On December 6's show: 

• Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press discusses the government's plans to release residential school records. She also reflects on the 32nd anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre 
• Accessibility specialist Thea Kurdi describes the role municipal accessibility standards play in built environments
• Film reviewer Amy Amantea reviews the Netflix film “Red Notice” 
• Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV shares his thoughts on the benefits that will come from the launch of Starlink satellites
• And in his Atlantic regional report, Ryan Delahanty delivers the latest on the news about the Nova Scotia government’s appeal of a disability discrimination case. He also shares a recap on a holiday breakfast event that took place for International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On today's edition of NOW with Dave Brown:

It’s Friday, and that means Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press and Joeita Gupta from AMI-Audio’s “The Pulse” are set to break down the big stories of the week as they join me for the news panel.

Today, we’ll discuss how the arrival of another Covid-19 variant has more countries re-visiting the idea of Covid border restrictions and what that means for Canada and the world.

Our second topic deals with the news that Barbados has pulled itself out from the Commonwealth and thus, the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.  What does this mean for Barbados & The Monarchy? 

And in our final News Panel segment, we will toss around the idea of lowering the voting age in Canada.  How would that impact our voting system and our education system? 

Entertainment critic Michael McNeely will be here for AMI At The Movies.  Today, Michael reviews the film “Listen”.  

On this U.N. International Day For Persons With Disabilities, Dr, Adrian Chan joins us to tell us about the work he and his colleagues do at Carleton University’s Abilities Living Laboratory.

Karen MacKay, Communications Manager for the Centre for Equitable Library Access will tell us about CELA’s Featured Books: Christmas Edition

On today's edition of NOW with Dave Brown:

You’ll find out how border restrictions are impacting PEI potatoes as Dave speaks to Kendra Mills, marketing director from the PEI Potato Board.

Dawn Dickinson previews the Guardian This Week.  You’ll hear about some of the unique economic issues affecting Northern Ireland.

Community Reporter Becki Zerr will fill you in on the guide dogs with purpose gala.

Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada explains some accessibility upgrades at Instagram.

Sylvi Fekete will you about a new accessible park in Coquitlam BC that is already winning awards.
 

On today's edition of NOW with Dave Brown:

We’ll get the latest on programs and events at the CNIB when John Rafferty, President and CEO of the CNIB, stops by for a CNIB Check-In.

We’ve a lot about the impact the flooding and mudslides in B.C. have had on supply chains and travel.  But what about our emotions and overall mental health?  Our mental health columnist, Shane Baker, will discuss how to deal with one’s mental well being after a disaster.

Winnipeg Community Reporter Derek Lackey will share some ways the CNIB is helping reach out to its members during the Holidays through its CNIB Manitoba Vision Mate Program.

In the second hour of the show:

Mike Agerbo from The App Show talks the latest tech news including how Huawei gear may cause from headaches for Bell & Telus.

And we break down the latest in the political world as we talk politics with Craig Oliver  

• Covid vaccines for kids have been approved by Health Canada. Dr. Michelle Barton-Forbes, pediatric infectious diseases specialist tells you more about that shot.

• Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore gives you a preview of the 44th Parliament, specifically what kind of plans the government announced or did not announce in their Throne Speech last week.

• New Brunswick Community Reporter Louise Levesque-Burley will explain why she plans to do some shopping at the Fredericton Farmers Market.

In the second hour of the show:

• Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech will introduce you to some assistive tech for musicians who are blind or partially sighted, called BUZZ.

• And Mike Ross will be testing Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and Dave with our Weekly News Quiz.