Trudeau says Meta news standoff ‘a test moment’ as wildfire season arrives
Trudeau called Meta an "irresponsible web giant" that made billions sharing information from local journalists who work hard to make sure people are properly informed.
Canada
May 10
B.C. cuts deal with Meta, Google on youth safety, emergency info
The British Columbia government and social media giants have made what they call a "historic collaboration" for youth safety online.
Tech
May 15
Meta stock sinks as investors ‘caught off guard’ by AI spending plans
Shares of Meta sank nearly 15 per cent early Thursday, sparking a selloff in big tech stocks, after it revealed big spending plans for AI.
Money
Apr 25
Meta says you can’t turn off its new AI tool on Facebook, Instagram
Meta has now integrated AI into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger in Canada — but its presence may not be welcomed by all.
Canada
Apr 19
Beijing orders Apple to pull WhatsApp, Threads from its China app store
Meta's WhatsApp and Threads were removed from the store on Friday after Chinese officials cited unspecified national security concerns.
Tech
Apr 19
Ontario schools are suing firms behind TikTok, Meta, Snapchat. Here’s why
Four of Ontario's biggest school boards have said social media platforms are disrupting education and causing social withdrawal and anxiety among students.
Canada
Mar 28
WhatsApp says it’s back online after global outage
More than 9,000 Canadians and 22,000 WhatsApp users in the U.S. reported issues being able to use the Meta-owned application, with other reports seen globally.
Tech
Apr 3
Instagram back online after hours-long outage: Downdetector
Meta Platforms's Instagram appeared to be back online for most users after an outage disrupted services for the photo-sharing platform for more than three hours on Thursday.
Tech
Mar 22
Facebook, Instagram back online after Meta sees global outage
Thousands of social media users in Canada and across the globe could not access their Facebook and Instagram accounts amid a massive outage of the platforms owned by Meta.
Tech
Mar 5
B.C. announces high fines, jail time for commercial truck drivers who hit overpasses
The proposed changes to the Commercial Transport Act (CTA) will enable the courts to impose fines for as much as $100,000, and imprisonment up to 18 months.
Politics
Mar 12
Meta open to Online Harms Act talks, Pornhub reviewing legislation
While specific platforms covered by the Online Harms Act aren't known yet, web giant Meta says it is open to working with Ottawa while Pornhub is reviewing the legislation.
Canada
Feb 27
Small businesses in Sask. struggling as not many were able to pay back their CEBA loans
The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses reported only half of small Sask. businesses were able to pay back their CEBA loans, but many others continue to struggle.
Canada
Feb 28
South Burnaby rec centre celebrates long-awaited grand opening
Residents of South Burnaby celebrated the long-awaited opening of a new rec centre Saturday. The centre features two NHL-sized hockey rinks and other sports facilities.
Canada
May 12
Watermelon burgers, cheeseburger ice cream on the Calgary Stampede menu this year
The menu items for the 2024 Calgary Stampede have been released and there are some unique options for every taste bud.
Features
May 8
Michael Cera-approved: A roundup of CeraVe products
Michael Cera stole the show with his Super Bowl commercial for CeraVe. Here's a roundup of some of our bestselling CeraVe products.
The Curator
Feb 13
Court strikes down parts of Ontario panhandling law as unconstitutional
The case was launched in 2017 by the Fair Change legal clinic against the Safe Streets Act, the second constitutional challenge against the law that has been in force since 2000.
Canada
Apr 3
Why your next beer in Nova Scotia could be coming from a vending machine
A Nova Scotia company is taking the way you get your beer one step further by creating a vending machine just for beer, but it's drawing concern from some professors.
Canada
Apr 18
Tesla recalled 2 million vehicles last year. Here’s why the U.S. is probing it
Tesla said in December, its largest-ever recall covering 2.03 million U.S. vehicles was to better ensure drivers pay attention when using its advanced driver assistance system.
Consumer
Apr 26
Tech companies sign pact to combat AI election interference
Tech executives including OpenAI and Meta gathered to announce a new voluntary framework for how they will respond to AI-generated deepfakes that deliberately trick voters.
Tech
Feb 16
Former Hydro-Québec worker accused of spying for China pleads not guilty to new charges
Yuesheng Wang, who is out on bail, entered the not guilty pleas at the courthouse in Longueuil, Que., on Montreal's South Shore. He has said he intends to fight to clear his name.
Canada
Apr 5