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Why is there still no new plan to help Ontarians with disabilities get out of some buildings in an emergency?

Why is there still no new plan to help Ontarians with disabilities get out of some buildings in an emergency?

The most recent review of the Ontario government’s progress on implementing the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act considered the current state of emergency procedures for people with disabilities an immediate safety threat. But almost a year and a half after receiving the report, the province hasn’t updated its emergency protocols. 

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Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of Love Connection and Scrabble, dead at 83
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November 24, 2024

Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of Love Connection and Scrabble, dead at 83

Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of Wheel…

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U.A.E. arrests 3 after missing rabbi found dead; Israel warns Jews there to be on alert
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November 24, 2024

U.A.E. arrests 3 after missing rabbi found dead; Israel warns Jews there to be on alert

Israel said Sunday that the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi…

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For some in Nunavik, federal apology for dog slaughter is a step toward reconciliation
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November 24, 2024

For some in Nunavik, federal apology for dog slaughter is a step toward reconciliation

Inuit spoke about how much they depended on their sled…

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Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring another displacement wave
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November 24, 2024

Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring another displacement wave

The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders to residents in…

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In the market for the bat-ridden ruins of a former Newfoundland amusement park? Check out the price
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November 24, 2024

In the market for the bat-ridden ruins of a former Newfoundland amusement park? Check out the price

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is once again looking for…

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This Saskatoon pharmacist makes $100 luxury chocolate bars in her garage
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November 24, 2024

This Saskatoon pharmacist makes $100 luxury chocolate bars in her garage

Venessa Liang, aka FoodiePharmBabe, makes luxury chocolate bars and other…

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Canada's post-secondary industry predicts a storm ahead, as budget cuts shrink courses, staff
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November 24, 2024

Canada’s post-secondary industry predicts a storm ahead, as budget cuts shrink courses, staff

Cuts to staff, classes, programs and student services: Canada’s post-secondary…

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COP29 host Azerbaijan guilty of 'ethnic cleansing' during 2023 attacks in Nagorno-Karabakh: report
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November 24, 2024

COP29 host Azerbaijan guilty of ‘ethnic cleansing’ during 2023 attacks in Nagorno-Karabakh: report

A new report that examines attacks 14 months ago against…

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Expect 4 years of pitched battles between Trump and Democratic-run states
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November 24, 2024

Expect 4 years of pitched battles between Trump and Democratic-run states

Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office has officials in…

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