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.
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On Tuesday April 13th's show:
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses “Seaspiracy,” a new Netflix documentary that explores the environmental impact of fishing
Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler chats about “Enabled: Connecting with Birds,” an upcoming panel for birding enthusiasts with disabilities. She also talks about the Urban Naturalists a new program offered at the High Park Nature Centre in Toronto.
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes the Mini Cheetah,...
The Trans Mountain project isn’t the first pipeline to face serious opposition in Canada. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio joins us to talk about earlier struggles over pipelines. From the April 24, 2018 episode.
Wetlands around the world are vanishing three times faster than forests. Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us about efforts to preserve biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems. From the March 31, 2020 show.
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explores the chances for meaningful progress on climate change, under a minority Liberal government. We speak with wheelchair rugby star Garett Hickling, who is being inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame. Donald Trump was booed by the crowd at a World Series game on Sunday. We’re asking what’s fair game when it comes to politicians at public events. The CNIB office in Winnipeg is arranging a craft group for anyone who wants to ...
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther presented by AMI Audio, Lawrence, Lilly and Lewis head out of the city and into the Calabogie Hills. Their mission is to do some four-wheeling and have a blast. Sitting on the shore of a lake with a hydroelectric dam, Lawrence reflects on the electrification of the machines upon which people who live in rural, remote and northern parts of Canada depend. Be sure to check out all the action, and get the facts to determine whether an AT...
On Tuesday’s show:
The Alberta government has cancelled 11 controversial coal mine leases. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther gives us all the details
Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about this year's Polar Plunge challenge in support of Special Olympics Alberta! To access his full report you can visit here
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes:
the Autonomous Vehicle Assistant, a new app that provides navigational assistance for people with disabilities
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As we approach the 50th anniversary of the first successful moon landing, we’ll speak with author James Donovan about his book “Shoot for the Moon.” Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the risks facing Canada’s wild salmon population. Donna Jodhan from Barrier-Free Canada tells us about some long-term problems she’s been having with telephone banking. Community reporter Gerry Harris travelled to Moncton recently for the Atlantic Nationals Car Show. He’ll tell us how ...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, it’s Disability Employment Month in B.C.; Parliamentary Secretary Dan Coulter will tell you all about it. Envision smart glasses have partnered with Aira to offer better orientation for users; Nelson Rego has that story. Lawrence Gunther tells us what happens to GPS technology when you end up off-grid. Are there any solutions to keep navigation going? Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares the details on the Canadian Council of the Blind hosting a b...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown:
Certified financial planner Ryan Chin explores the various factors that influence the financial markets
He also chats about historical market trends
And goes over the perception vs. the reality of the markets
Lastly, he explores rethinking market behaviour
Lawrence Gunther tells you about a trending solution to green burial methods called Alkaline Hydrolysis
Elizabeth Mohler shares her reaction to the slow roll out of the Canada Disability Benefit
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This episode of AMI-audio’s podcast Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther explores the must-have knives for both outdoor adventuring and food prep at camp and in the kitchen. Ms. Lilly describes each knife, and Lawrence consults with a knife collector, a Scout leader and a fishing guide for their advice. Lawrence then describes the best way to sharpen knives as someone without sight. So, check your bandage supply, and learn why knives need to be sharp to be safe.
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...
Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio explains why the population of killer whales off the southern tip of Vancouver Island is in trouble. From the December 18, 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...
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther continues his discussion on the shift to clean energy and describes some solutions to storing excess energy. From the March 30, 2021 episode.
Ever want to sell everything, pack up, and move to an island? If you don’t have your heart set on a tropical paradise somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Canada may have just what the doctor ordered. This week on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther we explore Canada’s amazing island offerings with Ms Lilly, meet a couple that un-plugged and built their own floating island, get some tips on how to prepare for your own island adventure from the St. Lawrence Riverkeeper, and learn...
Lawrence Gunther discusses the increasing number of extreme weather incidents. Karen Magee calls in with news about an interactive theatre workshop in Morrisburg, Ontario. Our New Brunswick community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about plans for Disability Awareness Week. Our hosts discuss the relevance of the monarchy and the royal family. And Andy Frank leads our weekly news quiz. This is the May 22, 2018 episode.
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about evidence of ongoing damage to the Great Barrier Reef. Dave comments on an article about a disabled woman in BC who died from COVID-19 without having a caregiver or her family by her side. JR Bjornson explains how he's using geocaching apps to keep his kids occupied during the isolation period. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about efforts to develop a new treatment for macular degeneration. And Karen Magee tries...
Join Lawrence Gunther for the latest outdoor lifestyle news, environmental issues, reviews of outdoor tech and tips on exploring the outdoors with a guide dog
Today on NOW with Dave Brown:
A new study shows women-owned businesses are on the rise in Canada. Dr. Wendy Cukier from the Diversity Institute breaks down those findings
Marineland’s captive orca “Kiska” has died earlier this month. Lawrence Gunther shares more on this story.
Podcast coordinator Ryan Delehanty chats about the new episode of ‘Blind Golf Canada” and “Raising Kindness.”
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes a new study that finds heartbeat detection is more comm...