YouTube

• Social media giants not complying with kid account ban: Australia watchdog

  Experts say the Australian courts could decide what steps the platforms can reasonably be expected to take under the laws that took effect on Dec. 10.

  World

  Mar 31
  
• Nova Scotia tech experts say U.S. social media trial could have local ripple effect

  Nova Scotians say they've been dealing with the effects of online platforms — for better or worse — for years.

  Canada

  Mar 26
  
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• Meta, YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial

  The decision came after more than 40 hours of deliberation across nine days and more than a month since jurors heard opening statements in the trial. 

  Tech

  Mar 25
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• YouTube, Roblox say they deleted accounts tied to Tumbler Ridge shooter

  Just days after the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, at least two online platforms say they have deleted accounts and content believed to be those of the shooter.

  Crime

  Feb 13
• The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029

  YouTube will effectively be the home to all things Oscars, including red-carpet coverage, the Governors Awards and the Oscar nominations announcement.

  Entertainment

  Dec 17, 2025
• YouTube will pay US$24.5M to settle Trump lawsuit over 2021 suspension

  Google is the latest tech company to settle lawsuits brought by Trump over his 2021 suspension from platforms in the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

  U.S. News

  Sep 29, 2025
• Australia announces YouTube account ban for children under 16

  Platforms will face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars (US$33 million) for “failing to take responsible steps” to exclude underage account holders.

  World

  Jul 30, 2025
• Ontario labour ministry investigating injury on Toronto set of ‘Beast Games’

  Ontario's labour ministry is investigating an industrial accident on the Toronto set of "Beast Games," the newly released Prime Video competition series from YouTube star MrBeast.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2024
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• Global BC’s top YouTube videos and shorts of 2024

  As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the top 10 most viewed Global BC YouTube videos and YouTube Shorts.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2024
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• Need info from a doctor or nurse? YouTube Health is expanding its expertise

  Amid the growing trend of Canadians seeking health-care guidance online, YouTube is poised to confront the issue of misinformation head-on.

  Health

  May 16, 2024