We all expect a certain level of cleanliness on our beaches. But environmental expert Lawrence Gunther says that can get complicated. From the August 14, 2018 episode.
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Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today that it will air a new original documentary called Postcards from the Yukon on AMI-tv on Sunday, August 27.
Join AMI This Week presenter Dave Brown and Lawrence Gunther, North America’s only blind professional angler and host of Feel the Bite TV and the Blue Fish Radio show, on a sensory tour of this historic Canadian territory. With stops in Whitehorse and Dawson City, Dave and Lawrence learn all about the unique tastes, smells and sounds...
On the AMI Audio show Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms Lilly introduces us to an island of snakes, and we spend a day aboard a salmon fishing charter on Lake Ontario fishing for King salmon. Lawrence shares his fool-proof strategy for preventing sea-sickness and reflects on the bounty of the Great Lakes.
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther presented by AMI Audio, Lawrence, Lilly and Lewis head out of the city and into the Calabogie Hills. Their mission is to do some four-wheeling and have a blast. Sitting on the shore of a lake with a hydroelectric dam, Lawrence reflects on the electrification of the machines upon which people who live in rural, remote and northern parts of Canada depend. Be sure to check out all the action, and get the facts to determine whether an AT...
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...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther gives us a recap of the COP25 climate conference in Madrid. Dave tells us about a call for more accessible housing designs in Ontario. Community reporter Michelle Creedy calls in from Vancouver Island with details about several holiday events. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about a partnership between the telecom giant Comcast and the wearable technology startup NuEyes. And Karen Magee defends her crown in our weekly news quiz. T...
In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. Meghann Lloyd tells you about her recent study on the mental health benefits for athletes participating in the Special Olympics (18:08). And Lawrence Gunther recaps IMPAC-5, a global environmental forum that recently took place in Vancouver, BC (31:39).
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us why the idea of net-zero emissions is losing the support of scientists and activists. From the November 9, 2021, episode.
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 expert Lawrence Gunther explains how one million species could go extinct due to climate change. Community reporter Amy Amantea calls in from Vancouver to explain how disability advocates in her city pushed for the creation of universally accessible bus stops. Donna Jodhan of Barrier-Free Canada tells us about alternatives to online banking. Community Reporter Gerry Harris discusses events happening for Disability Awareness Week. Mark Aflalo of Your Tech Report explain...
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.
TW: On the @AMIAudio podcast Outdoors with @LawrenceGunther we explore storms big and small, and discover that Northern Lights make sounds even when they can’t be seen.
Ms Lilly also schools us on the Parker Solar Probe, and Lawrence provides tips on how to get the most out of your weather app to make sure you stay safe. Dave Brown and Lawrence explore the link between solar storms and our dependence on digital technology, and Lawrence reflects on his own close call with a recent d...
Every Canadian has an adventurist soul, and travelling to Canada’s Arctic is likely on most people’s bucket list. It wasn’t that long ago that the idea of travelling through the Arctic by ship was pretty much out of the question – no longer. On Episode 13 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we head north with Geoff Green from Students on Ice, discuss the latest polar expedition with Dave Brown, and learn about 40 words to describe snow with Ms. Lilly. Snowmobiling tips and storytelle...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains why one of Canada’s largest lakes is in serious trouble. From the September 25, 2018 episode.
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.
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...
Today, Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced its AMI-audio lineup for the 2021-22 broadcast season, including returning favourites, new programs and podcasts.
It all begins Tuesday, September 7, on AMI-audio.
“I’m excited to add new programs and podcasts to our established lineup of AMI-audio hits,” said Andy Frank, Manager, AMI-audio. “I can’t wait for listeners to hear and connect with the new voices we have lined up.”
Returning programming on AMI-audio
NOW with Dave Brown, Mond...
Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact - or lack thereof - that documentaries on the environment are having on Canadians.
We speak with our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther about the growing number of abandoned oil wells in Alberta. From the February 4, 2020 show.
In the first hour of the show, Author Jamie Bowman discusses her book “Bike Riding in Kabul: The Global Adventures of a Foreign Aid Practitioner” (18:26). And, legislation in B.C. is failing to protect old growth trees in the province. Lawrence Gunther fills you in on this story (31:54).