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Chiefs are in Calgary this week for an Assembly of First Nations gathering where they're set to vote on the deal, but dozens of them have raised concerns about how it will work.

People who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby.

Asquith wheelchair fencer Ryan Rousell has been called the 'best in the western hemisphere' by his coach and is looking to land on the podium at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

Ross said he and his band play roughly 150 shows every year and are never home, but said he feels that taking home entertainer of the year made the hard work worth it.

Jennifer Clarke has launched a human rights complaint against the town of Olds after being told she can't use her mobility scooter to get around the central Alberta town.

Disability rights advocate Vicky Levack says the province's failure to meet this benchmark tells her the government cannot be trusted.

Despite being touted by the Liberals as the budget’s largest line item, critics say the funding won't help the 1.4 million disabled people living in poverty across Canada.

The remarks, at a campaign fundraising event Wednesday, came after the White House has hosted the leaders of Japan and India and as the U.S. seeks strategic alliances with both.

Through triumphs and challenges, Dr. Alisha Rai is redefining motherhood and sharing her story of infertility and hope amidst a diagnosis of cerebral palsy for her son.

Advocates and Air Canada's CEO served up opposing views of on-board accessibility for passengers on Tuesday, though both sides agree that consistency remains a problem.

To make transportation easier, the family is hoping to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van.

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"At the end of the day, we just want to make sure that, you know, people can get out into the community," said David Kron, executive director of Cerebral Palsy Manitoba.

Lawmakers took Air Canada's CEO to task on Monday over "shocking" and failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities.

For Michael Haines, a night out with a friend in Kelowna 45 years ago was a night he'll never forget. He's been determined to advocate hard for those with a disability ever since.

After a previous conviction was overturned on appeal, an Ontario judge acquitted Cindy Ali more than a decade after the death of her daughter, who had cerebral palsy.

The airline has acknowledged it violated disability regulations and apologized to a British Columbia man who was forced to drag himself off a flight in Las Vegas this summer.

The program is run by AHS, which has teamed up with the Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association as well as the Lethbridge Sport Council to invite residents to try para hockey.

New disability data shows New Brunswick had the highest increase in disability rates in Canada between 2017 and 2022. More than a third of the province has a disability.

Step by Step helps neurodiverse children and their families with play-based, therapeutic and educational programs. Ahead of Pledge Day, Joelle Tomlinson visited the centre.