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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...

Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore updates you on the Canada Disability Benefit following the latest cabinet shuffle (19:51). Lawrence Gunther shares tips for planning the perfect camping experience (33:59)! And, community reporter Elizabeth Mohler gives you the scoop about a Silent Disco Dance Party at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto (43:37)!

Alexis Jonathan Conrad from the Government of Canada chats about their first annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion. Accessibility specialist Thea Kurdi describes what it takes to make transit fully accessible to passengers with disabilities. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains how ancient fire practices are beneficial to preventing the risk of wildfires. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares details about the upcoming Summer Science Circus in Edmonton. N...

On episode 4 of outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms. Lilly will be schooling us on Canadian rivers in honour of World Rivers Day! We’ll be speaking with the founder of World Rivers Day himself, Mark Angelo about Great Canadian rivers you will want to add to your own bucket list. Mark’s also going to give us some outdoor tips on picking the right paddle and canoe for the job. And, Lawrence Gunther will be sharing some campfire reflections including a few blind paddling tips of his ow...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how federal politicians are responding to a warning about catastrophic effects from climate change. The Oxford University Press has published a comprehensive history of disability. Dr. Michael Rembis from the University of Buffalo tells us what’s in it. We review what’s at stake in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, and more as there are several municipal elections happening across Canada. As our understanding of disability shifts, our u...

On Episode 94 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence look back at 2023, and ahead to what’s coming in 2024. National Geographic photographer Brent Stirton is back for the final installment of his three-part series on photographing environmental and human conflict. And, Lawrence appeared on AMI's NOW with Dave Brown to discuss accessible and safe ice fishing tips and tech for you and your guide dog. Winter has landed, time to get out there and enjoy the season.  Highli...

Today on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther we explore whether to bee or not to bee a blind beekeeper. Ms Lilly introduces us to research that ranks the pain level of over 98 different insect stings. Dave Brown and Lawrence discuss Murder Wasps. Tom Ponech gives tips on being a blind beekeeper, and lawrence reflects on how to avoid being stung in the first place.

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 ...

Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio discusses the federal government’s plans for reducing the country's use of plastic. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee reports that the Simcoe County school board has welcomed dogs into the classroom. Christian Appy, professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, reflects on the fiftieth anniversary of the Tet Offensive. And, community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about White Cane Week events in New Brunswick. This is the Ja...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther shares the results of a recent UBC study on the connection between air pollution and dementia. We highlight an article about Halifax disability advocates raising awareness about invisible disabilities. Our community reporter JR Bjornson calls in from Red Deer to talk about his experience switching from a PC to a Mac. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about a smart suitcase for blind travellers. And Mark Phoenix and Karen Magee join D...

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares 12 gift suggestions for outdoor enthusiasts, the Outdoor Adventure has the gang back at the Montreal Biodome for a visit to the Laurentian Forest, and Lawrence reflects on Canada’s announcement at the COP15 biodiversity meeting in Montreal. Listen live Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern on basic cable on AMI-audio or stream the show as a podcast. Send us your comments at Feedback@AMI.ca and rank us on Apple Podcasts!

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, entertainment critic Michael McNeely reflects on the film ‘CODA’ and its historic wins at this year’s SAG Awards. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson discusses Step 2 of Alberta’s Reopening Plans. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about SING IMT, a miniature implantable telescope that improves vision in the late-stage of age-related macular degeneration. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the state of Grey Wolves in North America. A...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther talks about the flooding in Quebec and eastern Ontario, and tells us when things are expected to return to normal. Plus, we discuss accessibility on VIA Rail, the Pet Valu Walk for guide dogs in Ottawa, and much more.

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. From the July 2, 2019 episode.

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we start with Lilly sharing some disturbing news about an invasive venomous spider working its way up North America’s east coast. Then, Lawrence and Lilly learn about walking fish and the ability of creatures to quickly adapt to changes in their environment, Lawrence has more feedback on the all-terrain cane, and reflects on when an invasive species crosses over to become “naturalized." So put your feet up, take a break and prepare to be informed ...

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther Ms Lilly explains how bears in Pakistan are being liberated. We here from a bear researcher about his own much to close encounter with an angry mother Grizzly, and Dr. Barrie Gilbert then explains how he overcame his facial disfigurement and loss of one eye to become a world-famous Grizzly Bear expert and advocate. Lawrence also shares his own much less traumatic encounter with a Black Bear.

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.