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Consumer Matters: Fight to get Facebook account backA woman whose Meta account was hacked is trying to get her account back after learning that it’s being used to sell fraudulent concert tickets. Consumer Matter’s Anne Drewa reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 9
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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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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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Facebook, Instagram users back online after brief Meta platform outageTens of thousands of people were unable to use Meta social media platforms on Tuesday morning. Though the outage has since been fixed, users of Facebook and Instagram were unable to access their profiles and timelines for a few hours, according to the internet giant.TechMar 5
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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
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Consumer Matters: Online scams deceiving even tech expertsFacebook Marketplace is a popular online option for many people searching for a deal. But it’s also a place where you can get scammed if you’re not careful. And as Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa reports, it seems online fraud is getting so sophisticated, even those in the business of educating people about scams can...Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 17
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Vancouver Boxing Day attacker pleads guilty to chargesSheldon Ilbegi-Asl, the man accused in a Boxing Day Facebook Marketplace robbery and attack, has pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Kristen Robinson has the latest and an update on one of the people stabbed during the incident.Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 15
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Health Matters: Ontario school boards suing social media giants over impacts on kids’ behaviourFour of Ontario’s largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok for more than $4 billion dollars for disrupting student learning and the education system. The suit alleges the platforms are negligently designed for compulsive use, and have rewired the way children think, behave, and learn. Katherine Ward has...Health MattersMar 28
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Costly losses in 2023 preceded Just For Laughs insolvency, new report saysA financially underperforming comedy festival in England and attempts by Facebook and YouTube to compete with the increasingly popular Tiktok are all factors that led revenue to plummet at the once-iconic Just For Laughs comedy festival, according to filings in Quebec Superior Court. In Business Matters for Monday, March 18, Anne Gaviola has more on...CanadaMar 18
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‘Dumpster Diving Network’ with 8K members highlights Canada’s food crisis: PoilievreSpeaking during question period on Tuesday, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said that food charity ‘Second Harvest’ predicts there will be an additional 1 million visits to food banks in Canada this year in comparison to last year, and that charities are running out of food for those in need. He also claimed that a Facebook...CanadaFeb 27
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Infamous B.C. ‘FastCat’ ferries being sold on Facebook MarketplaceB.C.’s most infamous ferry vessels have found their way to Facebook Marketplace. The three Pacificat Fast Ferries, or FastCats, are up for sale in Egypt after the B.C. government sold them in 2003.CanadaJan 12
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Business Matters: Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M in class-action lawsuitA $51 million settlement has been proposed by Meta over a lawsuit in four Canadian provinces related to its “Sponsored Stories” ad program which ran on Facebook from 2011 to 2014, using people’s names and photos without their knowledge. In Business Matters for Jan. 12, Anne Gaviola has more on what’s at stake for tech...CanadaJan 12
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‘I’m sorry for everything’: Zuckerberg among social media execs testifying before U.S. SenateThe chief executives of the world’s biggest social media sites, such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok were on the hot seat on Capitol Hill, where U.S. Senators accused the tech titans of failing to protect children from abuse, exploitation, and bullying. Abigail Bimman reports on the hopes this will create social media safeguards; Meta CEO...Global NationalJan 31
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Global National: Jan. 31The chief executives of the world’s biggest social media sites, such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok were on the hot seat on Capitol Hill, where U.S. Senators accused the tech titans of failing to protect children from abuse, exploitation, and bullying. The hopes this will create social media safeguards; Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s apology to...Global NationalJan 31
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Alberta business owner fuming after hackers take over his social media account and connectionsThe owner of Okotoks Hot Glass is burning with anger after his Facebook account was hacked and scammers took his business and connections. As Tomasia DaSilva reports, cyber security experts say business social media accounts are especially vulnerable.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJan 3
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Police investigate stabbing in Vancouver’s Olympic VillageVancouver police are investigating a Boxing Day stabbing that sent two people to hospital. As Emily Lazatin reports, they say it all stemmed from a Facebook Marketplace sale gone wrong.Global News at Noon BCDec 27, 2023
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RCMP warn of Taylor Swift tour tickets scamsNorth Vancouver Mounties are warning Taylor Swift fans to be cautious about buying tickets online after multiple people reported they were scammed. RCMP say they’ve received reports of people losing money after responding to ads on Facebook Marketplace and sending e-transfers.CanadaDec 22, 2023
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Online News Act: Canada caps how much private broadcasters will get from Google dealCanada is capping how much money private broadcasters will get under a $100 million deal with Google. Under the framework, print outlets will receive $63 million while private broadcasters will split $30 million. The federal government has also rolled out a timeline for Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, to return to discussions....CanadaDec 15, 2023