First Wheelchair User Reaches Space on Blue Origin Flight
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.
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First wheelchair user reaches space with Blue Origin
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.
Safety fears as Winnipeg hospital bus stop moved
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.
Vancouver may stop using X.com for official meeting updates
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 oversized pedestrian crossing button for accessibility
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.
AI-Media Helps Governments Meet ADA Web Accessibility Rules
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.
Sunshine Coast residents push for long-term care action
Sunshine Coast residents demand immediate action as long-term care facilities remain empty while seniors await placement. Community advocates call for provincial intervention.
Dual Healthcare System Could Create Negative Competition
Professor warns Alberta's proposed dual healthcare system may lead to negative competition and reduced care quality. Learn about the potential impacts on Canadian healthcare.
SMCDSB Schools Get Funding for Accessibility Upgrades
Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Bradford among schools receiving provincial funding for accessibility improvements. Learn how this investment supports inclusive education.
Accessibility Office in Limbo After Government Criticism
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 maintains 10 AM council meeting times
Windsor City Council will continue 10 a.m. meetings while conducting broader review of municipal schedule. Decision affects public accessibility and government operations.
New Brunswick backs specialty healthcare company growth
New Brunswick government supports BioScript Solutions expansion, creating jobs and enhancing specialty healthcare services across the province. Learn about this strategic investment.
Alberta nurses strike ends with tentative deal
Alberta's 16,000 licensed practical nurses and health-care aides reach tentative agreement, ending strike that lasted less than an hour. Deal awaits ratification.
N.B. man's ER wait sparks minister invitation
After enduring 24 hours in Moncton ER, Peter Phillips invites health minister to experience healthcare crisis firsthand. Read his powerful story and advocacy efforts.
Quebec surgeon questions future after Bill 2
Montreal surgeon Dr. Ahmed Aoude shares how Quebec's Bill 2 threatens healthcare professionals and patient care. Read his emotional plea for support.
Alberta's Public-Private Surgery Model Stirs Controversy
Alberta's UCP proposes doctors work in both public and private systems. Critics argue this benefits the wealthy amid a staffing crisis where 80,000 await surgeries. Read the full analysis.
LaSalle Children's Clinic Closing Over Health Reforms
Montreal's Centre médical pour enfants LaSalle will close due to Quebec healthcare compensation changes, affecting pediatric services. Learn about the impacts.
N.B. Medical Society supports $270M healthcare deal
New Brunswick's medical society endorses a $270 million agreement to strengthen collaborative care. Learn how this investment will transform healthcare delivery across the province.
AHS and AUPE resume talks, strike still possible
Critical negotiations resume between Alberta Health Services and AUPE as 58,000 healthcare workers consider strike action. Get the latest updates on the tense labor dispute.
Alberta Nursing Staff Struggle with Food Insecurity
New research reveals 8.3% of unionized nursing-care workers in Alberta used food banks in the past year as strike notice looms over failed negotiations with AHS.
Windsor Politicians Face Criticism Over Rare Meeting
Windsor residents question elected officials' accessibility amid rare meeting controversy and ongoing trade war impacts. Learn about the concerns facing this Canadian border city.
Alberta allows doctors to work in public and private systems
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces groundbreaking healthcare reforms allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems. Learn how this affects patient care.
New HART Healthcare Hub Opens in Windsor-Essex
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches innovative HART Hub on November 19, 2025, revolutionizing patient care access in Windsor-Essex region. Discover the future of healthcare delivery.
Unhoused B.C. woman discharged from hospital without shelter
A wheelchair-bound woman and caregiver allege poor treatment and unsafe discharge from Abbotsford hospital despite lacking shelter. Read the concerning details.
N.B. Health Minister spends 24 hours in ER waiting room
New Brunswick's Health Minister spent 24 hours in a Moncton Hospital ER waiting room, experiencing the healthcare crisis firsthand. Discover the details and implications.
Alberta's public-private doctor plan faces criticism
Alberta's proposal allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems raises concerns about healthcare equity. Critics warn this could create two-tier medicine in the province.
Windsor's Tree of Lights Campaign Launches for Healthcare
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches its annual Tree of Lights campaign in Windsor to raise crucial funds for outpatient rehabilitation services. Support local healthcare this holiday season.
News crew trapped in Montreal REM station elevator
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.
15-month hospital wait for nursing home bed in N.B.
Harold 'Malcolm' Jones has been living at Saint John Regional Hospital since summer 2024 awaiting a nursing home placement. Discover the healthcare crisis affecting seniors across New Brunswick.
WestJet power wheelchair weight cap leaves travelers grounded
WestJet's 250-pound power wheelchair weight restriction is preventing Canadians with disabilities from flying. Advocates demand policy changes for accessible air travel.
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