Daily News Curation - 2025-12-08
Curated 31 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. Government to soon have ‘sharper view’ on public servants’ return to office, says Carney
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/40e4f58e-d52f-4b3a-b81e-a0ae7c00a64b,1765222117646/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C179%2C7146%2C4019%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’Carney stands at a podium. ‘ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks during the Ottawa Board of Trade Mayor’s Breakfast Series in Ottawa, on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. ‘/><p>Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will be speaking with public sector unions in the coming weeks to hash out the details of the updated return-to-office rules for federal public servants.</p> 📍 Source Score: 21.90
2. Canada unveils 27-player world junior training camp roster, led by NHL prospect Gavin McKenna
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/0ddefcfc-0c75-4dc3-b8ea-664067ab2d2d,1765213887670/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%2820%2C0%2C1139%2C640%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’Canada forward Gavin McKenna celebrates a goal against Finland at the world junior hockey championship on December 26, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’ Gavin McKenna. the Penn State freshman, is one of six returnees from last year’s Canadian world junior hockey roster. Canada, which lost to the Czech Republic in last year’s quarterfinals, opens the tourney Dec. 26 against the Czechs in Minneapolis.’/><p>Gavin McKenna headlines the 27 players Hockey Canada has invited to its world junior training camp ahead of the 2026 tournament in Minnesota.</p> 📍 Source Score: 23.00
3. Majority of Ontario fraud cases tossed since 2020 due to limited resources: Crowns’ association
<p>CBC News reviewed the latest three years of fraud statistics released since its investigative series The Cost of Fraud revealed that only a fraction of fraud cases were making it through Ontario’s justice system a few years ago. The new numbers from Statistics Canada show the problem has only gotten worse, and have some experts pointing to alternative solutions to stem the flow of fraud.</p>
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Score: 20.70
4. Record human trafficking numbers just ‘the tip of the iceberg’ in Canada
The Maritime provinces and Ontario saw their rates of reported human trafficking incidents surpass the national average, with Nova Scotia seeing the highest per 100,000 people. 📍 Source Score: 19.80
5. Fire departments battle blaze at fish plant in Cumberland County
<p>Emergency services are at the scene of a blaze at Aquashell Holdings Inc. in Wallace, N.S.</p>
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Score: 16.80
6. Drugs, inter-governmental relations and wildfires dominate Sask. fall sitting
<p>Premier Scott Moe called this sitting a success, but his government has faced criticism on health care and wildfire response.</p>
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Score: 15.90
7. Criminal group linked to Ontario hospital shooting, Quebec homicide dismantled, police say
<p>A criminal network allegedly responsible for a host of violent crimes in both Ontario and Quebec has been dismantled after a multi-jurisdictional investigation that resulted in 13 arrests and over 150 charges laid, police representatives announced Monday at a news conference at York Regional Police headquarters.</p>
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Score: 13.50
8. Ontario jails set to hit overcrowding record as bail reform looms, data shows
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/07b524ff-510b-4912-b0a4-54aafa3f62e6,1764957364496/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C832%2C7995%2C4497%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A person holding two small boxes pulls a wheeled bag while walking towards a gate of a women’s prison, where a sign on the wall reads, “Inmate releases only.”’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’The Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier women’s prison, in Milton, Ont., are pictured on Dec. 3, 2025.’/><p>Ontario jails are heading toward a record year for overcrowding, remand populations and lockdowns just as politicians debate bail reforms that could lead to a further influx of accused behind bars, data analyzed by CBC News reveals.</p> 📍 Source Score: 15.48
9. Is Canada’s hockey culture broken?
<p>Questioning hockey culture in Canada can be controversial, but it’s something award-winning author and sports journalist Rick Westhead doesn’t shy away from. In conversation with The National’s Ian Hanomansing, he lays out what he uncovered for his new book We Breed Lions and the impact he hopes it has on the sport.</p>
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Score: 10.50
10. Directive to crack down on illegal cannabis won’t change police approach: N.S. RCMP
The Nova Scotia RCMP say they have no plans to change their approach to illegal cannabis dispensaries in the province, despite a new provincial government directive. 📍 Source Score: 11.20
11. Why the Bank of Canada is unlikely to cut interest rates again this week
The Bank of Canada is scheduled to make its next decision on interest rates on Dec. 10, but are they expected to raise them, cut them, or hold? 📍 Source Score: 9.50
12. Want extra dough? Bread price fixing compensation deadline is almost here
Feeling stung by the bread price-fixing scandal of 2001-2021? Here’s your last chance to claim a piece of the $500-million class action settlement. 📍 Source Score: 8.00
13. Flying Air Transat? Here’s what customers need to know as strike looms
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Score: 9.50
14. Manitoba Government Supports Roof Rebuild at Foxwarren District Recreation Centre
📍 Source Score: 10.50
15. Public warned to avoid B.C. resort over food, water and pool safety concerns
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/bfa7bc2d-b567-429a-aa6c-a629cd0cc27f,1764985278711/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C33%2C504%2C283%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A cabin is seen on a sunny day.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’An undated image of Spruce Hill Resort & Spa from the resort’s website.’/><p>A resort in B.C.’s Interior is under a public health warning after inspectors found ongoing safety problems with its food, water and recreational facilities, issues officials say have persisted for years.</p> 📍 Source Score: 10.00
16. Construction to Begin on New Eriksdale Emergency Department in New Year
📍 Source Score: 7.80
17. Northern Ontario woman who left abuser starts program to help survivors restart their lives
<p>Caisse Alliance credit union in North Bay, Ont., offers a unique program to help intimate partner violence survivors rebuild their financial lives, thanks to an employee who restarted her life from zero after leaving an abusive partner.</p>
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Score: 9.00
18. 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
19. Measles Update #52
📍 Source Score: 3.90
20. Farmers welcome boost to business from Regina’s Agribition livestock show
Canadian farmers took time out last week to celebrate at Agribition, the largest livestock show in the West. It was a welcome break from a year of wrestling with U.S. tariffs. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
21. Quebec plans to expand pilot project allowing stores to stay open longer on weekends
Quebec is taking steps to end a long-standing rule that forces most retail stores to close at 5 p.m. on weekends. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
22. Air Transat flights ‘operate as planned’ Monday as pilot strike looms
The union told Global News on Monday that negotiations with Air Transat “extended into the early morning hours and resumed later this morning.” 📍 Source Score: 4.50
23. Surrey police say a 9-year-old has died after collision with large vehicle
Surrey Police Service says in a statement released Sunday morning that the child died following a collision with what police say was a large cube van-style vehicle. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
24. It can no longer be denied that Alberta’s United Conservatives are a separatist party
📍 Source Score: 4.50
25. We Fight Disinformation Every Day. You Can Help
The Tyee’s keeping it real with the support of our readers. And now we offer tax deduction receipts. 📍 Source Score: 4.00
26. Emily Carr University Calls on the Next Generation of Creative Thinkers
Teens are invited to enter an art contest for a chance to win a scholarship to ECU’s summer teen programs. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
27. How the BCGEU Strike Raised the Bar for Nurses and Teachers
The tense eight-week job action heightened expectations for other public sector workers seeking deals. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
28. Could you outrun the train? Finch LRT takes 55 minutes to cover 10.3 km route
<p>Northwest Toronto’s newly-opened light-rail transit (LRT) line is getting its first taste of rush hour Monday — but it doesn’t appear to be rushing.</p>
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Score: 4.50
29. Fatal blaze in Fort William First Nation is 4th trailer fire in Thunder Bay, Ont., district in a week
<p>Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is investigating a fatal blaze in Fort William First Nation, which marks the fourth trailer fire in the Thunder Bay district within a week. Here’s what we know about the recent incidents.</p>
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Score: 4.50
30. Montreal Victoire defeats Toronto Sceptres 3-1, land second straight win
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/343331cc-720d-44f8-bae3-3d9cecd4c12b,1765140388985/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C3500%2C1968%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’Ice hockey players representing the Montreal Victoire celebrate a goal.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Montreal Victoire’s Kati Tabin (9) celebrates with teammates Shiann Darkangelo (27), Maggie Flaherty (91) and Natalie Mlynkova (96) after scoring against the Toronto Sceptres during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Que. Sunday, December 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes’/><p>Ann-Renée Desbiens made 21 saves, including 11 in the third period, as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Toronto Sceptres 3-1 in Professional Women’s Hockey League action Sunday afternoon at Place Bell in Laval, Que.</p> 📍 Source Score: 4.50
31. 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