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Our colleague Karen Magee tells us about a research project on the availability and quality of audio description on Netflix. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio tells us about his trip to Whitehorse and Dawson for the AMI-tv special “Postcards from the Yukon.” Our New Brunswick community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about a rare opportunity for the whole family to meet farmers, visit modern farms, and learn about modern food production. And, Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuig...

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.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us why the idea of net-zero emissions is losing the support of scientists and activists. Musician Christa Couture gives us a sneak peek of her new single “To Us.” Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes Mastercard’s new and accessible credit card. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares details on goalball programming in Red Deer. And we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with quizmaster Corin...

We’ll get back to yesterday’s discussion with Lawrence Gunther about the effects of climate change on wildfires in Western Canada. From the September 11,  2018 episode.

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio shares his tips for participating in outdoor activities this summer.

We explore 12 gear suggestions for women that will be of special interest to visually impaired and blind outdoor enthusiasts. Our bucket list segment comes from British Columbia and the founder of one of Canada’s first-ever community-supported fisheries. Lawrence has tips for harvesting your own fish and reflects on what we can learn from First Nations fishers about celebrating the days catch, as well as being aware of fish consumption advisories. The days are growing warmer and lon...

June 8 is World Ocean Day. What better way to pay homage than to listen to what the ocean has to say. Ms Lilly challenges listeners with a series of underwater marine recordings, and Lawrence speaks with Eline Kelsey, the host of the new Sound aquatic Podcast. Lawrence’s Tip covers how to use your ears to find things underwater, and he reflects on how aquatic animals have evolved to overcome darkness by using their sense of hearing. It’s all about listening underwater and paying att...

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 Episode 74 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we speak with Lion David Furgosh about the Blind Anglers International Tournament, coming back in 2023, and how to get involved. Also, Lilly’s Did You Know segment explores how spiders use their webs to extend their ability to hear, my Tips and Tech segment has my initial feedback on the new All Terrain Cane, and I have some reflections to share on fishing safely when fishing blind or with anglers who have vision loss. Listen live Su...

Every Canadian has an adventurist soul, and travelling to Canada’s Arctic is likely on most people’s bucket list. It wasn’t that long ago that the idea of travelling through the Arctic by ship was pretty much out of the question – no longer. On Episode 13 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we head north with Geoff Green from Students on Ice, discuss the latest polar expedition with Dave Brown, and learn about 40 words to describe snow with Ms. Lilly. Snowmobiling tips and storytelle...

Lawrence Gunther explains how to keep our pets and ourselves safe from ticks and Lyme disease. Lisa Nault shares details about a citizenship application workshop in Ottawa. Glenn MacDonell, president of Special Olympics Ontario, tells us about the Invitational Youth Games. How should the millions raised following the Humboldt Broncos tragedy be divided? Writer Chuck Fager marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Poor People’s March to Washington. Quizmaster Andy Frank leads our weekly ...

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.

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us how we should be moving away from fossil fuels into and shifting towards clean energy. From the November 23, 2021 episode.

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

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)!

On Episode 19 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, it’s all about Lake Superior. Ms Lilly explains how we can help lower greenhouse gasses and suggests the family re-visit Lake Superior’s Sleeping Giant. Lawrence and his special guests discuss why the big lake is becoming famous for all sorts of reasons and offers tips on sailing blind. Let’s get to know the lake the Ojibwe call gichi-gami, after all, it’s only the biggest lake in the world.

Our regional content specialist Karen Magee tells us about a conference on universal design and a ComicVision fundraiser. Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio reminds us that this Sunday is World Rivers Day - a day to honour and appreciate the value of rivers. Mary McNally, professor of Dentistry and Medicine at Dalhousie University, discusses the health issues that arise when dependent seniors go months or even years without a dental cleaning. And, Canadian Press reporter Michelle...

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes how cities can prevent injuries to birds migrating back for the season. From the March 29, 2022 episode.

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...