Daily News Curation - 2025-12-02
Curated 29 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. Carney’s new housing agency will have ‘modest’ impact, says PBO
The impact of Build Canada Homes (BCH), a new federal agency created in September, on easing Canada’s housing crisis will likely be ‘modest,’ the PBO report said. 📍 Source Score: 34.30
2. What does suspending Alberta’s clean electricity regulations mean for Canada’s climate goals?
<p>The federal government suspended the regulations meant to rein in Canada’s worst polluter, but it hasn’t explained how it is going to ensure the country’s climate goals will be met. Carbon pricing, though, is expected to play a dominant role.</p>
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Score: 24.50
3. B.C., Alberta among provinces seeing largest drops in homicides: report
British Columbia and Alberta are among the provinces across Canada that saw the largest drops in homicides for 2024, according to Statistics Canada. 📍 Source Score: 20.50
4. Vacancies for nurses, support workers tripled since 2016, StatCan finds
From 2016 to 2024, the vacancy rate for health-related occupations nearly tripled, increasing from 2.1 per cent to 5.8 per cent, the report said. 📍 Source Score: 19.50
5. Petition for Alberta to stay in Canada receives Electoral Officer approval
📍 Source Score: 18.50
6. Alberta Métis eyeing ownership stake in proposed oil pipeline
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/00117302-239d-41ed-98d9-59a61b6f9bc0,1764649818246/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C81%2C6500%2C3656%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’Construction workers in high-visibility vests and helmets stand next to an exposed trench with a green pipe on the bottom as two cranes lift sections of pipe into place. Mountains can be seen in the background. ‘ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Workers lay pipe for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in Abbotsford, B.C., in May 2023. Though there’s still no route or private sector proponent for a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast, the Metis Settlements of Alberta says it wants to purchase a stake in the proposed project and plans to work with First Nations in B.C. who oppose it.’/><p>The Metis Settlements of Alberta say they’re interested in purchasing a stake in a proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast and want to work with First Nations in British Columbia who oppose the project and plan to bring forward an emergency resolution at the Assembly of First Nations meetings in Ottawa Tuesday.</p> 📍 Source Score: 16.70
7. Canada’s federal income tax brackets are changing in 2026
Changes could be coming next year for Canadian taxpayers that could see some paying less income tax as the result of a cut to the lowest income bracket. 📍 Source Score: 17.00
8. Eglinton Crosstown LRT wraps final testing phase, will soon be handed to TTC
The Ministry of Transportation said the line had completed its revenue service demonstration testing and would shortly be handed over to Toronto’s transit agency. 📍 Source Score: 14.00
9. Manitoba Government Matches Canadian Red Cross Donations to Support Wildfire Evacuees and Affected Businesses
📍 Source Score: 15.00
10. Canadian NHL player-turned coach Kevin Dineen reveals he has pancreatic cancer
<p>Longtime NHL player-turned-coach Kevin Dineen says he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.</p>
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Score: 13.50
11. Carter Hart, acquitted in world junior sex assault trial, making NHL return
Carter Hart, one of five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team recently acquitted of sexual assault, is making his NHL return Tuesday night. 📍 Source Score: 9.50
12. 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
13. Successful Pro-Canada Petition Puts Danielle Smith in a Tough Spot
Proponent Thomas Lukaszuk offers his thoughts on what the premier should do now. 📍 Source Score: 9.50
14. In text messages, Ontario women accused of murder described boy in their care as ‘loser,’ trial hears
<p>The Ontario Provincial Police sergeant who led the investigation into Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney testified at their first-degree murder trial Monday, outlining evidence collected in the case against the couple. The Crown showed multiple images and played audio recordings of women interacting with the boys in their care.</p>
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Score: 11.40
15. First Nations chiefs vote unanimously to reject any changes to B.C.’s oil tanker ban
The chiefs also voted in favour of a resolution asking the federal government to withdraw from the MOU signed with Alberta that could pave the way for a new pipeline through B.C. 📍 Source Score: 10.50
16. Is it illegal to spoil Christmas? Police in Ontario get complaints about anti-Santa signs
<p>Police in Brantford, Ont., confirmed with CBC News that they received calls from upset residents, as well as online and in-person complaints, after a house along the parade route posted anti-Santa signs in its windows. </p>
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Score: 10.30
17. Trial begins for Alberta man accused in 5-year-old foster child’s death
<p>The young boy, who can’t be named due to a court-ordered publication ban, was found dead on the floor of a vehicle on a rural property in June 2022. The man caring for him at the time has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and failure to provide the necessaries of life.</p>
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Score: 9.00
18. Manitoba Government Begins Search at Brady Landfill
📍 Source Score: 7.50
19. Ontario Liberals say Ford government could change how loyalty points expire
The Ontario Liberals say the Ford government’s omnibus bill could change rules around rewards points, but the PCs argue no adjustments are being made. 📍 Source Score: 7.50
20. BC Resets Labour Landscape for 5,000 Long-Term Care Workers
The government will also continue funding some pandemic wage increases. 📍 Source Score: 7.50
21. Crown Royal maker, union reach deal over Ontario plant closure
The company behind Crown Royal says it has reached a deal with the union representing workers at its soon-to-be shuttered Ontario plant over its closure. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
22. What’s at Stake During DULF’s Constitutional Challenge
The case’s outcome could affect the founders’ criminal charges, and Canadian drug laws. A Tyee explainer. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
23. Eight Books for That Impossible-to-Shop-for Person on Your Gift List
Gift the perfect book this holiday season from a Canadian independent literary publisher. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
24. Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings
📍 Source Score: 4.50
25. Ontario wrote off $1.4B of PPE, is burning expired equipment: auditor
<p>Ontario wrote off more than one billion items of personal protective equipment at a cost of $1.4 billion since 2021, the province’s auditor general found.</p>
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Score: 4.50
26. RCMP restricts use of Chinese-made drones — the vast majority of its fleet
<p>The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is limiting the use of its 973 Chinese-made drones to non-sensitive operations, stating the devices present “high security risks, primarily due to their country of origin.”</p>
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Score: 4.50
27. Calgary man guilty of terrorism offences for fighting with ISIS in Syria
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.7161471,1764632593855/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%28325%2C132%2C913%2C513%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A man with a beard and glasses takes a selfie.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Calgarian Jamal Borhot is charged with terrorism offences stemming from an RCMP investigation that began in 2013. Borhot was charged 7 years later, in 2020. He still has not gone to trial and his lawyer is asking the court to find Borhot’s Charter rights have been violated by the extreme delay. ‘/><p>Jamal Borhot, who travelled to Syria with his cousin more than 12 years ago, has been found guilty of terrorism offences after a judge ruled that the evidence shows he was fighting for ISIS. </p> 📍 Source Score: 3.00
28. The Culinary Commons helps Vancouver chefs gather
1250 East Georgia Street is serving Vancouver’s culinary community. ] 📍 Source Score: 3.00
29. Online banking fraud leaves Winnipeg woman on hook for $174K debt
<p>A Winnipeg woman is warning others about what can go wrong in online banking after a credit union is holding her responsible for a debt of more than $174,000 from fraudulent transactions.</p>
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Score: 1.30