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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.

Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther is pleased to have Erik Weihenmayer as our featured guest. In the first of this two-part interview, Erik shares with us the many challenges he’s experienced in his pursuit of summitting the tallest mountains in the world blind. His strategies and use of basic technologies provide valuable lessons that can be applied in most any challenging situation. So strap on your cleats and let’s learn what it takes to climb Everest one finger at a time.

Dr. Sunil Sharma tells why treating undiagnosed sleep apnea can improve the general survival rates of hospital patients. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us that paramedics in Renfrew County are the first in Canada to be allowed to use drones to assist patients. Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio discusses the federal government’s efforts to meet its conservation goals. And we have our weekly news quiz, where brains and egos are challenged. This is the January 16, 2018 epis...

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.

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...

We speak with Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio about his interview with Dianne Saxe, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. Dr. Greg McKenna from Holland College tells us about a video cookbook for people with intellectual disabilities. We discuss the role political spouses play in the public arena. Community reporter Rachel Kitson calls in from Prince Edward Island with news about the CNIB’s annual community meeting in Charlottetown. Marc Aflalo from Your Tech Report tells u...

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares a story about dolphins rescuing a mother and baby whale from sharks, and we learn about marine mammal communications. National Geographic photographer Brent Stirton shares stories about his 25 years of photographing and reporting on environmental conflict, and Lawrence has a few tips on taking pictures without the use of sight. Lawrence also reflects on getting outdoors to open up your hearing..  Highlights: Introducti...

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio will tell us about a new study which examines how the first dogs came to America 10,000 years ago, and then disappeared. From the August 1st, 2018 episode.

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...

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.