Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about The Green New Deal, an ambitious new economic and environmental proposal in the United States. This year’s edition of the AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications. Our colleague Janis Davidson Pressick tells us more. The toy company Mattel is introducing a few Barbie dolls with disabilities. We speak with our accessibility consultant Donna Jodhan about how culturally significant this is. Community ...
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The Arctic is becoming warmer and wetter. Lawrence Gunther explores the possible impact these northern lakes may have on the earth’s climate.
In 1986, I was one of the first ten people in Ontario to get a guide dog. Today on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther we are talking dogs and especially guide dogs. Ms. Lilly has some fun facts about guide dogs, our bucket list recommendation includes an interview with the co-managers of the CNIB guide Dog School where they only Train Guide dogs, and I’ve got some tips on caring for your guide dog.
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther shares his experience training guide dogs for outdoor living. From the November 24, 2020 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Mike Ross fills in as host! He chats with Corinna McFeaters about new pilot project in P.E.I. that aims to accommodate workers with learning disabilities. Lawrence Gunther explains why more cities are banning oil and gas heating in new home construction. Nelson Rego describes the new accessibility updates available for the Samsung Watch. J.R. Bjornson describes this year’s Westerner Days Fair & Exposition in Red Deer, Alberta. And we another edition...
On AMI Audio’s podcast “Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther” we celebrate the harvest moon and get to meet Matthew Bulmer, a blind farmer, inventor and municipal counsellor. Find out what it takes to farm blind. Test your knowledge and guess eight sounds from the farm. Learn tips on how to stay safe in one of the world’s most dangerous professions.
Today, Bonnie Brayton of DAWN Canada tells us about the More Than A Footnote campaign that seeks to address systemic violence against women with disabilities and Deaf women. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio discusses the People’s Great Lakes Summit that took place in November. Regional content specialist Karen Magee describes the story of a 94-year-old volunteer who is retiring for the second time. And, community reporter Gerry Harris tells us which Christmas-related events to ch...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about a proposal to build an enormous new oil sands mine in Alberta. Community reporter JR Bjornson calls in from Red Deer, Alberta to tell us how he marked World Braille Day yesterday. Tech expert Mike Agerbo calls in from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to tell us about a few of the quirkier inventions on display. Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix join me for our weekly news quiz. UC Berkeley Researchers Restore Vision in Mi...
On Episode 71 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence speak with Dr. Lauri Marino about her work to establish a whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia. Lawrence shares tips for sea kayaking blind and reflects on our complicated relationships with animals. Listen live Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Please send us your comments at Feedback@AMI.ca and rank us on Apple Podcasts.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Brock Richardson wraps up his coverage on the 2022 Paralympic Games in Beijing! Environment contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the UN’s recent report and warning on climate change. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes a survey for Clear Access, a website in development for accessible health care. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares details about Dot Inc.’s new tactile Braille display.
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. The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has announced the Paralympic competition schedule, following the Games’ postponement to 2021. Dave Brown tells us more. Community Reporter J.R. Bjornson share...
Ottawa, Gatineau, Montreal, and Fredericton are just some of the Canadian cities that have found themselves bagging sand and building walls to save homes and other vital infrastructures from continuous flooding. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explores some of the causes behind the issue.
On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence explore the regulations that govern what people who are blind or partially sighted are legally allowed to do in the outdoors. We are also talking about fishing, boating and hunting; what’s legal, what’s ethical, and what’s doable? We include tips on using technology when hunting when you are blind or partially sighted, and Lawrence reflects on why harvesting nature’s bounty represents an essential relationship with nature that ne...
The Modern Arthur trilogy from Graphic Audio imagines what might happen if King Arthur himself returned to the world and became involved in US politics. Michael Feir reviews Knight Life, the first book in the trilogy. UK’s Fern Lulham brings us facts and figures about online dating. We speak with Lawrence Gunther about his new AMI-tv project, Makings of a Guide Dog. It follows Lawrence on his quest to find the perfect dog to guide him through various outdoor activities. Community Re...
Employable Me returns soon! We’ll hear from Tina Sarkar-Thompson from the CNIB, and Penny Wheelwright from the production company that makes the show. This is turning out to be one of the worst years for forest fires in Canada. Lawrence Gunther discusses the connection to climate change. For AMI at the Movies, Amy Amantea reviews the horror movie "The Nun". Our news panel talks about the anonymous New York Times op-ed that has incensed President Donald Trump, the ongoing N...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains the importance of darkness in the evolution of aquatic and marine ecosystems.
Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio discusses the federal government’s efforts to meet its conservation goals. From the January 16, 2018 episode.
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about a virus that’s spreading among farmed salmon in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia. This is the February 18, 2020 show.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, advocate Alex Soojung-Kim Pang explains how companies around the globe can transition to a four-day work week. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes how cities can prevent injuries to birds migrating back for the season.
Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares details on this year’s Alberta Food & Beverage Expo in Red Deer, Alberta.
Sam Robinson shares his thoughts on the Child Care deal struck in Ontario. Mike Ross reflects on Ottawa...
East Africa is facing the largest and worst outbreak of locust swarms in 70 years. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains its impact on the agricultural industry. From the July 7, 2020 episode.