Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press talks about the CNIB's plans to create the most accessible neighbourhood in Canada. One of our regional content specialists, Karen Magee, tells us about the CNIB paint night in Toronto. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio shares his tips for participating in outdoor activities this summer. Our community reporter Gerry Harris tells us what’s happening in New Brunswick, including the 60th anniversary of the Miramichi Festival and the Area 5...
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Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther says Canada is clear-cutting its boreal forest, also known as The Amazon of the North. We find out why that matters. From the April 9, 2019 episode.
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...
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).
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the ongoing issues of animal welfare at MarineLand in southern Ontario. From the September 28, 2021 episode.
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains why it’s time to move on from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles. From the August 2, 2022 episode.
Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio shares his tips for participating in outdoor activities this summer.
With winter drawing close, Lawrence, Lilly and eldest sister Alexandra aren’t ready to put their hiking boots away just yet. Ms. Lilly schools Lawrence on braille trails and sensory gardens, Alberta’s Kananaskis Country is our featured bucket list destination. Lawrence and Alexandra take a hike in the Gatineau Hills with some tech in tow, and Lawrence reflects on a mountain-climbing expedition he took with his guide dog in grizzly bear country. It’s all about hiking climbing, trails...
On Tuesday, July 6's show:
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the federal government's new five-year plan to save collapsing Pacific salmon stocks
Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler in Toronto discusses a new rides program for people with disabilities to access vaccines. She also describes some accessibility services and navigational features at Union Station. And, she tells us about Out of this World, an inclusive café located at the Centre for Addiction and ...
Alpine, nordic, telemark or back-country, what kind of skier are you? This week on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther we delve into the world of winter skiing in all its forms. Ms. Lilly schools us on the different opportunities specific for those with low vision or blind, and our bucket list destination is the Braille Mountain Initiative in western Canada. Winters coming and it’s time to get out the boards.
A new US government report says floods may soon become a weekly occurrence in some parts of the country. What will this mean for coastal communities? We speak to Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio. From the April 10, 2018 episode.
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains why many people who live along the banks of the St. Lawrence River are watching the water levels with concern. From the January 21, 2020 episode.
In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Steven Doucette highlights this year’s International Guide Dog Day (18:04). Lawrence Gunther shares tips on how to birdscape your backyard this summer for those little feathered friends (29:08). And Jonathan Clancy tells you all about Cripping Masculinity, an exhibit at the Tangled Art Gallery in Toronto (42:19).
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Alexandria Fischer describes a new accessible respite home for families in Windsor, Ontario. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains the negative impacts of gas stoves. Community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu gives details about this year’s Just for Laughs comedy festival and Montreal Jazz Fest. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes news accessible features available for the videogame “Dead Cells.” And quizmaster Mike Ross challenges Kare...
Episode 38 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther explored Great Lakes monster myths. On episode 39 we offer a more sobering dive into the Atlantic Ocean and the return of Great White Sharks to the region. Ms. Lilly has interesting facts to share about white sharks and seals, and Dr. Chris Harvey Clark describes his recent underwater encounter with a white shark in Halifax harbor. On Tips and Tech we demonstrate a water-resistant beeping compass designed and built for use by blind and lo...
Our colleague Karen Magee tells us about a research project on the availability and quality of audio description on Netflix. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio tells us about his trip to Whitehorse and Dawson for the AMI-tv special “Postcards from the Yukon.” Our New Brunswick community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about a rare opportunity for the whole family to meet farmers, visit modern farms, and learn about modern food production. And, Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuig...
Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses thee impact of flooding on Canadian cities. Neil Barnett from Microsoft tells us about their Autism Hiring Program which has recently expanded to Vancouver, BC. We discuss Burger King’s attempt to make a point about mental health by launching a line of boxed meals called Unhappy Meals. And, Joeita Gupta, Andy Frank and Ryan Delehanty are back at it with the weekly news quiz moderated by quizmaster Mike Ross!
This is the May 7, 2019 epi...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown:
Ryan Delehanty highlights a few of this month’s AMI original podcasts including:
A recent episode of The Pulse which considers how colleges can be made inclusive for students from marginalized groups. You can find the episode here
And a Pulse episode that explores the emotionally charged issues of transnational and transracial adoption. You can find the episode here
He also tells you about new seasons of the AMI Podcast Roundup and AMI Audiobook R...
On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther this week, we look at five Indigenous gift suggestions with Ms. Lilly. We also get an update on Ryan’s Iron Man results, Ryan shares tips on fitness apps and using his infinity pool as someone without sight and Lawrence offers some reflections on winter camping on ice.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us why the idea of net-zero emissions is losing the support of scientists and activists. Musician Christa Couture gives us a sneak peek of her new single “To Us.” Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes Mastercard’s new and accessible credit card. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares details on goalball programming in Red Deer. And we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with quizmaster Corin...