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We speak with our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther about the super cyclone that hit Bangladesh and the eastern coast of India last week, displacing two million people. From the May 26, 2020 show.

On Episode 60 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms. Lilly has some exciting news to share about a new oath geared toward making the outdoors more inclusive. Next, Lilly, Lawrence and Lewis visit the largest antique boat museum in North America. Lawrence has a tip on using auto-pilot technology to operate your fishing boat blind and reflects on the responsibilities that go along with getting your pleasure boat operator certificate as someone without sight.

With the number of natural disasters and their severity on the rise, environmental expert Lawrence Gunther shares tips on preparing emergency kits for evacuation scenarios. From the January 4, 2022 episode.

Blind handyman Chris Judge joins us with a preview of the new season of the AMI-tv show Eyes for the Job. Lawrence Gunther explains why many scientists believe the wildfires in the Amazon and other major events are proof that the planet has entered a new phase called "The Anthropocene". It’s election day in Manitoba! Our colleague Jim Krysko calls in with the latest news. Community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about Open Farm Day in New Brunswick, which is an opportunity...

I bet you never considered Canada a country that trades internationally in wildlife. We do, and here’s what we can do to ensure our love of nature is healthy for all. Episode 75 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther is pleased to have Melissa Matlow from World Animal Protection as our featured guest.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the resurgence of Canada geese in public spaces. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes Living Hyphen, a community platform that explores what it means to live in between cultures. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about Auditorial, an accessible storytelling website designed by Google. And, we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix. Thi...

On Episode 87 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares details about amazing fireflies. Lawrence then speaks with Water Ranger’s founder Kat Kavanagh about inclusive water testing, Lilly shares her favourite water tests she conducted over the summer, and Lawrence reflects on the link between water quality and fish health. It won’t be long until all this water is locked in ice again, so let’s make sure we make the most of the last warm weather.

In the inaugural episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we get schooled with Ms. Lily on what kind of outdoors person you are. We'll also talk bucket lists with Heather Figueiredo, Founder and Director of the Cambridge Farm and Forest School. Finally Lawrence will tell you how he uses buck saws.

ON episode 15 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we explore what’s lighting up earth on winter solstice, a must-do Canadian bucket list winter destination, and the hottest planet friendly outdoor gift suggestions. Ms Lilly and AMI’s Dave Brown join Lawrence on this year-end special guaranteed to make you smile. Please give back to the Outdoor team by leaving a glowing review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to AMI original podcasts over the web so others will find out about o...

Lawrence Gunther discusses the increasing number of extreme weather incidents. Karen Magee calls in with news about an interactive theatre workshop in Morrisburg, Ontario. Our New Brunswick community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about plans for Disability Awareness Week. Our hosts discuss the relevance of the monarchy and the royal family. And Andy Frank leads our weekly news quiz. This is the May 22, 2018 episode.

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther takes us through a new report that warns about flooding and extreme rainfall caused by climate change. Dave highlights an article about the challenges the new touchless, physically-distant world brings for people with visual impairments. Community reporter Derek Lackey explains how small businesses and farmers markets fit into the plans to re-open the economy in Manitoba. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about a guide for using the ...

What happens to GPS technology when you end up off-grid? Are there any solutions to keep navigation going? Lawrence Gunther will discuss that. From the August 30, 2022 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Dr. Laverne Jacobs from the University of Windsor describes Canada’s very first textbook on law and disability. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us how we should be moving away from fossil fuels into and shifting towards clean energy. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses Biped, a co-pilot device that brings autonomous driving features to users who are blind and partially sighted. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares an update o...

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...

Climate protesters are blocking bridges around the world, and school staff in Ontario just avoided a strike. We’ll talk with producer Kevin Philipupillai about what makes an effective protest. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther takes us through a few of the scientific arguments that fuel teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg. We revisit the case of a girl in Edmonton who was removed from her dance class, and ask who should be setting the rules when it comes to participation...

In Episode 73 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly has some amazing information about how dolphins communicate, updates on the dolphins stranded along Newfoundland’s coast, and the passing of Kiska the Killer Whale. Plus, we meet Jill Wheatley, a partially-sighted mountaineer looking to summit the world’s 14 tallest mountains, we have tips for staying safe on late-season ice, and a reflection on what goes along with keeping fish in aquariums. So pull up your favourite chair to t...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the new miniseries “Nine Perfect Strangers" starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains how Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas will play a role in tackling issues of climate change in Canada. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about The World’s Biggest Dinosaur, an attraction in Drumheller Alberta. And, we have another edition of our week...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Matthew Pearson from Carleton University shares findings from ‘Take Care,’ a new report about the trauma experienced by journalists and reporters. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the megadrought affecting America’s Midwest and Southwestern states. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler recaps her experience with accessibility in voting at last week’s Ontario provincial election. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech explains how to add and ed...

Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us about a NASA study into the origins of life on Earth. From the March 12, 2019 episode.

On today's show, Lawrence Gunther fills us in on a recent survey shows a significant percentage of people have uncertainty around the science of and cause of climate change, Nelson Régo of Cool Blind Tech tells us about Amazon Sidewalk, a free network sharing service to use in within your neighbourhood, and Rock and roll photographer Bob Gruen reflects on the 40th Death Anniversary of musician John Lennon.