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Meta ditches fact-checking in efforts to maximize free speech, Zuckerberg saysAs Silicon Valley prepares for a return to a Donald Trump presidency, Meta has announced it’s getting rid of its fact-checkers. Company founder Mark Zuckerberg says it will dramatically reduce what he calls the amount of censorship on Facebook and Instagram and help prioritize free speech. Critics complain it sends the message that facts don’t...TechJan 7
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Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with ‘strategic goals’Facebook parent company Meta is making targeted layoffs in several departments, including WhatsApp, Instagram and Reality Labs as part of a reorganization based on strategic goals. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Friday October 18, 2024.TechOct 18, 2024
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Simply Delicious Recipe: Charred Corn & Feta SaladFollow along with Susan Hay and Chef Mark McEwan, as he prepares a charred corn and feta salad perfect for a Thanksgiving side.Oct 11, 2024
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Tech Talk: Amazon Prime to amp up ads & Meta introduces Movie GenIf you are an Amazon Prime subscriber brace yourself for more ads and Meta introduces an AI-powered video generator. Mike Agerbo of Get Connected Media has the week’s top tech stories.Global News Morning BCOct 7, 2024
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Meta unveils new Instagram settings for teensSocial media giant Meta is rolling out a new Instagram setting to protect teens from harmful content. Travis Prasad reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 17, 2024
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Cowichan Valley winery forced to close after 20 yearsA Cowichan Valley winery says it’s close to closing up shop after struggling to survive while paying back their CEBA loans given out during the pandemic. Kylie Stanton has more on why the almost 20-year-old family business can no longer hang onGlobal News Hour at 6 BCOct 9, 2024
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Simply Delicious Recipe: Summer salad featuring Ontario blueberries, arugula snd fetaFollow along with Susan Hay and nutritionist Rose Reisman, as she prepares a summer salad with Ontario blueberries, arugula, and feta.Aug 30, 2024
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‘Jackpot!’ movie: John Cena, Awkwafina and Paul Feig on striking comedy gold‘Jackpot!’ director Paul Feig and stars John Cena and Awkwafina reveal how to stage action-heavy fight scenes while still earning laughs in Amazon Prime’s latest film.EntertainmentAug 15, 2024
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Stronger with Karen Michelle: Whipped feta cheeseTrainer Karen Michelle makes food a key of her approach. She offers some healthy ideas with whipped feta cheese.Jul 24, 2024
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Whipped Feta Cheese is More Than Just a DipHealth & fitness lifestyle expert, Karen Michelle Moreira, shares ways to enjoy whipped feta cheese on National Feta Day.Global News Morning KingstonJun 13, 2024
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B.C. to work with Meta to deliver emergency informationAt a Tues. April 23, 2024 press conference, B.C. Premier David Eby said the province and Meta will work together to ensure British Columbians receive accurate vital emergency information on the social media platform. The news comes as the province pauses its proposed online harms legislation after reaching a deal with major social media platforms...CanadaApr 23, 2024
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Canadian businesses worried as CEBA repayment deadline loomsThe Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) gave out almost $50 million to nearly 900,000 businesses to help them stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as Abigail Bimman explains, while the federal government extended the repayment deadline, it now looms again for tens of thousands of businesses struggling to pay it back.Global NationalMar 27, 2024
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Facebook, Instagram users back online after brief Meta platform outageTens of thousands of people were unable to use Meta social media platforms on Tuesday morning. Though the outage has since been fixed, users of Facebook and Instagram were unable to access their profiles and timelines for a few hours, according to the internet giant.TechMar 5, 2024
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Small businesses in Sask. struggling as not many were able to pay back their CEBA loansThe 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.Feb 28, 2024
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Premier Eby on Meta ban during B.C. wildfire seasonB.C. Premier David Eby called out one of the world’s biggest social media companies, saying he’s seen first-hand how Mark Zuckerberg’ Meta put profits over public safety during the B.C. wildfire season.Global News at Noon BCJan 26, 2024
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Peterborough businesses scramble as CEBA repayment deadline passesThe clock has also run out for a number of Peterborough businesses. Jan. 18 was the deadline to payback the federal government’s Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) pandemic fund, means loans will now begin accruing interest and any chance of relief is fading. As Robert Lothian reports, stakeholders are warning the impact could be devastating.EconomyJan 22, 2024
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CEBA repayment deadline arrivesThe deadline for hundreds of thousands of businesses who received federal pandemic loans to pay the money back has arrived. Up to a third of the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans could be forgiven if the outstanding amount is repaid by Jan. 18. If business owners can’t do that, their debt will convert into...CanadaJan 18, 2024
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CEBA Loan DeadlineToday is the due date for CEBA loans to be paid back. Dan Kelly from the Canadian Federation Of Independent Business joins Antony Robart with more on what this means for small businesses and the overall economy.Global News Morning TorontoJan 18, 2024
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More calls to extend deadline for repayment of CEBA loansBusiness organizations are once again calling on the federal government to extend Thursday’s deadline for repayment of pandemic CEBA loans, saying many simply can’t afford it right now. Kristen Robinson reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJan 18, 2024
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Thousands of Saskatchewan businesses still have unpaid CEBA loans on deadline daySolberg said more than 29,000 businesses in Saskatchewan took out the CEBA loan, saying that accounts for more than $1.6 billion.Global News at 5 ReginaJan 19, 2024