In the second hour of the show, John Loeppky shares his reaction to the new education policies set out by the Government of Saskatchewan (6:28). And, Chad Leaman tells you all about the Makers Making Change program by the Neil Squire Society (34:49).

In the first hour of the show, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses the influx of asylum seekers at Ottawa shelters (13:26). Marco Pasqua tells you about British Columbia’s investment into improving the Camp Shawnigan Project (22:45). And, Amy Amantea reviews the new Netflix series “Painkiller” (39:52).

In the second hour of the show, Karen McKay from the Centre of Equitable Library Access discusses the longlist for the First Nations Communities READ award (36:21). And, entertainment critic Michael McNeely reviews the drama film “War Pony” (13:29).

In the first hour of the show, we have the weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. Today they discuss Quebec’s consideration to ban the use of cellphones in public schools (14:33). They also give their takes on making birth control free and accessible to people across the country (35:06). And, they share their thoughts on the Ontario court ruling against psychologist Jordan Peterson (48:39).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Alex Smyth poses audience questions to host Dave Brown in a segment called “Ask Dave Anything” (13:30). And Dawn Dickenson previews Maclean’s Magazine with an article about the growing popularity of dementia-centric villages and centres (40:25).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Karen-Ann Xavier from Able Sail Toronto tells you about the 2023 Mobility Cup (16:09). Peter Tonge shares findings from an accessibility audit on art spaces in Winnipeg (25:08). And Aaron Broverman gives tips for back-to-school shopping on a budget (36:10)!

In the second hour of the show, Columnist Emilee Shevers is doing her homework as she prepares to head back to school (9:55). And an upcoming book, “Mighty: An Anthology of Disabled Superheroes” is set to hit the shelves this fall. Editors Emily Gillespie and Jennifer Lee Rossman provide a sneak peek (20:32).

In the first hour of the show, Kelly Bron Johnson reflects on her personal journey with entrepreneurship and self-employment (15:14). And, harvest festivals are sprouting up across the country. Community Reporter Milena Khazanavicius dishes out the info about the Windsor Garlic Fest (36:47).

In the second hour of NOW with Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you about ‘Commute Booster,’ a navigational app for New York City subway riders with low vision (9:16). Plus, Karen Magee returns to the weekly news quiz to compete against Amanda Shekarchi and Alex Smyth (31:40)!

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore discusses Canada’s development of a National Autism Network (23:29). Dr. Larissa Moniz from the Fighting Blindness Canada tells you everything you know about myopia and how it affects children (12:33). Plus, community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton describes some improvements needed for transit services in Sault Ste. Marie (41:40).