Alberta offers strike assistance of up to $300 per week for students with complex care needs
Parents can apply through an online parent portal starting Oct. 14. The province … READ MORE
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4 questions you might be considering as Alberta’s provincewide teacher lockout continues
Families wondering how students will make up lost time as classes remain cancelled. … READ MORE
‘Outbreak in Alberta was preventable’: AMA president criticizes province’s handling of measles outbreak, premier defends it
Measles is preventable. After a baby died of measles this week, The Alberta Medical … READ MORE
Alberta stopped tracking class sizes. Then it changed its funding formula. Now, it’s a teachers’ strike issue
Yet another new formula takes effect for 2025-26. Students rally for teachers in … READ MORE
Alberta teachers look for ways to make ends meet as historic strike in second day
Strike impacts about 750,000 students across public, Catholic and Francophone … READ MORE
Alberta minister calls for automatic enrolment in Canada’s new disability benefit
Nixon said the federal application requirements present a ‘significant … READ MORE
Parents of children with disabilities scramble for supports ahead of Alberta teachers strike
Alberta Teachers’ Association says its members will walk off the job on Oct. … READ MORE
Alberta doctors say first measles death a ‘stark’ reminder outbreak was preventable
The emergency department of the Rockyview General Hospital is pictured in Calgary, … READ MORE
Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak’s 1st death
Baby born early after mother contracted measles, province says. CDC/Molly Kurnit, … READ MORE
Northeast B.C. measles vaccinations below herd immunity as school resumes, health officials say
Despite uptick in vaccinations over summer, rates still too low to stop … READ MORE
How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis
Subtly adjusting foot angle during walking, tailored to each individual’s … READ MORE
I worried about being a mom with a disability. Now, I’ve embraced it — all with one hand
Finding out I was pregnant was one of the few times I doubted my ability to overcome … READ MORE
Cosgriffe claims 100m backstroke silver as Canada caps Para swimming worlds with 12 medals
Burlington, Ont., native wins 2nd medal of meet after taking bronze in 100m … READ MORE
Measles spread trending down as Alberta kids head back to the classroom. Will it last?
Alberta still identifying more cases per week than any other province. Measles can … READ MORE
Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately
A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned … READ MORE
AISH recipient, advocates worry about Alberta’s new disability benefit program
Alberta Disability Assistance Program coming in July 2026. Assisted Living and … READ MORE
COVID cases starting to climb across parts of Canada
Consistent end-of-summer trend has doctors recommending precautions like … READ MORE
Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools
Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A … READ MORE
Canada has most measles cases on the continent as infections up exponentially over 2024
Warning signage for suspected cases of measles is seen outside the main entrance of … READ MORE
COVID-19 on the upswing as concerns about Alberta’s vaccine coverage linger
Alberta doctor says she’s seeing more cases in hospital in recent weeks Most … READ MORE
New app makes cerebral palsy screening more accessible, paving the way for early diagnosis
The Baby Moves VIEW app allows parents to film their baby’s movements at home and … READ MORE
Issues with rollout of federal disability benefit a ‘slap in the face’ for some recipients
Eligible recipients describe payment delays, miscalculated amounts. Some Canadians … READ MORE
‘We will see more spread’: Parents advised on measles protection as kids head back to school
As of Wednesday, Alberta has reported 1,826 cases since March, with no current … READ MORE
People assume I can’t be a doctor because of my disability
Being among the first has come with unique challenges and can often feel very … READ MORE
Manitoba reports 10 new measles cases, warns of 2 recent exposure sites
Cases confirmed Aug. 16-23, with new exposure sites reported in southern Manitoba. … READ MORE
Measles cases extend beyond Alberta, Ontario, hotspot map shows
Measles complications like pneumonia a concern for doctors in many provinces. The … READ MORE
Reactive-dynamic AFOs demonstrate gait, comfort benefits
A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics evaluates the … READ MORE
Why do some autistic people walk differently?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains … READ MORE
Addressing fear in Alberta’s Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak
Past experiences have led to health-care hesitancy for many Low German-speaking … READ MORE
Vaccination, immunity and records: Your questions on measles, answered
Over 3,700 people so far have been infected with measles across Canada in 2025 — … READ MORE
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