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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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