Daily News Curation - 2025-11-19
Curated 35 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. Alberta premier confirms plans to allow surgeons to work in both public and private health care systems
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/60708ed4-ed12-4006-a344-d0ce796a1be6,1763587037359/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%2886%2C34%2C1778%2C1000%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’Alberta premier Danielle Smith and Minister Matt Jones stand side by side ‘ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’In a video posted on social media Wednesday, Alberta premier Danielle Smith and Matt Jones, minister of hospital and surgical health services, discussed the province’s plan to introduce what they are calling a ‘dual practice surgery model.’ ‘/><p></p> 📍 Source Score: 23.50
2. Looming military radar project creates deep anxiety for rural Ontario community
<p>Family farms in Clearview Township, Ont., face uncertainty after the Department of National Defence proposed a $38-billion NORAD radar project. Generations of farmers fear losing land to the military, raising tension between national security plans and rural heritage.</p>
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Score: 21.50
3. Maine lumber mill stops buying softwood pulp from New Brunswick due to tariffs
In a statement to Global News, a spokesperson from Woodland Pulp said they have temporarily stopped purchasing Canadian-sourced softwood pulpwood as of a month ago. 📍 Source Score: 17.50
4. U.S. envoy warns Canada to ‘seriously consider’ avoiding anti-tariff ads
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra took aim at the Ontario government-funded ad campaign that aired in the U.S., saying the timing of the ads amounted to political interference. 📍 Source Score: 17.00
5. Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged drug lord charged over witness killing
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said a newly unsealed indictment accuses Ryan James Wedding of tracking down and posting photos online of the witness to facilitate his murder. 📍 Source Score: 13.00
6. B.C. Liberal MPs say tanker ban changes would need provincial, First Nations consent
B.C. Liberal MPs said Wednesday the tanker ban on the northern B.C. coast can’t change without provincial and First Nations consent. 📍 Source Score: 9.90
7. Danielle Smith’s Secret Plan to Destroy Public Health Care
A leaked document reveals the UCP is bringing in two-tier care. 📍 Source Score: 13.50
8. Canada needs ‘more details’ on Swedish Gripen fighter jet deal, Joly says
‘We know what we are selling and we’re trustworthy. If you make a deal with a Swede, then that will really, really last,” Sweden’s deputy prime minister says. 📍 Source Score: 9.50
9. World Culinary Awards names Baan Lao best restaurant in Canada for the second straight year
The Richmond restaurant took home the honours once again. 📍 Source Score: 9.50
10. Hoekstra accuses Canada of meddling in U.S. politics, says restarting trade talks ‘not going to be easy’
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Score: 9.50
11. Ontario education minister eyes more possible school board takeovers as Bill 33 passes
<p>Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says a newly passed bill granting him more powers to take control of school boards is a start, but not the end, of changes to education governance.</p>
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Score: 11.00
12. How former Vancouver Canadians performed for the Blue Jays in the World Series
Toronto lost in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday night. 📍 Source Score: 8.50
13. B.C. redrawing EV sales mandate, scraps goal of 100% by 2035, leaves rebates to feds
<p>British Columbia has abandoned a rebate program for electric vehicles that it paused six months ago and is scrapping a mandate that every new vehicle sold in the province must be zero-emission by 2035.</p>
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Score: 10.00
14. Looking to adopt a hamster? AARCS looking for homes, supplies
Alberta Animal Rescue Care Society is hoping people will donate supplies and consider adopting after a resident brought in a pregnant hamster they had “unknowingly” purchased. 📍 Source Score: 9.00
15. OneBC Leader’s Comments Drive Indigenous Delegation from Legislature
Dallas Brodie called reports of residential school graves the ‘worst lie in Canadian history.’ 📍 Source Score: 9.00
16. Manitoba Government Expands Paramedic Training Seats
📍 Source Score: 7.50
17. From Promise to Progress: Manitoba Government Presents Throne Speech
📍 Source Score: 7.50
18. Is your password on the ‘most common’ list? You might be surprised
New research shows the most common passwords are not safe enough to protect individuals’ data online, especially among younger users. 📍 Source Score: 5.60
19. You Nearly Missed: Ada Lea promises to inspire at LanaLou’s in Vancouver
“Because anyone can, you can also do it.” 📍 Source Score: 5.00
20. ABBA tribute ABRA Cadabra brings high-energy holiday love to the Lower Mainland this December!
“We’re there to bring joy, connect people, and engage with our audience.” 📍 Source Score: 5.00
21. Ophthalmologists urge provinces not to allow optometrists to perform minor surgeries
<p>Ophthalmologists are urging provincial governments not to move ahead with plans that would allow optometrists to perform some surgeries and laser eye treatments, which are currently outside their scope of practice.</p>
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Score: 6.40
22. Richmond Christmas Fund marks another year of local support
The long-running initiative invites the community to donate new toys and enjoy family-friendly activities. 📍 Source Score: 6.00
23. Grey Cup viewership hits nearly 4M in surge from past 2 years: Numeris data
The number is an increase over the average audiences for the previous two Grey Cup championship games in 2023 and 2024, hitting 3.985 million. 📍 Source Score: 3.60
24. Why does Pierre Poilievre think next time will be different?
Conservative insiders say Poilievre’s office has been singularly focused on his upcoming leadership review vote since April’s disappointing election loss. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
25. Democracy is quietly slipping away in Ontario
📍 Source Score: 4.50
26. Alberta cabinet minister gets caught describing constituent with crude epithet
📍 Source Score: 4.50
27. You Nearly Missed: Jane Siberry continuing to write her own rule book at the Rickshaw
Get ready for a true Canadian original. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
28. They Want to Be Progressive Conservatives. No Way, Says Danielle Smith
The UCP is in court trying to stop two Alberta MLAs from using the former party’s name. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
29. Border guard used service weapon to gun down ex-fiancée in Prince Rupert, B.C., CBC learns
📍 Source Score: 4.50
30. Ontario households billed $14K bill each for decade-old work will get more time to pay
<p>Neighbours in Breslau, Ont., have been given more time to pay a nearly $14,000 per-household bill for sewer and water work done on their street almost a decade ago. The township is also waiving the interest rate for those who choose to enter a 20-year payment plan. </p>
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Score: 4.50
31. What would it take for Canadians to eat less ultra-processed foods?
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Score: 4.50
32. Another Canadian joins Gretzky, Crosby as lone NHL teens with 30 points in first 20 games of a season
<p>Three goals on Tuesday night gave San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini 30 points in his team’s first 20 games of a season, a mark reached only by two other teenagers in NHL history, Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby.</p>
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Score: 4.50
33. A Sprawling BC Community Is Set to Lose Millions Owed by Oil Firm
Bankrupt Erikson National Energy leaves Northern Rockies Regional Municipality deep in the hole for tax revenues. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
34. Measles Update #44
📍 Source Score: 1.50
35. Lawyer wants Cree identity considered in sentence for N.S. prison hostage-taking
A Nova Scotia judge is scheduled to sentence a woman today who has been in prison since she was 15 and has pleaded guilty to unlawful confinement. 📍 Source Score: 1.20