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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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).
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.
On November 23's show:
Dr. Laverne Jacobs from the University of Windsor describes Canada’s very first textbook on law and disability
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us how we should be moving away from fossil fuels into and shifting towards clean energy
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses Biped, a co-pilot device that brings autonomous driving features to users who are blind and partially sighted. He also tells us about Apple’s partnership with the eye-trac...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environment contributor Lawrence Gunther shares the benefits of rooftop solar power. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler tells us about Connect 4 Life’s new broadcast training program. Nelson Régo of Cool Blind Tech discusses the challenges of buying a new cell phone. And, contestants Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and host Dave Brown compete against each other in our weekly news quiz! This is the February 16, 2021 episode.
Our environment expert Lawrence Gunther tells us that the federal government has signed a deal to make the Inuit of Labrador the guardians of the eastern end of the Northwest Passage. From the October 10, 2017 episode.
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 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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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.
Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact of food transport on climate change. For our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss how An award-winning adaptable wheelchair design by Irish designer Ciara Crawford offers a new take on accessible aircraft cabins. Community reporter Derek Lackey tells us about “Walk This Way,” an upcoming event by United Way Winnipeg. Prada and Adidas announced the second phase of their exclusive partnership, the Prada Superstar sneakers...
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 ...
On this week's episode: Sometimes, we need to take a step back from our busy lives and just appreciate the simple things.
And what better way to do that than by immersing yourself in the living world of greenery and beautiful landscapes?
If you’re not an outdoors person, the next best thing is reading books about the wild. We wanted a guest to help us with this topic and it only felt natural that that had to be none other than Lawrence Gunther of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther.
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On Tuesday April 27th’s show:
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the rising levels of greenhouse gases during the pandemic
Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about MADE, an upcoming Artisan Market in Red Deer, Alberta. To access his full report visit here
We take a second look at Apple AirTags and find out what accessibility features it has to offer with Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech
And, Corinne Van Dusen joins us as quiz master in another edition of...
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:
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...
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. ...
Michael Feir has rounded up podcasts, audio dramas, and books thar raise awareness of our impact on the environment.
Deep Roots
Wild Sounds of Canada
The Sea and the Sky
What On Earth
The Haven Project
Fern Lulham shares the UK’s stance on climate change, and the impact climate change generally might have on disabled people.
The Climate Museum is the first museum in the U.S. dedicated to climate change. What does this museum feature? We learn more about this with Founder and Dir...
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.
Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us about the annual report from Ontario's environmental commissioner. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us about the Alight at Night accessibility night at Upper Canada Village. Our community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about a Dining in the Dark fundraiser in Moncton, New Brunswick. And Dr. Jody Heymann, dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, tells us that one in three countries around the world does not have any ...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther takes us through some new polling data that shows what Canadians in different parts of the country think about climate change. From the September 24, 2019 episode.