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
Check your social media to see if an emergency alert is over: Nova Scotia EMO
The provincial Nova Scotia Emergency Management office said that social media is an 'effective tool' when alerting the public about the start and stop of emergency alerts.
Canada
May 7
Ontario wants meeting with social media execs to battle classroom distractions
A plan from Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce to sit down with social media leaders comes as some school boards take the tech giants to court, seeking billions.
Politics
May 9
Calgary councillor labels Danielle Smith’s Bill 20 social media post ‘misinformation’
Ward 8 Coun. Courtney Walcott put forward a notice of motion last Tuesday to ask Alberta Municipalities to explore allowing permanent residents to vote in civic elections.
Politics
May 7
‘Dangerous message’: Experts slam anti-sunscreen claims circulating online
While social media may be full of influencers stressing the significance of skincare and daily sunscreen use, a contrasting trend has emerged: the anti-sunscreen movement.
Health
Apr 23
Ford faces calls to apologize over Umar Zameer ‘heinous crime’ bail post
Zameer was acquitted on Sunday in the death of Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup, who died after he was hit by a vehicle in an underground parking garage at Toronto City Hall.
Crime
Apr 24
B.C. puts online harms bill on hold after agreement with social media companies
B.C. is putting its proposed online harms legislation on hold after reaching an agreement with some of the largest social media platforms to make people safer online.
Politics
Apr 23
Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with Toronto Maple Leafs, dead at 79
The Maple Leafs confirmed Ellis's death on social media Saturday. A cause of death was not given.
Sports
May 11
West Vancouver police shut down road in British Properties for investigation
On social media, the West Vancouver Police Department said it shut down the 800 block of King Georges Way for an investigation.
Crime
May 22
‘Unacceptable’: Desjardins apologizes after Canadian flag used in Quebec Patriots’ Day poster
The financial services company issued a mea culpa in a social media post Monday after photos of the image circulated widely online.
Canada
May 21
Ottawa cancels public ceremony for Israeli flag-raising, citing security concerns
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he's disappointed at the decision, blaming "escalating threats and hostility" in a social-media post.
Canada
May 8
Canadian-Israeli citizen dead in Egypt, local authorities say probe is open
Egypt's interior ministry, which oversees the Egyptian National Police, posted on social media that an investigation is now underway.
Canada
May 8
Teen who died after eating spicy chip had heart defect, autopsy shows
A teen who participated in a spicy chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract and also had a heart defect, their autopsy shows.
U.S. News
May 16
Grandparents who died alongside infant in wrong-way Hwy. 401 crash identified
The Consulate General of India in Toronto shared the names of the two grandparents, who were visiting from India, in a post on social media.
Canada
May 3
Hate crime probe launched after B.C. activist calls Oct. 7 Hamas attack ‘heroic’
The comments, captured on video and widely shared on social media, were made Friday during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Crime
May 1
How an Ontario social media lawsuit is hitting home on the Prairies
Students and an expert chime in on how social media plays a role with students following the announcement of the Ontario lawsuit against social media giants.
Canada
Apr 2
‘Always Beleaf’: What Leafs fans are saying ahead of Game 6 against Boston
Optimism is running high among Toronto Maple Leafs fans on social media Thursday ahead of Thursday night’s do-or-die game against the Boston Bruins.
Sports
May 2
OPP arrest teenager with G1 licence allegedly driving 240 km/h on Highway 401
Ontario Provincial Police said in a post on social media Saturday that a 16-year-old was arrested and charged after being clocked driving 240 km/h on Highway 401 near Mississauga.
Crime
May 4
Woman acquitted in heated confrontation outside North Vancouver sushi restaurant
Sylvia Lynne Taylor was charged with causing a disturbance after a video capturing a part of the August 2022 exchange circulated widely on social media.
Crime
Apr 23
Trump faces possible fines for ‘flouting’ gag order at hush money trial
Citing 10 posts on his social media account and campaign website that they said breached the order, prosecutors called it a “deliberate flouting” of the court’s prohibition.
Crime
Apr 23
