If you're really passionate about something — whether it's books, baseball, or Bigfoot — chances are, there is a group of people out there who share the same obsession. So why not join a club and make it official? On this episode of Now or Never, we crash the clubs that give our lives purpose and joy.

However you define "home" — whether it's the small town you grew up in, a plate of rice and stew on a Sunday, or the friend who always welcomes you with open arms — the pull of home is a powerful one.

It can also be complicated. 

On this episode, meet people looking for home and not always finding what they expected.

They may not wear capes, but they're quietly overcoming challenges and making our community better. On this episode of Now or Never, we celebrate everyday heroes.

Like crossing guard Mischelle Squire, whose dance moves and energy make her a favourite at Toronto's John Ross Robertson Public School. Find out why the whole school recently held a surprise parade in Mischelle's honour.

Vivian Ketchum started her education at residential school, and now - at the age of 58 - is graduating from high school. Friends gather to look back on how far she's come, and we surprise Viv with her favourite musician, Ernest Monias.

On a particular street in Winnipeg's West End, everyone knew Winston Basque. He'd often be found on his front deck, greeting neighbours and their dogs - and being a connecting point for the community. We join his partner Kathy and dozens of neighbours at a street party held in his memory.

Celebrating his younger brother, and hero, has never been more important to Patrick de Belen then it is now. A documentary, memorial walk, and poetry are just part of celebrating Jordan de Belen, who died by suicide 17 months ago.

We revisit Dianna Rasing's story, when she got the rare opportunity to thank the young woman who saved her from drowning, exactly one year after it happened.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many people thought about accessibility in a way they hadn't before.

All of a sudden, workplaces offered the ability to work remotely. The health of vulnerable neighbours, family and friends was taken seriously. Access to community, safety, and recreation was top of mind.

But now that the world is opening back up, how much will accessibility be prioritized?

On this episode of Now or Never meet people who are fighting for access to a full life.

There are many reasons why we walk away from things that we once loved - whether it's a career, a relationship or a hobby. On this episode of Now or Never, you'll meet people making their way back to them, and reigniting the passion they once had.

Childhood sweethearts in Newfoundland find their way back to each other....65 years later.

A comedian makes her triumphant return to the stage after a devastating accident.

And a group of dads who thought they'd left their headbanging days behind them reunite for one last gig - opening for Alexisonfire.

They see a problem, it sparks an idea and they go all in to make it come true. Meet the inventors and find out what it really takes to bring their creations to life.

When is the last time you sat down to draw something?

If it was back when you were a kid, you're missing out!

Today on Now or Never, we make the case for unleashing your inner artist - and seeing how your world can open up, just by drawing it.

Be there for the moment a 9-year-old girl with cerebral palsy sees herself drawn as a superhero for the very first time.

A neuroscientist who re-invented himself as a cartoonist, draws people on the streets of Vancouver - usually without them knowing.

And Ify crashes the Drink & Draw club in Toronto, where creativity overflows with the beer.

What does it mean to be real? We are living in a world where it's hard to know what's true and what's not.

And it's a lot more personal than just the ever-present headlines about fake news — it's about what you believe and who believes you.

Whether it's being duped, hiding the truth, or pretending to be someone you're not, these moments happen for all sorts of reasons. So this week, we're jumping with people who are getting a first-hand look at what it means to "fake".

With warmer weather here (or at least on the horizon!), many of us are looking forward to getting outdoors after a long winter. And where better to go than your local park?

Throughout the pandemic, more than half of Canadian cities saw increased park use. Amid moments of isolation and restrictions on indoor gatherings, parks became a lifeline — places of connection and community. 

So, in the spirit of the May long weekend, Now or Never presents six reasons you should go to the park.

Quitting can sometimes get a bad reputation.

But there is a power in walking away from a situation that is no longer serving you — whether it's a job, an addiction, or a relationship.

On this episode of Now or Never, meet people who've recently called it quits on something meaningful in their lives — and the aftermath of making such a big decision.