A research group in Halifax is trying to make the city more inclusive to residents and visitors. PEACH Research works to promote equity, accessibility and health in urban design and planning practices. It’s part of Dalhousie University’s school of planning and consists of faculty members, students and partners developing and executing projects to help […]

May 30 to June 5 marks National AccessAbility Week, which acknowledges and celebrates contributions made by Canadians with disabilities, the removal of barriers to accessibly and inclusion, and the work to oppose discrimination against those with a disability. Diane Kotkas, director of DaCapo Disability Services with Lethbridge Family Services, said it’s important to see […]

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A 41-year-old cyclist is recovering in hospital after a collision involving a parked vehicle on Mont- Royal Avenue near the intersection of De Lorimier Avenue in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. Montreal police spokesperson Raphael Bergeron said it happened at around 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday when the cyclist collided with the vehicle’s door. Read more: Cyclist […]

The federal government is providing four Peterborough-area organizations with funding to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. On Monday morning, Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef announced $241,000 for four organizations — Camp Kawartha Inc., the New Canadians Centre, the Jewish Community Centre of Peterborough and the Peterborough Theatre Guild — through the Enabling Accessibility Fund. […]

Delayed by several years and more than $30 million over its initial budget, the long-awaited newly accessible tunnel linking the Vendome Metro Station to the MUHC’s Glen site will open next week. “It’s a priority for the STM. I think it’s very important to state that it’s a real priority and the results are […]

Starting June 1, Calgarians will be able to drink alcohol at designated picnic tables in select parks throughout the city as part of a new pilot project. “The City of Calgary really hopes this will be a safe opportunity to connect with a friend or two outside during a challenging time, especially if someone […]

Every year, the federal government receives tens of thousands of anonymous requests for records under the Access to Information Act. David Akin reports on the legal boundaries, and the growing calls to investigate political interference.

After being closed for nearly a year the Little Bluff Conservation area in Prince Edward County is ready to welcome visitors again, but it will look a little bit different. That’s because it’s received a facelift, with a few new amenities such as portable washroom facilities, a new fence along the top of the […]

A little girl in Calgary can now get around her house a bit easier thanks to a renovations and a new electric lift — thanks to a program from Accessibility Renovations for Kids. Seven-year-old Andrea Cerdas Soto has spina bifida, a condition that affects her spine and spinal cord. She depends on her wheelchair […]