Daily News Curation - 2025-11-24
Curated 26 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. Why are ER wait times so long?
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/876a4bbf-19d0-4f08-8ee7-63fea42bcf36,1764010126467/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C516%2C7529%2C4235%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A wheelchair with a striped canvas bag hanging on the back sits in the wide, brightly lit hallway of a hospital or medical clinic, with a person and a stroller visible in the background.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’The emergency waiting room at The Montreal Children’s Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi’/><p>Lengthy wait times have become a reality for patients trying to get into emergency rooms across the country. Marketplace investigates why the system is in crisis and how it’s driving more Canadians to walk out of ERs without ever being seen.</p> 📍 Source Score: 24.10
2. Younger-skewing co-op programs aim to spark teen interest in health care
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/c1aebd41-e866-4fd8-bcaa-167cea1343a6,1763593638344/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%28460%2C171%2C3571%2C2008%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’High school students gather around a large, conference table-sized computer tablet showing intricate 3D scans of a cadaver’s muscular system’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Gr. 11 and 12 students from the Peel District School Board explore scans of real cadavers via a virtual dissection table at Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine in Brampton, Ont., on November 19, 2025.’/><p>Co-op programs in health-care spaces regularly enlist post-secondary students, but some are skewing younger to target high schoolers. The hope is to spark interest in a broader pool of teens, especially those from under-represented groups, and get more of them thinking about Canada’s health-care system.</p> 📍 Source Score: 23.00
3. Is Canada Adopting ICE Anti-Migrant Tactics?
A raid on a major Calgary construction site has raised serious questions about the government’s approach. 📍 Source Score: 20.40
4. Truck with travelling Ontario ballet’s entire Nutcracker set stolen in GTA
<p>A ballet company on an Ontario-wide tour of The Nutcracker says someone stole the moving truck storing its “irreplaceable” sets and backdrops.</p>
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Score: 12.00
5. 3 grizzly bears remain on the loose following attack in Bella Coola
‘We are bringing in more resources — those resources look like a wildlife vet that’s coming down to assist and some biologists to assist as well,’ Sgt. Jeff Tyre said. 📍 Source Score: 8.50
6. Polar vortex set to bring ‘harsh early start to winter’ across Canada
A polar vortex — a large area of low pressure — is heading south from the Arctic, bringing with it cold weather across many parts of Canada. 📍 Source Score: 9.50
7. 1 of 4 accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot appears in court, to return next year
One of four accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take control of land in the Quebec City area are in court today and will return before a judge in the new year. 📍 Source Score: 12.00
8. Vancouver International Black Film Festival returns for its fifth edition
A hybrid lineup of films, panels, and workshops spotlights creators from Canada and around the world. 📍 Source Score: 9.50
9. N.L. asks Deloitte to carry out review after ‘incorrect’ citations found in provincial health plan
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.5100190,1717245040000/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C4233%2C2381%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A sign is pictured in front of a building with a deep blue sky.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Confederation Building is the seat of Newfoundland and Labrador’s government.’/><p></p> 📍 Source Score: 11.70
10. London, Ont. teen facing weapons charges after sushi restaurant mob attack
<p>A 16-year-old boy has been charged as the result of an investigation into an alleged teen mob attack of a Masonville area restaurant. </p>
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Score: 7.50
11. Multi-vehicle Ontario car crash sends 6 to hospital, closes highway for hours
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a five-vehicle collision that injured six people, including three who were sent to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. 📍 Source Score: 9.00
12. Bear encounters on the rise in B.C. community where grizzlies attacked school group, residents say
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Score: 7.00
13. Joint Statement By Prime Minister Mark Carney And Premier Wab Kinew On Federal-Provincial Collaboration Regarding Port Of Churchill Plus
📍 Source Score: 6.00
14. Lobster fishermen raise safety concerns before start of new season
<p>With the most lucrative lobster fishery in the country set to open, some fishermen are looking for fresh approaches to make sure opening day gets off to a safer start. CBC’s Michael Gorman has the story.</p>
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Score: 5.50
15. Mounties issue thin ice warning after two separate drownings in northern Manitoba
RCMP are warning people to stay off the ice after two separate drownings in northern Manitoba. 📍 Source Score: 5.40
16. Halifax told to streamline evaluation of Dalhousie University’s historic properties
A new report says Halifax regional council should streamline the heritage evaluation of 37 downtown properties owned by Dalhousie University. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
17. Québec solidaire members stunned by Vincent Marissal’s abrupt departure
Legislature member Vincent Marissal leaves Québec solidaire during recent Montreal public transit strikes, shortly after the party voted to suspend hum from caucus. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
18. Alberta Speaker, ministers among 6 more UCP MLAs facing recall petitions
Nine members of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus are facing recall petitions – enough to potentially tip the balance of power in the Alberta legislature. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
19. Alberta’s Bill 13 seeks to legitimize false narratives and open bigotry
📍 Source Score: 4.50
20. Uh oh. The dreaded polar vortex may be making an appearance very soon
📍 Source Score: 4.50
21. Most Canadians cherish holiday gatherings despite dinner table debates, poll finds
📍 Source Score: 4.50
22. Ford government passes controversial omnibus rental bill amidst protests
On Monday morning, Bill 60 passed its third reading at Queen’s Park, the final stage before it receives royal assent and becomes law. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
23. The Culinary Commons helps Vancouver chefs gather
1250 East Georgia Street is serving Vancouver’s culinary community. ] 📍 Source Score: 3.00
24. One Indigenous Community’s Mining Windfall Is Another’s Worry
As the Tahltan benefit from Red Chris and other critical metal plays, 14 Alaskan nations are pushing back. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
25. #TheMoment grocery stores held dance parties in Winnipeg and Calgary
<p>Joanne Roberts tells The National about the moment she attended a party in a grocery store that brought her closer to her community.</p>
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Score: 3.00
26. The Pandemic Left Her Reeling. So She Turned to Growing Flowers
See how a frontline medical worker found new life in farming and selling pesticide-free blossoms. 📍 Source Score: 1.00