High up in the Arctic Ocean close to the North Pole, a solitary ship just concluded 300 days of being tethered to an ice flow, much of that time was spent in continuous darkness. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses this new research and the impact of climate change on the arctic. From the August 18, 2020 episode.
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On Tuesday April 27th’s show:
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the rising levels of greenhouse gases during the pandemic
Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about MADE, an upcoming Artisan Market in Red Deer, Alberta. To access his full report visit here
We take a second look at Apple AirTags and find out what accessibility features it has to offer with Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech
And, Corinne Van Dusen joins us as quiz master in another edition of...
We speak with our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther about the growing number of abandoned oil wells in Alberta. We hear how city council in Hamilton, Ontario responded to requests for better snow removal services. Jane Hudson, executive director of Disability Rights Iowa, tells us about her group’s efforts to make the Iowa caucuses more accessible. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about two new augmented reality devices. And Karen Magee and Dave Brown try to end Mark Ph...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown:
Lawrence Gunther describes how to do your spring cleaning in a sustainable way
Ryan Delehanty profiles the newest podcast episodes of “Raising Kindness” and "Tripping on Air"
Wendy McDonald discusses Inclusion Alberta's annual Family Conference
The event runs April 14 to 15 at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, AB
For more information, visit here
Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech shares tips on how to have your tech prepared in case of emergencie...
We're live from Ottawa! Community reporter Kim Kilpatrick joins us in person to talk about her one-woman show "Raising Stanley / Life with Tulia". Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio will tell us about a new study which examines how the first dogs came to America. Our regional content specialist Karen Magee talk about local food from the Ottawa region and brings in samples for Mike and Dave. Milena Khazanavicius gives us reminders about the CNIB and Eyes for the Job. ...
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 Lilly reveals the benefits of keeping a reptile as a pet, and then it’s part III of our visit to Garnseys Feral Acres and a tour of their farm animal rescue. Tips and Tech covers mid-summer fishing techniques, and I reflect on catching snakes in the wild. Listen live Sundays at 3: pm Eastern over basic cable on AMI Audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Send us your comments at Feedback@AMI.Ca and rank us on Apple Podcast.
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the true cost and benefits of offshore wind power
Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler tells us about the CCB’s upcoming virtual concert with pianist Michael Arnowitt. To access her full report, visit here
Nelson Régo of Cool Blind Tech describes:
AWARE, a new navigation app that assists users who are blind and partially sighted explore their surroundings independently
GoodMaps Explore, an on-demand, reactive mobile navigation f...
Canada produces more garbage than any other developed country. Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us what we can do to change that. From the December 19, 2017 episode.
This time on AMI-audio’s Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms. Lilly reveals the mystery surrounding fairy rings, and we explore what’s involved with teaching kids to fish with special guests Mariko Izumi and Kevin Estrada. Lawrence breaks down different fishing reel options and which are best-suited to those new to fishing, and reflects on the power of mainstream and social media to cancel traditional activities like fishing and hunting.
This episode of AMI-audio’s podcast Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther explores the must-have knives for both outdoor adventuring and food prep at camp and in the kitchen. Ms. Lilly describes each knife, and Lawrence consults with a knife collector, a Scout leader and a fishing guide for their advice. Lawrence then describes the best way to sharpen knives as someone without sight. So, check your bandage supply, and learn why knives need to be sharp to be safe.
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 95 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares news about beavers on the move and the world’s largest beaver dam. Then, Lawrence speaks with Abraham Francis of the Mohawk of Akwesasne First Nations about past and current connections to the St. Lawrence River, we have tips on staying warm on the ice, and Lawrence reflects on why he enjoys snowmobiling.
Highlights:
Show Open (00:00)
Lilly Talks About the World’s Largest Beaver Dam (00:51)
The Original Wild Beavers &am...
Environmental organizations are calling on the federal government to address climate change in its measures for economic recovery. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us more. From the July 21, 2020 episode.
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the controversial amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act. For the accessibility story roundup, we chat about how the federal minister overseeing Ottawa’s support of Canadians with disabilities says the government must find a better way to deliver funds to them. Dave Brown shares the details. Community Reporter J.R. Bjornson in Red Deer, Alberta tells us about Central Alberta’s Bullseye Blind Hockey program. Nelson Régo of ...
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses “Seaspiracy,” a new Netflix documentary that explores the environmental impact of fishing. From the April 13, 2021 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.
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...
Ever want to sell everything, pack up, and move to an island? If you don’t have your heart set on a tropical paradise somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Canada may have just what the doctor ordered. This week on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther we explore Canada’s amazing island offerings with Ms Lilly, meet a couple that un-plugged and built their own floating island, get some tips on how to prepare for your own island adventure from the St. Lawrence Riverkeeper, and learn...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explores the chances for meaningful progress on climate change, under a minority Liberal government.