Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Toronto mayor Olivia Chow reflects on some of the city’s housing and transit issues. Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press discusses the latest research into wildfire mitigation and a CSIS report. And Steven Scott chats about the controversy surrounding the Beeper Mini app. This is the December 18, 2023, episode.

It’s been several months since Toronto’s new mayor took office. Olivia Chow reflects on some of the city’s biggest issues including housing and transit. From the December 18, 2023, episode.

The controversy surrounding the Beeper Mini app continues. Steven Scott has the details on this saga. From the December 18, 2023, episode.

The holiday Norwegian film “Christmas as Usual” has claimed a spot in Netflix's top ten global movies of the week. Amy Amantea gives her review. From the December 18, 2023, episode.

What are some ways you can make the holidays more inclusive and accessible? Marco Pasqua offers some tips and reflects on his preparations for the holiday season. From the December 18, 2023, episode.

How much can climate change impact national security? Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press discusses the latest research into wildfire mitigation and a CSIS report. From the December 18, 2023, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Joeita Gupta and Mike Ross take on the news panel to discuss the national dental care plan, Indigenous clean water standards and the UN Climate Summit. Glenn Van Gulik describes the Salvation Army's charitable programs. Plus, Karen McKay from the Centre of Library Access describes the titles that made the cut for Canada Reads’ longlist! This is the December 15, 2023, episode.

Canada Reads announced their long list earlier this week. Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access gives you the scoop. She also tells you about CELA’s top books for 2023. This is the December 15, 2023, episode.

The Salvation Army is providing assistance to Canadians in need this Christmas. Glenn Van Gulik from the Ontario Division tells you all about their charitable programs. This is the December 15, 2023, episode.

The UN Climate Summit saw an agreement between 200 countries to transition away from fossil fuels. How does this deal change your perception of the summit? Joeita Gupta, Mike Ross and Alex Smyth contemplate this question in the weekly news panel. This is the December 15, 2023, episode.