Daily News Curation - 2025-12-12

Curated 37 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.

1. Bill 9 not discouraging 2SLGBTQ+ groups challenging Alberta laws affecting transgender youth

<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/e6f5594e-bc97-42ba-b871-7edca66f7df1,1765392407614/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C154%2C1616%2C909%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A sign that says ‘protect trans kids’ in pink and light blue.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Calgarians rally against use of notwithstanding clause on Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20, 2025.’/><p>Two 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy organizations plan to continue with a court challenge of a provincial law affecting gender-affirming care for youth, despite the Alberta government passing legislation that protects three of its laws affecting transgender youth from legal action.</p> 📍 Source Score: 22.60

2. Longueuil, Que., police chief allegedly gave police watchdog erroneous information about fatal teen shooting

<p>The chief of the Longueuil, Que., police force allegedly gave erroneous information about the fatal police shooting of a 15-year-old to Quebec’s police watchdog, according to documents obtained by Radio-Canada.</p> 📍 Source Score: 15.30

3. 15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says Canada’s border agency

<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.7604193,1764026527791/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C191%2C3710%2C2086%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A police officer holding a camera in front of a window shattered by two bullets.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’Police investigate Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, B.C., owned by Bollywood celebrity Kapil Sharma. Shots were fired at the cafe on Aug. 7, 2025.’/><p>The statement from CBSA neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details about their applications — but Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke says she’s “appalled” to learn the suspects are claiming refugee status to evade deportation.</p> 📍 Source Score: 14.00

4. MPs joining Liberals don’t like Tory ‘games’ under Poilievre: MacKinnon

Steve MacKinnon said the group tiring of Pierre Poilievre’s ‘obstructionist’ approach is ‘sizable’ but wouldn’t speculate on whether any more of them will cross the floor. 📍 Source Score: 12.00

5. 7-year-old boy dies after being hit by Hamilton bus, police say

<p>A seven-year-old boy is dead after being struck by a Hamilton bus, police said Thursday. A city manager told CBC Hamilton said they couldn’t comment on specific circumstances of what happened due to the investigation, but called it an “extremely unfortunate tragedy.”</p> 📍 Source Score: 12.00

6. Lululemon sales fall in North America as consumers tighten their wallets

Canadian apparel brand Lululemon reported quarterly earnings that showed sales dropped in North America as many Canadians grapple with the high cost of living. 📍 Source Score: 13.50

7. Quebec scraps penalties for family doctors, obligations tied to patient load in tentative deal

<p>The agreement in principle reached between Quebec’s family doctors and the Legault government scraps penalties for doctors who miss performance targets, along with a host of other concessions. </p> 📍 Source Score: 13.00

8. Manitoba Government’s Universal School Food Program Fed Nearly Half of Students Across the Province

📍 Source Score: 12.00

9. Ranking Four Winds’ Pils Pack, which features some of Canada’s best breweries

The pack includes drinks from breweries across the country. 📍 Source Score: 9.50

10. Air Canada wins court battle to quash $2,000 payout to passenger for delayed luggage

📍 Source Score: 9.50

11. Refugee family mourns 9-year-old child killed in Surrey, B.C., crash

<p>A family of six who had just left a Bangladesh refugee camp before arriving in Canada is mourning the loss of nine-year-old Shomima Khan, who was fatally struck by a truck while walking home from school on Dec. 5.</p> 📍 Source Score: 9.50

12. Manitoba Government will use Proceeds from U.S. Liquor Sales to Support Holiday Charities

📍 Source Score: 10.50

13. Crown argues lawyer tied to Ryan Wedding a flight risk, bail fate expected Dec. 23

An Ontario lawyer allegedly involved in a violent transnational drug ring headed by a Canadian Olympian will learn later this month if he will get bail. 📍 Source Score: 9.00

14. Rethinking the provincial and federal governments’ proposed bail reforms

📍 Source Score: 9.00

15. Vancouver Folk Music Festival announces appointment of a new executive director

“My goal is to carry forward its legacy as a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable cultural hub.” 📍 Source Score: 7.50

16. Straight, No Chaser: Kabir Sehgal is an average guy who loves weird rabbit holes

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📍 Source Score: 8.40

17. Now your EV charger can earn some money for you

<p>In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check out a couple of ways you can use your EV charger to earn some extra cash; take a closer look at China’s approach to climate action; and find out why Winnipeg is moving to scrap rules that protect migratory birds from smashing into windows.</p> 📍 Source Score: 9.00

18. Got empties? Finding a place to return them in Ontario is getting harder

<p>Environmental activists say a recent agreement between the Beer Store and grocers puts the future of Ontario’s successful deposit return program at risk. Grocers with alcohol licences were expected to start accepting empties in the new year, but now they won’t have to after all.</p> 📍 Source Score: 9.00

19. Manitoba Government Honours Lives Lost to Gender-Based Violence

📍 Source Score: 7.50

20. Manitoba Government Improves Asbestos Safety Requirements to Protect Workers

📍 Source Score: 7.50

21. Province Releases 2025 Fall Conditions Report

📍 Source Score: 5.70

22. Mailing in your taxes? CRA says changes are coming amid push to digital

The CRA says it’s making changes that could impact some tax filers who want to continue using paper forms and documents as it looks to shift towards a fully digital service model. 📍 Source Score: 5.50

23. A Rare Guilty Verdict in a Worker Fatality Case

Jeff Caron was crushed to death on the job. His employer has been convicted of criminal negligence. 📍 Source Score: 4.00

24. Measles Update #54

📍 Source Score: 4.50

25. 34 arrested, $2.7M in drugs seized across multiple Canadian cities: Durham police

Police say $2.7 million worth of drugs and $200,000 in cash were seized as part of Project Hydrogen, a major investigation that led to the arrest of 34 people. 📍 Source Score: 4.50

26. Ex-Tory MP’s departure caught Poilievre flat-footed on eve of holiday break

An Ontario MP’s floor crossing ahead of holiday break gives Pierre Poilievre no time to rally the Conservative caucus until late January. 📍 Source Score: 4.50

27. Fredericton police ‘error’ forced homicide cases to be stayed, report can’t disclose why

An independent review into how Fredericton police conduct major crime investigations has found ‘limitations’ in how the force deals with complex cases. 📍 Source Score: 4.50

28. Body found in vehicle parked outside Ontario hospital, police investigating

Police say a body was found inside a vehicle outside Humber River Hospital’s ER Wednesday evening. The death remains under investigation. 📍 Source Score: 4.50

29. Canadian military member arrested, charged in foreign interference probe

Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar, a member of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command, is facing multiple offences under the National Defence Act, among other laws. 📍 Source Score: 4.50

30. Whale refuge group in Nova Scotia says France seeking talks about moving two whales

In January of this year, the French government rejected the Whale Sanctuary Project’s initial bid to provide refuge for the whales, saying the sanctuary wouldn’t be ready in time. 📍 Source Score: 4.30

31. At the end of the fall session, Alberta’s NDP goes on the offensive

📍 Source Score: 4.50

32. Reviewing 2025: A mercurial year in Canadian politics

📍 Source Score: 4.50

33. VPD Officer Was Quietly Investigated over an Abusive Relationship with Teen

A police watchdog report does not reveal the former officer’s name or the school where he met the teenage girl. 📍 Source Score: 4.50

34. Turkey or lasagna? How some Canadians are celebrating the season amid rising costs

<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/8a3940c7-b14a-42d9-9f03-a2ee19841a77,1765498725943/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C49%2C3600%2C2025%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A roast turkey dinner is displayed on a platter.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’This Oct. 14, 2013, photo shows a roasted turkey in Concord, N.H. The safest way to thaw a frozen turkey is in the refrigerator. You’ll need about 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)’/><p>With food prices soaring — and meat in particular making a dent in wallets — some people may be planning a holiday meal that looks a little different this year.</p> 📍 Source Score: 4.50

35. Rob Lantz resigns as P.E.I. premier to run for provincial PC Party’s permanent leadership

<p>Rob Lantz has resigned as Prince Edward Island’s 34th premier Thursday and announced his bid for the permanent leadership of the province’s Progressive Conservative Party.</p> 📍 Source Score: 4.00

36. Employer Prosecuted for Workplace Incident

📍 Source Score: 2.00

37. A holiday wine guide for people you love, tolerate, and need to impress

Who they are determines what you pour. 📍 Source Score: 1.00