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Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Audio show
Outdoor news, environmental issues, reviews of outdoor tech and tips on exploring the outdoors with a guide dog.
Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio reviews a series of bills introduced by the federal government to protect Canadian waterways. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee describes how a small community church is reaching out to first responders with PTSD. Our colleague Janis Davidson Pressick calls for applications for AMI's annual scholarships for students with disabilities. And, tech expert Marc Aflalo explains what a smart shower can do that a regular shower can't. This is the...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us why people who live near the St. Lawrence River are watching the water levels with concern. We'll find out why Amtrak told two American whellchair users they'd have to pay $25,000 for a train ride that usually costs $16 each. Our community reporter Derek Lackey calls in from Winnipeg with details about this year’s Festival du Voyageur. AMI bureau reporter Shelby Travers joins us to explain the science behind colouring your...
I bet you never considered Canada a country that trades internationally in wildlife. We do, and here’s what we can do to ensure our love of nature is healthy for all. Episode 75 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther is pleased to have Melissa Matlow from World Animal Protection as our featured guest.
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explores the chances for meaningful progress on climate change, under a minority Liberal government. We speak with wheelchair rugby star Garett Hickling, who is being inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame. Donald Trump was booed by the crowd at a World Series game on Sunday. We’re asking what’s fair game when it comes to politicians at public events. The CNIB office in Winnipeg is arranging a craft group for anyone who wants to ...
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.
We find out more about a new virtual technology from the company Infoway. It could help you avoid long lines at the doctor’s office. Plus, our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the implications of Donald Trump's decision to pull the US out of the Paris climate agreement. We also get a preview of a new show that's launching on AMI-audio, called 'The Walrus with Lloyd Robertson.'
A new UN report says that scientists are warning that one million species could go extinct due to our collective actions pushing the natural world toward collapse. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther has more.
From the May 21, 2019 episode.
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we explore giant insects, dogs and people with disabilities fleeing forest fires, using Be My Eyes Chat GBT4 to describe fishing lure colours, and what a summer filled with fire could mean for Canada.
Listen live on Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Send us your comments at Feedback@AMI.Ca and rank us on Apple Podcast.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, it’s Disability Employment Month in B.C.; Parliamentary Secretary Dan Coulter will tell you all about it. Envision smart glasses have partnered with Aira to offer better orientation for users; Nelson Rego has that story. Lawrence Gunther tells us what happens to GPS technology when you end up off-grid. Are there any solutions to keep navigation going? Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares the details on the Canadian Council of the Blind hosting a b...
On Tuesday March 15's show:
Stuart Hickox from ONE Canada explains why Canada should take the lead on supplying COVID-19 vaccines to other nations
Activist Ola Ojewumi discusses the importance of remembering Black Disability history during Black History Month
She also tells us about her initiative “Project ASCEND”
Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler tells us about Toronto's first nonpolice crisis unit for mental health responses. The pilot projects begins on March 1
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AMI-audio is an accessible television channel and streaming service offering a variety of compelling stories and engaging content to Canadians who are blind, partially sighted or otherwise print restricted.
A diverse collection of content is available as regular podcasts. From AMI-audio’s daily news magazine program, NOW with Dave Brown, to the trials and tribulations of living with low vision featured in Low Vision Moments, to learning how to navigate the outdoors with your guide...
We’ll continue our preview of the AMI-tv show Employable Me, as we meet one of the job seekers from the show – Rick Peckham. AMI-tv producer Darcy De Toni shares ideas for outdoor activities in the Ottawa area – including slo-pitch and fishing. When they play the Toronto Blue Jays next Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles will be wearing special braille jerseys in honour of the National Federation for the Blind. AMI communications specialist Greg David joins us with more. We’ll get back t...
We hear from Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio. He stops by to chat about farming and harvesting the ocean. Also, we speak to AMI's Karen Magee about Aboriginal Day, Kevin Philipupillai stops by and previews what’s on this Sunday on The Walrus with Lloyd Robertson and Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press chats about a few articles, including one on religious exemptions in Catholic schools.
On AMI Audio’s podcast Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms. Lilly busts nine common animal myths and Lawrence shares his seven favorite bucket list camping destinations. We also explore the accessibility and perks of four different styles of camping.
Spring has sprung, and in eastern Canada this means maple syrup season! Ms. Lilly schools us on how trees are way more like animals than we ever imagined. The Vanier Sugar Shack is our bucket list destination where we learn all about the Indigenous and Francophone connections to maple syrup. Learn tips on how to tell exactly when sap becomes syrup during the cooking process, and reflect on what trees can teach us about embracing diversity. It’s all in Episode 22 of Outdoors with Law...
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.
Does living near a major road increase your chances of developing dementia? Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther shares the results of a recent UBC study on the effects of air pollution. From the March 3, 2020 show.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown:
A new study shows women-owned businesses are on the rise in Canada. Dr. Wendy Cukier from the Diversity Institute breaks down those findings (13:33).
Marineland’s captive orca “Kiska” has died earlier this month. Lawrence Gunther shares more on this story (26:50).
Podcast coordinator Ryan Delehanty chats about the new episode of ‘Blind Golf Canada” and “Raising Kindness” (42:15).