On Friday January 14's show: 

• We have our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta
  • Today we discuss Quebec’s plans to impose a tax on people who are unvaccinated against COVID-19
  • We also consider a significant COVID-19 policy shift in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba
  • And we analyze the tensions that continue at the Russia-Ukraine border and examine whether the international community can manage to de-escalate the situation
• In the second hour of the show: 
  • entertainment critic Michael McNeely shares his review of the drama film “Boiling Point" 
  • And Karen McKay from the Centre of Equitable Library Access shares this year’s longlist for Canada Reads 
     

On Thursday January 13's show: 

We remember actor Sir Sidney Poitier and reflect on his legacy with Dr. Aram Goudsouzian, author of "Sidney Poitier: Man, Actor, Icon." The book is available as an e-book and audiobook and can be found on Amazon.ca 
Producer Dawn Dickinson previews The Guardian This Week with an article about new vaccine incentives for houseless citizens in England. She also shares an article about newsroom closures in Hong Kong, a result of the ‘draconian’ national security law introduced by the Chinese government in 2020 
Personal finance columnist Aaron Broverman gives us a breakdown of bundling cryptocurrency into exchange traded funds 
Steven Scott of Double Tap Canada discusses the 15th Anniversary of the Apple iPhone 
And, in her Pacific regional report, Sylvi Fekete tells us about Access for Sight Impaired Consumers who have recently returned from a brief hiatus. She also discusses a recent partnership between Nanaimo Child Development Centre teams and Island Mediquip to provide access to therapeutic equipment
 

On Tuesday January 12's show: 

• Philanthropy and advocacy columnist Anu Pala explains how you can go about choosing which charity to support 
• Community reporter Milena Khazanavicius gives a reminder on how to participate in organ donations within the province of Nova Scotia
  • She also tells us about skating opportunities at the Emera Oval in Halifax
  • The skating capacity is 230 for scheduled times. There are no rentals right now. It is a free skate for visitors. For more information, call 902 -490- 2347 and for updates on the Emera Oval, residents can visit here 
  • And she shares details on this year’s Argyle Fine Arts Show in Halifax
  • The event run January 28 – February 20 and is located at 1559 Barrington Street. For more information, you can call 902-425-9456 or contact Adriana by email at: gallery@argylefa.com. The event will have  limited entrance capacity and is wheelchair accessible. Masks need to be worn inside and vaccination proof is required 
• Toronto Bureau reporter Alex Smyth previews the new AMI-tv show “Postcards From Muskoka”  
• Mike Agerbo from The App Show describes some  products he saw at the recent CES show including a personal assistant robot
• And veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver analyzes the latest news in Canadian politics including Quebec's plans to impose a tax on people who are unvaccinated against COVID-19  
   

On today's episode of NOW with Dave Brown:

Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore discussed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent mandate letters to federal cabinet ministers, including Minister Carla Qualtrough. 

Mental health advocate Shane Baker described the effects of blue Monday and told us how to cope with seasonal depression.

Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech told us about the new accessibility options available on Sony’s PC game ‘God of War.”

Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton gave us details on ‘Hideaway Pictures new production deal in Northern Ontario.

And we had another edition of our weekly news quiz with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix.

On Monday January 11's show: 

• Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares an update on a First Nation's attempt to build their own child welfare system in Alberta. She also discusses a proposal in the Yukon to create a school board for Indigenous children
• Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV shares a recap of this year’s CES convention in Las Vegas
• Film reviewer Amy Amantea gives her commentary on the new star-studded Netflix film “Don’t Look Up”  
• And in his central regional report, Jim Krysko gives us details on a proposed legislation in Saskatchewan to ensure libraries are more accessible. He also tells us about a seniors’ theatre company in Alberta that is turning their plays into podcasts