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‘Discriminated against me because of my disability’: Ajax, Pickering critics say Ontario is not fully accessible
In 2005, the provincial government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), which requires ...
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Officials, businesses get creative in journey to barrier-free Ontario
Clarington’s historic Bowmanville downtown is a challenge for accessibility as heritage guidelines and historic buildings ...
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‘This has been totally wild’: Ontario doctor sees ‘dramatic’ rise in pneumonia cases. Here’s what you should know
Over the past month, Dr. Alan Drummond, an emergency room physician and family doctor in rural eastern Ontario, says he’s ...
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‘It’s about time we get it done’: Pickering council chambers to become more accessible
The City of Pickering’s council chambers have numerous challenges for people with mobility and accessibility challenges.
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Durham Region’s weather, highway closures and top stories on Dec. 2
Environment Canada is forecasting flurries this morning in the Durham area. The daytime high is expected to reach -1 C.
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Oshawa’s Dec. 2 forecast: Chance of flurries
Environment Canada is forecasting possible flurries this morning in Oshawa. The daytime high is expected to reach 2 C and ...
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Durham highway closures for planned roadwork on Dec. 2
Avoid traffic jams before they occur — 25 closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Durham on Dec. 2, ...
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5 things you need to know about the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act
When it was passed into law in 2005, the act set out a defined process for developing and enforcing uniform accessibility ...
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‘As a disabled person since 2010, the improvements I’m seeming in my community are absolutely minimal’: Jim McEwen
This article explores Ontario’s progress toward a barrier-free province for people with disabilities amid the impending AODA deadlines through personal experiences.