Daily News Curation - 2025-11-13
Curated 38 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. As Russia threats worsen, all Canadians can help security: Latvian envoy
‘When Russia is lowering the threshold of doing mischief, using force or anything … it’s very worrying,’ said Latvia’s ambassador to Canada in an interview with Global News. 📍 Source Score: 26.00
2. Nearly 1 in 10 terrorism investigations at CSIS involves a minor: spy boss
<p>The head of Canada’s spy agency is warning about a “worrying” number of young people becoming radicalized. </p>
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Score: 27.50
3. Family of New Brunswick man who died in hospital emergency room settles lawsuit
The family of a 78-year-old man who died after waiting seven hours for care in a Fredericton hospital has settled a legal action they filed against the province’s health authority. 📍 Source Score: 20.00
4. NordicTrack rowing machine recalled in Canada over fire hazard
The company said it has sold 700 units of the rowing machine in Canada. The affected products were sold from November 2018 to April 2022. 📍 Source Score: 17.00
5. CSIS director outlines security threats posed by Russia, China, Iran, India
The director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service catalogued the espionage and transnational repression efforts of Canada’s adversaries. 📍 Source Score: 18.50
6. Governments of Canada and Manitoba Launch Pilot to Reward Sustainable Farming
📍 Source Score: 17.00
7. Governments Of Canada and Manitoba Strengthening Justice for Canada’s First Responders
📍 Source Score: 17.00
8. How does this year’s flu shot stack up to current strains? What we know
It’s flu season in Canada, and as the number of infections and hospitalizations start to rise, medical experts are urging Canadians to get their flu shots. 📍 Source Score: 15.30
9. CBSA says airport inspection kiosks working again after outage
The Canada Border Services Agency says some airport inspection kiosks are currently not working due to an outage for maintenance work. 📍 Source Score: 14.00
10. 60 years later, Nevada homicide victim identified as missing Calgary woman
<p>Anna Sylvia Just was initially reported missing by her sister after she was last seen boarding a bus in Calgary in 1966. Decades later, her remains have been identified in Nevada.</p>
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Score: 14.00
11. B.C. limits when employers can request sick notes
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/c845346c-76ed-4ebc-8a81-c4e7fb04e8fc,1741906618205/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%28184%2C40%2C1735%2C975%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A man in a white coat points to paperwork while sitting next to a woman’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’In Manitoba, hundreds of thousands of sick notes are written by doctors every single year. It’s something physicians say its wasting valuable ti’/><p>A government statement says that under new employment standards regulations, an employer can’t ask for a note for the first two health-related absences of up to five consecutive days in the same year.</p> 📍 Source Score: 14.00
12. Manitoba Government Expands Care for Dialysis Patients and Mothers in Norway House Cree Nation
📍 Source Score: 13.30
13. Canada must not back down on industrial carbon price
📍 Source Score: 9.50
14. Why Is It So Hard to Fix a Wheelchair in BC?
Disabled people say companies are struggling to service their equipment, which can trap them in bed or at home. 📍 Source Score: 9.50
15. Why The Tragically Hip are lending their songs to Boi-1da ahead of World Cup | Hanomansing Tonight
<p>The Tragically Hip have given award-winning producer Boi-1da access to the band’s entire catalogue for a special project to raise funds for the Canada Soccer Foundation. Rob Baker, guitarist for the Tragically Hip, discusses more about the project. </p>
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Score: 9.50
16. IN PHOTOS | Solar storms bring dazzling display of northern lights
<p>Solar storms brought colourful auroras to unexpected southern places in Canada and the United States on Tuesday night — and there could be more to come. </p>
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Score: 9.50
17. Manitoba Government Invests More Than $1.3 Million for Community Revitalization Projects in Westman
📍 Source Score: 10.50
18. Workers ‘needed more’ from Budget 2025 amidst trade crisis, Labour Congress says
📍 Source Score: 7.80
19. Party Discipline Is Undermining Canadian Democracy
Alberta’s bill ordering teachers back to work is a prime example, say authors of a new book. 📍 Source Score: 9.00
20. Manitoba Government Recognizes Inaugural Circle of Honour Recipients
📍 Source Score: 7.50
21. Manitoba Government to Help Students Learn About Climate Change and Climate Action in Schools
📍 Source Score: 7.50
22. Climate organizations across the country disappointed at PM Carney’s 2025 Federal Budget
📍 Source Score: 7.50
23. Ontario to spend $210M on non-speed camera road safety measures following ban
<p>Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is earmarking $210 million for municipalities to implement traffic-calming measures as its ban on speed cameras is set to take effect.</p>
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Score: 7.50
24. How BC Killed the ‘Last Hope’ for the Deaf Community
A Tyee Q&A with Deaf advocate Sarah-Anne Hrycenko after an NDP retreat on a plan for change. 📍 Source Score: 5.00
25. Third Session of the 43rd Manitoba Legislature to Open Tuesday, Nov. 18 with Speech from the Throne
📍 Source Score: 4.50
26. ‘I feel it in my bones’: Grey Cup anthem singer brings family legacy to big game
The national anthem at Sunday’s Grey Cup championship in Winnipeg will be performed by Manitoba country singer Catie St. Germain, who says she’s nervous but excited. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
27. Art Gallery of Ontario scores major donation of portraits, including Warhol prints
The Art Gallery of Ontario says it has received a significant gift of more than 450 pieces of art, including works by pop titans Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and David Hockney. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
28. Slew of recall campaigns in Alberta target UCP politicians
📍 Source Score: 4.50
29. You Nearly Missed: Vancouver roots royalty joins Chest Fever at the Rickshaw for a tribute to the Band’s Last Waltz
Robbie Robertson would definitely approve. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
30. Photos: Atlanta rapper JID makes the most of a Monday night PNE Forum crowd
The artist brought the crowd to its feet. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
31. The Beaches make a play for Canadian rock royalty at Doug Mitchell
The Beaches are making more than just waves. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
32. ‘Relentless’ AFC Toronto set to battle and host ‘hard-nosed’ Vancouver Rise FC in 1st NSL Final
<p>The first Northern Super League Final will never be forgotten, regardless of Saturday’s outcome. But it could be more memorable if host AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC match the excitement of their respective paths to the Canadian professional women’s soccer championship.</p>
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Score: 4.50
33. Historic Stampede Ranch once owned by outdoor show’s founder facing receivership application hearing
📍 Source Score: 4.50
34. Ottawa seeking a permanent parliamentary budget officer with ‘tact and discretion’
<p>Ottawa says it’s looking to hire a permanent parliamentary budget officer — someone with “tact and discretion” — just a few months after appointing a critical fiscal watchdog on an interim basis.</p>
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Score: 4.50
35. N.W.T. residential school grave exhumed, child’s remains repatriated to family
The grave of a residential school victim was exhumed, and the child’s remains were returned to her home community. Five-year-old Alma Beaulieu died at St Joseph’s school in 1944. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
36. Federal budget cuts $2.7 billion in international assistance
📍 Source Score: 3.00
37. The Alluring Mysteries of BC’s Humpback Whales
As their numbers grow, so do deadly human encounters. Researchers are fascinated by their songs, sexuality and collective creativity. 📍 Source Score: 1.30
38. Is there any point in getting a flu shot that’s mismatched to the virus? Here’s what the science says
<p>Some scientists say this year’s flu shot isn’t well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, is there still a point in getting it? Medical experts say: absolutely. Here’s why.</p>
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Score: 1.30