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Screen time limits not enough to tackle problematic social media use: expertsExperts say the scale of digital technology use by children and youth is a public health issue that needs immediate action to prevent further harm.HealthOct 4
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Municipal election candidates turn to humour, stunts and social media to stand outWith 37 candidates competing for eight seats on Kelowna City Council, some candidates are taking unconventional approaches to getting noticed.PoliticsOct 7
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Joachim Agou kicked out of BC Conservatives over social media postsSocial media posts from Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate Joachim Agou came to light this week, which targeted the Pakistani and Palestinian communities.PoliticsOct 8
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Survey says Saskatchewanians support social media limits for youth: provinceThe majority of households who responded to the government's survey supported limiting social media for children and teenagers younger than 16, the province said.PoliticsSep 3
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Lions called out for social media postThe B.C. Lions' attempt at humour after a win over the Ottawa Redblacks may have missed the mark, according to some reactions on social media.SportsAug 31
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Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers shut down Elon Musk’s call for separationThe trillionaire tech businessman said on his social media platform X that Quebec would benefit from independence, as would the two Prairie provinces.PoliticsOct 7
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Ousted B.C. Conservative candidate Joachim Agou apologizes for posts deemed racistVictoria-Beacon Hill candidate Joachim Agou says on social media that he takes responsibility for his words but rejects any accusation of racism.Politics2 hours
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Hate-motivated online comments result in charge for Kingston resident: policeKingston police say it began an investigation after receiving a complaint regarding comments posted on a social media platform on Sept. 23.CrimeSep 28
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Dolly Parton’s nephew accused of using barbed wire to evade being servedBryan Seaver, who announced the country singer's death in August in a social media video, had filed a motion asking for the hearing to be delayed 10 days.EntertainmentOct 7
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Parts of Nova Scotia national park closed temporarily after coyote bite: Parks CanadaIn a social media post, the parks agency says the MacIntosh Brook area where the incident happened has been temporarily closed.CanadaSep 26
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Canada stands by proposed youth social media ban after Meta U.S. settlementMeta agreed to implement new rules for kids who use their platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as part of a nearly US$18-billion settlement with U.S. states this week.TechAug 27
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Vancouver business says social media account vanished after Lake Ontario jokeThe owner of a Vancouver strip club says its Instagram account vanished after the business posted a sign criticizing Trump's Lake Ontario order.Aug 31
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Homicide unit investigating after disturbance in North York apartment leaves 1 deadOfficers were called to the area of Lawrence Avenue West and William R. Allen Road around 8:20 a.m. Sunday, police said in a post on social media.CrimeOct 4
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After 2 youths stalked on Snapchat, review your kid’s settings, police urgeFollowing the arrest of a child luring suspect in Edmonton, police are urging parents to review their kid's location sharing settings on social media apps like Snapchat.CrimeSep 25
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Winnipeg native Ryan Reaves retires after 16 NHL seasonsReaves announced his retirement on social media after 16 NHL seasons with seven different teams.SportsSep 16
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Nova Scotia family horrified to learn they buried a stranger’s remainsSeveral other people on social media are sharing similar stories about the remains of their loved ones.CanadaSep 15
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Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in GreenlandIn a social media post Trump said the agreement "gives the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs."WorldSep 18
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Toronto Zoo seeking names for ‘little potato’ baby wombatIn a social media post, the tourist attraction said its southern hairy-nosed wombat had given birth to a baby girl who needs a new name.CanadaSep 23
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Dolly Parton’s estate accuses nephew of threatening to destroy her legacyParton's nephew Bryan Seaver, who announced the country singer's death last month in a video on social media, owns a company that provided Parton's security detail.EntertainmentSep 23
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How Google, Meta are implementing its ‘age assurance’ tech in CanadaThe federal government has introduced digital safety legislation that would introduce a ban on social media for kids under 16.CanadaSep 14