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Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us about the annual report from Ontario's environmental commissioner. From the November 7, 2017 episode.

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about the unexplained deaths of 2.6 million salmon off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador earlier this year. From the December 3, 2019 episode.

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the proposed policy reforms for forest management in B.C. He also tells us about his contributions to a new book called “Artificial Divide.” From the October 26, 2021 episode.

Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy. For our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss how access RDSP Launches New App to Help People Apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). We chat about homeschooling during COVID times with community reporter J.R. Bjornson in Red Deer, Alberta. We learn about a new brain implant that could potentially help restore eyesight. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares more on this story. D...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about The Green New Deal, an ambitious new economic and environmental proposal in the United States. This year’s edition of the AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications. Our colleague Janis Davidson Pressick tells us more. The toy company Mattel is introducing a few Barbie dolls with disabilities. We speak with our accessibility consultant Donna Jodhan about how culturally significant this is. Community ...

On Episode 86 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we speak with Ron Walsh, who is blind, about living the outdoor life. Ron offers up some tips on modifying a muzzleloader for sighted targeting assistance; Lawrence reflects on forest fires, smoke, and what it means for the iconic campfire; and in Lilly’s “Did You Know” segment, she explores myths and facts surrounding the Northern Lights.  Ron is the host of AMI-tv series Blind Adventures with Ron Walsh, where Ron and his friends exp...

On episode 4 of outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms. Lilly will be schooling us on Canadian rivers in honour of World Rivers Day! We’ll be speaking with the founder of World Rivers Day himself, Mark Angelo about Great Canadian rivers you will want to add to your own bucket list. Mark’s also going to give us some outdoor tips on picking the right paddle and canoe for the job. And, Lawrence Gunther will be sharing some campfire reflections including a few blind paddling tips of his ow...

The Modern Arthur trilogy from Graphic Audio imagines what might happen if King Arthur himself returned to the world and became involved in US politics. Michael Feir reviews Knight Life, the first book in the trilogy. UK’s Fern Lulham brings us facts and figures about online dating. We speak with Lawrence Gunther about his new AMI-tv project, Makings of a Guide Dog. It follows Lawrence on his quest to find the perfect dog to guide him through various outdoor activities. Community Re...

Employable Me returns soon! We’ll hear from Tina Sarkar-Thompson from the CNIB, and Penny Wheelwright from the production company that makes the show. This is turning out to be one of the worst years for forest fires in Canada. Lawrence Gunther discusses the connection to climate change. For AMI at the Movies, Amy Amantea reviews the horror movie "The Nun". Our news panel talks about the anonymous New York Times op-ed that has incensed President Donald Trump, the ongoing N...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains the importance of darkness in the evolution of aquatic and marine ecosystems.

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains why more cities are banning certain kinds of fossil fuel-based heating in new home construction. From the July 19, 2022, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, we have Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore talking about how to make voting more accessible. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact of climate change on polar bears. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about the upcoming Sight Night in Red Deer, Alberta. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes McDonald’s partnership with Vispero to install accessible kiosks for blind customers. Joeita Gupta, host of The Pulse, shares...

Today, Bonnie Brayton of DAWN Canada tells us about the More Than A Footnote campaign that seeks to address systemic violence against women with disabilities and Deaf women. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio discusses the People’s Great Lakes Summit that took place in November. Regional content specialist Karen Magee describes the story of a 94-year-old volunteer who is retiring for the second time. And, community reporter Gerry Harris tells us which Christmas-related events to ch...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about a proposal to build an enormous new oil sands mine in Alberta. Community reporter JR Bjornson calls in from Red Deer, Alberta to tell us how he marked World Braille Day yesterday. Tech expert Mike Agerbo calls in from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to tell us about a few of the quirkier inventions on display. Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix join me for our weekly news quiz. UC Berkeley Researchers Restore Vision in Mi...

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. De-Lawrence Lamptey discusses his research with Holland Bloorview Hospital’s EMBARK program (18:54). Lawrence Gunther contemplates the use of bioplastics as an environmentally safe alternative to plastics (24:37). And Elizabeth Mohler tells you all about the upcoming MaRS and CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge (36:34). 

Environment contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the UN’s recent report and warning on climate change. From the March 15, 2022 episode.

High up in the Arctic Ocean close to the North Pole, a solitary ship just concluded 300 days of being tethered to an ice flow, much of that time was spent in continuous darkness. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses this new research and the impact of climate change on the arctic. The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has announced the Paralympic competition schedule, following the Games’ postponement to 2021. Dave Brown tells us more. Community Reporter J.R. Bjornson share...

Ottawa, Gatineau, Montreal, and Fredericton are just some of the Canadian cities that have found themselves bagging sand and building walls to save homes and other vital infrastructures from continuous flooding. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explores some of the causes behind the issue.

In the first hour of the show, Lawrence Gunther shares tips on swimming with vision loss (9:42). Michael McNeely explores issues of censorship facing the film industry (17:47). And, Aaron Broverman and Brittany Theisrecap their experience at 2023 World Dwarf Games (29:16)!

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...