Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore updates you on the Canada Disability Benefit following the latest cabinet shuffle
• Lawrence Gunther shares tips for planning the perfect camping experience
• Nelson Régo tells you about the “Beg I A” mobile app that detects eye diseases in their early stages
  • For his tech tip of the day, he explains how to use Live Voicemail on iOS 17
• Eliza Rocco competes against Elysia Yardley and Alex Smyth in another edition of the weekly news quiz
• And community reporter Elizabeth Mohler gives you the scoop about :
  • The Propeller Coffee Company in Toronto. The coffee shop is taking on a sustainable approach with its business and is offering a unique venue space to the community
    • Hours of Operation are: Wednesday to Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET and Saturday to Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  ET
    • The shop is located at 50 Wade Ave.
    • To learn more about Propeller Coffee Co. visit here or call 416 -479- 3771
  • Island Soul is putting on a Silent Disco Dance Party at the Harbourfront Centre
    • The event is free and runs Aug. 4 to 6
    • The venue is located at: South Lawn, 235 Queens Quay W. 
    • For more information visit here 
  • And the Toronto Caribbean Carnival returns August 3 and runs until August 7
    • For more information visit here 
    • And to learn more about their access information, visit here 

Today on NOW with Dave Brown:

• Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares an update on the port strike in British Columbia
  • She also chats about the Metro grocery strike in the Greater Toronto Area
  • And she describes the status of unused COVID-19 tests
• Marco Pasqua gives tips on how to maximize your summer with some inclusive outdoor activities
• Kim Thistle reviews the Netflix film “They Cloned Tyrone” starring Jamie Foxx The file is rated R and available to stream on Netflix
• Marc Aflalo recaps some of the latest products unveiled at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event

Today on NOW with Dave Brown:

• Alex Smyth and Joeita Gupta patriciate in the weekly panel
  • Today they review the recent inflation numbers by Statistics Canada
  • They explore the intersection of poverty and human rights in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • And they share their thoughts on watching double features at the movies
• Michael McNeely reviews the Amazon Prime series “I’m A Virgo”
• And Greg David previews new seasons and series coming to AMI-tv! The shows include: 
  • “Blind Trust: A Guide Dog’s Journey” debuts Tuesday July 25 at 8 p.m. ET
  • Season two of “Adaptable Animals” debuts Tuesday July 25 at 8.30 p.m. ET 
  • and "Postcards From...” returns next week Thursday July 27th at 7 p.m. ET

• Joeita Gupta discusses the coinciding strikes between the SAG-AFTRA Union and the Writers Guild of America. 
  • She discusses the role A.I. and residuals are playing in these negotiations and the fears that writers and actors have of their jobs being replaced. 
    • She highlights the labor movements of the past and the impact the current strikes could have on the industry. 
• Artist Clover Thursday chats about the return of the Hamilton Fringe Festival.
  • She shares her thoughts on theatre and how the festival highlights the city’s vibrant art scene.
    • The Hamilton Fringe Festival takes place from July 19th to 30th
    • Information is available at the Hamilton Festival Theatre Co website: https://hftco.ca/hamilton-fringe-festival/ 
• A country star is asking fans to stop taking selfies and instead take in the music. 
  • Miranda Lambert paused her concert to call out fans for trying to take selfies during performance. 
    • Meagan Gillmore fills you on the story in her entertainment report.  
• Kevin Shaw explores the accessibility issues on the ‘Threads’ social media app.  
  • He references an article highlighting the accessibility issues on the platform. 
    • He also highlights the current social media landscape and if there are any viable options out there that can replace Twitter. 
• Elizabeth Mohler and Marco Pasqua chat about the increase of online scams and its impact on people with disabilities. 
  • They highlight some of the scams they’ve encountered, and how they protect themselves online. 
    • They discuss the importance of passwords and maintaining good digital hygiene.
    • They also note how some authentication methods can be challenging for people with disabilities. 
       

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Sarah Trick and Alanna King chat about their efforts to develop a media style guide for disability coverage
• Musician Christa Couture’s tells you all about her latest single “Summer is Hot with My Little Trans Lover”
• Lawrence Gunther discusses the issues around textiles and fabrics marketed with “green” and eco labels
• Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you all about a 3D photography series that offers a tactile experience to blind audiences
• And for his tech tip of the day, he explains how to use the new camera level feature on iOS 17
• And Elysia Yardley and Alex Smyth compete against Paula Dineen in another edition of the weekly news quiz!