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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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Meta faces landmark California trial: ‘Kids are the product’Opening statements started Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms as states seek billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.U.S. NewsAug 18
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Whitby man found guilty of murdering estranged wife confessed on social mediaA Whitby man convicted of murdering his wife after she ended their relationship could spend up to 20 years behind bars before becoming eligible for parole.CrimeAug 12
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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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Experts say Canadian youth social media ban likely to see Charter challengeCanada is among dozens of countries which began looking at social media age restrictions after Australia became the first country to ban kids from social media in December 2025.CanadaAug 17
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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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Meta reaches US$18B settlement in youth social media harm lawsuitThe settlement was reached during a California federal trial, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.U.S. NewsAug 26
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$70,000 of Pabst beer stolen from California warehousePabst Blue Ribbon has turned the thefts into a light-hearted social media promotion while police try to determine who is responsible for the operation.TrendingAug 31
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Man accused of spraying graffiti memorial on rocks at B.C. park arrestedThe case stems from a video on social media showing a message on boulders at Golden Ears Park, dated Aug. 4, sprayed with text in red paint.CrimeSep 1
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French language takes surprise central role in U.S.-Canada trade disputeIn a social media post Tuesday, Trump rejected suggestions that Washington had sought changes to laws protecting the French language in Quebec and across Canada.Aug 25
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Helicopter rescue for B.C. climber stung by wasps 100 timesLions Bay Search and Rescue says in a social media post on Tuesday that the female climber was on Redoubt Wall near Loggers Creek when she encountered the insects.CanadaAug 27
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Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, cites pending trade dealThe president says on social media that the duties were delayed "based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!"CanadaAug 18
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‘Shocking’ video captures orcas close to shore in Washington StateVideo posted to social media shows a pair of orcas giving a group in Washington State, off the coast of Tacoma, an up-close-and-personal view.EnvironmentAug 17
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Looking for Canadian alternatives to U.S. tech? It’s not easy, experts sayAs the world reacted over recent days to Google Maps changing the name of Lake Ontario, MapQuest made a social media post that quickly drew praise and has seen downloads surge.TechAug 31
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B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey diagnosed with ‘early-stage, treatable cancer’Bailey said Thursday in a post on social media that the diagnosis came a few weeks ago and she has been given a good prognosis for full recovery.PoliticsAug 13
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Métis Nation of Saskatchewan mourns death of former leader Louis GardinerA social media post says Louis Gardiner served as a provincial treasurer, Northern Region 3 regional representative and local president for the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan.CanadaAug 13
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Fire chief frustrated after 3 lithium-ion battery fires in 24 hoursToronto's fire chief issued a warning on social media after crews responded to three lithium-ion battery fires, including one that escalated to a two-alarm response level.FireAug 12
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Perez Hilton’s family speaks out after apparent self-harm TikTok livestreamA spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office told Global News that deputies responded to reports of someone 'who was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.'EntertainmentAug 6
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Calgary’s Cowboys Dance Hall closing its doors after 30 years in businessIn a statement on social media on Monday, the popular nightclub said it is 'turning the page — and riding into a new exciting chapter.'EntertainmentJul 28
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Concern over social media posts by Edmonton city councillor Michael JanzSome recent Instagram posts by Edmonton city councillor Michael Janz about Gaza has the city's Jewish community concerned he's is spreading misinformation that could be harmful.Jul 15