Asia-Pacific, News, June 4 2021 A new report by the Australian Human Rights Commission calls for far-reaching changes to ensure governments, companies and others safeguard human rights in the design, development and use of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). The Human Rights and Technology final report, released today, makes 38 recommendations to ensure human rights […]

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 […]

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 […]

Researchers at universities in Hamilton, Ont., and Buffalo, N.Y., say there’s a promising study suggesting that a new nanoparticle vaccine may be significantly more effective in fighting off the flu virus than existing shots. A joint effort between scientists at McMaster University and the University of Buffalo have not only developed an experimental dose […]

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 […]

NOTE: This story contains offensive language. Please read at your own discretion. A defence lawyer for the so-called “QAnon Shaman” has refused to apologize for describing the U.S. Capitol rioters as “people with brain damage,” in an expletive-filled tirade that blamed former president Donald Trump for leading them astray. Attorney Albert Watkins blasted his […]

Western University in London, Ont., will be switching to another remote exam proctoring software over the summer. In an email sent out to students on Friday, the university said it has chosen Proctorio to be its new proctoring system as it transitions away from its current system, Proctortrack. “Proctorio was chosen because it addresses […]

Asia-Pacific, Events, News, May 3 2021 India: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and V-shesh Learning Services Private Limited have undertaken a pan-India study to comprehend the “Impact of Covid-19 on people with disabilities” in India in the first quarter of the current year 2021. The focus of this study was to determine and assess the medium […]

Regional district hospital board members will be asked to reconsider its decision to deny $ 1 million in retroactive funding to Penticton’s new Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC), after directors balked at a late funding request when the facility had already opened. Judy Sentes, chair of the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital Board (OSRHD), said […]

Food ordering app DoorDash has officially expanded to Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, Ont. Local restaurants like Fig and Feta and Crystal Buffet are now available on the app for delivery and pickup Read more: Halifax restaurants call for cap to third-party delivery service fees DoorDash said new customers in the area will pay no […]