Canada
Bus Stop Theatre purchases building after nearly 2-year campaign – Halifax
Gottingen Street’s Bus Stop Theatre Co-Operative has finalized the purchase of the property it’s housed in, and the victory is bitter-sweet, says executive director Sébastien Labelle.“It feels surreal,” Labelle says. “We’ve spent so much time and effort on...
Saskatoon man heading program giving bicycles to those in need
For the past month, Marv Friesen has been fixing up bicycles and distributing them to youth programs and underprivileged kids in Saskatoon.Those close to Friesen know he loves cars, fixing them, building the and showing them off at...
New Saskatchewan permit makes hunting more accessible to people in wheelchairs
For 20 years, Bobbie Cherepuschak dreamed of hunting big game by roaming the land.Come October, his dream will get to come true.That’s because the Ministry of Environment has made changes to the province’s hunting permits to allow people...
Saskatchewan investing $80M for new long-term care facilities, upgrades
An investment of over $80 million will be made for seniors in long-term care across the province, according to the Saskatchewan government.The funding was announced on Tuesday. READ MORE: Saskatchewan not slashing spending despite $2.4B deficit looming for...
Here’s the services reopening in Saskatchewan under Phase 3
Saskatchewan has now entered into Phase 3 of its reopen plan, meaning the vast majority of businesses are now permitted to welcome back clients.“It is our hope that the economic activity will increase,” said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe,...
Technological innovations in the workplace can increase anxiety for employees: advocate – Halifax
Many Canadians may not be aware that mental illness is considered a disability. During National AccessAbility Week (May 31 – June 6), one of the digital conference’s guest speakers brings his expertise on the subject to help break...
Manitobans with disabilities can’t be forced to take early pension, says court ruling – Winnipeg
A Manitoba Court of Appeal ruling announced on Tuesday means that people with disabilities can’t be forced to apply for early pensions if they’re on social assistance.The court ruled in favour of Martin Stadler, finding that his charter...
Accessibility essential for Alberta’s COVID-19 updates: ‘We have no choice but to wait’
On Monday, an ASL/English interpreter was present during an Alberta Health COVID-19 update for the first time.It’s a significant moment for the deaf and hard of hearing community, which had called on the government to provide an...
Saskatoon city hall considering options for Civic Conservatory renovation – Saskatoon
Posted March 4, 2020 8:33 pm Updated March 4, 2020 8:42 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size -A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The City of Saskatoon’s municipal heritage advisory committee saw...
Calgary police release CCTV footage of distinctive gold truck theft – Calgary
Posted March 4, 2020 7:58 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size -A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Calgary police hope CCTV footage will help identify a suspect in connection with the theft...
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