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Consumer Matters: Air passenger rights advocate temporarily restricted from FacebookThe Air Passenger Rights Facebook group has over 266,000 members and while it remained active, Gábor Lukács, the founder of the non-profit group, says he couldn’t participate. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has his story and looks at what happened.Global News Hour at 6 BCDec 8
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Dec. 23BC Ferries are running smoother on Tuesday, after a day of cancellations on Monday. However, the terminals and sailings are busy as the organization deals with the backlog. Vancouver police arrested two boys on Monday night for robbery with a firearm after they met someone to purchase something from Facebook Marketplace.Global BCDec 23
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Côte Saint-Luc family searches for missing senior dogA Côte Saint-Luc family is pleading for the public’s help after their elderly dog ran out of their car and went missing in Montreal’s Snowdon area. They have posted on Facebook, put up posters and filed an official police report in hopes of finding their pet. Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis reports.Nov 27
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Reggae legend, pioneer and actor Jimmy Cliff dead at 81Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer, who – alongside Bob Marley – popularized the reggae and ska genres, has died at the age of 81. Cliff was known for his decades-spanning music career and various acting roles. He died after a bout of pneumonia following a seizure, his wife Latifa Chambers confirmed in a Facebook...EntertainmentNov 24
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Taiwan president eats sushi as China bans Japanese seafoodOn Thursday, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te showed support for Japan in a Facebook post depicting him eating Japanese-sourced sushi. This comes after China threatened to ban all Japanese seafood imports as retaliation for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comment, “If China were to deploy battleships and involve the use of force, I believe this could...PoliticsNov 20
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Rumours of Dolly Parton’s death have been greatly exaggeratedDolly Parton released a video addressing the rumour started by her sister on Facebook, asking fans for prayers for Dolly. Dolly makes it very clear that she is okay and is currently working hard. Also – Sabrina Carpenter makes a move from pop to country as she makes her debut at the Grand Ole Opry....The Morning ShowOct 9
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Dolly Parton health scare: Singer’s sister shares update after asking fans for prayersDolly Parton’s sister, Frieda, mistakenly put out a post on Facebook asking for prayers for the famous singer, as the queen of country music has been dealing with “health challenges.” The 79-year-old postponed her Las Vegas residency to 2026 as doctors advised her that she has to undergo “a few procedures.” Timothée Chalamet unveils a...The Morning ShowOct 8
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Community Shout Out: Dark Sky Preserve relaunch at the Bellevue Observatory October 4/25International Observe the Moon Night | Oct 4 | 7pm | Bellevue Observatory (Morgan Arboretum) | Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue | facebook.com/share/19Yj3t96z9Sep 25
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Caught on video: Truck ends up in Vancouver Island lakeVideo posted to Roc-Star Enterprises Facebook page shows a drone video of a truck falling into a Vancouver Island lake. Luckily, the driver was able to swim to the shore.BC1Sep 17
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Community Shout Out: Solarium III album launchCabaret Lion d’Or | August 29 | 8pm | facebook.com/solariummusiqueAug 28
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Australia bans YouTube for teens under 16Australia making a bold move this week by banning YouTube to everyone under the age of 16 years old. The popular video sharing site was intially exempt from the nation’s youth social media ban that already includes Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and X. Joining us with more on the decision is lifestyle and technology expert,...Global BCAug 3
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York Region Paramedic says her termination over an anti-Israeli post violates her rightsParamedic Katherine Grzejszczak – fired last month by York Region for her Facebook comment in support of an anti-war rally – is fighting to get her job back. Kevin Gallagher reports.Global News at 6 TorontoJul 31
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Canadian military investigating members for ‘abhorrent’ Facebook groupMilitary police say they’ve reopened an investigation into a Facebook group that Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright, the Canadian Army’s commanding officer, describes as “abhorrent.” Global’s Mercedes Stephenson reports on the allegations and the military’s response.CanadaJul 4
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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at age 71. Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, was found dead in his Florida home on Thursday morning. In Clearwater, authorities responded to a call Thursday morning about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, the Clearwater Police Department said in a statement on Facebook.EntertainmentJul 24
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Reshaping emergency alert systemsThe removal of news from Facebook and Instagram has created a major gap in how Canadians access critical emergency information. It could mean the difference between life and death. Christopher Doyle, Managing Director of Nextdoor Canada, joins Candace Daniel to talk about how private social media platforms are stepping in to fill the void and...CanadaJul 22
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Canadian Army suspends senior officer over regiment’s inappropriate behaviourThe Canadian Army has taken action against a senior officer of a regiment in Ottawa over what it calls “inappropriate behaviour” of some of its members. They are accused of being part of a Facebook group that shared racist, misogynistic, homophobic and antisemitic content. Mercedes Stephenson reports.CanadaJul 18
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Global National: July 4Government documents obtained by Global News reveal that a federal program for vaccine injured people severely underestimated the number of claims it would receive. Plus, the Canadian Armed Forces has opened an investigation into allegations reservists took part in a private group on Facebook that posted racist, homophobic and antisemitic content. And finally, The top...Global NationalJul 4
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Community Shout Out: QUEENIE – Album Now Streamingfacebook.com/QueenieOfficially | QUEENIE – Album Now StreamingJun 18
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: June 15In a small Newfoundland town, one man’s Facebook post is helping unclaimed bodies find dignity in death, starting with a familiar face from his local pub.Jun 15
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: June 15In a small Newfoundland town, one man’s Facebook post is helping unclaimed bodies find dignity in death, starting with a familiar face from his local pub.Jun 15