In the second hour of the show, Alex Smyth reports live from the Ontario Parasport Games in Whitby (26:48)! Michael McNeely discusses the Disability Screen Office and their presence at CMPA’s Prime Time Conference in Ottawa (16:53). Plus, HBO’s “The Last of Us” is bringing in millions of dollars to Alberta. Greg David fills you in on this story (36:46).

In the first hour of the show, Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta take on the weekly news panel. They discuss the controversy stewing over Canada’s first special representative for combatting Islamophobia (17:22). They also share their thoughts on political leaders switching from one party to another (31:35). And they explore the FDA’s push for regulating cannabis-infused health products (43:59).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dawn Dickinson previews Maclean’s Magazine with an article about Canada’s opioid crisis (35:39). Plus, Steven Scott of Double Tap tells you all about the latest version of HumanWare's Victor Reader Stream (15:23).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Sherri Hanley from Community Food Centres Canada explores the ongoing issues of food insecurity in the country (16:53). Liza Arnason tells you all about the ASE Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities (27:08). And Jennie Bovard shares tips on enjoying a March Break staycation (49:43).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: columnist Kevin Shaw shares his commentary on media’s coverage of the economy (16:09). Plus, Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler explore the impact of Canada’s plastic ban on people with disabilities (28:17).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Fareed Khan discusses Canada’s first special representative to combat Islamophobia (14:40). Clover Thursday shares some tips on staying motivated with your new year’s resolutions (29:50). And community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu tells you everything you need to know about this year’s Montreal Igloofest and Montréal en Lumière (41:54)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown, Engineers from the University of Colorado have developed a smart walking stick using AI. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech gives you that story (18:36). And contestants Elysia Yardley, Greg David and Alex Smyth compete in this week’s news quiz (40:02).

In the first hour of the show, Author Jamie Bowman discusses her book “Bike Riding in Kabul: The Global Adventures of a Foreign Aid Practitioner” (18:26). And, legislation in B.C. is failing to protect old growth trees in the province. Lawrence Gunther fills you in on this story (31:54).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Marc Aflalo previews this year’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event (14:35)! And disability advocate Shelley Petit chats about the persisting issues of sidewalk clearing in the province of New Brunswick (38:11).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press remembers former Mississauga, Ontario mayor Hazel McCallion (15:19). Filmmaker Barri Cohen discusses he’s new film “Unloved: Huronia's Forgotten Children” (28:47). And Amy Amantea reviews the gothic thriller film “The Pale Blue Eye.” (44:46)