Daily News Curation - 2025-12-19
Curated 26 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. Manitoba Government Increasing Investment to Centreport Canada, Building Jobs and Strengthening Trade
📍 Source Score: 21.50
2. Why so many airlines face labour disruptions and why it could keep happening
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Score: 19.80
3. These were Canada’s ‘most significant’ weather events, from floods to fires
The list was chosen based on the scale of the devastation, the number of Canadians affected and the financial toll, with wildfires taking the top spot. 📍 Source Score: 14.00
4. What’s the Way Forward for Canada Post?
Its CEO says ending door-to-door deliveries is part of a plan to save the corporation. But the union wants to expand services. 📍 Source Score: 14.00
5. Frustration grows in Niagara Falls, Ont., with no clear progress on fate of Marineland and belugas
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/08eacdd5-3fc2-4934-b3c7-c36cf1ba874c,1766009129075/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1920%2C1080%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A picture of Marineland’s drop zone ride with Niagara Falls in the background. ‘ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’CBC News flew a drone over Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., in October. The park sits on the doorstep of Canada’s most popular tourist attraction, Niagara Falls.’/><p>Nearly two months after Ottawa denied Marineland’s request to export its whales, residents in Niagara Falls, Ont., continue to wait for news on the future of the shuttered theme park’s property and dozens of animals, including up to 30 belugas and four dolphins. “Every time I drive by, it makes me really sad,” a local real estate agent says.</p> 📍 Source Score: 14.00
6. Judge sides with province, removes injunction pausing ban on Alberta youth receiving gender-affirming care
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/83679930-7718-4b65-91e3-ba2c39d50f99,1766098813512/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C509%2C6711%2C3774%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’Protesters wave flags and hold signs in support of transgender rights’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’People protest Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s youth transgender policies as she appears at an event in Ottawa on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. ‘/><p>A judge ruled Thursday to remove an injunction in place since the summer against Alberta’s law prohibiting doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth. </p> 📍 Source Score: 16.50
7. Canada Life denied amputee coverage to RCMP officer injured in the line of duty. Advocates say he’s not alone
<p>When retired RCMP constable Jason Hydamacka heard the news that the insurance money for his amputated leg was coming, he sat in his truck and cried. Originally denied the coverage, Canada Life reversed its decision after CBC News reached out to it. </p>
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Score: 14.00
8. Trump hasn’t threatened ripping up North American trade deal in private talks, Carney says
<p>Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump hasn’t given him any indication that he’s willing to walk away from the North American free trade deal that was struck during his first term at the White House.</p>
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Score: 14.00
9. 10 years since MAID in Quebec, woman who fought to expand it hopes Canada catches up
<p>Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in her late 30s, Sandra Demontigny pushed Quebec to allow advanced requests for MAID. While Quebec has become a leader internationally for the practice over the past decade, she hopes others keep up the fight in the rest of Canada.</p>
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Score: 14.00
10. Cat seen locked out on Burnaby balcony ‘for months’ now in care, BC SPCA says
The cat first came to the attention of neighbours in the Burnaby building who said the it had been locked on a balcony, in the elements, for about three months. 📍 Source Score: 12.00
11. How Crowded Emergency Departments Impact Patients and Staff
Overfull hospitals are worsening delirium, causing bedsores and leading to patient care in hospital bays and bathrooms. 📍 Source Score: 14.50
12. Manitoba Government Launches $10 Million Business Security Rebate Program
📍 Source Score: 12.00
13. Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé says he’s resigning from cabinet
The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government passed Bill 2 in late October and has faced strong pushback from physicians since then. 📍 Source Score: 12.00
14. On the Top Chef Canada finale, Alex Kim came second—but his story came first
The Five Sails culinary director made a splash on the show. 📍 Source Score: 9.50
15. Alberta hikes referendum petition fee from $500 to $25K
<p>Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum by 5,000 per cent, saying it’s about making sure applicants are serious.</p>
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Score: 12.00
16. Wildfires, drought and storms top Canada’s top weather stories of 2025
<p>Environment and Climate Change Canada’s top 10 weather stories of the year include the second-worst wildfire season on record and droughts that stretched across the country.</p>
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Score: 9.50
17. No evidence entire Pakistan airline crew disappeared in Toronto
Social media claimed a PIA flight crew sought asylum in Toronto, but authorities and flight data show flights are operating as normal. 📍 Source Score: 10.20
18. WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Dec. 18
Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m. 📍 Source Score: 5.50
19. Saskatchewan digs out after significant Wednesday night snowfall
A big blizzard blew in lots of snow for Saskatchewan on Wednesday. Residents are working hard to clear driveways and sidewalks while a new system is brewing for Friday. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
20. Regina police officer caught committing 67 privacy breaches using police database
Regina police disciplined an officer for repeatedly accessing personal data of six citizens without authorization 67 times throughout the course of three years. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
21. Quebec man seeks bail as 1994 murder conviction likely a miscarriage of justice
Daniel Jolivet, now 68, was convicted in 1994 of four murders in Brossard, Que., south of Montreal. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
22. Former Saskatoon principal Duff Friesen gets six-month conditional sentence
Former Christian Centre Academy principal Duff Friesen is to serve a six-month conditional sentence in the community and cannot be in a position of power to those under 16. 📍 Source Score: 4.20
23. Poilievre: ‘I’m not fighting for the sake of fighting’
The Conservative leader tells Global News’ Dawna Friesen that he needs to do a better job explaining to voters why he fights, and what he’s fighting for. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
24. Integrity commissioner to probe Ontario labour minister’s handling of controversial training fund
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.6712953,1762993959041/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%281220%2C1100%2C3770%2C2120%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A man standing’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’David Piccini is Ontario’s Minister of the Environment.’/><p>Ontario’s ethics watchdog says it will investigate whether the province’s labour minister contravened any laws in his handling of a controversial training fund.</p> 📍 Source Score: 4.50
25. Sign of the times: Facing an uncertain future, the Penthouse looks back
As development pressures mount, Danny Filippone reflects on the club’s legacy, its community roots, and the memories that continue to shape Vancouver culture. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
26. British Columbians deal with aftermath of heavy rain while bracing for more
📍 Source Score: 1.30