COVID-19
B.C. under fire for cutting COVID-19 financial help for seniors, people with disabilities
The B.C. government is defending its decision to slash the monthly COVID-19 financial assistance for seniors, people with disabilities and people on lower incomes.Last week, the province announced it would cut the funding in half as part...
Latest COVID-19 provincial health orders prompt City of Kelowna to adapt – Okanagan
The latest provincial health order mandating masks in most public indoor settings in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 has prompted the City of Kelowna to adapt or suspend a number of services until at...
March of Dimes hosts virtual kitchen party fundraiser
It’s a new twist on a social gathering in a world of social distancing.On Saturday, Nov. 7, March of Dimes Canada is hosting a virtual kitchen party to support Canadians living with disabilities during the second wave...
Fewer veterans have applied for disability during COVID-19, sparking accessibility concerns – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 25, 2020 2:08 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size -A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The federal government is being criticized for not...
New Brunswickers with disabilities have options to vote privately and safely – New Brunswick
Patty O’Donnell is eager to cast her vote in the provincial election, but going to the polls isn’t an option for her.“Because of being blind, crowds and me don’t work,” she said.New Brunswickers with disabilities and those at...
‘It’s heartbreaking’: N.B. doulas, expectant mothers call for easing of visitor restrictions – New Brunswick
Expectant mothers and doulas in New Brunswick are calling for hospital visitor restrictions to be loosened, similar to those in Nova Scotia.Currently, only one visitor can be in New Brunswick hospitals for patients in the labour and delivery...
Home project boom causing lumber shortages across Alberta
The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be the perfect time to knock off home renovations with more people staying at home, but if you’ve had trouble finding the materials to get projects done, you’re not alone.“It’s a DIY boom...
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...
People with disabilities, autism carry a heavier pandemic burden, advocates say – National
People with intellectual disabilities and autism are dying of COVID-19 at higher rates than other people in at least two states in the U.S., according to new data collected by NPR.In Pennsylvania, people with intellectual disabilities and autism...
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,...
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