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In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Morgan Ineson tells you about Fighting Blindness Canada’s Young Leaders Summit and View Point conference (14:17). Lawrence Gunther explores the possible impact the Arctic lakes may have on the earth’s climate (26:38). Plus, Kelly Bron Johnson discusses the importance of Gladue reports to acknowledge the effects of Colonialism on Indigenous people (37:34). In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Rebecca Dingwell weighs in with her thought...

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...

Are humans the cause of climate change? Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther joins us to explain why there is still so much confusion around the science on climate change.

We all expect a certain level of cleanliness on our beaches. But environmental expert Lawrence Gunther says that can get complicated. From the August 14, 2018 episode.

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther we learn that Ms. Lilly has been captured by frogs – her heart that is. You won’t want to miss our second of a two-part series featuring a Canadian blind iron man competitor. Lawrence has some important news to share about an up-coming visit to Ontario’s Prince Edward County and the famous Sand Banks provincial Park, and will be reflecting on how to mitigate any negative social repercussions due to this latest wave of Covid 19. ...

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio discusses a dire warning from more than 15,000 scientists. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us about a winter gala being organized by the Hands of Fire sculpture group. Anne Borden tells us about A4A, Ontario's first self-advocacy organization for autistic adults and children. Kirsten Walker discusses plans to provide new mental health awareness training for staff in the Toronto Transit Commission’s Wheel-Trans program. And, we finish w...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther gives us a recap of the COP25 climate conference in Madrid. Dave tells us about a call for more accessible housing designs in Ontario. Community reporter Michelle Creedy calls in from Vancouver Island with details about several holiday events. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about a partnership between the telecom giant Comcast and the wearable technology startup NuEyes. And Karen Magee defends her crown in our weekly news quiz. T...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Jesse Klimitz from Human Space tells us about “Heritage for All,” a new project to develop accessible strategies for heritage properties.

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. From the April 23, 2019 episode

In the first hour of the show, certified financial planner Ryan Chin explores the various factors that influence financial markets (11:50). Lawrence Gunther tells you all about Alkaline Hydrolysis (24:28). Elizabeth Mohler shares her reaction to the slow roll out of the Canada Disability Benefit (35:03). And, Amanda Shekarchi talks about the Barbie movie’s continued popularity as it becomes the second-highest grossing film in Warner Bros. history (45:00).

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...

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...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains why one of Canada’s largest lakes is in serious trouble. From the September 25, 2018 episode.

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther joins us, but today, he's putting on his tech hat to chat with us about the Victor Reader Stream and show us how to use the device.

If you haven’t already done so, it’s to time to chuck your gas stove. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains some of their negative impacts and why induction stoves are the way to go. From the July 5, 2022 episode.

Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact - or lack thereof - that documentaries on the environment are having on Canadians.

We speak with our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther about the growing number of abandoned oil wells in Alberta. From the February 4, 2020 show.