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Kids with mobility challenges get a chance to walk with robotic legs in Surrey

Written by Angela Bower, City News Vancouver, May 24, 2024 KidsPhysio Surrey has teamed up with a robotics company to bring new technology to children with mobility challenges. Manmeet Maggu, the co-founder and CEO of Trexo Robotics, says he was inspired to create a robotic exoskeleton that is helping kids take their first steps after […]

Badlands Music Festival 2023

Written by Alan T Vuong, ATV April 24, 2024 Summer is fast approaching and that means I will be heading back to Badlands Music Festival this July.  This event is a series of electronic, hip hop and country music shows that take place downtown during the famous Calgary Stampede.  I have now attended the past 4 events in a row […]

Intentional Inclusion is a Great Way to get Everyone in the Pool

Written by Shireen Ahmed for CBC Sports, February 29, 2024 Canada is well-positioned to cement its legacy in swimming this summer at the Paris Olympics, with stars such as Summer McIntosh, Maggie Mac Neil and Josh Liendo blazing trails. But despite its popularity, elite swimming is also one of the sports that remains predominantly white in its […]

8-day Scenic Cruise Trip through Alaska’s Inside Passage

Written by WheeltheWorld.com and Kristy Durso, Incredible Memories Travel CLICK HERE for 26 additional photos Multi-day trip description Arguably one of the most iconic routes to cruise through, this journey from Vancouver to Alaska on the Koningsdam Cruise is an exceptional experience. The cruise will navigate Alaska’s Inside Passage, an intricate web of waterways famous […]

The Marathon to Make the World Accessible for Those With Disabilities

Written by Alvaro Silberstein for Wheel The World, December 8, 2023 Since I was a little boy, I had dreamed of entrepreneurship, inspired by the trajectory of my grandparents, parents, and siblings. At the age of 18, my whole life became entrepreneurial in and of itself. I had a car accident that left me quadriplegic, […]

Around The World With A Wheelchair

Written by Marlena Katene for Wheel The World, August 10, 2022 Getting around the world with a wheelchair is a unique experience and sometimes not for the faint of heart – but it’s worth it! Most of us know what does and does not work in our local communities, and travelling throws that all up […]