Daily News Curation - 2025-11-18
Curated 27 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. Alberta bill tabled to add citizenship markers, health-care numbers to driver’s licences
The government has said having citizenship markers on driver’s licences and other forms of identification will streamline access to services and prevent election fraud. 📍 Source Score: 28.50
2. Shoppers Drug Mart billed $81M for MedsChecks in 2 years when COVID services waned
<p>Shoppers Drug Mart billed the Ontario government’s MedsCheck program $81.2 million for medication reviews over a two-year period when some of its current and former pharmacists said they were facing “unethical” corporate pressure to meet targets for the professional service.</p>
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Score: 24.00
3. Girl who fell from Yaletown balcony was going to be a big sister, spokesperson says
“Mahsa is well known in the community by hundreds of families there,” Geoff Stollery said, who is the owner of a childcare facility where Mahsa works. 📍 Source Score: 15.00
4. Disappearance of Nanaimo missing woman considered ‘highly suspicious’ police say
RCMP said they believe Sherry Shelley has been in the area between Walmart and the logging road, off Ware Road in Lantzville, sometime overnight from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14. 📍 Source Score: 12.00
5. Premiers hint at ‘significant’ tariff relief to come after Carney meeting
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said premiers had a “productive” meeting with Carney that focused on the federal budget and progress on tariff talks with the United States. 📍 Source Score: 11.50
6. Calgary’s federal housing funding ‘at risk’ as motion introduced to repeal citywide rezoning
The motion to repeal citywide rezoning will now be debated by Calgary city council in December, and would require a public hearing in March if its approved. 📍 Source Score: 14.00
7. 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
8. Canada’s curlers become 1st team announced for 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
📍 Source Score: 9.50
9. Budget 2025 slashes Canada Student Grants, experts warn
<p>Some experts are concerned that post-secondary students will have access to less money through the Canada Student Grant (CSG), based on a line item buried in Budget 2025. </p>
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Score: 9.50
10. 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
11. Photos: Matt Maltese caresses the keys at the Vogue Theatre
A multi-hyphenate British-Canadian singer-songwriter. 📍 Source Score: 9.00
12. 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
13. Duplicate order glitch delays record-setting $2M Grey Cup 50/50 draw
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.4894414,1719002067000/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%2825%2C94%2C880%2C495%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’Canadian $100 dollar bills in a stack. ‘ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Pre-sales and newly built condos aren’t selling very well. in B.C., says personal finance expert Mark Ting.’/><p>The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation says the problem was caused by a surge in traffic and affected customers will be refunded.</p> 📍 Source Score: 9.00
14. 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
15. 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
16. F-35 defenders launch counterattack against Swedish fighter jet proposal
<p>Former high-ranking officers of the Canadian Armed Forces are mounting a defence of the planned acquisition of 88 American F-35 fighter jets, hoping to put an end to the ongoing courtship between the Canadian government and the Swedish firm Saab.</p>
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Score: 7.50
17. Christian group sues Quebec City for cancelling MAGA-affiliated musician’s summer concert
<p>The Christian group is demanding a refund of $2,609.93 — the cost of the rental space — as well as $5,000 for unconstitutional and unjustified infringements of rights after Quebec City terminated the contract of MAGA-affiliated musician Sean Feucht.</p>
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Score: 7.50
18. 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
19. Bailey McCourt’s accused killer appears in Kelowna court on previous charges
On Monday at the sentencing hearing, prosecution called for a 16- to 18-month jail sentence while defence asked for nine months. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
20. Montreal’s staple Wing Noodles to close
Wing Noodles, Quebec’s largest manufacturer of Asian noodles, known for its fortune cookies, is preparing to shut its doors after almost 80 years of business. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
21. Crown makes final arguments in Andrew Rosenfeldt trial
The defence and Crown have wrapped up closing arguments in the Andrew Rosenfeldt murder trial. The Crown is pushing back on the defence’s narrative it was suicide, not homicide. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
22. Deux-Montagnes REM line up and running
With the opening of the REM’s Deux-Montagnes line, service is now available at 14 new stations across the 50 kilometer long expansion. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
23. 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
24. 3 teens killed in crash near Hanover, Ont., remembered for joy they brought others
<p>A week ago, three teenagers were killed in a car crash after leaving a Remembrance Day ceremony at their high school in Hanover, Ont. As a fourth remains in hospital, those who knew the three who died are remembering them as selfless and happy young people whose lives were cut short too soon. </p>
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Score: 4.50
25. Black community calls on Montreal to recognize notable figures
Multiple community organizations have come together to convince the city of Montreal to honour some of its notable Black figures. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
26. 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
27. Measles Update #44
📍 Source Score: 1.30