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Calgary meteorologist’s mystical unicorn Halloween costume becomes viral hit
Jordan Witzel debuted the body-hugging getup on ‘Global News Morning Calgary’ on Halloween, declaring he was Ferdinand the Mystical Meteorologist for the day. Continue reading
One year later: Still stigma against pot use, and some Manitoba users going back to online market
A pair of Winnipeg cannabis advocates say that while public opinion is changing, there’s still a stigma around pot use. Continue reading
YouTube says violent Trump video doesn’t violate terms of service
The company told Global News that the violence was “clearly fictional.” Continue reading
Work begins on Mac the Moose’s rack to reclaim title of tallest moose
Construction has started on Mac the Moose’s antlers, which will once again give him the title of world’s tallest moose. Continue reading
YouTube stars ‘The Sorry Girls’ say they aren’t apologetic about anything – so who are they?
By Susan Hay Anchor/Producer
Their YouTube Channel has grown to nearly two-million subscribers, employing a team made up of editors, a production assistant and someone who oversees their social media platforms. Continue reading
Google, YouTube to pay $170M to settle allegations of illegally collecting data on kids
YouTube had been accused of tracking viewers of children’s channels using cookies without parental consent and using those cookies to deliver million of dollars in targeted advertisements. Continue reading
YouTube puts original series in front of paywall as streaming competition heats up
YouTube is introducing a new option to watch full seasons of its original TV shows for free. Continue reading
YouTube pulls 210 channels linked to Hong Kong protests influence campaign
YouTube, Twitter and Facebook have also come under fire from users for generating revenue and supporting state media and officials in China. Continue reading
Montrealer among LGBTQ2 creators suing YouTube over alleged discrimination
A Concordia University student is among a group of LGBTQ2 content creators who have launched a class-action lawsuit against YouTube. Continue reading
Russia’s media oversight agency complains YouTube helping to facilitate protests
Russia’s media oversight agency said Sunday that it wanted Google to stop YouTube users from posting information about unsanctioned political protests or the Russian government would feel free to retaliate against the American company. Continue reading