Daily News Curation - 2025-11-18
Curated 13 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. Supreme Court of Canada judges visit Thunder Bay, Ont., to cap off 150th-anniversary tour
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/bf45013f-2e40-4595-b718-a1578af634d0,1763414078046/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C312%2C3000%2C1687%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’Four people are seen sitting at a table at the front of a room.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Supreme Court justices — Malcolm Rowe, Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Michelle O’Bonsawin and Ontario Chief Justice Michael Tulloch, left to right — stopped in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Monday as part of a 150th-anniversary tour in parts of Canada.’/><p>Supreme Court judges have been on a cross-Canada tour listening to community concerns to mark the top court’s 150th anniversary. Here’s what the justices have heard so far, including on their fifth and final stop in Thunder Bay, Ont., and why they’re feeling hopeful.</p> 📍 Source Score: 17.00
2. Auto theft costs Canadians $1B. Here are the top vehicles sought by thieves
Newer model, higher-priced SUVs and pickup trucks remain top targets, a new report says, with criminals adapting amid efforts to crack down on their operations. 📍 Source Score: 14.00
3. Pilot killed in Ontario mid-air collision was from Quebec, police say
A pilot who died during a mid-air collision in eastern Ontario over the weekend was a Quebec resident, Ontario Provincial Police say. 📍 Source Score: 11.40
4. Swedish royal family set to arrive in Ottawa for 3-day Canada visit
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden’s longest reigning monarch, and Queen Silvia are visiting Ottawa and Montreal for their first trip to Canada since 2006. 📍 Source Score: 10.45
5. New trial ordered for Alberta man convicted of 1st-degree murder in 2020 shooting
<p>Kardon Demetroff’s conviction in the killing of 74-year-old Larry Parker, a Wetaskiwin, Alta., landlord found dead in 2020, has been overturned in a decision from the Court of Appeal of Alberta.</p>
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Score: 9.00
6. Manitoba Government Adds 323 Beds to Reduce Wait Times
📍 Source Score: 7.50
7. Photos: Belfast electronic duo Chalk light up the Fox Cabaret
The Irish duo made the most of their only Canadian tour stop. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
8. Five underrated Halloween horror films for the spooky season’s final stretch
From toy rabbits to punk-club green rooms, prepare to be scared. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
9. Zappa Nite at the Rickshaw: Halloween comes early this Friday
“We do work hard to play his music well.” 📍 Source Score: 4.50
10. You Nearly Missed: Our top picks from the 2025 Chilliwack Independent Film Festival
From cult cinema to queer storytelling, five standout picks from this year’s program. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
11. Ontario’s most stolen vehicles of 2024 revealed
<p>Équité Association reveals the most commonly and most frequently stolen cars in Ontario last year. </p>
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Score: 4.50
12. A farmer, her flock, and the North they sustain
In B.C’s North Coast, Kieran McKeown, a third-generation farmer, blends innovation, integrity, and community spirit to feed a region and keep her family’s legacy alive. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
13. Glitch Theatre debuts with neurodivergent-led premiere
New name, new mandate, and a neurodivergent-led creative team define the company’s 2025 launch. 📍 Source Score: 2.00