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The Manitoba government is banning teachers from texting with students or messaging them on social media sites.

From high anxiety to severe depression, social media can have a very negative impact on a person’s life. A recent study found more than half of young Canadian men spend more than three hours a day on some form of social media. Kenton Boston, president and CEO of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation spoke to...

Many people have posted on social media in support of a now-removed post by NDP MLA Paul Wozney. He was removed as the party whip after one of his posts suggested we use recent unrest in France as a model to demand justice for workers affected by Bill 148. David Murdock finds out when protests...

A new report is highlighting the importance of Canada’s safe social media act and the benefits it could offer if it’s successfully passed. Researchers say it would allow Canada to join the countries which are protecting young people, while preserving their access safe online spaces. Megan King has this story and more in Health Matters...

The EU’s top official has proposed new plans to block children under 13 from social media in all 27 member countries. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says this move would help protect young people from potential online harms. Jazan Grewal has this story and more in Business Matters for Sept. 16, 2026.

The results are in and keeping kids off social media is getting a resounding yes from parents. The answers come from a provincewide survey that was sent out back in May, asking residents if they think limiting access to social media among youth is a good idea. Hannah Sangster has more in the video above.

Canadians spend an average of two hours a day scrolling social media, and with that comes social media influencers. It’s not surprising that some look to their recommendations when making spending decisions even if it means spending above their means. To discuss how social media can affect your wallet, Freida Richer, licensed insolvency trustee at...

Advocates for social media in the Maritimes are reacting to Meta’s multi-billion dollar legal payout this week. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, reached a settlement in the United States in response to claims the company designed its platform to keep children addicted. Mitchell Bailey has the story.

Meta Platforms META.O has agreed to pay up to US$17.1 billion in one of the largest big tech settlements in history, with a coalition of states accusing the company of addicting a generation of young people to social media, misleading consumers about their safety, and improperly collecting the data of users. Touria Izri reports on...

In the U.S., 41 states and Washington, D.C. have filed lawsuits against Meta over concerns about child safety and social media addiction. The landmark trial with California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey as plaintiffs is about to begin in federal court. Jillian Piper dissects the allegations against the company, and explains why the case’s outcome...

Legal experts say Ottawa may face challenges if the federal government chooses to go forward with its proposed ban on social media for kids under 16. Some argue it could infringe on freedom of expression and privacy rights. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 18, 2026.

Meta is facing a new lawsuit which may fundamentally change how children use its various platforms. Several U.S. states have sued the tech giant, saying platforms like Facebook and Instagram have directly contributed to the mental health crisis in young people. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 17, 2026.

It’s becoming so difficult for Ontarians to access specialist care in the province that doctors say they’re turning to social media platforms, including Facebook, to find places for patients to be seen. Caryn Lieberman reports.

British Columbia’s legislation to protect people from non-consensual sharing of intimate images online took a big blow this week. A penalty imposed on social media platform ‘X’ was struck down, raising questions about how effective the legislation is outside of the province. Aaron McArthur has the story.

Maya Gebala has left hospital, 262 days after the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting. Her dad shared the update on his social media account on Thursday.

Kids spend hours on apps, games and social media, but they may not always recognize when they’re being manipulated. New Brunswick wants to stop digital tricks targeting kids. But as Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports, questions remain whether the province can rein in tech giants.

So many viral cleaning products take over our social media feeds, but do they actually work? From vacuums to laundry, cleaning expert Melissa Maker is here to review this year’s viral cleaning tools and tell us if they’re worth the hype. If you like her picks, scan the QR code to Shop the Show!

Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media site X that he had a “good conversation” on the future of trade with the U.S. president, while Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that Canada and the U.S. are “very close” to reaching a trade deal. That story and more in Business Matters for November 2,...

A shrinking media environment is leaving space for polarizing social media discourse at the expense of regional journalism, according to a new report by the MacEachen Institute. As Ella MacDonald reports, research suggests the Nova Scotian government may be also partially responsible for the formation of so-called news deserts.

Though Mark Carney was not in attendance, Tuesday’s session of question period in the Canadian House of Commons started off with a bang, as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at the Prime Minister Mark Carney for a post he shared to social media on Sunday, claiming he and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke and...