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Concordia University is releasing an inclusive innovation guide to help event-planners design accessible events. We speak with Charmaine Lyn from Concordia’s office of community engagement. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about the effects of another algae bloom in Lake Erie. Donna Jodhan tells us about the advocacy efforts that laid the groundwork for improved accessibility at major airports. We discuss one mother’s angry rant about the number of childless millen...

On Episode 78 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we begin by celebrating newly-discovered ocean phenomena. Then, we learn about water safety issues from Swim Drink Fish Canada and how their Swim Guide App is empowering beach goers to monitor and improve water quality. Lawrence reviews the Swim Guide App and reflects on why we need to take unseen safety issues seriously. Listen live Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Send us your...

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the controversial amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act. From the November 10, 2020 episode.

Look up, look way up to the top of Canada, and find Yukon Gold. Ms Lilly will school us on what to expect in terms of solar and lunar activity in the far north. A couple Yukon bucket list suggestions should wet your interest, and some indigenous boat building tips will make sure you make it back alive.

"Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains why it’s important to protect the planet’s shrinking wilderness regions. Our accessibility consultant Donna Jodhan shares her thoughts on the CNIB’s new strategic plan. We bring you a recap of the events from around the world yesterday – the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Our New Brunswick community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about a Blind Bowling series hosted by the Fredericton Lions. Marc...

On this week's episode: Sometimes, we need to take a step back from our busy lives and just appreciate the simple things. And what better way to do that than by immersing yourself in the living world of greenery and beautiful landscapes? If you’re not an outdoors person, the next best thing is reading books about the wild. We wanted a guest to help us with this topic and it only felt natural that that had to be none other than Lawrence Gunther of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther. Plus...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther makes the case that we should think of all the water on our planet as one big ocean. From the August 28, 2018.

People often look for a challenge to stimulate their creativity and expand their horizons. San Francisco’s Lighthouse for the blind and Visually Impaired offers just such an incentive through their annual holman Prize competition. Ms Lilly and I review three of the 2021 outdoor oriented Homan Prize semifinalists, and I speak with a 2017 Prize winner about his international blind kayaking adventure. I share some of my own blind kayaking tips, and reflect on taking blind kayaking to t...

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the true cost and benefits of offshore wind power. From the January 19, 2021 episode.

Lawrence Gunther says flooding may become a weekly occurrence in some parts of the US. Karen Magee shares her memories of Jonathan Pitre, a 17-year-old who recently succumbed to complications from a rare skin disease. Employment expert Michael Bach discusses vocational programs and the line between inclusion and exploitation. Marc Aflalo introduces a smart padlock that can be unlocked with a fingerprint. And Mike Ross, Joeita Gupta, and Karen Magee compete in our weekly news quiz. T...

We ask our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther about the arrival of so-called “murder hornets” in Canada. Community reporter Derek Lackey tells us about a virtual town hall meeting about making insulin pumps more accessible. We speak with Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech about smart glasses that help doctors to treat patients remotely. And Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix join Dave for our weekly news quiz. This is the May 12, 2020 show.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Lawrence Gunther reflects on DICARP’s report on the impact of climate change on people with disabilities. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes the upcoming fundraising campaign “Because of Balance." Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes a newly developed app to help bus drivers pick up passengers who are blind and partially sighted. And, we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with contestants Andy Frank, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth! ...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Natalie Martiniello, President of Braille Literacy Canada, chats about World Braille Day and explores the relevance and future of Braille. 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. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares an update on the World Junior Tournament in Red Deer, AB. Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discuse...

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".

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). 

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther reflects on the United Nations report on climate change. From the August 17, 2021 episode.

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio gives us some climate change prevention resolutions for the new year. From the January 3, 2019 episode.

How sustainable is pet food? Lawrence Gunther gives you a glance into the manufacturing process of food for your furry friends. From the November 7, 2023, episode.

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explores the chances for meaningful progress on climate change, under a minority Liberal government. We speak with wheelchair rugby star Garett Hickling, who is being inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame. Donald Trump was booed by the crowd at a World Series game on Sunday. We’re asking what’s fair game when it comes to politicians at public events. The CNIB office in Winnipeg is arranging a craft group for anyone who wants to ...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther continues his discussion on the shift to clean energy and describes energy storage solutions. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about Shred-It Day, an initiative for fraud prevention in Red Deer, Alberta. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about a new navigational backpack system using Intel’s AI software that could assist users who are blind or partially sighted. And, host Dave Brown competes against...