Train ride to hell? CPKC’s rail cars catch fire, blazing trail to London, Ont.
A CPKC train with five railcars went up in flames as it was travelling in London, Ont., on Sunday night. No injuries were reported and fire officials said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the railcars were carrying old railway materials made of wood and so there were no dangerous goods involved.
Canada
Apr 22
Tech Talk: X blocks searches of Taylor Swift & ads coming to Amazon Prime Video
Digital Living Expert Mike Agerbo discusses the controversy around Taylor Swift and X, formerly Twitter. Plus, bad news if you’re an Amazon Prime video subscriber in Canada. You’re streaming service will soon come with ads.
Global News Morning BC
Jan 29
Ron DeSantis drops out of U.S. presidential race in video announcement
On Sunday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis posted on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that he is “suspending” his U.S. presidential campaign and endorsing Republican candidate Donald Trump instead. “It’s clear to me that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance,” DeSantis said. “He has my...
Politics
Jan 21
‘Talk to your loved ones’: Grandparent scam targets unsuspecting Calgarians
Mary O’Sullivan-Andersen with the Better Business Bureau joins Global News Calgary with details on the grandparent scam that tugs on victims’ heartstrings and continues to trick people out of their money. Twitter: @CalgaryBBB
Oct 1, 2023
Calgary E. coli outbreak: Catering company charged with bylaw infraction for operating without business licence
The City of Calgary announced on Wednesday through X, formerly known as Twitter, that it’s charging the catering company responsible for the E. coli outbreak connected to a daycare earlier in September with bylaw infractions, but that no criminal charges have been laid at this time. Premier Danielle Smith responded to this by saying the...
Danielle Smith
Sep 27, 2023
Elon Musk says charging users small monthly fee to use X could combat bots
During a sit-down discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tech billionaire Elon Musk said he is “moving to having a small monthly payment for use of the X system.” He said that the introduction of a monthly payment on X, formerly known as Twitter, was “the only way I can think of to combat...
Tech
Sep 19, 2023
Netanyahu urges Musk to balance free speech, fighting hate on X
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Elon Musk to strike a balance between protecting free expression and fighting hate speech at a meeting Monday, following weeks of controversy over antisemitic content on Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
U.S. News
Sep 18, 2023
WestJet to review policy after Poilievre’s plane speech criticized
WestJet says it is reviewing its policies after a video showing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre using a plane’s public address (PA) system drew criticism on social media and from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). On Monday, Poilievre posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing him addressing a plane full of...
Canada
Sep 13, 2023
Fiery aftermath of Prince George, B.C. explosion caught on video, several injured
Videos posted to Twitter show the fiery aftermath of an explosion in Prince George, B.C. on Tuesday. Several people have been injured, but the cause of the explosion around 4th Avenue and Dominion Street is not yet known, Prince George RCMP confirmed.
Canada
Aug 22, 2023
Several injured in explosion in Prince George
Videos posted to Twitter show the fiery aftermath of an explosion in Prince George, B.C. on Tues. Aug. 22, 2023. Several people have been injured, but the cause of the explosion around 4th Avenue and Dominion Street is not yet known, Prince George RCMP confirmed.
Canada
Aug 22, 2023
‘X’ sign removed from former Twitter building in San Francisco
An illuminated ‘X’ sign has been removed from atop the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter. The Department of Building Inspection said it received dozens of complaints about the sign on Monday.
Tech
Aug 1, 2023
Shining ‘X’ logo installed at former Twitter HQ in San Francisco
A giant “X” was installed on top of a San Francisco building formerly known as Twitter headquarters following a rebrand of the company announced by owner Elon Musk.
Trending
Jul 31, 2023
The changing landscape of social media: ADvice
Social media is ever-changing, with X — formally Twitter — making headlines along with Threads.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Aug 15, 2023
Tech: ChatGPT dispensing medical information and Twitter rebrands
The Amazon Web Service Artificial Intelligence conference in New York has wrapped up but Get Connected Media’s Mike Agerbo has one last update on some of the interesting tech stories to come out of it.
Global News Morning BC
Jul 28, 2023
Elon Musk rebrands Twitter to ‘X’
It’s bye-bye birdie. Elon Musk has replaced the brand’s iconic name and blue logo with a simpler one: X.
Tech
Jul 24, 2023
‘Who is Pierre?’ Conservative ad aims to re-introduce Poilievre to Canadians
Pierre Poilievre’s wife Anaida Poilievre posted a Conservative ad on Twitter Tuesday aimed at re-introducing the Conservative leader to Canadian voters. The Conservative Party is set to launch a major advertising blitz aimed in part at showing a more personable side of Poilievre.
Canada
Aug 8, 2023
Tech Talk: Another blow to Twitter & ChatGPT increases productivity
The losses keep piling up for Twitter. Elon Musk admitting ad revenue is down 50%. Digital Living Expert Mike Agerbo has more on that plus, looking to boost your writing productivity? ChatGTP could help.
Global News Morning BC
Jul 17, 2023
Pages on Kensington: Canadian authors
Laurel Dziuba with Pages on Kensington joins Global News Calgary with details on five books written by Canadian authors that are sure to keep people of all ages busy through the summer. Twitter: @pagesbooksyyc Website: pageskensington.com
Global News Morning Calgary
Jul 29, 2023
Canadian airlines more delayed compared to American peers: reports
Canada’s big two airlines, Air Canada and WestJet, saw more of their flights delayed this summer compared to their American peers. Global’s Anne Gaviola and The Peak Podcast’s Brett Chang discuss why this news is so troubling, and what this means for travellers. Plus, Elon Musk has given Twitter a branding makeover, saying farewell to...
Consumer
Jul 28, 2023
Omar Alghabra stepping down from Cabinet, announces he won’t see re-election
Canada’s Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced on Twitter Tuesday that he will be stepping down from his Cabinet post, and that he will not be seeking re-election, after an 11-year career in federal politics.
Canada
Jul 25, 2023