Daily News Curation - 2025-11-30
Curated 15 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. Calgary renews programs, awareness as homeless face dire challenges of winter
The City of Calgary and 20 other partners have started the annual extreme weather response, providing seasonal day spaces and other services for Calgarians who are homeless. 📍 Source Score: 15.90
2. UNAIDS chief urges Carney to reverse planned global health funding cuts
The head of the United Nations’ HIV/AIDS program is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reverse his government’s planned cuts in global health funding and foreign aid. 📍 Source Score: 11.40
3. American ALS patient died alone after paying $84K US in pursuit of healing at controversial Sask. facility
<p>A 70-year-old American ALS patient came to Saskatchewan chasing the promise of healing offered by the Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center in Moose Jaw, Sask. But former Goodenowe employees say that as her condition worsened, Goodenowe centre management left Susie to fight for her life on her own. </p>
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Score: 9.50
4. Couple weds in Nelson, B.C., with little notice — but great support from community
<p>There is no story that encapsulates the vibes of Nelson, B.C., quite like this. Witnesses, a photographer, an officiant and a musician all showed up at Cottonwood Falls Park, with very little notice, to help an out-of-town couple’s dreams come true. </p>
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Score: 10.50
5. Manitoba Government Improving Roads and Infrastructure in 2026, Celebrating Construction Award Winners
📍 Source Score: 7.50
6. On Our Radar: Blue Jay Valley shows why East Van rules in video for "Living In the City"
The kids are more than alright. 📍 Source Score: 5.00
7. On Our Radar: Scarlet Fever’s debut LP, Girl with Shank, cuts deep
The four-piece Vancouver band has been a regular at shows around town lately. 📍 Source Score: 5.00
8. Manitobans Invited to the Legislative Building’s Holiday Open House
📍 Source Score: 4.50
9. Quebec coroner outlines steps to improve pedestrian safety at intersections
A Quebec coroner called on the city of Montreal and province to take steps to improve safety at intersections, including adding sun glare as a criteria. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
10. Cyber Monday: Canadians search for meaningful, budget-friendly gifts
Canadians are shifting from splurges to essentials this Cyber Monday, focusing on simple discounts, tighter budgets and more meaningful, handmade or local gifts. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
11. Alberta’s Smith vows to keep up fight against Ottawa despite pipeline pact
The milestone deal with Ottawa signed earlier this week clears regulatory hurdles for a potential pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
12. 30 can’t-miss Vancouver concerts for November 2025
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📍 Source Score: 4.50
13. ‘So chaotic’: No return date for displaced residents of 2 Toronto building fires
A stubborn fire burning behind walls at two Thorncliffe Park towers has left hundreds displaced with no return timeline, as residents shelter in hotels with Red Cross support. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
14. You Nearly Missed: Molly Grace makes her Vancouver debut at the Fox Cabaret
The Nashville artist is touring in support of her new album, Blush. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
15. Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod diagnosed with breast cancer
<p>Carla MacLeod says that while she’ll begin treatment this week and will miss the Charge’s upcoming game on Tuesday, she plans to return to the PWHL club later this season. </p>
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Score: 1.00