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.
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On Tuesday, July 19's show:
Our Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains the criticisms being levelled at billionaires like Richard Branson for being a space tourist
Community Reporter J.R. Bjornson from Red Deer tells us what you can experience at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. To access his full report, visit here
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes new safety glasses made for people who are colour blind. And, he tells us how to use automated captions for voice t...
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 expert Lawrence Gunther examines the theme of “ocean health” as described by conservationist and author Ayana Johnson.
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.
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...
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 Tuesday January 4's show:
Natalie Martiniello, President of Braille Literacy Canada, chats about World Braille Day and explores the relevance and future of Braille
With the number of natural disasters and their severity on the rise, environmental expert Lawrence Gunther shares tips on preparing emergency kits for evacuation scenarios
Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares an update on the World Junior Tournament in Red Deer, Alberta. He also tells us about this year's retur...
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly explores the allure of paddle sports and how to stay safe, and we kick off a three-part series featuring our visit to Garnsey's Feral Acres and their over 75 farm animal rescues. Also, Lawrence has tips to share about paddling blind and reflects on staying safe on water during extreme weather events.
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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.
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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Scientists are saying we should pay more attention to the effect of climate change on groundwater reserves. We ask our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther what the risks are. From the January 29, 2019 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Brock Richardson wraps up his coverage on the 2022 Paralympic Games in Beijing! Environment contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the UN’s recent report and warning on climate change. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes a survey for Clear Access, a website in development for accessible health care. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares details about Dot Inc.’s new tactile Braille display.
How sustainable is pet food? Lawrence Gunther gives you a glance into the manufacturing process of food for your furry friends. From the November 7, 2023, episode.
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains why it’s time to move on from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles. From the August 2, 2022 episode.
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains how ancient fire practices are beneficial to preventing the risk of wildfires. From the May 24, 2022, episode.
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...
Fishing blind or blind fishing – it all depends on who’s doing the fishing. ON Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms Lilly tells us where to go to catch the biggest catfish in Canada, and has some giant catfish stories, including how to noodle to catch catfish. Dr. Catfish calls in to tell listeners about his new book featuring his favorite catfish fishing rigs and invites listeners to join his blind fishing email list. Lawrence shares his fishing tips and reflects on fishing with his ...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown:
Dr. De-Lawrence Lamptey discusses his research with Holland Bloorview Hospital’s EMBARK program
EMBARK means "Empowering Black Academics, Researchers and Knowledge creators"
It is the first program of its kind in Canada and aims to amplify diverse Black researchers in field of childhood disability studies
Lawrence Gunther contemplates the use of bioplastics as an environmentally safe alternative to plastics
Elizabeth Mohler tells you all about the...
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther shares his experience training guide dogs for outdoor living. From the November 24, 2020 episode.