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On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly’s Did You Know segment focuses on amazing things you probably never knew about owls! And then, the gang heads out to visit the Tropical Rain Forest ecosystem at Montreal’s Biodome. Lawrence demos the Mervin Merlin Bird app and speaks with Olivia Carvalho from Birds Canada about the efforts underway to protect birds and their habitat. Let’s all do what we can to make sure these descendants of dinosaurs are around for many more ...

Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther joins us to discuss the impact of climate change on polar bears. This is the September 14, 2021 episode.

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.

The Modern Arthur trilogy from Graphic Audio imagines what might happen if King Arthur himself returned to the world and became involved in US politics. Michael Feir reviews Knight Life, the first book in the trilogy. UK’s Fern Lulham brings us facts and figures about online dating. We speak with Lawrence Gunther about his new AMI-tv project, Makings of a Guide Dog. It follows Lawrence on his quest to find the perfect dog to guide him through various outdoor activities. Community Re...

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.

Lawrence Gunther says flooding may become a weekly occurrence in some parts of the US. Karen Magee shares her memories of Jonathan Pitre, a 17-year-old who recently succumbed to complications from a rare skin disease. Employment expert Michael Bach discusses vocational programs and the line between inclusion and exploitation. Marc Aflalo introduces a smart padlock that can be unlocked with a fingerprint. And Mike Ross, Joeita Gupta, and Karen Magee compete in our weekly news quiz. T...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther reflects on the United Nations report on climate change. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about a new blind golf program by the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind in Edmonton. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes a new partnership between Barilla and the Be My Eyes app that offers cooking assistance to users who are blind and partially sighted. And, veteran political correspond...

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.

On Episode 20 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther it’s still winter and there’s still ice, so let’s go skating, blind. First though, Ms Lilly has some schooling for us on when ice first took hold on earth, and how often our big, beautiful planet froze as hard as a nut. Lilly has also been looking up information about outdoor skating opportunities in Canada, and examples of blind ice skaters who compete in dance. I reach out to my friend Kevin Frost, the world’s fastest blind speed ska...

On the AMI Audio show Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms Lilly introduces us to an island of snakes, and we spend a day aboard a salmon fishing charter on Lake Ontario fishing for King salmon. Lawrence shares his fool-proof strategy for preventing sea-sickness and reflects on the bounty of the Great Lakes.

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.

Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact of food transport on climate change. For our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss how An award-winning adaptable wheelchair design by Irish designer Ciara Crawford offers a new take on accessible aircraft cabins. Community reporter Derek Lackey tells us about “Walk This Way,” an upcoming event by United Way Winnipeg. Prada and Adidas announced the second phase of their exclusive partnership, the Prada Superstar sneakers...

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 ...

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how federal politicians are responding to a warning about catastrophic effects from climate change. From the October 23, 2018 episode.