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63-year-old from Spallumcheen, B.C., has medalled at every Games since 2010 debut. Canadian wheelchair curling great Ina Forrest, centre, is set to become the first person in the sport’s history to compete at five Paralympics this
… READ MOREOtto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by Nader Ibrahim, July 8, 2025 The O&P Edge in EDGE Advantage This research was completed as a project during the author’s studies at New Cairo Technological University, Egypt. ▽ Table of Contents
… READ MOREAlbertans will get an update Thursday on the state of the province’s acute care system, as frontline doctors continue to declare that provincial hospitals are dangerously overcrowded. Matt Jones, Minister of Hospital and Surgical
… READ MOREResearchers are looking for people with multiple sclerosis to be a part of the Tetris study. This McMaster study has participants with MS play Tetris A study that aims to improve balance in people with multiple sclerosis is ongoing at
… READ MOREUsing an all-terrain vehicle that’s essentially the Jeep of wheelchairs, a New York tour group helps disabled people get on the trail. Eddie Slick poses for a portrait in a densely forested part of the trail at Mohonk preserve in
… READ MOREThe last time weekly case counts were this high was August. Of measles cases this year where the patient’s immunization status is known, 91% have been in individuals who never received a measles vaccine. Another 5% were among
… READ MORESofter labels can allow institutions to present a public commitment to inclusion while quietly rolling back the policies, data transparency and accountability mechanisms that define real equity work. (Unsplash+) Simon Blanchette, The
… READ MOREDeclaration would allow province to rapidly mobilize resources: expert. An undated file photo of a hospital bed. CBC Julia Wong, CBC News Edmonton Jan 08, 2026 The situation in Alberta hospitals is so dire that the province needs to
… READ MOREFrom a tiny Saskatchewan ski hill to winning gold, Oatway’s journey marked by resilience. Kurt Oatway of Canada competes in the men’s downhill, sitting, at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Saturday,
… READ MOREProvincial governments that partnered with for-profit virtual healthcare companies, and those considering doing so, must be cautious to protect public trust, experts warned in a new analysis. The study shows that virtual walk-in
… READ MORE4 agencies now run hospital care, continuing care, mental health and addiction, and primary health. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks during an interview with the Canadian Press in Calgary on Dec. 11, 2025. Jeff McIntosh/The
… READ MOREImmunizations increased 202 per cent year-over-year in October, according to Northern Health. Most exposures to the measles virus in northeast B.C. continue to be linked to schools, followed by community and acute care settings like
… READ MOREBowhead has expanded its line of adaptive off-road bikes with the launch of the Ranger, a fully electric bike specifically designed for those with limited hand function and higher-level spinal cord injuries. Michael Franz, New
… READ MOREHospital leaders tighten admission policies as virus surge strains staff. According to a memo sent Friday to Calgary acute care doctors, issues connected to overcapacity in emergency rooms are ‘expected to worsen.’ CBC
… READ MORE15 cases have required hospitalization so far this year, including 12 involving patients under 10. Since mid-May, 1,513 infants between six and 12 months have received a measles vaccine, the province says. A two-dose measles vaccine
… READ MORESome jurisdictions are opening extra beds, others are asking health-care providers to work extra hours. Flu season is hitting children hard, sending a flood of young patients to hospitals. CHEO, eastern Ontario’s
… READ MOREPhysiotherapy isn’t just for adults recovering from injuries. Physiotherapists can help babies and children, too – including babies with, or at high risk of, cerebral palsy. Research has shown physiotherapy improves their physical
… READ MORESeven per cent of Albertans have had a COVID shot this season. CBC News reached out to other provinces to see how Alberta’s COVID vaccination rate compares. Robert Short/CBC Jennifer Lee, CBC News Calgary Dec 19, 2025
… READ MOREGovernment aims to rewrite a critical document on the education of kids with complex needs. Shawna O’Halloran shared Aiden’s experience in a specialized classroom, saying she’s been discouraged at how much he
… READ MOREAn Ontario-based volunteer organization has put smiles on the faces of thousands of disabled young people by helping them enjoy an active and full life that includes alpine sports. SKICANADA.ORG Janine Coates Loughborough University,
… READ MOREMask mandate comes into effect on Monday. Dr. Natalie Bridger, an infectious disease specialist with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, says the mask mandate is meant to prevent the spread of viruses. Mark Quinn/CBC Elizabeth
… READ MORE8 provinces have signed new, 5-year deals; Alberta and Ontario opted for 1-year extensions. Federal Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu speaks at press conference in Calgary on Dec. 12, 2025. Monty Kruger/CBC Robson Fletcher, CBC
… READ MOREDifferences in how ADHD is defined explain why the condition is sometimes perceived as overdiagnosed. Image by freepik Carol Mathews, Stephen V. Faraone, The Conversation October 15, 2025 Many news outlets have reported an increase
… READ MORE‘This is an area where we think we need to continue to increase investment’: province Cindy Kobler, who has autism, has secured employment at an accounting firm in Lethbridge thanks to support from the Southern Alberta
… READ MOREAHS says extra beds added as hospitals face high demand around the province. Alberta Children’s Hospital is dealing with a wave of children sick with influenza. Alberta Health Services says hospitals around the province are
… READ MOREVictoria native wins new C-class sprint event as part of 4-medal haul on the track in Rio. Canadian Para-cyclist Mel Pemble burst onto the scene last month in France at her first Para-cycling track world championships, where she broke
… READ MOREHigh volumes put strain on limited pediatric hospital capacity, with flu season set to peak later this month. At CHEO, eastern Ontario’s children’s hospital in Ottawa, eight times more children tested positive for
… READ MOREMedical associations are calling for more uniform growth across the province. Dr. Adeola Adeyemo is a Red Deer physician. Nadeer Hashmi/CBC Nadeer Hashmi, CBC News Oct 18, 2025 Alberta’s push to recruit more doctors is beginning to
… READ MORERecognizing children’s agency and giving them more control over their learning helps foster inclusive classrooms. A notebook seen in a class on the first day back to school at a school in Montréal, Aug. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN
… READ MOREIf bill passes, all AISH recipients will be transferred to new program in July. Jason Nixon answers questions from CBC News at the Alberta legislature on March 18, 2024. Kory Siegers/CBC Emily Williams, CBC News Edmotnon Nov 26, 2025
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