Calgary resident Millie Winzinowich is no stranger to the thrill of apartment hunting. A 28-year-old theatre professional, she takes pride in finding unique and affordable gems in the rental market. However, her recent experience searching for a new place to live in Calgary proved to be incredibly challenging. Despite being a desirable rental candidate – …
Québec’s Rémy Bélanger de Beauport is filled with anticipation as he prepares to embark on his journey to New York City, where he will be residing in less than a week. “It’s quite amusing, almost shy to admit, but this will be my first time in New York City,” he shared. “I’m going to the …
In hushed voices and with cautious glances, many people in Uganda are quietly discussing the country’s new and controversial law. Due to concerns for their safety, only a few feel comfortable openly speaking about it. This law, considered one of the harshest anti-homosexuality legislations in the world, has sparked outrage and condemnation from numerous Western …
In a viral TikTok video, Rose Finlay, a quadriplegic mother of three from Ontario, discusses her struggle to access disability support while facing a looming deadline for medical assistance in dying (MAID). “I have 12 days left on my MAID application here in Ontario. I’m a quadriplegic single mom raising 2 kids with disabilities,” Finlay …
As federal lawmakers strive to address the financial challenges facing Canadians living with disabilities, the individuals and advocacy groups impacted by these issues are voicing their concerns. Eileen Davidson, a 37-year-old single mother from Burnaby, B.C., shares the daily struggle of making ends meet on her disability benefits due to rheumatoid arthritis. Davidson expresses how …