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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...

Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio explains why the population of killer whales off the southern tip of Vancouver Island is in trouble. We speak with disability advocate Kim White, who has just been honoured by the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission. We discuss the Ontario government’s decision to cut funding to an important Indigenous education fund. Dr. M-J Milloy from the University of British Columbia talks about the potential for using cannabis as a treatment ...

There has been a salmonella outbreak in raw pet food. Lawrence Gunther provides more details on this story. From the November 21, 2023, episode.

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther calls in from Ottawa with a warning about an invasive species that’s posing a threat to native species in the Great Lakes. From the January 15, 2019 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses “Seaspiracy,” a new Netflix documentary that explores the environmental impact of fishing. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler tells us about “Enabled: Connecting with Birds,” an upcoming panel for birding enthusiasts who are blind or partially sighted. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about how scientists have developed the Mini Cheetah, a four-legged robot to help guide users who are blind or...

The Alberta government has cancelled 11 controversial coal mine leases. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther gives us all the details. From the February 2, 2021 episode.

A new study says the Great Pacific Garbage Patch contains 16 times more plastic than previously estimated. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio explains what this means for the Pacific ecosystem. From the March 27, 2018 episode.

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.

This week on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, the entire family goes camping under the Hunter’s Moon, eldest daughter Alexandra schools the rest of the clan on cold water swimming and Lawrence has tips to share on camping blind and reflects on what it means to camp.

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...

Get ready to drool because we’re going to discuss and analyze the history of poutine with author Sylvain Charlebois. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explores why four distinct fish kill incidents have occurred on the Ottawa River over the past few weeks. The government recently announced an investment in the mobile app, "AccessNow". Donna Jodhan of Barrier-Free Canada tells us more. Community reporter Gerry Harris shares upcoming events in Saint John, New Brunsw...

On Episode 77 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, it’s all about mountain biking if you are blind. Lilly is going to tell us about a growing dispute between bikers and hikers. Renee Kuester-Sebranek tells us why she loves trail riding aboard her custom tandem mountain bike. And, Lawrence has a reflection to share on why groups who spend time outdoors need to pull together to conserve nature more than ever. So, grab your helmet and gloves, and let’s go ride!

On AMI Audio’s podcast Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms. Lilly busts nine common animal myths and Lawrence shares his seven favorite bucket list camping destinations. We also explore the accessibility and perks of four different styles of camping.

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.

We speak with Rina Hadziev, the new executive director of the Centre for Equitable Library Access, about the future of the organization. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther says not enough companies realize that sustainable business practices can be good for the bottom line. A joint investigation by more than 120 journalists has raised alarming questions about the levels of lead in Canadian tap water. We go through some of the findings. Community reporter Gerry Harris calls in...

Imagine racing through northern Alaska along the Beaufort Sea coastline for 1,600 kilometers on a dog sled. Now imagine doing it blind. Rachael Scdoris has done just that – four times. Learn how Rachael took her love of dog mushing to the competitive level and has since made it her business on episode 21 of AMI Audio’s original podcast, Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther.

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us all about his passion for ice fishing. For our accessibility story roundup, we chat about Proctor and Gamble’s company accessibility leader Sumaira Latif and her journey to get more audio described ads on TV in Britain. It’s a fascinating long form article about creating described video specifically for advertisements. Dave Brown shares the details. Community Reporter J.R. Bjornson shares an update on the Bullseye Blind Hockey Prog...

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio joins us to talk about other controversial oil and gas pipelines in Canadian history. Karen Magee introduces us to a former soldier who took up ballet and the cello when a brain injury forced him out of the Canadian Forces. Gerry Harris calls in from New Brunswick to tell us about the Lions Foundation of Canada guide dog walk. Marc Aflalo explains how a new feature on Apple phones is helping to cut down on distracted driving. And Andy Frank leads ...

We speak with our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther the connection between mega-storms and climate change. Dave highlights an article about how adding bike lanes in Victoria, BC could create a safety hazard for blind bus riders. Community reporter and standup comedian JR Bjornson shares his reaction to the news that comedy clubs in Alberta will stay closed for now. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about an accessible new washing machine. And Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, NHL Historian Liam Maguire reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union. Lawrence Gunther chats about the rise in remote work benefits and explores what it would take for companies to make employees return back to the office. Shaini Saravanamuthu shares tips for guests attending weddings this fall season. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes some new accessibility features available for the iPhone 14. And...