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ABC News
12-07-2025
- Health
- ABC News
Christine Yerbury would like to move somewhere without stairs
Christine Yerbury has been waiting since October to receive an occupational therapy assessment to allow her to receive a Deaf-appropriate device.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Code Of Silence to return for a new series as bosses reveal which cast member will make a comeback
ITV's latest drama Code of Silence is set to return for a brand new series. The programme, which starred EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis, was the first to be lead by a deaf actress. 3 3 3 Following mammoth ratings, ITV have confirmed that a second series is in the works. In more good news for fans, actor Rose will be back and reprising the role of Alison for the second incarnation. The six-part drama, which launched in May, has seen its first episode consolidate to a total of 7.5million viewers. It has also amassed a total of 20million streams on ITVX across the whole series. As a result, it has become the most-watched drama across all channels for the second quarter of the year. Speaking about the news of the series' return, actress Rose said: 'I'm so proud that Code of Silence has been recommissioned. "The response to the first series has been incredible, and it means so much to be part of a drama that not only keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, but also puts a Deaf character at the heart of the story. "I'm really excited to see where Alison's journey goes next and to be working again with the wonderful cast, crew and creative team behind the show." ITV's Drama Commissioner, Callum Dziedzic, added: "We are unbelievably proud of Code of Silence, and it's been a joy seeing audiences embrace it - especially their love for the skilful, headstrong, and effortlessly loveable Alison. "Rose brings her to life with real charm and depth, and Catherine's brilliant concept gave her the perfect world to step into. "We can't wait to share another gripping case, with Alison's talents and perspective delivering a thriller that's pulse-pounding, distinctive, and like nothing else on TV." When the show launched in May, fans were quick to praise Rose's chemistry with her co-star, Kieron Moore. In the series, Rose plays a deaf canteen worker who is recruited by Canterbury police to help them lip read in a case. Soon she finds herself embroiled in the world of policing as the detectives race against time to stop a gang of criminals and their latest heist. Her lip-reading skills become essential to the team, who have her looking through CCTV in order to interpret what the gang are saying in order to gain the upper hand. But as she takes to the investigation, she finds herself drawn to Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore), one of the members of the gang with motivations of his own. Taken by their interactions, fans flooded X with various different comments about their budding connection. Taking to X, one fan wrote: "CodeofSilence The chemistry between #roseaylingellis & #kieronmoore is electric. "After watching the first 2 eps have had to binge watch the next 4 because I can't wait to see what happens next." "Love the chemistry between Alison and Liam loving #CodeOfSilence," said another. "#CodeOfSilence alison and liam the bad boy they are so cute together !," wrote a third, while a fourth said: "Boy that liam is a cutie. Next james bond !#CodeOfSilence." Crime dramas on ITVX Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge. Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood. The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother's grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake's novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James. Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth. The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby. Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.
National Post
09-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Members Vote to Ratify New Three-Year Contract With Canadian Hearing Services
Article content TORONTO — Concluding an 11-week strike, members of CUPE 2073 voted this week to ratify a new collective agreement with Canadian Hearing Services (CHS). Article content Workers were buoyed by support from leading Deaf organizations and individuals throughout the strike. A testament to the strength of the local, 97 per cent of members cast ballots with 172 voting to accept the new contract. Article content Article content 'From the beginning, we wanted a contract that gave us and our clients stability. The initial offer was for a one-year deal. I'm proud we have a new three-year contract that provides increases to our pension and benefits, better wages, mileage rates and a meal allowance,' said Mara Waern, CUPE 2073 president and an employment consultant with 35 years' experience at CHS. 'I'm pleased our members have some peace of mind and I'm incredibly grateful for the solidarity we experienced from the Deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, and labour communities.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Services for Deaf Ontarians to be Restored as Tentative Settlement Reached Between CUPE 2073 and Canadian Hearing Services
TORONTO, July 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A tentative agreement has been reached between CUPE 2073 and Canadian Hearing Services (CHS), pointing to a possible end to the ten-week-long strike that began on April 28 and has drawn considerable attention from the Deaf community, labour allies, and politicians. No details of the tentative deal will be released until the membership has had the opportunity to review and vote on the deal. The vote will take place on Monday, July 7. The earliest possible date workers could be back on the job is Monday, July 14. "Our members are incredibly eager to get back to jobs they love," said Mara Waern, president of CUPE 2073 and an employment consultant with more than three decades of experience at CHS. "The Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities all supported us throughout this strike, walking our lines, sharing their stories, and now it's our turn to support them by providing the kind of services they deserve. To the people and organizations that showed solidarity and fought alongside us: every one of our members thanks you." CUPE 2073 represents workers in 18 communities across the province. They remove barriers for the Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing, providing supports as general services counsellors, literacy instructors, audiologists, employment consultants, sign language interpreters, and in other critical roles. 90 per cent of workers are women, and many of them are Deaf. View source version on Contacts Jesse MintzNational Representativejmintz@ | 416 704 9642
CBC
04-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Accessibility minister will keep her job after comments about sign-language interpreter: Manitoba premier
Social Sharing Premier Wab Kinew said Manitoba's accessibility minister will remain in her position after she apologized for swearing into a hot mic about sharing a stage with a sign-language interpreter. Kinew said he is aware members of Manitoba's Deaf community were upset by comments made in June by Nahanni Fontaine following a speech she delivered during a graduation event she hosted for Indigenous women. "It's been tough, I think, to see people in the community hurt and to have those perspectives shared. I totally understand where people are coming from," Kinew said Friday during a scrum with reporters at Canada Life Centre following an unrelated event. "At the same time, I think our minister has apologized and is putting in the work with the community. It's with the greatest humility I want to ask folks in the Deaf community to continue working with her and to help our government and our team do what we do every day." The comments in question were made on June 26. In video footage gathered by APTN news, Fontaine told a person off camera that she was "thrown off" by the interpreter sharing the stage with her at the event, adding the interpreter shouldn't have been on the stage because she was blocking Fontaine's view of the audience. Fontaine, apparently unaware the camera was recording, made the comments to a staff member while preparing to speak with reporters at the event, which she was hosting. The other person referred to the interpreter's translation as "frantic hand movements." "Yeah, I'm like, 'F--k, why did I have her on the stage?' Jesus! I'm like, 'you need to leave,'" the minister said into a hot mic in the APTN video. Nahanni Fontaine complains about ASL interpreter sharing her stage 5 days ago Duration 0:32 In video captured by APTN, Manitoba's minister responsible for accessibility asks "why the F are you on the stage?" in reference to the sign language interpreter who had shared the stage with her while she delivered a speech to Indigenous graduates. The interpreter was removed from the stage following Fontaine's speech, prompting criticism from some Deaf attendees at the event. Fontaine apologized after the video came to light, initially stating she was expressing frustration about "her poor planning ensuring clear sight lines on all graduates" during a private debrief with staff. "My comments did not acknowledge signing is not simply 'hand movements,' but a full and rich language used by thousands of Manitobans every day," she said in a June 27 statement. The Opposition Progressive Conservatives then called on Fontaine to be removed from her position as the NDP's accessibility minister. Fontaine told CBC News earlier this week it is up to the premier to decide if she remains in that position. The Manitoba Deaf Association, meanwhile, said it will continue to advise Fontaine after two of its executives met with the minister at her office on Wednesday. "We will continue to be by her side as advisers on our accessibility needs," association president Shawna Joynt said in a statement. "We know this will not sit well with everyone and we do understand these feelings." Joynt said Fontaine will continue to work alongside interpreters to ensure her events and her speeches remain accessible, and the minister "expressed her commitment to learn and make improvements from this huge misstep."
