The COVID-19 worldwide pandemic has created chaos for everyone, AMI included. But that didn’t stop AMI from connecting with the audience we serve in a safe and truly inclusive manner.
On June 3, 2021, AMI welcomes Canadians from across the country to our first-ever virtual event, AMI Connect. As the name suggests, the one-day online event—fully accessible to the blind and partially sighted community through the Zoom platform—spotlights the company’s breadth of talent on AMI-tv, AMI-...
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Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Audio show
Outdoor news, environmental issues, reviews of outdoor tech and tips on exploring the outdoors with a guide dog.
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us why Ottawa and other Canadian municipalities dumped billions of litres of raw sewage into their surrounding waterways over five years. We hear how Shoppers Drug Mart says all stores across the county are going to dedicate the first hour of opening to seniors and others who may require assistance. Our community reporter Derek Lackey calls in from Winnipeg to share how he and his wife, who is an emergency room nurse, are keeping their...
In the first hour of the show: Getty Stewart from Love Food Hate Waste discusses Food Waste Action Week (14:42), Lawrence Gunther dives into the issue surrounding the shrinking Antarctic ice cover (25:20), and Elizabeth Mohler previews the International Delight Canada coffee takeover at Hale Coffee (39:18).
February deep freezes have all of us dreaming about summer-days on the beach. Nova Scotia has some of the most beautiful beaches and coastline in Canada. On episode 18 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther Ms Lilly schools us on unusual sea creatures living in Canada’s oceans, we hear from Dalhousie University’s executive director of the Ocean Tracking Network about sharks and where they are turning up, and Lawrence goes out on the Atlantic to capture and tag sharks himself. And if all ...
There were 14 reported right whale deaths along Canada’s east coast this past summer. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio tells us more about this growing problem that affects both whales and humans. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us about an organization that offers pro bono legal services to persons with disabilities. We speak to the author of a provincial government report that says Ontarians are living longer. Dr. Joshua Tepper is the CEO of Health Quality Ontario. And, ...
This episode was broadcast live from the CNIB building in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Lawrence Gunther explains the various sustainability labels on seafood packages. Kim Thistle-Murphy tells us about a local advocacy strategy for people with disabilities in St. John's. Bobby Weir reviews a hiking trail near Kelowna, BC. Mike Feir shows us how to subscribe to AMI-audio podcasts using the standard Apple Podcast app. Marc Aflalo introduces some of the accessibilit...
On Tuesday November 9's show:
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us why the idea of net-zero emissions is losing the support of scientists and activists
Musician Christa Couture gives us a sneak peek of her new single “To Us.” She also shares her experience recording an album remotely during the pandemic
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes Mastercard’s new and accessible credit card. He also tells us about an overseas company called ATLAS that is making vending ...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the risks facing Canada’s wild salmon population. From the July 16, 2019 episode.
Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore updates you on the Canada Disability Benefit following the latest cabinet shuffle (19:51). Lawrence Gunther shares tips for planning the perfect camping experience (33:59)! And, community reporter Elizabeth Mohler gives you the scoop about a Silent Disco Dance Party at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto (43:37)!
It's an exciting time for AMI-audio, with a fall lineup for 2020 that includes the return of long-running favourites while introducing new programs.
Start your weekdays off with The Gazette at 8 a.m. Eastern as Mike Ross, Daniel Panimondo and Jeff Ryman deliver the latest news and headlines fresh off of the Canadian and international newswires.
Hit your daytime stride Monday to Friday with NOW with Dave Brown. Broadcast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern on AMI-audio and AMI-tv, Dave...
This time on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence visit the International Plowing Match. Also, Ms. Lilly has an update on recycling, Lawrence offers tips when working with farm animals and reflects on the future of farming. Whether you prefer cowboy boots or clod kickers, come join us on the virtual hay wagon.
Advocate Alex Soojung-Kim Pang explains how companies around the globe can transition to a four-day work week
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes how cities can prevent injuries to birds migrating back for the season
Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares details on this year’s Alberta Food & Beverage Expo in Red Deer, Alberta. The event takes place on April 2 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain Time and is located at Westerner Park Exhibition Hall.
J.R. also ...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther shares the highlights from The Living Planet Report, produced by the World Wildlife Fund. Kristen MacDonald from Special Olympics PEI discusses the barriers to healthcare facing athletes with intellectual disabilities. We discuss whether Calgary’s Olympic Bid is a good idea for the community. Community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about a social event in Saint John, New Brunswick for people who are interested in knitting and crafting. Anja...
On Episode 94 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence look back at 2023, and ahead to what’s coming in 2024. National Geographic photographer Brent Stirton is back for the final installment of his three-part series on photographing environmental and human conflict. And, Lawrence appeared on AMI's NOW with Dave Brown to discuss accessible and safe ice fishing tips and tech for you and your guide dog. Winter has landed, time to get out there and enjoy the season.
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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.
On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther Ms Lilly explains how bears in Pakistan are being liberated. We here from a bear researcher about his own much to close encounter with an angry mother Grizzly, and Dr. Barrie Gilbert then explains how he overcame his facial disfigurement and loss of one eye to become a world-famous Grizzly Bear expert and advocate. Lawrence also shares his own much less traumatic encounter with a Black Bear.
The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia has undergone its third mass bleaching event in the last five years. We speak with our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther about the larger implications of such severe damage to this marine ecosystem. From the April 28, 2020 show.
In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. Meghann Lloyd tells you about her recent study on the mental health benefits for athletes participating in the Special Olympics (18:08). And Lawrence Gunther recaps IMPAC-5, a global environmental forum that recently took place in Vancouver, BC (31:39).
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the true cost and benefits of offshore wind power. For our accessibility story roundup, we chat about how U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will seek to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour for all workers, including workers with disabilities. Dave Brown shares the details. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler tells us about the CCB’s upcoming virtual concert with pianist Michael Arnowitt. Coming up in the second hour of ...