Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us about a NASA study into the origins of life on Earth. Lui Greco from the CNIB tells us about a Transport Canada study about how to train self-driving cars to share the roads with blind pedestrians. We discuss pedestrian safety in a larger sense. Producer Kevin Philipupillai tells us about one woman's lonely fight against Health Canada over outdated safety warnings on lead paint. We ask Marc Aflalo from Your Tech Report about a repo...
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In this episode, we cover the gamut from animals we hate to the birds we love. Yes, rats and loons. Plus, Lilly has some interesting experiences to share as a former owner of rats as pets, Margie Manthey talks to us about her “Get the Lead Out of Fishing” campaign to protect loons and other birds, Lawrence has some tips to share on travelling internationally with your guide dog and a reflection on why we need to be open to new information about wild animals and our beliefs and actio...
Having earned a Masters in Environmental Studies, Lawrence Gunther is North America's only blind conservationist, outdoor writer, podcaster, blogger, film maker and TV personality. A life-long outdoor enthusiast, in 2007 Lawrence invented the world's first Blind Fishing Boat, was the first Canadian to win an international blind sailing regatta in 2010, and was certified in SCUBA in 2011.
Lawrence is a regular contributor on AMI’s NOW with Dave Brown and AMI This Week, and is an a...
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the resurgence of Canada geese in public spaces. From the August 31, 2021 episode.
On Tuesday March 16th's episode:
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us how small modular reactors could be used to help combat climate change in Canada
Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes “Arts Chats,” a new discussion series by the Toronto Arts Foundation
She also tells us about a one-woman show by Kim Kilpatrick called “Flying in the Dark” . To access her full report, visit here
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about AirTags, Apple’s much-anti...
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is excited to announce that AMI-audio’s morning show Live from Studio 5 has joined AMI-tv’s morning lineup.
Airing weekdays at 9 a.m. Eastern, Live from Studio 5—hosted by Mike Ross and Joeita Gupta—joins a new platform as television cameras capture the action as it happens in the studio from AMI’s Toronto headquarters.
“I’m ecstatic that Live from Studio 5 has joined the AMI-tv platform,” says Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio. “I’m confident our viewer...
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...
What really happens after you donate your used clothing? Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio shares some surprising information. From the June 5th episode.
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...
On this, our final episode of season one, Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther celebrates by having Ms Lilly reveal her top five favorite episodes from the past year. We present the second half of our conversation with blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer, and Lawrence offers tips and some reflections on experiencing the outdoors. Tune in to AMI Audio for all the fun or download the podcast.
In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Lawrence Gunther chats about the likelihood of an El Niño weather pattern this year (13:26). And Elizabeth Mohler recaps her experience at an indoor triathlon by Toronto Triathlon Festival (27:38)!
The Inuit tradition of fishing through the ice is one shared by millions of Canadians who head out on to Canada’s frozen lakes, rivers and bays each winter. It’s a practice that has everyone fishing blind. On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we learn about the state of Canada’s Arctic ice from Ms Lilly, hear about fully equipped ice shanties for rent that you can overnight in, delve into the history of ice fishing with Dave Brown, and head out on to the ice with Lawre...
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...
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains why more cities are banning certain kinds of fossil fuel-based heating in new home construction. From the July 19, 2022, episode.
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.
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
Today on NOW with Dave Brown:
Fighting Blindness Canada is hosting their View Point conference and Young Leaders Summit very soon! Morgan Ineson fills you in on the details
The View Point conference is going down this Saturday September 30 in Toronto
And the Young Leaders Summit is running on October 14 and 15 in Toronto
The blue pumpkin and bucket campaign is aiming to make trick-or-treating inclusive to children with disabilities on Halloween. Rebecca Dingwell weighs in with h...
Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explores the similarities and differences between food forests and pollinator-friendly yards. From the August 4, 2020 episode.
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.
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Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains how Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas will play a role in tackling issues of climate change in Canada. From the October 12, 2021 episode.