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On the AMI Audio show Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms Lilly introduces us to an island of snakes, and we spend a day aboard a salmon fishing charter on Lake Ontario fishing for King salmon. Lawrence shares his fool-proof strategy for preventing sea-sickness and reflects on the bounty of the Great Lakes.

We find out more about a new virtual technology from the company Infoway. It could help you avoid long lines at the doctor’s office. Plus, our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the implications of Donald Trump's decision to pull the US out of the Paris climate agreement. We also get a preview of a new show that's launching on AMI-audio, called 'The Walrus with Lloyd Robertson.'

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.

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we explore giant insects, dogs and people with disabilities fleeing forest fires, using Be My Eyes Chat GBT4 to describe fishing lure colours, and what a summer filled with fire could mean for Canada. Listen live on Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Send us your comments at Feedback@AMI.Ca and rank us on Apple Podcast.

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly’s Did You Know segment focuses on amazing things you probably never knew about owls! And then, the gang heads out to visit the Tropical Rain Forest ecosystem at Montreal’s Biodome. Lawrence demos the Mervin Merlin Bird app and speaks with Olivia Carvalho from Birds Canada about the efforts underway to protect birds and their habitat. Let’s all do what we can to make sure these descendants of dinosaurs are around for many more ...

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther joins us to discuss the impact of climate change on polar bears. This is the September 14, 2021 episode.

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.

In 1986, I was one of the first ten people in Ontario to get a guide dog. Today on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther we are talking dogs and especially guide dogs. Ms. Lilly has some fun facts about guide dogs, our bucket list recommendation includes an interview with the co-managers of the CNIB guide Dog School where they only Train Guide dogs, and I’ve got some tips on caring for your guide dog.

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio reviews a series of bills introduced by the federal government to protect Canadian waterways. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee describes how a small community church is reaching out to first responders with PTSD. Our colleague Janis Davidson Pressick calls for applications for AMI's annual scholarships for students with disabilities. And, tech expert Marc Aflalo explains what a smart shower can do that a regular shower can't. This is the...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther reflects on the United Nations report on climate change. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about a new blind golf program by the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind in Edmonton. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes a new partnership between Barilla and the Be My Eyes app that offers cooking assistance to users who are blind and partially sighted. And, veteran political correspond...

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...

I bet you never considered Canada a country that trades internationally in wildlife. We do, and here’s what we can do to ensure our love of nature is healthy for all. Episode 75 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther is pleased to have Melissa Matlow from World Animal Protection as our featured guest.

Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us about Uber’s agreement with the city of Ottawa to support accessible transportation in the city. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio discusses the worrying state of wild salmon populations on the west coast. NHL player Max Domi talks about the Light It Up campaign, which raises awareness for diabetes. Our Toronto community reporter Orly Shamir tells us how the Canadian Council of the Blind’s Trust Your Buddy program is taking on chronic dise...

We’ll speak with organizer Sarah Blahovec about the Elevate Campaign Training Program, which is training people with disabilities to run for office in the next US election. How safe are the major sunscreen brands? We speak with our environmental expert, Lawrence Gunther. Donna Jodhan from Barrier-Free Canada gives us a recap of a recent town hall conducted by Elections Canada. Community reporter Gerry Harris calls in from New Brunswick with news about the 19th annual Atlantic Nation...