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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...

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. Community reporter Gerry Harris gives us an update on White Cane Week activities in Saint John, New Brunswick. Regional content specialist Karen Magee talks about the problems with stop announcements on Ottawa public transit. Marc Aflalo offers his weekly tech report, including a look at how Amazon did with its 2017 holiday sales. And, our news quiz panel convenes...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, 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. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about SING IMT, a miniature implantable telescope that improves vision in the late-stage of age-related macular degeneration. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the state of Grey Wolves in North America. A...

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.  And, Mike Agerbo updates us on the latest from the world of technology.

The Canadian Open Blind Golf Tournament is happening next week in Cranbrook, BC. We’ll speak with tournament organizer Darren Douma. 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. Donna Jodhan from Barrier-Free Canada explains how funding cuts in Ontario are affecting the human rights complaints process. Our community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton is b...

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we start with Lilly sharing some disturbing news about an invasive venomous spider working its way up North America’s east coast. Then, Lawrence and Lilly learn about walking fish and the ability of creatures to quickly adapt to changes in their environment, Lawrence has more feedback on the all-terrain cane, and reflects on when an invasive species crosses over to become “naturalized." So put your feet up, take a break and prepare to be informed ...

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther Ms Lilly explains how bears in Pakistan are being liberated. We here from a bear researcher about his own much to close encounter with an angry mother Grizzly, and Dr. Barrie Gilbert then explains how he overcame his facial disfigurement and loss of one eye to become a world-famous Grizzly Bear expert and advocate. Lawrence also shares his own much less traumatic encounter with a Black Bear.

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther shares the highlights from The Living Planet Report, produced by the World Wildlife Fund. From the November 6, 2018 episode.

On Episode 94 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence look back at 2023, and ahead to what’s coming in 2024. National Geographic photographer Brent Stirton is back for the final installment of his three-part series on photographing environmental and human conflict. And, Lawrence appeared on AMI's NOW with Dave Brown to discuss accessible and safe ice fishing tips and tech for you and your guide dog. Winter has landed, time to get out there and enjoy the season.  Highli...

Today on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther we explore whether to bee or not to bee a blind beekeeper. Ms Lilly introduces us to research that ranks the pain level of over 98 different insect stings. Dave Brown and Lawrence discuss Murder Wasps. Tom Ponech gives tips on being a blind beekeeper, and lawrence reflects on how to avoid being stung in the first place.

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the threat of aging and deteriorating dams on people living downstream. From the March 2, 2021 episode.

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio reviews a series of bills introduced by the federal government to protect Canada’s coasts, lakes, and rivers. From the February 13, 2018 episode.

Data from the federal government has revealed that many Canadian municipalities have been dumping raw sewage into their surrounding waterways. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther joins us with the details. This is the March 17, 2020 show.

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares 12 gift suggestions for outdoor enthusiasts, the Outdoor Adventure has the gang back at the Montreal Biodome for a visit to the Laurentian Forest, and Lawrence reflects on Canada’s announcement at the COP15 biodiversity meeting in Montreal. Listen live Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern on basic cable on AMI-audio or stream the show as a podcast. Send us your comments at Feedback@AMI.ca and rank us on Apple Podcasts!

Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuigge discusses the tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia and the repercussions across the United States and Canada. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us about a new helpline for people with disabilities, by people with disabilities. Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio stops by to talk about the near-extinction of North Atlantic right whales. Our community reporter Gerry Harris tells us what’s happening in New Brunswick, including the ...

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explores why four distinct fish kill incidents have occurred on the Ottawa River over the past few weeks. From the August 13, 2019 episode.