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Second Acts: The scary, uncertain, important moments when everything changes

Meet the people closing the curtain on one phase of life and stepping into the newness and uncertainty of the next.

Now Or Never November 10

From rinks to retreat centers: How this Olympian rebuilt his identity after a career-ending accident

When Olympian Dylan Moscovitch was forced to retire from figure skating, he found himself unsure who he was supposed to be or what he was supposed to do next. Enter psychedelic therapy and a second act he never could have predicted.

Now Or Never November 10

She fled Afghanistan, now this young refugee is helping settle others in Saskatoon

Soomaya Javadi studied dentistry for years but never got to live out her dream career — after burying and burning the books she'd collected, she escaped Afghanistan as the Taliban came into power. Today this Hazara woman is living her second act in Saskatoon, back in university, and supporting other young Afghan refugees.

Now Or Never November 10

Beyond the flood: Meet the people of Peguis First Nation

Six months after historic flooding forced the evacuation of more than half of the community, Now or Never visits Peguis First Nation to see how the people are recovering, and looking forward to the future.

Now Or Never November 3

I rejected my Indigenous culture in the big city. Going home made me fall in love with it again

De Vine Thomas wants to become a Peguis First Nations fashion designer. Today, the 17-year-old student is proud of her cultural heritage. But that wasn’t always the case.

Now Or Never November 4

Six months after fleeing floodwaters, this evacuee is determined to return home

It's been half a year and counting since Karen Courchene Parisian was evacuated to Winnipeg - and she's determined to save her house and find a way back home.

Now Or Never November 3

This First Nation community radio station was a lifeline during a devastating flood

If you want to know what's happening in Peguis, tune in to Peguis Country Rock Radio where Jesse Cochrane brings you light hearted banter, impressions of elders, and traffic updates courtesy of his binoculars.

Now Or Never November 3

When I needed my late mother most, I found her old letters. But they were in Swedish

After Antonia Reed’s mother died, she realized she could still hear her mother’s voice through old letters. But the letters were in Swedish — Reed’s first language — which she didn’t understand anymore.

Now Or Never October 26

Five stories that will inspire you to check an item off your bucket list

Jump in with people who are dreaming big and determined to cross items off their bucket lists.

Now Or Never October 27

Q&A | Why Cantonese is my love language

When Kevin Harding fell in love with Alex Tse it became pretty clear that if he wanted 'in' with her family, he was going to need to learn Cantonese.

Now Or Never October 20

Having trouble communicating? Meet people discovering new ways to be heard

We all just want to be understood, but sometimes we don't have the words to express ourselves. Meet people finding new ways to communicate, that don't always involve words.

Now Or Never October 20

What's your origin story? Revisiting the life-altering moments that change everything

An origin story can begin like a lightning strike, or a smoldering spark. What was the moment that turned you into the person you are today?

Now Or Never October 13

Why a first-time parent decided to adopt a 20-year-old

Shannon Culkeen said asking an adult to be her kid felt like proposing, for parenthood.

Now Or Never October 13

From gang leader to community leader: Ryan Beardy shares his origin stories

Sitting in solitary confinement in a prison cell, looking at a picture of his son, Winnipeg's Ryan Beardy made a promise to change his life for good.

Now Or Never October 13

Taking care of unfinished business

Today on Now or Never, meet people who are dealing with things in their lives that are weighing them down - and trying to finish what they started.

Now Or Never October 5

She disappeared on a family camping trip. 56 years later, her sister is still looking

Diane Prévost was just two years old when she disappeared from Grundy Lake Provincial Park, Ont. A half-century later, her sister, Lise Nastuk, is fighting harder than ever to bring her home.

Now Or Never October 14

Just do the thing! Six years later, I finally taught kids to make comics

Ben Shannon and Steve Manale finally fulfilled the requirement of their Ontario Arts Council grant by teaching a hands-on workshop for young people exploring the art of making and writing comics.

Now Or Never October 5

The last KISS Kruise: superfan who found belonging says goodbye

Every year for the past decade Meaghan Ketcheson has climbed aboard the KISS Kruise, a week-long cruise with the band KISS and thousands of fans. On board, this superfan felt like she had finally found her people and created family-like bonds with fellow fans. But after this year it's curtains for the cruise, so how is she saying goodbye?

Now Or Never September 29

In the club: The power of finding your people

We all just want to belong, and clubs are one way of connecting with your people and bonding over a shared obsession.

Now Or Never September 29

Meet Manitoba's first ever all-girls cricket team

Mahee Patel was tired of being the only girl on her high school's cricket team so she decided to do something about it. With the help of some friends, Mahee recruited 10 other girls -- all of whom had never played the game before -- and formed the first all-female cricket team in Manitoba.

Now Or Never September 29

My husband died when I was 40. I found solace and friendship with young widows

When her husband died from an opioid overdose, Sarah Keast writes she found herself searching for women her age who'd understand her grief.

Now Or Never September 29

Caring for my sister with Alzheimer's is hard. We've found solace in making TikToks

Caring for her sister with Alzheimer’s is the hardest thing Jean Collins has ever done. That’s why the pair are sharing the highs and lows of their journey on TikTok.

Now Or Never September 22

Internet Famous: Meet the viral creators who are sharing their joys, fears and passions online

From Indigenous TikTok to sharing life with Alzheimer's, here are the accounts you should be following.

Now Or Never September 22

Behind the scenes with the Basement Gang

They have millions of followers who love their vibe, but who are the guys behind the Basement Gang?

Now Or Never September 22

My son, his wife, toddler and cat moved back in with us: Here's how we're making it work

Three generations of the Walker Family have been living together under the same roof for three weeks now.

Now Or Never September 15

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