Canadian groups using interactive tools to help those with low vision enjoy eclipse
Eclipses have historically been thought of as a visual experience, but multiple groups hope to change that by using tools designed to make the event more accessible.
Canada
Apr 6
‘Hurts like hell’: B.C. blind woman says a taxi refused her service due to her guide dog
Four-year-old Acura is Kovacs' guide dog and they've been partners for two years. 'She's funny, she's very perky, she's very very good in a harness, very obedient,' Kovacs said.
Health
Apr 8
Graduating guide dogs lead the way for visually impaired pet owners in Halifax
A group of hard-working pups celebrated the completion of their guide dog training program at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind on Wednesday.
Canada
4 mins
‘Vancouver is awesome’: Blind man robbed of cane finds a new home
A newcomer from Iran who was living in shelters a month ago when his white cane was stolen has found a new home and is back performing as a piano player.
Crime
Mar 21
Saskatoon’s blind curling club headed to Edmonton for Westerns
The curling season begins shortly after Thanksgiving and wraps us near the end of March and is open to all ages. The club has two teams this year and plays on Sunday evenings.
Canada
Mar 8
Passersby help police stop suspect who stole cane from blind man in Vancouver
The victim, a 40-year-old newcomer to Canada, was standing near Davie and Thurlow streets around 3:45 p.m., when a stranger snatched the cane from his hands.
Crime
Feb 21
Blind Vancouver man speaks out after white cane theft
A Vancouver man who is legally blind is speaking out after a man tried to steal his cellphone and white cane this week.
Crime
Feb 22
How you can stay safe during the 2024 total solar eclipse
The president of the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists is warning people to stay safe during the eclipse on April 8, 2024 and avoid eye damage.
Canada
Apr 2
Service dog leads blind senior from Vernon, B.C. back home after stranded by taxi
After being denied entry, Vernon Taxi sent a second driver to pick up Croteau, but the situation worsened on the drive home.
Canada
Feb 4
Harvard University removes human skin binding from infamous library book
The text has been in Harvard's possession since the 1930s, but the grim discovery of a human skin binding was only confirmed in 2014.
Trending
Mar 28
What UN plastic waste treaty talks in Ottawa want: ‘Won’t recycle our way out’
The United Nations is hosting its penultimate round of talks to develop a legally binding plastic pollution reduction treaty in Ottawa, with a focus on microplastics.
Canada
Apr 23
Judge at trial of man accused of killing cop was concerned over Crown changing theory
The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of running over a Toronto officer repeatedly raised concerns over the prosecution’s changing theory of what happened that night.
Crime
Apr 19
Young Okanagan sommelier Canada’s ‘top young sommelier’
Max Brayer won top honours at The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier competition.
Lifestyle
Apr 20
Jury begins deliberations in trial of man accused of fatally running over Toronto cop
The judge presiding over the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is set to continue her instructions to the jury today.
Crime
Apr 18
Trudeau should meet with premiers on carbon price, MPs say as motion passes
With the support of the NDP and Bloc, the non-binding Conservative motion calling on the prime minister to have a carbon price meeting with the premiers has been adopted.
Canada
Apr 10
Saw the eclipse without proper glasses? How to tell if you have eye damage
Looking at the the sun directly during a solar eclipse or without certified glasses could potentially lead to eye damage that can be untreatable and irreversible, experts warn.
Health
Apr 9
Arizona Coyotes howl one last time with win over Edmonton Oilers
The Arizona Coyotes ended their existence with a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers Wednesday night. The NHL franchise is moving to Salt Lake City.
Sports
Apr 18
Don’t look up: Eye safety important even with 60% eclipse in Manitoba
Manitoba isn't expected to get the full solar eclipse experience Monday afternoon, but eye specialists say you still shouldn't look directly into the sun, eclipse or otherwise.
Science
Apr 8
Toronto police chief backtracks on comment after Umar Zameer verdict
Toronto's chief of police, Myron Demkiw, deflected criticism Tuesday regarding a controversial comment he made outside the Superior Courthouse Sunday.
Crime
Apr 23
Lawyers make final pitches to jury in trial of man accused of killing Toronto cop
Prosecutors say a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer made deliberate choices to drive dangerously knowing there were people nearby.
Crime
Apr 17