Memes
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TIFF 2023: Nicholas Cage says being an internet meme helped him tap into ‘Dream Scenario’ roleNicolas Cage says his own experience being the subject of internet memes helped him prepare for his latest role.EntertainmentSep 11, 2023
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5 Lethbridge police officers plead not guilty to counts of misconductThe five Lethbridge Police Service officers facing multiple counts of misconduct over memes depicting LPS brass.NewsJun 11, 2021
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Got your Birks? Memes abound after N.S. top doctor says it’s ‘not the time’ to buy sandals'It is not the time to go to Costco for sandals that you heard were in stock. It’s critical you limit your trips,' Dr. Robert Strang said Friday at the latest COVID-19 update.CanadaMay 8, 2021
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#GenX wins social media as 40+ crowd flocks to get AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccineSeveral provinces lowered the eligible age bracket for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and that's sparking some amazing memes and cultural references from Gen X'ers online.CanadaApr 22, 2021
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SeaBus Memes: How B.C.’s COVID-19 pandemic is being reflected in social media satireThe satirical SeaBus Memes account has surged in popularity amid COVID-19 in large part due to its no-holds barred approach to B.C.'s political leaders, culture and local brands.HealthApr 8, 2021
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Lethbridge Police Service misconduct hearing of 5 officers involves memesThe situation involves memes that were created in 2018 -- that depicted members of the LPS brass, including then-Chief Rob Davis and Deputy Chief Scott Woods.CanadaMar 16, 2021
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‘Bernie Sanders with mittens’ is the first meme of the Biden eraJoe Biden’s inauguration attracted ex-presidents, top lawmakers, A-list singers and a grumpy-looking Bernie Sanders in practical winter attire.TrendingJan 21, 2021
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As meme culture spreads to politics, stakes increase for celebrities and copyright ownersFor years, footage of celebrities from TV awards shows, movies and music videos has been repurposed to comedic effect. But more recently, those famous faces have wound up being used for political purposes or social statements.CanadaOct 5, 2019
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Experts warn of disinformation during election but say political attack ads within legal limitWhat is being done in Canada to stop the spread of false information online — and do political attack ads make the problem worse?PoliticsSep 22, 2019
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Potential ‘meme killer’ law moves forward with EU lawmakersThe European Union is moving forward with a bill that could dramatically change the way videos, photos and memes are shared on the internet.WorldSep 13, 2018
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