• The NOW News Panel assembles to ponder the fate of the Prime Minister’s residence at 24 Sussex.
  • Concerns have been raised over the state of the Prime Minister’s residence at 24 Sussex.
    • It has served as the official residence for Canada’s PM from 1951 to 2015.
    • A report in 2021 stated it would cost upwards of $37 million to conduct necessary renovations. 
• Inmates at Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest prison are sounding the alarm about the condition of the facility. The panel reacts to this story.
  • The inmates say that they spend days locked in their cells without family visits, counsel sessions, or access to outdoor facilities. 
    • An inmate died at Her Majesty's Penitentiary Tuesday and it marks the seventh death in the province to be investigated since 2017.
    • The province has the highest rate of inmate suicide in Atlantic Canada.
    • The conditions and lack of resources have taken a major toll on inmates’ mental health. 
    • The Newfoundland and Labrador government has promised to build a new jail to replace the facility.
    • Staffing shortages have been cited as a contributing factor to these issues. 
• Ontario is imposing restrictions on athletes and celebrities endorsing and advertising gambling sites. The panel show their hands on this topic. 
  • The restrictions have been proposed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
    • The restrictions come into effect by the end of February 2024. 
    • They compare how different rules apply to industries like alcohol, gambling, and cannabis.
• Michael McNeely shares his mid-season review of the Amazon Prime series, “Harlon Coben’s Shelter”. 
  • The series is based on the bestselling novel series by Harlon Coben. 
  • The eight-episode series continues to be released with the season finale set to be released September 22nd. 
• AMI Communications Specialist Greg David stops by to highlight several shows returning to AMI-tv. It’s all part of the AMI-tv’s fall lineup.  
  • He highlights “Healthy at Home” which will be expanding to hour-long episodes. 
    • “Healthy at Home” returns Wednesday September 6 at 7 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv
  • Greg also discusses “Access Tech Live” with Mark Aflalo and Steven Scott.
    • The show debuts Thursday, September 14 at noon Eastern on AMI-tv.
  • He promotes season 4 of “Level Playing Field”, hosted by Greg Westlake.
    • The series returns with a new slate of para-sport athletes and grassroots organizations.
    • “Level Playing Field” debuts Tuesday October 3 at 9:30 p.m. Eastern.
  • Lastly, Greg highlights “Mind Your Own Business” with Kevin Shaw.   
    • “Mind Your Own Business” returns Wednesday November 15 at 9 p.m. Eastern.
       

Today on NOW with Dave Brown:

• Karen Besse sets the stage for this year's Stratford Festival as they offer up a slate of accessible performances
• Dr. Peter Lewis shares details about the XAI Accessibility Standards
  • A partnership between CNIB and Ontario Tech University is working to ensure AI is accessible for all users
• Anu Pala stops by to promote the great fall reset as the start of the school year is a great time to take a moment and reset and reflect on personal goals
• Shaun Preece joins in to reflect on Google's relevancy in this day and age
• Dawn Dickinson shares more about Hurricane Fiona's devastating impact on PEI

Today on NOW with Dave Brown:

• Marc Aflalo shares the details as Google works on a way to seamlessly link multiple devices through its accounts
• Shaini Saravanamuthu chats about Henna Parties and the role they play during her wedding celebrations
• The Vancouver Mural Festival offered up live described tours. Amy Amantea stops by to share her experience walking around the city in search of art
  • She chats about "Goblin Macbeth" and Bard on the Beach
    • Bard on the Beach is Western Canada's largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare festival
    • The event will be held at Vanier Park, 1000 Chestnut St, Vancouver
    • Tickets are free for blind folks and 50% for a sighted companion
    • See "Goblin Macbeth" showtimes here
  • And she tells you about the Pacific National Exhibition
    • The exhibition runs August 19-September 4
    • Adult Gate Pass (ages 19-64), $20 in advance, $25 day of
    • Senior Gate Pass (ages 65+), $14 in advance, $16 day of
    • Youth Gate Pass (ages 13-18), $14 in advance, $16 day of
    • Child Gate Pass (ages 4-12), $7 in advance, $9 day of
    • Kids 3 and under, FREE
• Arno Kopecky shares his snap reactions to some of the biggest climate headlines across the country

Today on NOW with Dave Brown:

• Certified financial planner Ryan Chin explores the various factors that influence the financial markets
  • He also chats about historical market trends
  • And goes over the perception vs. the reality of the markets
  • Lastly, he explores rethinking market behaviour
• Lawrence Gunther tells you about a trending solution to green burial methods called Alkaline Hydrolysis
• Elizabeth Mohler shares her reaction to the slow roll out of the Canada Disability Benefit
  • She also gives details about the Balance Community Info Fair
    • Balance for Blind Adults is hosting a community information fair in Toronto soon.
    • The fair runs Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. in Toronto at the North York Central Library-Concourse Event Hall, 512- Yonge Street Toronto
    • For more information visit here
• Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech gives you details about a new smart headband that assists blind or partially sighted swimmers
  • For his tech tip of the day he explains how to use the per-app settings on iOS
• Elysia Yardley returns to compete with Amanda Shekarchi and Meagan Gillmore in another edition of the weekly news quiz!

Today on NOW with Dave Brown:

• Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses the influx of asylum seekers at Ottawa shelters
  • She also discusses the legacy and impact of legendary television host Bob Barker
• Marco Pasqua tells you about British Columbia's investment into improving the Camp Shawnigan Project
• Entertainment critic Amy Amantea reviews the new Netflix series "Painkiller"
• John Loeppky shares his reaction to the new education policies set out by the Government of Saskatchewan
  • He also chats about parental consent in Saskatchewan schools
• Chad Leaman tells you about the Makers Making Change program by the Neil Squire Society