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We’ll continue our preview of the AMI-tv show Employable Me, as we meet one of the job seekers from the show – Rick Peckham. AMI-tv producer Darcy De Toni shares ideas for outdoor activities in the Ottawa area – including slo-pitch and fishing. When they play the Toronto Blue Jays next Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles will be wearing special braille jerseys in honour of the National Federation for the Blind. AMI communications specialist Greg David joins us with more. We’ll get back t...

We hear from Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio.  He stops by to chat about farming and harvesting the ocean. Also, we speak to AMI's Karen Magee about Aboriginal Day, Kevin Philipupillai stops by and previews what’s on this Sunday on The Walrus with Lloyd Robertson and Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press chats about a few articles, including one on religious exemptions in Catholic schools.

What do woolly mammoths and iron man competitors have in common, neither seems to fade over time. Ms Lilly is going to tell us about a recently discovered preserved woolly mammoth found in the Yukon, and our Bucket List focus is on the August 28 2022 Iron Man competition in Ontario and one serious blind competitor. Lawrence has a few tips to share about triathlon training blind, and a reflection on the best way to cross a finish line.

Lawrence and Lilly leave Lewis behind for an exciting day of whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River. Find out the technology and tips used to raft class five rapids aboard small self-bailing rafts, followed by cliff jumping. Joining the crew for the adventure is ten-year old autistic “Tegan”.

Lawrence Gunther tells us what we can do to reduce Canada's unexpectedly high garbage output. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee encourages us to provide feedback on a CNIB pilot project in Toronto. We speak to the co-founder of an organization that provides support for Tamil Canadians with disabilities and their families. A cardiology professor from Johns Hopkins University has diagnosed the Dr. Seuss character the Grinch with a heart condition. And Joeita Gupta, Karen Magee, an...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us why people who live near the St. Lawrence River are watching the water levels with concern. We'll find out why Amtrak told two American whellchair users they'd have to pay $25,000 for a train ride that usually costs $16 each. Our community reporter Derek Lackey calls in from Winnipeg with details about this year’s Festival du Voyageur. AMI bureau reporter Shelby Travers joins us to explain the science behind colouring your...

In Episode 70 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly gets us up to speed on human progress with detecting alien life. Lawrence speaks with Dave Brown about off-grid GPS navigation for the blind, and Lilly and Lawrence visit Montreal’s Planetarium where he asks the question, "Has anyone actually seen the Milky Way?" It’s an out-of-world experience you don’t want to miss!

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes how cities can prevent injuries to birds migrating back for the season. From the March 29, 2022 episode.

Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explores the similarities and differences between food forests and pollinator-friendly yards. For our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss the new Hampton Inn Buffalo-Amherst Hotel features, to welcome all guests of all abilities. Community reporter Derek Lackey from Winnipeg tells us about CNIB’s upcoming virtual sessions on travel tips and physical activity for the summer. Tech expert Mike Agerbo tells us why Google is keeping tabs on riva...

A new UN report says that scientists are warning that one million species could go extinct due to our collective actions pushing the natural world toward collapse. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther has more. From the May 21, 2019 episode.

With winter drawing close, Lawrence, Lilly and eldest sister Alexandra aren’t ready to put their hiking boots away just yet. Ms. Lilly schools Lawrence on braille trails and sensory gardens, Alberta’s Kananaskis Country is our featured bucket list destination. Lawrence and Alexandra take a hike in the Gatineau Hills with some tech in tow, and Lawrence reflects on a mountain-climbing expedition he took with his guide dog in grizzly bear country. It’s all about hiking climbing, trails...

African safari sure, who wouldn’t, but did you know Africa also has seven Great Lakes that account for roughly 25% of the world's surface freshwater? Ms. Lilly delivers the goods on what Africa’s Great Lakes are all about, and Dr. Ted Lawrence, CEO of the African Center for Aquatic Research and Education, reveals his African bucket list and serves up some solid tips on travelling to Africa. Lawrence’s campfire reflection looks back at his friendship with Zafania Matanga, son of a Zu...

Parts of the prairies are facing an increase in destructive wild pigs. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther gives you insight into the matter. From the June 21, 2022 episode.

Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther is pleased to have Erik Weihenmayer as our featured guest. In the first of this two-part interview, Erik shares with us the many challenges he’s experienced in his pursuit of summitting the tallest mountains in the world blind. His strategies and use of basic technologies provide valuable lessons that can be applied in most any challenging situation. So strap on your cleats and let’s learn what it takes to climb Everest one finger at a time.

On Episode 20 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther it’s still winter and there’s still ice, so let’s go skating, blind. First though, Ms Lilly has some schooling for us on when ice first took hold on earth, and how often our big, beautiful planet froze as hard as a nut. Lilly has also been looking up information about outdoor skating opportunities in Canada, and examples of blind ice skaters who compete in dance. I reach out to my friend Kevin Frost, the world’s fastest blind speed ska...

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio discusses the federal government’s plans for reducing the country's use of plastic. From the January 30, 2018 episode.

Does living near a major road increase your chances of developing dementia? Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther shares the results of a recent UBC study on the effects of air pollution. From the March 3, 2020 show.

On the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. Larissa Moniz from Fighting Blindness Canada shares some of their latest research and upcoming events (16:13). Lawrence Gunther discusses heat pumps as a source for clean heating technology (25:35)m. And Elizabeth Mohler explains the benefits of OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT (39:50).

The latest AMI Audio podcast episode of “Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther” starts with news about migrating birds and their attraction to cities. We then conclude our conversation with Sendero Group founder and Good Maps expert Mike May about his experience with sight restoration choices and challenges, and the evolution of blind orientation technologies. Blind or sighted, you choose.