Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us about Uber’s agreement with the city of Ottawa to support accessible transportation in the city. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio discusses the worrying state of wild salmon populations on the west coast. NHL player Max Domi talks about the Light It Up campaign, which raises awareness for diabetes. Our Toronto community reporter Orly Shamir tells us how the Canadian Council of the Blind’s Trust Your Buddy program is taking on chronic dise...
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Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Devorah Kobluk from the Income Security Advocacy Centre explains why advocacy groups in Ontario are calling on the provincial government to increase disability support. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes which burgers are more environmentally friendly to consumer at your next barbeque. In his last community report, JR Bjornson in Red Deer, Alberta shares his experience using the LyriQ Assistive Text-to-speech Reader. Nelson Rego of Coo...
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther shares accessible tips for ice fishing this winter season. From the January 18, 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. Marc Aflalo from Your Tech Report tells us about the problems that are cropping up with Samsung’s groundbreaking new folding phones. The federal government is encouraging people to sign up to monitor the implementation of the proposed accessibility legislation. Donna Jodhan from Barrier-Free Canada tells us more. ...
On Episode 86 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we speak with Ron Walsh, who is blind, about living the outdoor life. Ron offers up some tips on modifying a muzzleloader for sighted targeting assistance; Lawrence reflects on forest fires, smoke, and what it means for the iconic campfire; and in Lilly’s “Did You Know” segment, she explores myths and facts surrounding the Northern Lights.
Ron is the host of AMI-tv series Blind Adventures with Ron Walsh, where Ron and his friends exp...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Matthew Pearson from Carleton University shares findings from ‘Take Care,’ a new report about the trauma experienced by journalists and reporters. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the megadrought affecting America’s Midwest and Southwestern states. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler recaps her experience with accessibility in voting at last week’s Ontario provincial election. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech explains how to add and ed...
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther reflects on the United Nations report on climate change. From the August 17, 2021 episode.
We all expect a certain level of cleanliness on our beaches. But environmental expert Lawrence Gunther says that can get complicated. Karen Magee stops by the studio today to talk about the United Way in Simcoe, Muskoka. This is the August 14, 2018 episode
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, 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. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about AirTags, Apple's much-anticipated Bluetooth tracker. And, contestants Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and host Dave Brown compete against each other in this week’s ne...
Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio stops by to talk about the near-extinction of North Atlantic Right Whales.
Are humans the cause of climate change? Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther joins us to explain why there is still so much confusion around the science on climate change.
A new study says the Great Pacific Garbage Patch contains 16 times more plastic than previously estimated. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio explains what this means for the Pacific ecosystem. From the March 27, 2018 episode.
Join Lawrence Gunther for the latest outdoor lifestyle news, environmental issues, reviews of outdoor tech and tips on exploring the outdoors with a guide dog
On August 31's show:
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the resurgence of Canada geese in public spaces
Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes Living Hyphen, a community platform that explores what it means to live in between cultures. She also tells us about a couple of upcoming sessions hosted by Toronto Accessibility Design Guidelines
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about Auditorial, an accessible storytelling website designed by Google. He also ...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about a proposal to build an enormous new oil sands mine in Alberta.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the threat of aging and deteriorating dams on people living downstream. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about a goalball opportunity for youth by the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind. Nelson Rego discusses Google's all-new version of their TalkBack screen reader for Android. And, contestants Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and host Dave Brown compete against each other in ...
Corinna McFeaters tells you about the ADAPT Program, a new pilot project in P.E.I. that aims to accommodate workers with learning disabilities
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains why more cities are banning certain kinds of fossil fuel-based heating in new home construction
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes the new accessibility updates available for the Samsung Watch
Central Alberta's largest summer celebration is returning this week! Community reporter J.R. ...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how Pyro Storms are making this year’s wildfires even more dangerous.
From the June 4, 2019 episode
Today on NOW with Dave Brown:
Certified financial planner Ryan Chin explores the various factors that influence the financial markets
He also chats about historical market trends
And goes over the perception vs. the reality of the markets
Lastly, he explores rethinking market behaviour
Lawrence Gunther tells you about a trending solution to green burial methods called Alkaline Hydrolysis
Elizabeth Mohler shares her reaction to the slow roll out of the Canada Disability Benefit
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Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy. For our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss how access RDSP Launches New App to Help People Apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). We chat about homeschooling during COVID times with community reporter J.R. Bjornson in Red Deer, Alberta. We learn about a new brain implant that could potentially help restore eyesight. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares more on this story. D...