Accessible taxi shortage causes Guelph man to miss VIP event
Mike Ashkewe of Guelph missed a VIP Star Trek screening due to a lack of accessible taxis, highlighting ongoing transportation barriers for people with disabilities in Ontario.
Mike Ashkewe of Guelph missed a VIP Star Trek screening due to a lack of accessible taxis, highlighting ongoing transportation barriers for people with disabilities in Ontario.
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The new Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax receives a $4 million federal investment for energy efficiency and accessibility upgrades, enhancing the community facility.
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Canada welcomed its first newborns of 2026, including a dramatic taxi birth in Calgary. Meet the inaugural arrivals and the new laws now in effect across the nation.
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More than 300 drivers from Vets Cab are prepared for Windsor's New Year's Eve festivities, ensuring safe rides home. Plan your celebration responsibly.
Toronto police are investigating after a taxi driver was sprayed with a noxious substance following a dispute over a fare. A suspect has been identified.
Sen. Rand Paul rejects JD Vance for 2028, a wheelchair user makes history with Blue Origin, and CBS News pulls a '60 Minutes' segment on a Salvadoran prison. Get the latest details.
Calgary police responded to a reported assault on a person in a wheelchair near Chinook Centre. The suspect remains at large, and the victim has not been located. Read the latest details.
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.
A man has died following a fire involving a wheelchair at a residence on Meadowbrook Lane in east Windsor. Authorities are investigating the fatal incident.
Jordan Conway, wanted in the killing of a Vancouver taxi driver, has been re-arrested by police. Get the latest details on the case and ongoing investigation.
A Canada-wide warrant is active for a man charged with killing a Vancouver taxi driver after he allegedly fled a halfway house. Get the latest details on the case.
The City of Winnipeg is exploring a dedicated fund to compensate taxi drivers for losses due to passengers refusing to pay. This initiative aims to address a growing financial burden on local drivers.
Jodie Foster opens up about a horrific childhood memory involving her puppy's death, which she secretly believed was a 'Faustian bargain' for her early fame. Discover how it shaped her life and career.
A dog using a wheelchair is creating a remarkable impact at her owner's workplace, bringing joy and inspiration to a community of people with special needs in British Columbia.
Tabetha Burley, a disabled realtor from Lambton County, lost $70,000 in a cryptocurrency scam. The funds were intended for an accessible van. Learn more about this heartbreaking fraud case.
Seven specialized basketball wheelchairs stolen from Edmonton recovered in Stony Plain. Community relief as essential sports equipment located. Read the latest updates.
Edmonton police are asking for public tips to identify a red SUV driver who struck a man in a wheelchair on 123 Street and fled the scene on October 25, 2025.
RCMP in Maple Ridge are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a taxi driver on September 17. Police have released an image of the individual and are asking for public assistance.
Edmonton Police release CCTV footage of red SUV that struck two men, including wheelchair user, in northside hit-and-run incident on October 25, 2025. Public assistance requested.
Nine Metro Vancouver mayors and five councils demand HandyDART be brought in-house as complaints rise 7.5% and taxi use hits 28%. Critical TransLink decision coming December 3.
Prince Albert police are investigating allegations of inappropriate behavior by a taxi driver after a passenger's video went viral on Facebook. Full details on the ongoing investigation.