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News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia

When Joe Prochillo joined the Commission on Disability in 2013, his goal was to explore and understand each and every neighborhood in the city.

City engineers believe empowering property owners in established neighbourhoods to collectively plot the path forward will reduce opposition to future sidewalk installations.

Article content “I have a friend, … he uses a motorized scooter … and I think this would be fantastic for him,” said Dylan Morin, a member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or City of Regina proposing enforcement of sidewalk snow removal Back to video Administration is consulting with the committee to fine tune the details of its proposed bylaw amendment, asking members questions like, “What do you think is an appropriate timeline for property owners to clear their sidewalk?” and “What barrier...

Some city parks require accessibility upgrades, with closer inspection anticipated in coming weeks. City parks require some updates to meet requirements under the Americans with Disability Act, according to information given to the city Accessibility Advisory commission this week. For example, Youngs Woods on Railway Street requires pathway, bench, mulch and parking signage improvements, said Joseph Gerardi, city codes administrator. Newberry Park needs different kinds of mulch, benches, signs, and updates to intersections to have proper access. A concrete pad that slopes at the park entrance...