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Arizona woman charged with abusing children, forcing them to appear in YouTube series
The children alleged they would be pepper-sprayed, beaten, forced to take ice baths and locked in a closet without food, water or access to a washroom for days. Continue reading
Lilly Singh, Canadian YouTube star, to host NBC late-night show
The network said Thursday that a new show, titled “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” will air at 1:35 a.m. EDT beginning in September. Continue reading
YouTube disables comments in response to ‘pedophile problem’
The video hosting site says it is monitoring any potentially predatory behaviour on the site. Continue reading
From suicide tips on YouTube to the Momo challenge hoax, parents have more to worry about online
Experts want parents to know the bigger picture: make sure you are monitoring what your child is consuming online. Continue reading
‘I’m going to take a nap’: Ontario hockey dad mics up his 4-year-old at practice
Known on YouTube as “Coach Jeremy,” Jeremy Rupke’s video has already gained more than 1.5 million views. Continue reading
YouTube pulls ads from channels pushing anti-vaccination content
There’s overwhelming scientific and medical evidence that childhood vaccinations are both safe and effective at curbing disease outbreaks. Continue reading
Alberta man tackles 365-day challenge in 2018 to make every day better
From running a marathon and cutting out cigarettes to volunteering in his community and paying off $30,000 in debt, Jeff Batchelor really took 2018 by the horns. Continue reading
Social media in 2018: Top Twitter, Instagram, Google and YouTube trends in Canada
What would the internet be without some sort of challenge? In the past we’ve seen the cinnamon challenge, the tide pod challenge and the Harlem Shake. In 2018, though, it was a Drake song that sparked the challenge of the year: the #InMyFeelings challenge. Continue reading
Hundreds of thousands experience ‘brain tingles’, says Winnipeg ASMR researcher
An ASMR experience is characterized by a static-like or tingling sensation on your skin, starting with the scalp and moving down the back of your neck and spine. Continue reading
YouTube Rewind: A look at the top trending videos in Canada for 2018
YouTube has released its annual list of top trending videos in Canada for 2018. Continue reading