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Today on NOW with Dave Brown, accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua chats about the DALL·E 2, a new AI system that can create images from a text description. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains why it’s time to move on from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles. Community reporter Elziabeth Mohler recaps the Toronto Fringe Festival that took place earlier this month. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about a newly developed inclusive rideshare software for peop...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther talks about how to rebuild the declining southern killer whale population. From the March 26, 2019 episode.

Chat GPT released a hands-free option for mobile users, what is this feature? Michael Babcock tells us during our Tech Talk (7:17). Let's get to Headlines with Producer Grant Hardy (21:56). We speak with Lawrence Gunther to find out what’s new on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunter (36:42). The Port Stanley Festival Theatre in London, Ontario has a bunch of country tribute shows coming up. Community Reporter, Annette Dennis tells us more (51:23). How can Be My Eyes help with Orientation a...

Lawrence Gunther of Bluefish Radio previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week. We discuss the feature on Your Personal Climate Response Plan.

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...

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us all about his passion for ice fishing. From the January 5, 2021 episode.

Have you noticed your dog scratching its ear? Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us how to keep our pets and ourselves safe from ticks and Lyme disease. From the May 8, 2018 episode.

Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how selenium pollution from the largest mine in BC is killing off the fish population in the Elk Valley. From the June 23, 2020 episode.

Lawrence Gunther chats about the rise in remote work benefits and explores what it would take for companies to make employees return back to the office. From the September 13, 2022 episode.

Episode 38 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther explored Great Lakes monster myths. On episode 39 we offer a more sobering dive into the Atlantic Ocean and the return of Great White Sharks to the region. Ms. Lilly has interesting facts to share about white sharks and seals, and Dr. Chris Harvey Clark describes his recent underwater encounter with a white shark in Halifax harbor. On Tips and Tech we demonstrate a water-resistant beeping compass designed and built for use by blind and lo...

There were 14 reported right whale deaths along Canada’s east coast this past summer. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio tells us more about this growing problem that affects both whales and humans. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us about an organization that offers pro bono legal services to persons with disabilities. We speak to the author of a provincial government report that says Ontarians are living longer. Dr. Joshua Tepper is the CEO of Health Quality Ontario. And, ...

We introduce you to Michael Brown, the director of the film “The Weight of Water” about a blind kayaker who paddled the length of the Grand Canyon. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther talks about the legacy of the Mount Polley mine disaster in British Columbia. We do a story tree on the current state of the world of cannabis business in Canada. Michelle Creedy, our community reporter in Duncan B.C. delivers her monthly update including a story on how some seniors are learning ...

In this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly has us rethinking the value of feeling awe. Next up are highlights from a Q&A session Lawrence participated in as a panellist at the Festival of Ocean Films, organized by the Georgia Strait Coalition in Vancouver, followed by the audio track of the short documentary Lawrence was featured in that screened at the festival.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the proposed policy reforms for forest management in B.C. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us how Brampton Transit is improving accessibility through a new partnership with MagnusCards. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares details on this year’s “Because of BALANCE” fundraising campaign. And, we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix. This ...

Last week, SpaceX launched another of its Falcon rockets bringing the total number of satellites to 700 and has plans to launch rockets every two weeks until over 12,000 of these satellites are orbiting the earth. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy. From the September 15, 2020 episode.

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how a new information about Greenland’s ice pack will affect island and coastal communities around the world. From the February 12, 2019 episode.

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. For the accessibility story roundup, we discuss a story about an Edmonton service dog in training that accompanied his trainer to jury duty, a first time in the Alberta law courts. Community Reporter Derek Lackey in Winnipeg tells us about food preparation tricks and tips for the holidays by Vision Loss Rehabilitation Manitoba. Coming up in the second hour of the show: Nelson Rég...

Lawrence Gunther shares some surprising information about donating clothes. We speak with Professor Peter Edelman, who was a legislative assistant to Robert F. Kennedy as today marks 50 years since his assassination. We discuss the US Supreme Court ruling in favour of a baker in Colorado who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. Our AMI colleague Karen Magee calls in to talk about the Ottawa police's autism registry being taken over by MedicAlert. Our tech exper...