COVID-19
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,...
Coronavirus: Accessibility advocate calls on Ford government to provide support for special needs students
A Toronto-based accessibility advocate is calling on the Ontario government for a comprehensive plan to remove barriers that online learning creates for students with disabilities.“We’ve been calling on the government to show leadership. Whether it’s the crisis in...
Coronavirus: City of Kawartha Lakes to lift several restrictions – Peterborough
The City of Kawartha Lakes is relaxing some of its coronavirus pandemic emergency restrictions over the next few weeks.Mayor Andy Letham warned, however, that the municipality won’t think twice about shutting it all down again should there be...
City of Lethbridge prepares for next stages of COVID-19 – Lethbridge
Lethbridge is preparing for more service accessibility after Thursday’s announcement that the province is beginning to reopen after weeks of quarantine.Among the services reopening next week are four waste and recycling centres, which city officials say should only...
Coronavirus: Federal panel aims to ensure Canadians with disabilities included in response – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2020 3:22 pm Updated April 10, 2020 3:24 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size -A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The federal government has...
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