On Tuesday September 28's show:
Krista Carr from Inclusion Canada reflects on the federal election results and considers how it will affect the implementation of the proposed disability benefit, Accessible Canada Act, as well as affordable housing
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the ongoing issues of animal welfare at MarineLand in southern Ontario
Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares her experience using an app for vaccine proof on campus. She also te...
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Environment contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses renewable energy technologies and shares the benefits of rooftop solar power. From the February 16, 2021 episode.
Our environment expert Lawrence Gunther tells us that the federal government has signed a deal to make the Inuit of Labrador the guardians of part of the Northwest Passage. Our New Brunswick community reporter, Gerry Harris, tells us about two fundraising events being staged by the MIRA Atlantic Foundation – one in French, and one in English. Celine Kavanaugh of Grand Falls, New Brunswick tells us about her experience with the SHAD program, which places high school students at a uni...
Six north Atlantic right whales have died in Canadian waters this year – including four in the past week. We’ll ask our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther why this is happening.
From the July 2, 2019 episode.
Today, AMI announced its AMI-audio lineup for a 2023-24 broadcast season that includes returning favourites, new programs and audio and video podcasts.
It all begins Friday, September 1, on AMI-audio.
Highlights of the upcoming AMI-audio schedule include the debut of The Washington Post This Week, the return of the wildly successful daily program Double Tap and established podcasts available with video on YouTube.
“I’m very excited about the upcoming year on AMI-audio,” said Andy F...
Lawrence Gunther chats about the rise in remote work benefits and explores what it would take for companies to make employees return back to the office. From the September 13, 2022 episode.
Entertainment critic Michael McNeely reflects on the film ‘CODA’ and its historic wins at this year’s SAG Awards
Community reporter J.R. Bjornson discusses Step 2 of Alberta’s Reopening Plans. He also describes his experience with the Alberta Blind Hockey Challenge that took place last month in Red Deer. And he shares information about a new James Cameron exhibit called “Challenging the Deep” at the Telus World of Science centre in Edmonton
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us ...
Lawrence Gunther hopes that, when people tune in to his new AMI-audio show, it will inspire them to explore their country.
"For those that don't live in rural communities, I hope they say, 'That's an interesting way of life and I want to try that,'" Lawrence says. "I want to introduce them to the people and the ideas that don't involve living in the city."
The aptly-titled Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther—airing Fridays at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-audio—finds the conservationist and prof...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how federal politicians are responding to a warning about catastrophic effects from climate change. The Oxford University Press has published a comprehensive history of disability. Dr. Michael Rembis from the University of Buffalo tells us what’s in it. We review what’s at stake in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, and more as there are several municipal elections happening across Canada. As our understanding of disability shifts, our u...
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 ...
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the controversial amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act. From the November 10, 2020 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses “Seaspiracy,” a new Netflix documentary that explores the environmental impact of fishing. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler tells us about “Enabled: Connecting with Birds,” an upcoming panel for birding enthusiasts who are blind or partially sighted. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about how scientists have developed the Mini Cheetah, a four-legged robot to help guide users who are blind or...
In June 2019, a landslide struck a remote canyon of the Fraser River, blocking a vital salmon migration route. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther joins us to explain what governments are doing to clear the route. From the April 14, 2020 show.
Lawrence Gunther of Bluefish Radio previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week. We discuss the feature on Your Personal Climate Response Plan.
Lawrence and Lilly leave Lewis behind for an exciting day of whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River. Find out the technology and tips used to raft class five rapids aboard small self-bailing rafts, followed by cliff jumping. Joining the crew for the adventure is ten-year old autistic “Tegan”.
On Tuesday’s show:
The Alberta government has cancelled 11 controversial coal mine leases. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther gives us all the details
Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about this year's Polar Plunge challenge in support of Special Olympics Alberta! To access his full report you can visit here
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes:
the Autonomous Vehicle Assistant, a new app that provides navigational assistance for people with disabilities
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More than 15,000 scientists from around the world have put their names to a letter warning about serious dangers to humanity. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio tells us more. From the November 21, 2017 episode.
Concordia University is releasing an inclusive innovation guide to help event-planners design accessible events. We speak with Charmaine Lyn from Concordia’s office of community engagement. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about the effects of another algae bloom in Lake Erie. Donna Jodhan tells us about the advocacy efforts that laid the groundwork for improved accessibility at major airports. We discuss one mother’s angry rant about the number of childless millen...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown:
Sarah Trick and Alanna King chat about their efforts to develop a media style guide for disability coverage
Musician Christa Couture’s tells you all about her latest single “Summer is Hot with My Little Trans Lover”
Lawrence Gunther discusses the issues around textiles and fabrics marketed with “green” and eco labels
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you all about a 3D photography series that offers a tactile experience to blind audiences
And for h...
It’s Disability Employment Month in BC. Parliamentary Secretary Dan Coulter told us all about it.
Envision smart glasses have partnered with Aira to offer better orientation for users. Nelson Rego has that story. Nelson also told us about XRAI glasses for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. And finally, Nelson shared his weekly tech tip: How to adjust update your Alexa.
Lawrence Gunther tells us what happens to GPS technology when you end up off grid? Are there any solutions t...