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Nova Scotia first province to adopt Hansen Foundation curriculum in schools
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Accessibility advocates say Peggy’s Cove viewing deck will ensure safe access for all – Halifax
The recent public announcement of a multimillion-dollar project that would see an accessible viewing deck constructed at Peggy’s Cove, has been met with plenty of different views and opinions.Following the announcement, Michelle Paul, a Mi’kmaw water protector,...
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...
Ontario provides $19K grant for CCTV to assist City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service – Peterborough
The Ontario government is providing police in Lindsay, Ont., with a $19,000 grant to install closed-circuit television systems.On Friday, Laurie Scott, MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, announced $19,125 from the Ontario CCTV Grant will support the municipal City of...
Halifax construction leaves some intersections ‘impassable’ for wheelchairs and elderly, advocate says – Halifax
A Halifax wheelchair user says it’s time that the city starts implementing mitigation measures to ensure people with disabilities can still safely access areas of the municipality that are under construction.“There’s a lot of corners on [Robie...
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...
U.S. puts restrictions on 4 Chinese media outlets designated as ‘propaganda’
The Trump administration added four Chinese media outlets Monday to a list of organizations that should be considered “foreign missions” because of their ties to the government and the Communist Party, a move that could force some to...
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...
Coronavirus: B.C. to announce support for those on income, disability assistance
The province is expected to announce temporary support to help people receiving income and disability assistance deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.Social Development and Poverty Reduction Minister Shane Simpson is set to hold a news conference in Vancouver at...
Review finds Ontario far from goal of full accessibility by 2025 | Best Brothers Group of Companies
TORONTO – A former Ontario lieutenant-governor tasked with reviewing the disability legislation says the province is nowhere near meeting its stated goal of full accessibility by 2025. David Onley’s scathing report says the vision put forward in...
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