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Today on NOW with Dave Brown: environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the proposed policy reforms for forest management in B.C. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us how Brampton Transit is improving accessibility through a new partnership with MagnusCards. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares details on this year’s “Because of BALANCE” fundraising campaign. And, we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix. This ...

Last week, SpaceX launched another of its Falcon rockets bringing the total number of satellites to 700 and has plans to launch rockets every two weeks until over 12,000 of these satellites are orbiting the earth. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy. From the September 15, 2020 episode.

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how a new information about Greenland’s ice pack will affect island and coastal communities around the world. From the February 12, 2019 episode.

The Arctic is becoming warmer and wetter. Lawrence Gunther explores the possible impact these northern lakes may have on the earth’s climate.

In 1986, I was one of the first ten people in Ontario to get a guide dog. Today on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther we are talking dogs and especially guide dogs. Ms. Lilly has some fun facts about guide dogs, our bucket list recommendation includes an interview with the co-managers of the CNIB guide Dog School where they only Train Guide dogs, and I’ve got some tips on caring for your guide dog.

Alpine, nordic, telemark or back-country, what kind of skier are you? This week on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther we delve into the world of winter skiing in all its forms. Ms. Lilly schools us on the different opportunities specific for those with low vision or blind, and our bucket list destination is the Braille Mountain Initiative in western Canada. Winters coming and it’s time to get out the boards.

We all expect a certain level of cleanliness on our beaches. But environmental expert Lawrence Gunther says that can get complicated. Karen Magee stops by the studio today to talk about the United Way in Simcoe, Muskoka.  This is the August 14, 2018 episode

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio stops by to talk about the near-extinction of North Atlantic Right Whales.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Mike Ross fills in as host! He chats with Corinna McFeaters about new pilot project in P.E.I. that aims to accommodate workers with learning disabilities. Lawrence Gunther explains why more cities are banning oil and gas heating in new home construction. Nelson Rego describes the new accessibility updates available for the Samsung Watch. J.R. Bjornson describes this year’s Westerner Days Fair & Exposition in Red Deer, Alberta. And we another edition...

On AMI Audio’s podcast “Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther” we celebrate the harvest moon and get to meet Matthew Bulmer, a blind farmer, inventor and municipal counsellor. Find out what it takes to farm blind. Test your knowledge and guess eight sounds from the farm. Learn tips on how to stay safe in one of the world’s most dangerous professions.

Over seventy participants representing more than two-dozen organizations recently gathered for two days in Toronto for the “People’s Great Lakes Summit.” They collaborated to develop a shared approach on how to restore and protect the Great Lakes. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us more. This is from the December 5, 2017 episode. "

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about a proposal to build an enormous new oil sands mine in Alberta.

On Episode 71 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence speak with Dr. Lauri Marino about her work to establish a whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia. Lawrence shares tips for sea kayaking blind and reflects on our complicated relationships with animals. Listen live Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Please send us your comments at Feedback@AMI.ca and rank us on Apple Podcasts.

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.

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. From the August 18, 2020 episode.

A pulp mill in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, has been ordered to stop pumping its effluent into the nearby waterway. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us more. Marc Aflalo from Your Tech Report tells us about the problems that are cropping up with Samsung’s groundbreaking new folding phones. The federal government is encouraging people to sign up to monitor the implementation of the proposed accessibility legislation. Donna Jodhan from Barrier-Free Canada tells us more. ...

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence explore the regulations that govern what people who are blind or partially sighted are legally allowed to do in the outdoors. We are also talking about fishing, boating and hunting; what’s legal, what’s ethical, and what’s doable? We include tips on using technology when hunting when you are blind or partially sighted, and Lawrence reflects on why harvesting nature’s bounty represents an essential relationship with nature that ne...

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Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains why one of Canada’s largest lakes is in serious trouble. Our colleague Karen Magee tells us about a Friendship Circle in Montreal, which provides support to young people with special needs. We'll go through the results of yesterday’s election in New Brunswick. We’ll discuss the news that Ontario’s public sector pensions are being opened to up to workers at non-profits. Tech expert Marc Aflalo digs into Amazon’s surprise announc...