Starting in 2026, three major Vancouver museums will introduce flexible pay-what-you-can admission days, increasing cultural accessibility for all residents. Discover the details and participating institutions.
The Alberta Avenue Business Association in Edmonton has received a $100,000 city loan to fund a coordinated snow clearing program, improving accessibility for patrons and the community during heavy winters.
A Mount Forest couple in their late 90s was trapped in their home for days after their Acorn stairlift broke. Their ordeal highlights accessibility challenges for seniors aging in place.
Saskatoon residents risk fines for improper snow removal. Learn the city's sidewalk bylaw rules, clearing timelines, and how shovelling snow onto roads can lead to penalties.
City of Montreal crews are salting sidewalks and patching potholes to improve safety following freezing rain. Get the latest on the municipal response.
A new report shows the Canadian federal government hired people with disabilities at just 8% in 2023-24, well below workforce availability. Advocates call for urgent attitudinal change.
From a controversial sidewalk in Manor Park to forced office returns and transit chaos, columnist Brigitte Pellerin lists the top local irritants that plagued Ottawa in 2025.
Michaela Benthaus, a German ESA engineer, made history as the first wheelchair user to reach space on a Blue Origin suborbital flight. Read about this milestone for inclusivity.
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer, made history as the first wheelchair user to travel to space aboard a Blue Origin flight. A monumental step for accessibility.
The relocation of a bus stop from Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg has raised significant safety and accessibility concerns for vulnerable patients and staff. Learn about the community's response.
As winter arrives, the City of Barrie outlines its snow clearing protocols for streets and sidewalks. Learn the rules to avoid fines and ensure community safety.
Cape Breton Regional Police are investigating after a person was found deceased on a sidewalk in Glace Bay. Authorities are treating the death as suspicious.
A Vancouver city councillor is pushing to end the city's dependence on X.com for posting meeting updates, citing platform instability and accessibility concerns. Learn about the proposed shift.
Ottawa installs a large pedestrian crossing button on Centerpointe Drive to improve accessibility for users with mobility devices. Learn about the city's inclusive design initiative.
The City of Barrie clarifies its winter operations, addressing resident concerns about snow clearing, sidewalk maintenance, and response times. Get the facts for a safer season.
The City of Barrie outlines its detailed snow clearing operations, from priority roads to sidewalks, ensuring safe winter travel for residents. Learn about the city's strategy.
AI-Media launches a compliance initiative to support U.S. state and local governments facing mandatory WCAG 2.1 AA deadlines for digital content in 2026 and 2027. Learn about the tools and webinar.
Complete guide to Calgary snow clearing bylaws: Learn when to shovel, where to pile snow, noise exemptions, and how to help neighbors this winter.
Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Bradford among schools receiving provincial funding for accessibility improvements. Learn how this investment supports inclusive education.
Canada's federal accessibility office faces uncertainty after highlighting government failures in implementing disability legislation. Learn how this impacts disability rights across the country.
Windsor City Council will continue 10 a.m. meetings while conducting broader review of municipal schedule. Decision affects public accessibility and government operations.
Athlone Avenue residents in Westboro worry Ottawa's plan to add a second sidewalk will make their street too narrow for safe driveway access. Learn about the neighborhood concerns.
Windsor residents question elected officials' accessibility amid rare meeting controversy and ongoing trade war impacts. Learn about the concerns facing this Canadian border city.
A wheelchair-bound woman and caregiver allege poor treatment and unsafe discharge from Abbotsford hospital despite lacking shelter. Read the concerning details.
A Montreal news group found themselves trapped when an elevator malfunctioned at the city's new light rail station. The incident highlights accessibility concerns in Montreal's public transit infrastructure.
WestJet's 250-pound power wheelchair weight restriction is preventing Canadians with disabilities from flying. Advocates demand policy changes for accessible air travel.
Windsor clarifies bylaw rules, permitting Street Help to continue using portable wheelchair ramp after initial confusion over legality. Accessibility prevails.
The Regina Police Service enhances community accessibility with a new downtown office inside Cornwall Centre. Learn how this initiative strengthens police-community relations.
London Health Sciences Centre enhances cancer care accessibility through nurse practitioners. Positive patient feedback confirms improved treatment experiences and streamlined healthcare delivery.
Durham's hospital is undergoing a significant transformation with new specialized services that will keep local patients closer to home, reducing travel burdens for families across Ontario.