • You can also visit their website here
         
    • Art Vancouver’s 2023 fair takes place May 4 to 7th at the Vancouver Convention Centre located at 1055 Canada Place
    • For more information, call 604-817-6464 or visit here  
       
  • Dawn Dickinson previews Maclean’s Magazine with their annual Power List of 2023. She highlights the follow individuals who were featured: 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: 

  • Last week, community reporter Milena Khazanavicius shared information about  “Billy Elliot: the Musical” at Neptune Theatre. The date of the improvised described performance will be April 25th and not April 15th, as originally mentioned on air. For further information on that musical, please read below: 
    • A described performance of the event takes place Sunday, May 28th at 2 p.m. AT. Masks mandatory for this show. Description is by Kat Germain. To receive $25 tickets use promo code: ACCESS. The number of headsets should be clarified beforehand via email at: community@neptunetheatre.com 
    • There is also a chance to attend an improvised audio description show. This is Pay What You Can and takes place on April 25th at 7:30 p.m. AT. 
    • Both performances take place at Neptune Theatre located at 1593 Argyle St. in Halifax. Learn more by visiting here
       

‘Care Possible’ platform

  • Authored on April 12, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Arno Kopecky reflects on the federal budget’s announcements for green investments and tax incentives
  • Lindsey Cooke from Manitoba Possible reminds you about their ‘Care Possible’ platform to connect care providers with families who need them   
  • Shaini Saravanamuthu shares her experience during the recent blackout in Quebec  
  • Community reporter Amy Amantea highlights a few local events in Vancouver including: 
    • VocalEye’s described performance of “Hey Viola!” 
      • The event takes place on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. PT at the Gateway Theatre, located at 6500 Gilbert Rd. in Richmond, B.C. For tickets, visit VocalEye.ca or call the box office at: 604-270-1812
    •  Realwheels Theatre’s Freewheeling Festival runs May 8 to 13 at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in Vancouver
      • The venue is located at 181 Roundhouse Mews 
      • There will be free workshops, disability market, open mic night, cabaret, spoken word, stand-up comedy and more. For more information, visit Realwheels.ca
      • You can also call:  604-322-7325 or email them at:  info@realwheels.ca  
    •   And ConnecTra’s Abilities Expo takes place May 18 at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT 
  • Jennie Bovard and Meagan Gillmore chat about their favourite kitchen gadgets and tools
  • And Alex Smyth, Nisreen Abdel-Majid and Ramya Amuthan shares their thoughts on the best meal for a summer BBQ

Sustainable Spring Cleaning

  • Authored on April 11, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Lawrence Gunther describes how to do your spring cleaning in a sustainable way
  • Ryan Delehanty profiles the newest podcast episodes of “Raising Kindness” and "Tripping on Air" 
  • Wendy McDonald discusses Inclusion Alberta's annual Family Conference 
    • The event runs April 14 to 15 at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, AB
    • For more information, visit here 
  • Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech shares tips on how to have your tech prepared in case of emergencies
  • And we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with regular contestants Karen Magee and Alex Smyth and special guest Jim Krysko 
     

Leaving behind a legacy

  • Authored on April 10, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

 

Participatory Action Research Network

  • Authored on April 6, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Dr. Laura Mullins describes a new network for disability researchers to collaborate with community members with the Intellectual and Development disabilities
    • To connect with the Participatory Action Research Network, email them at lmullins@brocku.ca
    • You can also learn about their recent study “Voices Lost in Crisis” here
  • Aaron Broverman explores the stability of Canada’s financial system in comparison to the U.S.
  • Meagan Gillmore takes on a segment called “Ask Meagan Anything”
  • Marc Aflalo explains how you can keep your smartphones secure and free of hackers 
  • And Michael McNeely reviews the Apple TV film “Tetris”