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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
68
GRADE
D
FIX
3
REVIEW
5
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 5 REVIEW 3 FIX
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title User Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
11 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
11 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Missing
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Navigation UX
Action
2 navigation pattern(s)
REVIEW
2 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Search functionality detected
Got: role-search
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
5 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search role='search' landmark
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 5 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
4 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 14 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

6 pass 14 fail WCAG AA
h1 Home | Toronto Sun Home Page | Toronto S…
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Latest Videos
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Canadian Tire
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 weather (Toronto)
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Epaper Edition
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 You've reached the 20 article limit.
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Looks like you've reached your saved art…
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
div Stories continue below
4.01:1
#000000
on
#D2232A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
span Set up now >>
3.79:1
#000000
on
#CF171D
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span Set up now >>
4.18:1
#000000
on
#6F6F6F
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
span Sections
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span Search
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
label Search torontosun.com
1.19:1
#000000
on
#191919
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold

1 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Home | Toronto Sun H…1.19:13.0:1
#000000
#191919
Fail
h2 Latest Videos1.19:13.0:1
#000000
#191919
Fail
h2 LOCAL SPOTLIGHT1.19:13.0:1
#000000
#191919
Fail
h2 Canadian Tire1.19:13.0:1
#000000
#191919
Fail
h2 weather (Toronto)1.19:13.0:1
#000000
#191919
Fail
h2 Epaper Edition1.19:13.0:1
#000000
#191919
Fail
h2 You've reached the 2…1.19:13.0:1
#000000
#191919
Fail
h2 Looks like you've re…1.19:13.0:1
#000000
#191919
Fail
title Home | Toronto Sun H…14.83:14.5:1
#000000
#CCDAEE
Pass
div Advertisement oop8.18:14.5:1
#000000
#CE91A0
Pass
div Stories continue bel…4.01:14.5:1
#000000
#D2232A
Fail
div This advertisement h…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Skip to Content21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
strong Cut through the nois…9.83:13.0:1
#000000
#E89EA0
Pass
span Set up now >>3.79:14.5:1
#000000
#CF171D
Fail
strong Cut through the nois…7.00:13.0:1
#000000
#E27477
Pass
span Set up now >>4.18:14.5:1
#000000
#6F6F6F
Fail
span Sections1.19:14.5:1
#000000
#191919
Fail
span Search1.19:14.5:1
#000000
#191919
Fail
label Search torontosun.co…1.19:14.5:1
#000000
#191919
Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A+
Landmark Structure
35 landmarks
PASS
35 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
5 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Info::
Search landmark present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Main Menu" SEARCH MAIN ASIDE CONTENTINFO footer
A+
Heading Hierarchy
65 headings
PASS
65 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Home | Toronto Sun Home Page | Toronto Sun
  • H2 Most tickets to FIFA World Cup fan fest will now be free after backlash
  • H3 Toronto fire melt down Drake's ice tower after chaotic 'Iceman' publicity stunt
  • H3 Canucks reportedly seek permission to speak with Maple Leafs' Shane Doan
  • H3 Air Transat axing 6% of flights due to rising fuel costs
  • H3 Raptors enter must-win territory or face the indignity of getting swept by Cavaliers
  • H3 What happens to nipple rings in the Arctic? Ask Brooks Nader
  • H3 Elizabeth Smart flexes ripped bodybuilder photo: ‘NEVER IN 100 YEARS!’
  • H3 Air Canada jet nearly collides with American Airlines plane at JFK airport
  • H3 Memorial University rules out straight white men from applying for tenured jobs
  • H3 Why FIFA’s ‘last-minute’ World Cup ticket release has fans upset
  • H2 Latest Videos
  • H2 News
  • H3 HUNTER: With Gilgo Beach and Green River killers, wives were last to know
  • H3 Pickering councillor Lisa Robinson fires back at mayor over Kamloops residential school remarks
  • H3 Texas nurse fighting for her life after sudden liver failure on Japan honeymoon
  • H3 HUNTER: Soo judge torpedos kidnapper's immigration sob story
  • H3 Man wanted for allegedly assaulting girl on bus in Markham; loaded gun seized in Mississauga
  • H3 Memorial University rules out straight white men from applying for tenured jobs
  • H3 Doug Ford wants Irving refinery to stop importing foreign oil
  • H3 Blue Jays survive ninth-inning meltdown by Jeff Hoffman in Anaheim to win third in a row
  • H3 What happens to nipple rings in the Arctic? Ask Brooks Nader
  • H3 Elizabeth Smart flexes ripped bodybuilder photo: ‘NEVER IN 100 YEARS!’
  • H2 LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
  • H2 Opinion
  • H3 HAVE YOUR SAY: Answer our daily Toronto Sun poll question
  • H3 EDITORIAL: Carney snail-paced on CUSMA talks
  • H3 GUNTER: Canadian economy struggles as Mark Carney Liberals waste time
  • H3 CHARLEBOIS: Which CUSMA strategy is it this week, PM Mark Carney?
  • H3 Letters to the Editor, April 22, 2026
  • H2 Canadian Tire
  • H2 Sports
  • H3 SIMMONS: Is Brandon Ingram a $40-million bust for Raptors?
  • H3 Giants, Cardinals and Jeremiyah Love emerge as wild cards in our NFL mock draft
  • H3 Hulk Hogan abused fentanyl to manage pain amid divorce from first wife
  • H3 Coroner reveals cause of death for former Angels star Garret Anderson
  • H3 Blue Jays survive ninth-inning meltdown by Jeff Hoffman in Anaheim to win third in a row
  • H2 weather (Toronto)
  • H2 Epaper Edition
  • H2 Entertainment
  • H3 Josh Groban engaged to English stage actress Natalie McQueen
  • H3 Ex-housemaid sues Kylie Jenner for alleged 'hostile work environment'
  • H3 Denise Richards shares touching tribute to ex-boyfriend, Starship Troopers co-star Patrick Muldoon
  • H3 Dave Mason, co-founder of British rock band Traffic, dead at 79
  • H3 Jack Nicholson's daughter takes aim at status-obsessed Hollywood in new essay
  • H2 Life
  • H3 DEAR ABBY: Co-worker's presence makes potential suitor uncomfortable
  • H3 Why spring cleaning is good for you — and how to make it less stressful
  • H3 Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes
  • H3 DEAR ABBY: Husband's shrinking world invades wife's space
  • H3 Why your job’s complexity level may affect your risk of dementia
  • H2 Driving
  • H3 BMW's new 7 Series sedan debuts as an all-electric
  • H3 ChargePoint adds a new 600kW charger to its portfolio
  • H3 EVs powered by Horse? Of course!
  • H3 2027 Chrysler Pacifica price cut by up to $7,200, starts at $52,995 in Canada
  • H3 Ducati North America CEO races a 1971 450 R/T Desmo at Biltwell 100
  • H2 Sunshine Girls
  • H3 SUNshine Girl Jenn
  • H3 SUNshine Girl Jenn
  • H3 SUNshine girl Rachael
  • H3 SUNShine Girl Narlon
  • H3 SUNshine Girl Miranda
  • H2 You've reached the 20 article limit.
  • H2 Looks like you've reached your saved article limit!
A
Alt Text Quality
1 of 107 images have issues
PASS
1 of 107 images have issues
Warning::
1 image(s) with filename as alt text
Info::
4 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
5 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
97 image(s) with good alt text
107 images 97 good alt text 5 decorative 1 generic
IssueCount
filename1 image(s)
too long4 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 3 controls labeled
PASS
All 3 controls labeled
Info::
3 control(s) properly labeled
3 controls
3 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#id_search_textinputSearch torontosun.comfor/id
#id_search_text_topinputSearch torontosun.comfor/id
#emailTORSUN_YourMiddaySunemailEmail Addressaria-label
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 93/100 — 2 failing, 30 passed
PASS
93

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Toronto Sun in Taboola advertising section div.videoCube > a.item-label-href > span.video-label-box > span.branding
Toronto Sun in Taboola advertising section div.videoCube > a.item-label-href > span.video-label-box > span.branding
span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link > span span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link > span

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS section.carousel-widget > div.widget-title > div#BusinessEssentials7321527882459738790632675564584960 > a.widget-title__link
div.col-xs-12 > section.list-widget > div.more-stories > a.more-stories__link div.col-xs-12 > section.list-widget > div.more-stories > a.more-stories__link
div.col-xs-12 > section.list-widget > div.more-stories > a.more-stories__link div.col-xs-12 > section.list-widget > div.more-stories > a.more-stories__link
div.article-card__details > div.article-card__meta-bottom > span.article-card__category > a.article-card__category-link div.article-card__details > div.article-card__meta-bottom > span.article-card__category > a.article-card__category-link
Sponsored: learn about this recommendation (opens dialog) span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Form elements have associated labels
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Links have a discernible name
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Skip links are focusable.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
ARIA IDs are unique
Identical links have the same purpose.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
No form fields have multiple labels
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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