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Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us how the Greenland shark is different from other sharks. Karen Magee tells us why an Ottawa school board may shut down a co-op program for students with intellectual disabilities. Jim Van Horne joins us with his daily update on the PyeongChang Paralympics. David Lepofsky questions former lieutenant governor David Onley's suitability to lead an independent review of Ontario's accessibility legislation. And we find out about a ne...

Lawrence Gunther tells us about efforts to restore a section of the Fraser River that was affected by a landslide last year. Dave reads from an essay about how life has changed for people with disabilities during the pandemic. Community reporter Derek Lackey explains how to sign up for the CNIB's virtual peer support program. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about Google’s new braille keyboard for Android devices. And Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix join Dave for our week...

This week on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we go behind Door Number One, learn who Grace is, get tips for extracting fishing hooks and hear about not one, but two, calls-to-action. A jam-packed 26 minutes of informative and entertaining content, as always.

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther shares accessible tips for ice fishing this winter season. From the January 18, 2022 episode.

Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuigge discusses the tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia and the repercussions across the United States and Canada. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us about a new helpline for people with disabilities, by people with disabilities. Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio stops by to talk about the near-extinction of North Atlantic right whales. Our community reporter Gerry Harris tells us what’s happening in New Brunswick, including the ...

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explores why four distinct fish kill incidents have occurred on the Ottawa River over the past few weeks. From the August 13, 2019 episode.

On Episode 78 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we begin by celebrating newly-discovered ocean phenomena. Then, we learn about water safety issues from Swim Drink Fish Canada and how their Swim Guide App is empowering beach goers to monitor and improve water quality. Lawrence reviews the Swim Guide App and reflects on why we need to take unseen safety issues seriously. Listen live Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Send us your...

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the controversial amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act. From the November 10, 2020 episode.

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains the factors that intensify forest fires and their impact on climate change. From the October 27, 2020 episode.

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. Ontario premier Doug Ford has broken with tradition by choosing not to send out a daily list of his meetings. We discuss how much we value transparency in politics. We speak with Georgie Hutchinson from the Pacific Post Partum Support Society about a new texting service for parents who need help. Community re...

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.

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 ...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther continues his discussion on the shift to clean energy and describes energy storage solutions. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about Shred-It Day, an initiative for fraud prevention in Red Deer, Alberta. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about a new navigational backpack system using Intel’s AI software that could assist users who are blind or partially sighted. And, host Dave Brown competes against...

On episode 16 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we delve into the science of smelling food, and the way food smells with Ms Lilly. And would you believe it, time to book NEXT summer’S eco-tourism destination if you want to get THAT BUCKET LIST DESTINATION, DATE AND cabin of your dreams. On the tips and tech segment, Lawrence offers up some tips on backyard cooking and his favorite accessible cooking tech. It’s all about staying warm outdoors in January, having fun on the ice, and p...

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.

We speak with our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther about the super cyclone that hit Bangladesh and the eastern coast of India last week, displacing two million people. From the May 26, 2020 show.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Lawrence Gunther reflects on DICARP’s report on the impact of climate change on people with disabilities. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes the upcoming fundraising campaign “Because of Balance." Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes a newly developed app to help bus drivers pick up passengers who are blind and partially sighted. And, we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with contestants Andy Frank, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth! ...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, 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, AB. Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discuse...

Blind handyman Chris Judge joins us with a preview of the new season of the AMI-tv show Eyes for the Job. Lawrence Gunther explains why many scientists believe the wildfires in the Amazon and other major events are proof that the planet has entered a new phase called "The Anthropocene". It’s election day in Manitoba! Our colleague Jim Krysko calls in with the latest news. Community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about Open Farm Day in New Brunswick, which is an opportunity...

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Steven Doucette highlights this year’s International Guide Dog Day (18:04). Lawrence Gunther shares tips on how to birdscape your backyard this summer for those little feathered friends (29:08). And Jonathan Clancy tells you all about Cripping Masculinity, an exhibit at the Tangled Art Gallery in Toronto (42:19).