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On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly explores the acrobatic abilities of urban squirrels, and then it’s Part 2 of our visit to Garnsey's Feral Acres and their rescued farm animals. Lawrence offers up some tips for keeping you and your dog safe from ticks and reflects on why people with vision loss especially need to be prepared for a hot summer.

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains how ancient fire practices are beneficial to preventing the risk of wildfires. From the May 24, 2022, episode.

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Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains why one of Canada’s largest lakes is in serious trouble. Our colleague Karen Magee tells us about a Friendship Circle in Montreal, which provides support to young people with special needs. We'll go through the results of yesterday’s election in New Brunswick. We’ll discuss the news that Ontario’s public sector pensions are being opened to up to workers at non-profits. Tech expert Marc Aflalo digs into Amazon’s surprise announc...

On this episode of AMI Audio’s show Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, the focus is outdoor adventuring with your guide dog. But first Ms. Lilly is going to recap the family’s day on the Ottawa River fishing and boating on Fathers Day. Larissa Proctor, Manager of Guide Dog Advocacy for the CNIB, is going to tell us about the recent Guide Dog Advocacy Camp held at CNIB Lake Joe. Lawrence has some tips for taking your guide dog on watercraft. He also has some reflections to share on adve...

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.

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio reviews a series of bills introduced by the federal government to protect Canada’s coasts, lakes, and rivers. From the February 13, 2018 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.

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 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.  And, Mike Agerbo updates us on the latest from the world of technology.

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...

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Lawrence Gunther explores how tensions with Russia are impacting Arctic research studies (15:40). Artist Clover Thursday tells you about her experience at the Hamilton Art Crawl (27:10). Plus, community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu gives you the scoop about this year’s Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal! (40:20)

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 93 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly explores how scientists are measuring the resilience of Canada’s Boreal Forest after the worst year of forest fires on record. Also, National Geographic photographer Brent Stirton shares stories about what it’s like for people who are blind and living in Third World countries, Lawrence has a few tips on how to safely and sustainably trim back and space trees, and reflects on why he has a special place in his heart for Canada’s e...

How can we as consumers ensure we are eating seafood that is caught or farmed sustainably? Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio helps us understand what the various seafood packaging labels mean. From the July 3, 2018 episode.

Dragon boats may be over 2,500 years old, but blind and vision impaired athletes love them. ON this episode of AMI Audio’s podcast, “Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther”, it’s all about what it takes to become a competitive dragon boat paddler. Ms Lilly explores their origins, and we speak with Albert McDonald, a dragon boat coach for the Dartmouth Dragon Boat vision impaired team. Lawrence, a competitive dragon boat paddler himself, shares his tips and insights on what it takes to be a ...

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the threat of aging and deteriorating dams on people living downstream. From the March 2, 2021 episode.

Lawrence Gunther tells us about efforts to restore a section of the Fraser River that was affected by a landslide last year. Dave reads from an essay about how life has changed for people with disabilities during the pandemic. Community reporter Derek Lackey explains how to sign up for the CNIB's virtual peer support program. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about Google’s new braille keyboard for Android devices. And Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix join Dave for our week...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Freek van Welsenis stops by to showcase the accessible keyboard designed to make smartphones more accessible for the blind and partially sighted. Lawrence Gunther explores the environmental case of using a bidet over toilet paper. Toronto Community Reporter Elizabeth Mohler stops by to highlight events in the area. And, Karen Magee, Andy Frank, and Alex Smyth square off in another edition of the Weekly news Quiz. This is the October 25, 2022 episode. ...