Political, Space, and Media News Roundup: Key Developments
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.
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.
A 10-year-old child has died following a head-on collision between a pickup truck and an OPP cruiser on Highway 7 east of Perth. The investigation is ongoing.
A tragic head-on collision in Lachute, Quebec, has claimed two lives. The incident occurred on December 7, 2025. Read for details and community impact.
RCMP have closed a section of Highway 10 near Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, following a serious collision. Details on injuries and the ongoing police response.
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.
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.
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.
A driver has died after colliding with a tree in Quebec City. Quebec City police are investigating the fatal incident that occurred on November 28, 2025.
RCMP have identified two suspect vehicles connected to the theft of over a dozen specialized sports wheelchairs in Stony Plain. Learn about the investigation details.
A trailer full of wheelchairs was stolen from the Alberta Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Society. The November 2025 theft impacts athletes with disabilities.
A Petit-Rocher woman has died following a serious collision between her car and a transport truck. The incident occurred on November 25, 2025.
A Maple Creek man has died following a serious collision involving two pickup trucks in southwest Saskatchewan. The RCMP continue to investigate the fatal crash.
The Calgary Flames faced the Townsend Tigers in the 42nd annual wheelchair floor hockey classic at Alberta Children's Hospital. Read about this inspiring community event.
A wheelchair-bound woman and caregiver allege poor treatment and unsafe discharge from Abbotsford hospital despite lacking shelter. Read the concerning details.
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.
Windsor's Street Help can continue using their portable wheelchair ramp after city officials clarified bylaw rules. The organization had been told the ramp was illegal.
A pedestrian was transported to hospital following a motor vehicle collision in Winnipeg's St. James neighborhood. Winnipeg Police Service is investigating the incident that occurred on November 15, 2025.
Saskatoon police are investigating a serious collision at Preston Avenue South and 7th Street East. Drivers advised to avoid area as investigation continues. Stay updated.
A driver critically injured in a rear-end collision at Weston Road and Fenmar Drive in North York has died in hospital. Police continue their investigation into the tragic crash.
RCMP report one person dead after serious rollover crash on Highway 5. Investigation ongoing into Monday's fatal incident. Read latest updates.
Two people rescued after pleasure boat collides with container ship in English Bay near Vancouver. Transportation Safety Board investigating Sunday morning incident.
Two men sustained serious injuries following a collision in Markham. Emergency services responded to the scene as investigation continues.
A collision between a container ship and pleasure craft occurred in Vancouver's English Bay. The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the maritime incident.
Edmonton Police seek witnesses after a police cruiser struck a woman near Kingsway. Authorities investigating the November incident urge anyone with information to come forward.