In September, Louise Gillis, Immediate Past President of the CCB, was repeatedly denied taxi service by City Wide Cabs in Sydney, Nova Scotia, because she was travelling with her trained guide dog. Despite informing both the driver and dispatchers that refusing transportation to a person with a guide dog is against the law, she was […]
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Happy Thanksgiving and Halloween! From the President’s Desk While we quickly transform from Summer to Fall, it is a busy time for the Council across Canada. Chapters will be collecting membership dues as well as planning activities for the 2026-2027 season. October welcomes World Sight Day, on the 8th, observed annually on the second Thursday
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From the President’s Desk We welcome all Members back from a summer that certainly had its challenges across Canada with regard to weather and climate instability. We all share our thoughts and prayers with those people affected by fires and flooding, depending on the area in which you reside. While we gear up for September
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Message from the Editor Summer has finally arrived! As we all settle into the season, I hope everyone is taking the opportunity to recharge and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends over the coming months. This special summer edition of the newsletter is here to keep you connected until September, when CCB Chapters
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From the President’s Desk Welcome to National Accessibility Week (May 31 through June 6). While recently visiting Chapters and Members from British Columbia to Newfoundland, I witnessed the creativity evident in the ongoing efforts of all to continue to strengthen the scope of the Council. We are indebted to the many Council leaders who continue
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From the President’s Desk Welcome to Vision Health Month 2026. Vision Health Month, which is observed in May, is dedicated to raising awareness about eye health, promoting preventative care, and encouraging regular comprehensive eye examinations to protect and preserve vision, not only for updating prescriptions, but also for detecting early signs of serious eye conditions.
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From the President’s Desk While the snow continues to slowly melt, and the temperatures begin to slowly rise, we are all looking forward to April to usher in warmer weather. I am sure I am not alone in saying goodbye to March, and looking forward to putting away the winter coats, gloves and boots. I
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From the President’s Desk While periodically we feel spring is in the air, winter continues to remind us of its existence across Canada. While we reflect on February, I wish to thank all involved in White Cane Week which transpired from coast to coast throughout February. I’d like to congratulate all of the participants of
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From the President’s Desk Happy White Cane Week! The Month of February is a significant time for CCB, as we celebrate White Cane Week (WCW) from February 1st through 7th. Organizationally this is an important time for our Chapters and Members to educate and demonstrate our abilities. This is done through displays across Canada where
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This program is available in PDF format. Accessible formats will be available soon.
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