Daily News Curation - 2025-10-26
Curated 48 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. Teachers and supporters gather in Alberta education minister’s riding as back-to-work legislation looms
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/906e0a11-828e-4ba6-b762-2cae1156c175,1761428001534/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C803%2C5712%2C3213%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’Protestors gather with yellow signs.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Alberta teachers and supporters gathered in Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides’ southwest riding of Calgary-Bow on Oct. 25, days before back-to-work legislation is expected to be introduced by the provincial government.’/><p>Protesters gathered in Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides’ riding of Calgary-Bow, calling on the the government to increase its support of public education ahead of back-to-work legislation for striking teachers.</p> 📍 Source Score: 24.00
2. Field of Crosses welcoming students despite Alberta teacher strike
Field of Crosses and Valour Canada are working to ensure Alberta students can learn about the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian military from Southern Alberta. 📍 Source Score: 18.50
3. Ottawa is pledging more on defence — and Calgary wants a piece of the action
<p>While Calgary is best known as an oil and gas town, a growing aerospace and defence industry has largely flown under the radar. The sector hopes to get a boost from a renewed national interest in defence spending, and in sourcing contracts from Canadian companies. </p>
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Score: 14.00
4. Carney in Asia to promote Canada as reliable trade partner amid tensions with U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is promoting Canada as a reliable trade partner at the ASEAN summit after U.S. President Donald Trump halted trade talks over an Ontario ad. 📍 Source Score: 11.00
5. They survived one of Canada’s first high school shootings. Here’s what happened next
<p>Fifty years ago on Monday, a horrific murder followed by a fatal school shooting shook Ottawa to its core. In the leadup to the anniversary, survivors of the school shooting are speaking out about the event’s impact in the days and decades that followed. </p>
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Score: 11.00
6. Carney claims feds have ‘sole responsibility’ for U.S. talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a new tariff against Canada, as Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country “respects trade agreements.” 📍 Source Score: 9.50
7. Striking B.C. public service workers announce tentative deal with province
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.7652263,1759772283000/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C424%2C8211%2C4618%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’Several people wearing yellow BCGEU ‘On Strike’ signs walk up and down the street.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’BCGEU employees are pictured on strike outside of a B.C. Liquor Store in Vancouver on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.’/><p>The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has reached a tentative deal with the province, which could bring an end to a weeks-long strike that has impacted everything from liquor distribution to wildfire fighting.</p> 📍 Source Score: 9.00
8. Canadians ditch once-popular Trump Halloween costumes this year amid trade war
<p>Demand for Trump Halloween costumes was high when the U.S. president was first campaigning against Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016, Canadian costume shop owners say, but it has since fallen in recent years.</p>
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Score: 9.00
9. Despite Trump’s anger, Canadian politicians won’t say Ontario’s anti-tariff ad was a mistake
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Score: 9.00
10. Alberta premier responds to threat of broader labour action in call-in radio show
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says legislation to force striking teachers back to work may come Monday, as tensions rise over possible use of the notwithstanding clause. 📍 Source Score: 7.50
11. Alberta government’s meddling in municipal elections has little effect
📍 Source Score: 7.50
12. Alberta Civic Election Hot Take: UCP’s Scheme Flops
The Smith government’s law encouraging big corporate donations largely failed to elect friendlier city councils. 📍 Source Score: 7.50
13. Trump announces 10 per cent tariff increase on Canadian goods
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10 per cent tariff increase on Canadian goods in a post on Truth Social Saturday afternoon after a controversial ad campaign. 📍 Source Score: 6.00
14. Newfoundland’s Between Breaths makes Western Canadian debut at the Firehall
A moving look at Dr. Jon Lien’s life, from rescuing whales to facing dementia. 📍 Source Score: 5.50
15. A Lot of Influencers Talk about the News. Not All of Them Are Journalists
Platforms like TikTok are flooded with content creators gabbing about current events. It’s time for journalists to join the fray. 📍 Source Score: 5.80
16. Search resumes for missing plane flying from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Greenland
<p>Naviair, a state-owned company providing air traffic service, says the plane was flying from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Greenland when it went missing.</p>
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Score: 6.00
17. ‘I hope they win it’: Nova Scotian who pitched for Blue Jays reflects on playoff run, his career
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/d2ce570b-c238-4d7b-b331-05fd12b9e497,1761479541580/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C73%2C1006%2C565%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A vintage baseball card is shown.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Vince Horsman from Dartmouth, N.S., spent seven years in the Toronto Blue Jays’ minor league system before suiting up for the Jays in 1991.’/><p>Vince Horsman, who was born and raised in Dartmouth, N.S., played in 141 games over five seasons in the majors leagues, including one season with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1991. Watching the team on their current playoff run, Horsman says they remind him of a style of baseball from another era.</p> 📍 Source Score: 5.50
18. ‘Right now, we don’t have the votes’ to pass federal budget, says Liberal House leader
<p>Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says the government does not have enough votes at the moment to pass the upcoming federal budget — and he’s pressing opposition parties to consider whether they want another election.</p>
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Score: 6.00
19. Manitoba Adds Thousands of Jobs in September
📍 Source Score: 4.50
20. Manitoba Wildfire First Responders Inducted into Order of The Buffalo Hunt
📍 Source Score: 4.50
21. Alberta gov’t clarifies flu and COVID shots can be booked next year
📍 Source Score: 4.50
22. Carney’s military spending binge will leave Canadians worse off
📍 Source Score: 4.50
23. Albertans’ who want flu and COVID shots next year have until Dec. 15 to register
📍 Source Score: 4.50
24. Danielle Smith says Wyant report on dodgy contracts scandal vindicates her
📍 Source Score: 4.50
25. 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
26. 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
27. Photos: Shawn Mendes returns to Rogers Arena “proud to be Canadian”
It was an emotional night for Mendes and his fans. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
28. The final scoop: Dolce Amore goes full service
Dolce Amore levels up from gelato empire to full-blown Italian affair. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
29. B.C.’s breweries warn that unless tax rules change, the industry will suffer
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📍 Source Score: 4.50
30. Wolf Alice finds a clearing in the noise
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📍 Source Score: 4.50
31. Is Print the Future of Local News? This Co-Op Thinks So
Freshet News, owned by workers, has launched to cover Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
32. Why Tougher Bail Rules Will Shrink Public Safety
Politicians want to lock up more people who haven’t been convicted. It won’t work. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
33. 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
34. Suki’s: Fifty-four years of style, education, and legacy
For 54 years, Suki’s has shaped Vancouver’s hair culture through artistry and education. Named Best Salon in the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver 2025, the iconic brand continues to set the standard for innovation, collaboration, and timeless style—from its world-class Academy to its visionary team. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
35. Peliplat steps up to back Vancouver’s writing community
“The future of creativity is human.” 📍 Source Score: 3.00
36. Best of Vancouver award winners 2025: Community
Introducing your Best of Vancouver award winners for 2025 in the Community category. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
37. The UCP Throne Speech Is Built on Fantasy and Delusion
Outside the legislature, about 30,000 teachers used cowbells and trumpets to protest the government’s bargaining strategy. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
38. Yes, Freedom of Information Is Broken. But Don’t Blame Workers Like Me
I process FOIs and see the need first-hand. Give us more resources to do our jobs. 📍 Source Score: 2.80
39. Can Legislation Solve Unpaid Airline Work?
It’s the third time a bill has been introduced, and follows a three-day strike that snarled summer air travel. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
40. Measles Update #41
📍 Source Score: 1.50
41. Measles Update #40
📍 Source Score: 1.50
42. 2026 Assessment Notices and Appeals During Postal Disruption
📍 Source Score: 1.50
43. BCGEU says tentative agreement reached in historic strike
British Columbia General Employees Union members’ job action has been in place for about eight weeks, with more members joining as time went by. 📍 Source Score: 1.00
44. Lions take six-game win streak into playoffs
After a dreadful start to the season, the B.C. Lions are heading into the CFL playoffs on a six-game winning streak following a 27-21 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. 📍 Source Score: 1.20
45. Zappa Nite at the Rickshaw: Halloween comes early this Friday
“We do work hard to play his music well.” 📍 Source Score: 1.50
46. Nova Scotia’s Kate Beaton has her Ducks in a row at Vancouver Writers Fest
The graphic novellist and children’s book author makes her way to Vancouver. 📍 Source Score: 1.00
47. Head to Hunters Garden Centre to learn why fall is perfect for planting
It surprises many to learn that autumn, not spring, offers the best conditions for new plants. 📍 Source Score: 1.00
48. Young Montreal sovereigntists long for Quebec independence, 30 years after referendum
📍 Source Score: 1.30