On episode 16 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we delve into the science of smelling food, and the way food smells with Ms Lilly. And would you believe it, time to book NEXT summer’S eco-tourism destination if you want to get THAT BUCKET LIST DESTINATION, DATE AND cabin of your dreams. On the tips and tech segment, Lawrence offers up some tips on backyard cooking and his favorite accessible cooking tech. It’s all about staying warm outdoors in January, having fun on the ice, and p...
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Our environment expert Lawrence Gunther tells us that the federal government has signed a deal to make the Inuit of Labrador the guardians of part of the Northwest Passage. Our New Brunswick community reporter, Gerry Harris, tells us about two fundraising events being staged by the MIRA Atlantic Foundation – one in French, and one in English. Celine Kavanaugh of Grand Falls, New Brunswick tells us about her experience with the SHAD program, which places high school students at a uni...
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.
Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us about a NASA study into the origins of life on Earth. From the March 12, 2019 episode.
There has been a salmonella outbreak in raw pet food. Lawrence Gunther provides more details on this story. From the November 21, 2023, episode.
Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses new research into the impact of climate change on the arctic
In our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss Tokyo 2020's announcement for the Paralympic competition schedule, following the Games’ postponement to 2021
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech, discusses:
the new features in the Google Lookout App
the Lego Foundation's distribution of braille bricks to school districts across the United States
and, the Laundry Lens app for peop...
An accessible respite home has officially opened in Windsor, Ontario for families with disabilities. Alexandria Fisher from Family Respite Services for Windsor-Essex County fills you in on the details
If you haven’t already done so, it’s to time to chuck your gas stove. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains some of their negative impacts and why induction stoves are the way to go
Montreal is going to be buzzing this month with the Just for Laughs comedy festival and...
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is excited to announce that AMI-audio’s morning show Live from Studio 5 has joined AMI-tv’s morning lineup.
Airing weekdays at 9 a.m. Eastern, Live from Studio 5—hosted by Mike Ross and Joeita Gupta—joins a new platform as television cameras capture the action as it happens in the studio from AMI’s Toronto headquarters.
“I’m ecstatic that Live from Studio 5 has joined the AMI-tv platform,” says Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio. “I’m confident our viewer...
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!
We're live from Kelowna! Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio tells us about the challenges and the friction the Inuit Circumpolar Council has faced. Tech expert Marc Aflalo tells us of one the biggest shopping days of the year: Amazon Prime day. Community reporter Bobby Weir joins us to talk about her city Kelowna. We introduce you to our newest community reproter Michelle Jorgenson! Gerry Harris talks to us about the seventh annual MIRA Atlantic Blind Charity Race. Community r...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Freek van Welsenis stops by to showcase the accessible keyboard designed to make smartphones more accessible for the blind and partially sighted. Lawrence Gunther explores the environmental case of using a bidet over toilet paper. Toronto Community Reporter Elizabeth Mohler stops by to highlight events in the area. And, Karen Magee, Andy Frank, and Alex Smyth square off in another edition of the Weekly news Quiz. This is the October 25, 2022 episode.
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Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Jesse Klimitz from Human Space tells us about “Heritage for All,” a new project to develop accessible strategies for heritage properties.
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther gives us a recap of the COP25 climate conference in Madrid, and explains the difference between fighting climate change and adapting to its effects. From the December 17, 2019 episode.
Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther examines the theme of “ocean health” as described by conservationist and author Ayana Johnson.
More than 15,000 scientists from around the world have put their names to a letter warning about serious dangers to humanity. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio tells us more. From the November 21, 2017 episode.
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains how ancient fire practices are beneficial to preventing the risk of wildfires. From the May 24, 2022, episode.
On Tuesday, July 6's show:
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the federal government's new five-year plan to save collapsing Pacific salmon stocks
Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler in Toronto discusses a new rides program for people with disabilities to access vaccines. She also describes some accessibility services and navigational features at Union Station. And, she tells us about Out of this World, an inclusive café located at the Centre for Addiction and ...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther says Canada is clear-cutting its boreal forest, also known as The Amazon of the North. We find out why that matters. We speak with Cassandra Chiu about her new memoir, titled “A Place for Us.” She is one of the first guide dog users in Singapore. Donna Jodhan from Barrier-Free Canada talks about mobilizing support for accessibility issues in previous election campaigns. Several workers have been caught trying to poison their colleagues’ lunc...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Rabia Khedr explores the world of entrepreneurship for people with disabilities. Lawrence Gunther chats about the significance of Fat Bear Week. And Courtney Weaver tells you about Holland Bloorview’s new decision-aid tool for autistic young adults in the workplace. This is the October 24, 2023, episode.
Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explores the similarities and differences between food forests and pollinator-friendly yards. From the August 4, 2020 episode.