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We check in with Jenna Poste from Unplugged Canada NS to get reaction to Meta and Google being found liable in a landmark social media addiction case in the US.

A jury in Los Angeles found that Meta – which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp – as well as Google, intentionally built addictive social media platforms. The 20-year-old woman who sued them argued her mental health was harmed by constant scrolling. She has been awarded $3 million in damages. But this verdict, along with a...

Calling Lakes Wellness Centre is planning to open in Fort Qu’Appelle, centering around healing and wellness.

With just over two months to go until the World Cup, a local addictions medicine specialist says international soccer fans need to be warned about the potentially deadly risk of Vancouver’s toxic drug supply. We speak with Dr. Paxton Bach of the BC Centre on Substance Use about his concerns.

We check in with local photographer Aly Pelrine to talk more about the Recovery Project, free portrait sessions she offers to individuals who are in recovery from addiction and who are willing to share their personal stories publicly. We also are joined by a project participant.

A new documentary called “Resurrection” will be released very soon telling the story of Guy Felicella’s journey of recovery from addiction and homelessness. Guy and the film’s producer Dylan Wolfe join Global News Morning to talk about the powerful movie and it’s message of hope.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in front of a jury in Los Angeles during a landmark case against social media giants, alleging that they harm and cause children to become addicted to their platforms. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Feb. 19, 2026.

American tech giants Meta and YouTube will soon be in court to fight a lawsuit alleging their products are engineered to be addictive, especially to young users. Jillian Piper explains which social media platforms have already reached to a settlement to avoid the trial, and how the case could set a legal precedent.

Many people in Winnipeg are making every effort to reach out and help youth walk free from lifestyles of addiction, crime, and violence. One organization is doing that by making youth take action quite literally. Marney Blunt reports.

Ryandale transitional housing is expanding its efforts to address homelessness in Kingston. The organization has opened two new supportive living homes — aimed at helping people not only find stable housing, but also overcome addiction.

World Autism Acceptance Day is a chance to raise awareness and highlight the value of neurological diversity and inclusion. Global News Morning speaks with Hannah Monroe, Patient Engagement Coordinator for the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, about the importance of supporting neurodiversity in the workplace.

There’s a verdict in a landmark trial about the addictiveness of social media. A jury in Los Angeles found that Meta – which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp – as well as Google, intentionally built addictive social media platforms. Canadian investigators are now on the ground at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The Transportation Safety...

Experts are saying a recent U.S. court decision against social media giants Meta and YouTube could have reverberating effects in Canada, with a California jury finding the companies intentionally designed their platforms to keep young people addicted. As Mitchell Bailey reports, Nova Scotians say they’ve been dealing with the effects of this for years.

One City Peterborough has announced its outreach program for people experiencing homelessness will end mid-May due to shifts in funding. Meanwhile, the Peterborough Police Service and Fourcast have partnered to form a team aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals and those experiencing addiction and homelessness. Madeleine Mccoll reports.

There are growing concerns about addictive behaviour related to online gambling. It’s an enormous business that’s attracting younger players, especially teenage boys. The latest craze that experts find concerning is sports betting. As Tim Sargeant reports, it’s a very slick business that comes with immense social and financial risks.

Findings from a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal show a troubling increase in adolescent boys and men between 15 and 24 in Ontario seeking help for gambling problems. Madeleine McColl spoke with Peterborough area experts about the prevalence of online gambling and what makes it so addictive.

Grace Van Patten and Jackson White will reprise their roles as Lucy and Stephen in ‘Tell Me Lies’ third season. The stars join us in-studio to reveal the reason this program is so enjoyable – and so addicting! After that, they analyze Lucy’s season and the drama that develops. They also discuss the show’s influence...

A new study has found the closure of the overdose prevention site in Red Deer, Alta., did not lead to more deaths or ambulance trips for those who previously accessed the site. But as Jasmine King reports, addiction specialists say this shouldn’t lead to more of the sites being shut down.

As Catherine McDonald reports, there are now 7 counts remaining involving four complainants. 

Minors will not be allowed to use Manitoba’s supervised drug consumption site, although staff may have to use their own judgment for young-looking people without identification, the province’s addictions minister said Monday.