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Chestermere youth charged after video of assault posted on social mediaChestermere RCMP say a youth faces charges of assault and uttering threats after a video showing the alleged assault was widely distributed on social media.CrimeDec 19
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Australia passes world’s 1st social media ban for kids under 16The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram liable for fines for systemic failures to prevent children from holding accounts.TrendingNov 28
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Ontario man arrested after child sexual abuse streamed to social media site: policeWithin two hours of receiving the report, Windsor Police say that the video had been traced and that they arrested a man in the downtown area of the city.CrimeDec 9
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As Australia eyes social media ban, why experts say there’s no easy answerAustralia has introduced legislation to ban youth under 16 from social media platforms, with no exceptions even for those with parental consent.CanadaNov 22
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UnitedHealthcare CEO killing sparks flood of ‘anti-elitist’ rage. Why?Social media users reacted to the killing, with the term ‘CEOs’ trending on the social media websites like X. Experts say it might be a way to express frustrations.CrimeDec 6
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Ontario dog lover with millions of followers looks to unite pooch with Quebec familyVanessa De Prophetis, known to millions online as "Girl With the Dogs," is leading a search for the owners of Bean Sprout, a ragged stray from Quebec who's winning hearts online.CanadaNov 25
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ISIS arrests are spiking in Canada and youths are driving the resurgenceWhy terror plots linked to the Islamic State are increasing.CanadaNov 18
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N.S. man reached on social media, out more than $150K USD in cryptocurrency scamA victim in Cole Harbour -- outside Halifax -- was defrauded of more than $154,000 US in a cryptocurrency scam that spanned several months, according to local RCMP.CrimeNov 28
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Team Matt Dunstone splits from third B.J. NeufeldTeam Matt Dunstone announced on social media they're parting ways with third B.J. Neufeld.SportsDec 5
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Canadians concerned country’s children are too soft, with no coping skills: surveyThe survey uncovered that social media channels, screens and lack of development, social/peer pressure, video games and helicopter parenting are the biggest dangers to kids today.CanadaDec 12
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Read Chrystia Freeland’s letter resigning from the Trudeau cabinetChrystia Freeland shared her decision to quit the federal cabinet and shared her resignation letter on social media. Here's what she said in her letter to Trudeau.CanadaDec 16
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Australia proposes social media ban for youth under 16Legislation will be introduced into parliament this year, with the laws coming into effect 12 months after it is ratified by lawmakers, he added.TechNov 6
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Scented candles are a popular holiday gift. Are safety fears overblown?Social media is filled with posts warning about the hidden dangers of scented candles, claiming they release harmful chemicals into the air and can irritate the skin.HealthDec 6
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Toronto Public Library refuses to let lost child use their phone to call home, apologizesThe Toronto Public Library is apologizing after a mother took to social media, saying they refused to let her lost child use their phone to call for help.CanadaDec 3
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6 arrested, 6 sought after smash-and-grab jewelry store heist in OntarioVideos released onto social media show around 10 people kicking and tearing out the windows of LukFuk Jewellery in Markville Shopping Centre on Wednesday at around noon time.CrimeDec 5
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‘Still want more’: Teens weigh in on screen time impact at Quebec commissionAfter consulting with health experts, parents and kids, the commission hopes to provide educators with better tools to help young people navigate social media.CanadaNov 22
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Ontario education minister meets with YouTube on classroom distractionsIn the spring, the government announced that, instead of participating in a lawsuit against social media companies, it would meet with executives at the companies instead.EducationNov 19
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1-year probation for ‘stupid actions’ of B.C. man who drove into ocean in livestream stuntA B.C. man won't get jail time for driving his car into the ocean in a social media stunt the judge called "stupid."CrimeNov 20
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Elon Musk’s X steps in as Alex Jones-affiliated company tries to halt Infowars saleAlex Jones has been criticizing the sale process on his Infowars show and social media sites, calling it “rigged” and a “fraud.”U.S. NewsNov 18
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Québec solidaire MNA offers mea culpa for remarks on racism in provincial legislatureHaroun Bouazzi says he will remain a member of the left-leaning Québec solidaire caucus in a social media statement published after an emergency caucus meeting.PoliticsNov 19