Today on NOW with Dave Brown, we discuss the state of COVID-19 in Alberta and its impact on the health care system with Mike Parker from the Health Sciences Association of Alberta. We meet our newest contributor Shane Baker, a mental health and wellness advocate from Victoria, B.C. He shares his personal journey with acquiring his disability. Community reporter Derek Lackey describes this year’s Halloween festivities including a special event at the Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg. Mike Agerbo from The App Show describes a new study on the multiple types of irregular heartbeats flagged by the Apple Watch. And, veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver shares his analysis on the latest news in Canadian politics including PM Trudeau’s Tofino Trip, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, and the return to parliament. This is the October 6, 2021 episode.

We have another edition of our weekly news quiz with quizmaster Mike Ross and contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix. From the October 5, 2021 episode.

Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech explains how Xbox is making it easier to find accessible games in its stores. He also tells us about VibroBraille , a communicator device for people who are Deafblind. And, for his tech tip of the day, he explains how to do QR code scanning on Android devices. From the October 5, 2021 episode.

Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore describes the changes to group home visitation policies in Ontario. She also shares reaction and experiences from families about their situation during the pandemic. From the October 5, 2021 episode.

Louise Levesque-Burley tells us about some fall activities happening in New Brunswick including apple picking in Memramcook. She also describes the Town of Shediac as a must-visit place for the season. From the October 5, 2021 episode.

Jeanette Campbell, the CEO of The Ontario Disability Employment Network, explains why businesses of all sizes should hire qualified people with disabilities for their workforce. She also considers how this pandemic has affected workplace opportunities for people with disabilities. From the October 5, 2021 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Jeanette Campbell from the Ontario Disability Employment Network explains why businesses of all sizes should hire qualified people with disabilities for their workforce. Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore describes the changes to group home visitation policies in Ontario. Community reporter Louise Levesque-Burley tells us about some fall activities happening in New Brunswick including apple picking in Memramcook. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech explains how Xbox is making it easier to find accessible games in its stores. And, we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix. This is the October 5, 2021 episode.

Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares her weekend news recap and discusses Prime Minister Trudeau’s apology for a Tofino trip during National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. From the October 4, 2021 episode.

Our newest contributor Kelly Bron Johnson debunks the myths and states the facts about workplace accessibility. From the October 4, 2021 episode.

In his western regional report, Jim Krysko tells us about Woody Harrelson’s casting call for people with disabilities in Winnipeg. He also describes a new campaign in Weyburn, Saskatchewan for Disability Employment Awareness. From the October 4, 2021 episode.