Southwest B.C.’s first big snowstorm of the year brought with it the usual grumbles and moans about cleaning sidewalks.
But for those with accessibility concerns, shovelling snow can present a major challenge.
For one Vancouver man, necessity became the mother of invention. Paul Rebucal says he created a snow shovel that he could use as he gets older.
“I need to do that because I have to save my back,” Rebucal told CBC News. “I’m already a senior, so I’m very prone to accidents.”
WATCH | Paul Rebucal demonstrates his snow shovel for seniors: Retired school custodian designs snow shovel for seniors3 days ago
Duration 4:44
Paul Rebucal shows CBC’s
