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Consumer Matters: Protect yourself from Facebook Marketplace scamsAnother warning when it comes to buying items on Facebook Marketplace. A sophisticated scam continues to make the rounds involving fake Interac e-transfers. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has details on how to protect yourself.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 15
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Packages not being delivered to correct Vancouver Island homesMultiple communities on Vancouver Island have taken to Facebook to complain about delivery packages being found in ditches, bushes, or on the side of the street, despite an email saying they’ve been delivered. Kylie Stanton reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCDec 20
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The top holiday scams to make the naughty listTech expert Carmi Levy breaks down the top holiday scams to watch out for this season. They include misleading social media ads, fake shipping notifications and some buyer beware advice when it comes to Facebook Marketplace.The Morning ShowDec 10
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Community Shout out: Quatuoresca album launchQuatuoresca new album now streaming | facebook.com/quatuorescaNov 20
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Australia has proposed banning social media for youth under 16, but can it work?Australia proposed legislation this week that would see those under 16 forbidden from holding an account on multiple social media platforms like X, TikTok and Facebook. But as Global’s Sean Previl reports, experts say a full ban won’t be effective, in part due to how tech-savvy kids are but there are other things governments and...TechNov 22
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Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with ‘strategic goals’Facebook parent company Meta is making targeted layoffs in several departments, including WhatsApp, Instagram and Reality Labs as part of a reorganization based on strategic goals. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Friday October 18, 2024.TechOct 18
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BC Conservative candidate apologizes for offensive commentsBC Conservative candidate for Surrey South, Brent Chapman, apologized on Wednesday night for a comment he made on Facebook in 2015 about Palestinian people. Global News reached Conservative leader John Rustad for his comments. Andrea Macpherson has the latest.Global News at 11 BCOct 10
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Community Shout Out: Florence K – show at Le Lion d’Or, October 8thLe Lion d’Or, Tuesday, October 8th | facebook.com/florencekmusicOct 7
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Concerned parents call for change after Kelowna swarming attackThe swarming attack of a Kelowna teen is renewing concerns about teen violence. Jacqueline Best has started the Facebook group ‘Justice for Youth Kelowna’ to draw attention to the growing issues of youth violence.Global News Morning BCOct 3
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Beware Taylor Swift Toronto ticket scam, victim warnsA Unionville, Ont., woman is warning Taylor Swift fans to watch out for a ticket offer online. A Facebook friend’s account, likely hacked, offered tickets at $350 each for tickets to the star’s Toronto concert. As Sean O’Shea reports, saying yes cost her $1,400, and the tickets were fake.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoSep 16
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Community Shout out: The Twenty Nines new albumhe Twenty-Nines’ debut album “Boombox Vol.1” | more information: facebook.com/lestwentyninesSep 13
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Nutrition program now available in all Manitoba schools, province saysShare this item on Facebook Share this item on Twitter Send this page to someone via emailSee more sharing options Descrease article font size Increase article font size With schools across the province starting classes this week, the Manitoba government says nutritious meals and snacks are now available for students across the province, as part...Sep 5
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Community Shout Out: Enrick & the Sandwichesfacebook.com/endrickandthesandwichesAug 23
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‘Public service-gutting premier,’ CUPE responds to Ford comments about Fred HahnThe Canadian Union of Public Employees has responded to comments made by Premier Ford about the union’s national vice president. Earlier this week, Ford had called Fred Hahn a “disgusting human being,” after a he shared a video on Facebook, which some have called anti-semitic. Noor Ra’fat brings us the latest.PoliticsAug 22
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Deleting your social media footprintHave you ever been tempted to ‘quit’ social media? Get rid of your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? What exactly happens to your information if you delete your social media accounts? Tech Expert Andy Baryer explains what happens to your data.Global News Morning BCJun 8
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 24Why are the new Pattullo Bridge and the Broadway Subway Project both behind schedule? How the Whitecaps are dealing with their very “Messi” situation. And community outrage in Bella Bella over an RCMP officer’s Facebook posts.Global BCMay 24
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Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates in June?Money expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq joins us to discuss Canada’s slowing inflation rate and the potential for interest rate cuts. She also delves into the U.S. lawsuit against Ticketmaster, the buzz around meme stocks, and shares essential safety tips for using Facebook Marketplace.The Morning ShowMay 24
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BIV: British Columbians buying less boozeBritish Columbians are buying less booze these days, and a new study looks into the safety and privacy of Facebook Marketplace. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.Global News Morning BCMay 22
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Halifax’s iconic Bud The Spud food truck relocatingIn a Facebook post, the owners of the Bud The Spud food truck in Halifax said they won’t be setting up in their usual Spring Garden Road location next to the old Central Library this summer. The owners say their upcoming relocation is a result of losing out in a bidding process for the prime...Global News at 6 HalifaxMay 9
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Fire rips through apartment in Bobcaygeon, Ont.No injuries were reported but up to 30 tenants have been displaced following an apartment building fire in Bobcaygeon on May 2. Emergency crews responded around 4 p.m. to the building located at the corner of Prince and Main streets. The cause of the fire has yet to be released. (Part of video via Carley...May 3