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Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about a virus that’s spreading among farmed salmon in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia. The president of the National Federation of the Blind calls on the US Congress to ensure equal access to autonomous vehicles. Our community reporter Derek Lackey tells us why he will be riding in Winnipeg's cerebral palsy bike-a-thon. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about a smart cane designed to help people safely navigate train ...

On the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. Larissa Moniz from Fighting Blindness Canada shares some of their latest research and upcoming events (16:13). Lawrence Gunther discusses heat pumps as a source for clean heating technology (25:35)m. And Elizabeth Mohler explains the benefits of OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT (39:50).

The latest AMI Audio podcast episode of “Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther” starts with news about migrating birds and their attraction to cities. We then conclude our conversation with Sendero Group founder and Good Maps expert Mike May about his experience with sight restoration choices and challenges, and the evolution of blind orientation technologies. Blind or sighted, you choose.

Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the largest and worst outbreak of locust swarms to impact East Africa in 70 years. Community report Derek Lackey shares details about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Manitoba's online sessions on gardening and grilling on the barbeque. Nelson Régo of Cool Blind Tech tells us about a new treatment that has been developed to prevent blindness without the need of transplantation. Former Paralympian Joel Dembe discusses the U.S. open dec...

How safe are the major sunscreen brands? We speak with our environmental expert, Lawrence Gunther. From the June 18, 2019 episode.

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. Listen live on Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Send us your comments ...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance discusses some disability-related issues present in the lead up to Ontario’s upcoming election. Lawrence Gunther offers up some insight on the environmental impact of biofuel on British Columbia’s old growth forests. And community reporter Elizabeth Mohler gives you details about this year’s Cycle for Sight event in Toronto. This is the May 10, 2022, episode.

Starting with the plight of one tiny animal called Marmots, we expand our perspective to include ancient old-growth forests and learn how the future of both are connected. We then pivot slightly to view forests as places of sustenance for all, and pick up a few hiking tips including how to select the right cane / stick for the job. Our host and story teller draws on a lifetime of outdoor living to weave stories into every twist and turn along the path, on this episode of Outdoors wi...

Lawrence Gunther explains why we should be paying more attention to the amount of plastic in our oceans. Edmonton has a new museum, and it’s getting rave reviews. Our colleague Jim Krysko returns to the show with that story. Naomie Doirilus from the Quebec Blind Sports Association tells us about Recreative Goalball for Adults. Our community reporter Gerry Harris calls in from New Brunswick with news about a descriptive movie night at the Saint John’s Free Public Library. Google is a...

On Episode 96 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly tells us why baby sharks are cute. Then, Lawrence speaks with Jeff Butler, an electric boat expert and editor of the Plugboats newsletter, offers five tips on buying a boat, and reflects on driving boats blind.  Highlights: Show Open (00:00) Lilly on Why Baby Sharks Are Cute (00:34) Jeff Butler Interview on Boats (05:21) 5 Tips on Finding the Right Boat (20:34) Reflections on Boating Blind (25:29) Show Close (27:46) Guest Bio ...

Parts of the prairies are facing an increase in destructive wild pigs. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther gives you insight into the matter. From the June 21, 2022 episode.

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.

There are only 76 killer whales along Vancouver Island’s south coast - half the number from ten years ago. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio tells us more. From the February 27, 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.

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther this week, we look at five Indigenous gift suggestions with Ms. Lilly. We also get an update on Ryan’s Iron Man results, Ryan shares tips on fitness apps and using his infinity pool as someone without sight and Lawrence offers some reflections on winter camping on ice.

On episode 43 of the AMI Audio podcast “Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther” we explore SCUBA for blind and low vision divers with Hubert Chretien, executive director of Freedom at Depth. Ms. Lilly shares the details of a number of notable shipwrecks that have occurred over the past 300 years on the St. Lawrence River. Lawrence and Hubert discuss tips and tech used by vision impaired SCUBA divers and their sighted dive partners, and Lawrence reflects on some of the professional blind SCU...

Our colleague Karen Magee tells us about a new accessible beach in Windsor, Ontario. Our contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses indigenous ecotourism. Plus, American disability rights advocate Stephanie Woodward talks about being arrested while protesting changes to US healthcare legislation.

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, community reporter Elizabeth Mohler gives details about the CoMotion Deaf and Disability Arts Festival in Toronto. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the race to manufacture long-lasting batteries for electric vehicles. For a second dose of community reports, J.R. Bjornson in Red Deer, Alberta shares his experience attending a movie camp for people with disabilities by the L.G. Barnes Society. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses ...

Many of us assume Saskatchewan is a province that features endless prairie plains alternating between native grasses and agricultural crops. That may be the case in a third of the province, but the rest is a unique mix of climate and ecological zones that make Saskatchewan a true outdoor lovers paradise. ON Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther this week Ms. Lilly brings us up to speed on Canada’s only population of Black Tail Prairie Dogs, Dr. Chris Somers from the University of Regina sh...