Daily News Curation - 2025-12-22
Curated 10 items from disability, accessibility, and social policy sources.
1. Measles outbreak grows to 8 cases in Quebec
<p>On Sunday morning, Dr. Antonio D’Angelo, the head of the pediatric emergency department at CHU Sainte-Justine, told Radio-Canada there had been two confirmed cases of measles at his Montreal hospital over the past week.</p>
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Score: 21.80
2. New study finds AI chatbots can influence some Canadians to change their vote
<img src=’https://i.cbc.ca/ais/de9cc019-fb64-4f20-a90c-84336aac6536,1766100116631/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C270%2C3830%2C2154%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29’ alt=’A laptop that says ‘ask AI’ on the screen.’ width=’620’ height=’349’ title=’A laptop screen shows an interaction with an AI chatbot during a visit to the office of advertising startup The Media Ant, in Bengaluru, India, August 19, 2025. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh REFILE - CORRECTING STARTUP TYPE FROM “AI” TO “ADVERTISING”.’/><p>Talking with an AI chatbot can successfully convince people to change their votes and could affect the outcome of future elections, according to a newly published study. However, Canada has few, if any, rules to govern how artificial intelligence is used in future elections.</p> 📍 Source Score: 15.00
3. Alberta’s Health-Care Privatization Push Is Heading to Disaster
The UCP government has chosen a discredited ideology over real solutions. 📍 Source Score: 16.50
4. In the trades, apprentices are increasing, but not enough are making it to certification
<p>More new apprentices are signing up than in the past 15 years, yet getting to certification remains a struggle. Financial concerns, difficulty finding employers and spotty guidance and mentorship for apprentices and journeypersons alike are among the barriers tripping up new tradespeople today.</p>
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Score: 14.00
5. ‘Completely unacceptable’: Alberta mall Santa replaced after boy slapped
An Alberta mall Santa who the mall says slapped a boy’s hand after the child pulled on his beard, has been relieved of his duties. 📍 Source Score: 9.00
6. Unfortunate events turns Alberta family’s road trip into unforgettable one
Janessa Kara hit the road with her three children and two dogs in the fall around the same time that Alberta teachers went on strike. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
7. Canadian charities feeling financial crunch
Charitable organizations across the country say they are feeling the impact of the rising cost of living. In some cases, donations are down and need is up. 📍 Source Score: 4.50
8. Calgary firefighters mark 80 years of giving
The annual Calgary Firefighters Toy Association celebrated 80 years of giving back to the community on Sunday with its annual Christmas party for families in need across Calgary. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
9. The Struggle to Support Kids with Disabilities in BC’s Classrooms
Students are forced to miss school. EAs face stress and injuries. More training and outside help may be the answer. 📍 Source Score: 3.00
10. Land where Youville Residential School stood set to be sold, raises concerns
St. Albert city council voted down a motion to pause the land sale for 13 Mission Ave., to do more consultation with Indigenous communities an organizations, raising concerns. 📍 Source Score: 1.00