SYDNEY, N.S. — A longtime advocate for people with disabilities says a sign at Wentworth Park in Sydney is discriminatory and that it raises the question ...
in Sydney is discriminatory and that it raises the question of why the popular urban gathering place isn’t more accessible.
Coun. Eldon MacDonald, whose district includes downtown Sydney and Wentworth Park, said he’s met with Shwery-Stanley several times to talk about the park. He said staff decide which playgrounds need new equipment and upgrades based on their current condition and Wentworth Park’s is still relatively new.
As far as the sign in Wentworth Park, MacDonald said staff are aware of Shwery-Stanley’s concerns and he will reach out to see if it can be removed as quickly as possible. This 14-by-14-foot gazebo at Indian Beach in North Sydney is fully accessible. Marcie Shwery-Stanley, who helped ensure upgrades of the waterfront recreational area were accessible to people with disabilities, says the concrete gazebo recently torn down at Wentworth Park in Sydney should be replaced by something similar. “It would be for seniors and children with disabilities and it's really well used at the Indian Beach every day,” she said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cape Breton's queer history focus of new documentary being premiered FridaySYDNEY, N.S. — A Sydney filmmaker died before their documentary
Read more »
Sydney Sooners need to ‘put together more timely hits’ in quest to reach senior baseball final this weekendSYDNEY, N.S. — The Sydney Sooners are returning to the comforts of the Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park with a chance to advance to the Nova Scotia ...
Read more »
PHOTO: New Cape Breton landmark in North SydneyDarren Musgrave trims the grass along the base of one of North Sydney's newest landmarks, the Cod & Kelp statue outside the North Sydney Heritage ...
Read more »
'This is welcome news': Proposed Sydney apartment complex piques CBRM council interestSYDNEY, N.S. — Amid widespread calls to address the housing crisis in Cape Breton, a pair of Toronto real-estate partners have expressed an interest in ...
Read more »
'This is welcome news': Proposed Sydney apartment complex piques CBRM council interestSYDNEY, N.S. — Amid widespread calls to address the housing crisis in Cape Breton, a pair of Toronto real-estate partners have expressed an interest in ...
Read more »