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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.

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how federal politicians are responding to a warning about catastrophic effects from climate change. From the October 23, 2018 episode.

On Episode 95 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares news about beavers on the move and the world’s largest beaver dam. Then, Lawrence speaks with Abraham Francis of the Mohawk of Akwesasne First Nations about past and current connections to the St. Lawrence River, we have tips on staying warm on the ice, and Lawrence reflects on why he enjoys snowmobiling.  Highlights: Show Open (00:00) Lilly Talks About the World’s Largest Beaver Dam (00:51) The Original Wild Beavers &am...

This episode of The AMI Audio show Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther focusses on conquering your fears of the outdoors. Ms Lilly has nine tips to share, and Tyler Merren from Revision Fitness offers strategies for building strength, endurance and flexibility. Lawrence has tips for keeping upright, and a story of his own to share on overcoming a disaster.

Episode 30 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther explores what it takes to be a blind ultra-trail race competitor in the 125 km 24-hour Canada Death Race. Ms Lilly describes ten of the world’s toughest trail races, and blind trail racer Richard Marsolais explains what it takes to compete. As always, we include low- and high-tech tips on trail racing, and insights on how trail running differs from marathons.

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 this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, the team explores new ground-breaking research about the sounds of nature. The Outdoor Adventure has the team back in Montreal for a tour of the Gulf of St. Lawrence Biodome exhibit. The tips and tech segment covers keeping your breakfast down when you take that whale-watching cruise on your bucket list. And Lawrence reflects on more news coming out of the COP15 biodiversity meetings that recently concluded in Montreal. Listen live ...

On Episode 46 of AMI-audio’s podcast Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we explore the world of speed skiing with blind skiing world champion Mike May. Ms. Lilly schools us on future off-world skiing opportunities, and Mike and Lawrence discuss the strategies and tech to use to ski for speed without sight.

From electric cars to sustainable building designs, we are adopting many new environmentally-conscious developments. What does this mean for our environmental footprint? Lawrence Gunther, professional angler and the host of Blue Fish Radio, discusses the recent banning of microbeads in beauty products. He also previews his new documentary “What Lies Below.” This is the January 23, 2018 episode.

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...

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses the B.C. port workers’ strike (17:16). Lawrence Gunther shares an update on old growth treecommunits in Fairy Creek, B.C (29:09). And community reporter Elizabeth Mohler recaps the NEADS' State of the Schools Tour (41:09).

Lawrence Gunther offers up some insight on the environmental impact of biofuel on British Columbia’s old growth forests. From the May 10, 2022, episode.

We speak with Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio about his interview with Dianne Saxe, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. From the November 20, 2018 episode.

What would it take for more people to invest in an electric vehicle? Lawrence Gunther considers the factors. From the December 5, 2023, episode.

We're live from Ottawa! Community reporter Kim Kilpatrick joins us in person to talk about her one-woman show "Raising Stanley / Life with Tulia". Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio will tell us about a new study which examines how the first dogs came to America. Our regional content specialist Karen Magee talk about local food from the Ottawa region and brings in samples for Mike and Dave. Milena Khazanavicius gives us reminders about the CNIB and Eyes for the Job. ...

On episode 25 of AMI-audio’s original podcast, Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, it’s all about cabin ownership. What draws people to build that getaway in the outdoors, that second home, a personal hideaway? What does someone without sight need to know when choosing to build or buy a cabin? Lawrence, Ms. Lilly and guests invite listeners in to learn the pros and cons, and their tips and tech you need to know to live that cabin lifestyle as someone without sight.

Environment contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses renewable energy technologies and shares the benefits of rooftop solar power. From the February 16, 2021 episode.

Lawrence Gunther tells us about the decline in the population of killer whales along Vancouver Island’s south coast. Karen Magee tells us about an art exhibition at Carleton University, called Disruptions: Dialogues on Disability Art. Gerry Harris calls in from Saint John, New Brunswick with news about a reception to celebrate the CNIB’s centennial. And, tech expert Marc Aflalo explains what Bitcoin is and why it matters. This is the February 27, 2018 episode.