On Monday December 13' show: 

• Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares her weekend news recap and discusses the latest news on the Omicron variant. She also reflects on the passing of former Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman  
• Digital Accessibility Specialist Denis Boudreau explores the findings of Diamond’s 2021 “State of Accessibility Report”  
• Film reviewer Amy Amantea gives her commentary on the much talked-about Disney Plus production “The Beatles: Get Back” 
• Marc Aflalo drops from Double Tap TV to tells us how speaker manufacturer Sonos is becoming more sustainable
• In our accessibility report, we chat about Alberta’s efforts to expand post-secondary programs to be more inclusive for students with developmental disabilities 
• And in his western regional report Jim Krysko delivers an accessibility update on the new trail enhancements in Manitoba. He also discusses issues of snow removal in Edmonton 
   

On today's edition of NOW with Dave Brown:

Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta join Dave on the NOW News Panel:

We discuss the federal Conservatives call for a special parliamentary committee to examine Canada’s response to the fall of Afghanistan.

We chat about the future of remote work after the CEO of Better.com cited time theft as a reason to lay off 900 employees.

And considering Drake’s withdrawal of his two Grammy nominations, we contemplate the relevance of major award shows.

In the second hour of the show: 
Entertainment critic Michael McNeely previews the new Guillermo del Toro movie “Nightmare Alley” starring Bradley Cooper.

And AMI Communications Specialist Greg David describes the top TV shows of 2021.
 

On Thursday December 9's show: 

• Wayne Antle, from the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians, discusses the controversy over e-scooter safety upgrades in Ottawa 
• In her preview of The Guardian This Week, producer Dawn Dickinson explains why Scottish islanders are launching an Airbnb rival. She also tells us about a new clutch of start-ups that are producing products from pollutants in the air 
• Food and drink columnist Jennie Bovard describes various cookie traditions for the holidays. Please scroll down below for some recipes she recommends! 
• Steven Scott of Double Tap Canada shares his review on Microsoft’s Surface Adaptive Kit, a series of stick-on accessories for Microsoft's latest tablets
• And Karen Magee describes AMI-audio’s new radio play Christmas thieves! And she tells us about Kurtis Barkley, a golfer from Eastern Ontario who recently had some success at the European Disabled Golfers Association Dubai Finale! 

Cookie tips and recipets from Jennie: 

• To learn more about Ragnoli cookies for Diwali visit here 
• For 15 Traditional Hanukkah cookies visit here 
• Here is a recipe for Ginger Crackle Cookies: 

Ingredients:
2 1/4 Cups all purpose flour
2 /14 Teaspoons ground ginger
1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 1/4 Teaspoon baking soda
3/4 Cups unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 Cup granulated sugar
1/2 Cup packed light brown sugar
1 Egg
1/3 Cup fancy molasses
For rolling cookies - 1/2 C granulated sugar 

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves salt, and baking soda.
4. In a separate bowl, beat butter 1/2 C granulated sugar, brown sugar, using a stand mixer or hand mixer, until fluffy (about 3 minutes) 
5. Add egg and molasses until combined.
6. Beat in flour mixture to butter mixture on low.
7. Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of dough, roll into a ball and roll in granulated sugar to coat.
8. Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake until edges slightly browned on edges, about 10 minutes
 

On Wednesday, December 8's episode: 

• Veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver analyzes the latest news in Canadian and American politics. He chats about Canada-China relations and discusses whether Canadian diplomats should boycott the upcoming Beijing Olympics. He also considers the implications of the tension between America and Russia about buildup of troops along the Ukrainian border   
• Edith Loring-Kuhanga, a Lytton community member, shares her experiences being displaced in B.C. after the province’s devastating wildfires and floods
• Lifestyle columnist Shaini Saravanamuthu gives tips on preparing for the winter season as well as managing stress during the holidays
• Community reporter Guy Carriere chats about Coca-Cola Canada’s inaugural holiday truck tour 
  • It will be travelling across the country to 100 communities in partnership with The GenWell Project 
  • the last stop is Victoria, British Columbia by mid-December
  • At select events, the Truck will have onsite local musical guests, snow globe displays and photo opportunities with Santa 
  • To learn more, visit: DeliverTheMagic.ca
     
• He also tells us about the Edgar Burton Christmas Food Drive in Sudbury
  • For more details, visit here 
  • Or call: 705-671-9663 
• And Mike Agerbo of The App Show describes Radio Flyer and Tesla’s new electric bike, “The Cyberquad for Kids.” He also tells us about recent incidents in Ontario of car thefts using Apple AirTags 
   

On December 7's show: 

• Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the effects of Russia's anti-satellite missile test that resulted in extensive debris-scattering
• Workplace accessibility specialist Kelly Bron Johnson discusses the importance of defining accessibility in public spaces and workplaces 
• Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares details on this year’s Santa’s Bus Tour in Red Deer, Alberta. He also tells us about a bowling opportunity designed for families in the city. For his full report visit here 
• And we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with quizmaster Mike Ross and contestants Mark Phoenix and special guest Jim Krysko