Disabled man feels shut out of accessible seating as venues — including Rogers Arena — fail to stop abuse | Unpublished
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Publication Date: January 26, 2026 - 04:00

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Disabled man feels shut out of accessible seating as venues — including Rogers Arena — fail to stop abuse

January 26, 2026

With no requirement to prove eligibility, accessible seats at major sports and entertainment venues across the country are sold on the honour system — sometimes leaving people who rely on wheelchairs and other mobility aids unable to get tickets.



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