Under the new policy, publishers with any political connections will still be allowed to register as a news page but the company will implement some restrictions.

"This video includes false claims that a group of people is immune from COVID-19, which is a violation of our policies around harmful COVID misinformation," a Facebook spokesman said.

Facebook's Instagram is launching its answer to the hit short video app TikTok — Instagram Reels.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said Google and Facebook would be the first digital platforms targeted by the proposed legislation but others could follow.

Regina restaurant the Hunter Gatherer caught on fire Wednesday which caused significant damage to the building.

Facebook has teamed up with Ontario Tech's Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism. The partnership is being made to help identify and counter an increasing issue with hate-inspired websites.

The CEOs of Google and Apple are also testifying remotely for a hearing on antitrust by the House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday.

The law requires foreign social media sites to appoint Turkish-based representatives to address authorities' concerns over content and includes deadlines for removal of material they take exception to.

The panel has conducted a bipartisan investigation over the past year of the tech giants' market dominance and their effect on consumers.

The man behind the class action says he saw his name in an online post.