Mobility
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Alberta charity gives the gift of mobility to Saskatchewan kidsGo Baby Go is back in Saskatchewan, donating adaptive cars for children with restricted mobility. The cars include push-buttons, supported seating and communication devices.CanadaSep 11
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Slippery Winnipeg sidewalks see mobility advocates calling for change"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.WeatherFeb 1, 2024
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World’s most advanced exoskeleton developed in B.C.The exoskeleton, known as XoMotion, took decades to research and design and is the product of an SFU spin-off company, Human in Motion Robotics (HMR).HealthNov 15, 2023
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Thumbtacks strewn across Montreal bike path as tensions rise between motorists, cyclistsActs of vandalism targeting bike paths have been reported recently as one borough's plan to eliminate parking for a path for cyclists has polarized the community.CanadaOct 4, 2023
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Edmonton ranked best Canadian city to live in during a zombie apocalypseUsing StatsCan data in five categories — vulnerability, hideouts, supplies, safety and mobility — Rentola determined the best place to be if people started turning into zombies.CanadaMar 21, 2023
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City of Montreal to launch worksite summit to better manage construction projectsThe goal of the summit is to formulate a 'concerted action plan' accompanied by 'concrete solutions' to improve the management and coordination of construction sites in the city.TrafficFeb 21, 2023
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Quebec government supports high-speed rail service over high frequencyQuebec's transport minister supports high-speed trains over high-frequency trains as originally proposed by the federal government.CanadaFeb 20, 2023
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Calgary woman’s motorized wheelchair severely damaged on Flair airlines flightA woman who recently moved to Calgary has been waiting nearly four months for her airline claim to be resolved. It didn't involve a lost bag, but rather a damaged mobility aid.ConsumerJan 30, 2023
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Young girl’s family fights to widen access to walking-assistance tool in QuebecA Montreal startup says it can help children with mobility issues to walk again, but patients say the device is expensive and not covered by Quebec's health insurance board.CanadaJan 19, 2023
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Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley dead at 72Onley's successor, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, announced his passing on Saturday. He was the first visibly disabled Lt-Gov. to hold the position.CanadaJan 15, 2023
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