McGill University scientist creates purposefully fake ‘cure cancer’ video to debunk fake news
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McGill University scientist creates purposefully fake ‘cure cancer’ video to debunk fake news
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McGill University scientist creates purposefully fake ‘cure cancer’ video to debunk fake news
Description
July 17, 2018
Tue, Jul 17: A McGill University scientist put people to the test recently with a video claiming an easy cure for cancer. As Global's Anne Leclair reports, the fake video is going viral and serves as a reminder to double check facts.
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McGill University scientist creates purposefully fake ‘cure cancer’ video to debunk fake news02:00 | July 17, 2018
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 1509:32 | November 15, 2024
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Montreal merchants rejoice as part of Ste-Catherine Street West reopens01:55 | November 15, 2024
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Unhoused Montreal artist draws from his own experience02:05 | November 15, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 1412:10 | November 14, 2024
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Referendum requested over plan to ban cars from parts of Ste-Catherine Street West02:15 | November 14, 2024
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REM delayed again and south shore service to be disrupted in summer 202501:48 | November 14, 2024
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Longueuil train derailment sparks confinement order on Montreal’s south shore02:14 | November 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 1308:47 | November 13, 2024
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Exo one step closer to completing Montreal’s Lucien-L’Allier train station01:53 | November 13, 2024
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Debate brews over selection criteria used by some subsidized daycares in Quebec02:13 | November 13, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 1210:55 | November 12, 2024
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Montreal mother and son hoping to raise awareness after he was hit at intersection near school02:12 | November 12, 2024
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Brossard triple murder suspect’s trial begins02:04 | November 12, 2024
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Remembrance Day ceremony draws hundreds in Montreal02:15 | November 11, 2024
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Montreal soldier and captain Kathleen Nguyen honoured on Remembrance Day02:19 | November 11, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 1110:35 | November 11, 2024
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Female victims of violence face greater chance of homelessness02:04 | November 8, 2024
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West Island students honour fallen veterans in No Stone Left Alone initiative02:23 | November 8, 2024
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Montreal refugee claimants facing increased racism02:09 | November 8, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 812:14 | November 8, 2024
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Quebec toddler who survived cancer gifted tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Toronto02:24 | November 7, 2024
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Quebec opposition parties slam health-care reform progress02:19 | November 7, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 612:35 | November 6, 2024
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Americans in Montreal weigh in after Donald Trump wins U.S. election02:03 | November 6, 2024
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Foreign students on edge after Quebec suspends immigration program02:16 | November 6, 2024
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Westmount High School pays tribute to veterans ahead of Remembrance Day02:11 | November 6, 2024
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U.S. election: Quebec premier voices concerns following Trump win01:59 | November 6, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 508:34 | November 5, 2024
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Legault government’s bill to limit international students doesn’t sit well with English universities02:32 | November 5, 2024
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Montrealers at Kamala Harris’ former high school on edge of their seats on election day02:13 | November 5, 2024
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Poppy sale proceeds help fund puppies for veterans with PTSD02:03 | November 5, 2024
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McGill University scientist creates purposefully fake ‘cure cancer’ video to debunk fake news02:00 | July 17, 2018
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 1509:32 | November 15, 2024
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Montreal merchants rejoice as part of Ste-Catherine Street West reopens01:55 | November 15, 2024
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Unhoused Montreal artist draws from his own experience02:05 | November 15, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 1412:10 | November 14, 2024
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Referendum requested over plan to ban cars from parts of Ste-Catherine Street West02:15 | November 14, 2024
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REM delayed again and south shore service to be disrupted in summer 202501:48 | November 14, 2024
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Longueuil train derailment sparks confinement order on Montreal’s south shore02:14 | November 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 1308:47 | November 13, 2024
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Exo one step closer to completing Montreal’s Lucien-L’Allier train station01:53 | November 13, 2024
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Debate brews over selection criteria used by some subsidized daycares in Quebec02:13 | November 13, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 1210:55 | November 12, 2024
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Montreal mother and son hoping to raise awareness after he was hit at intersection near school02:12 | November 12, 2024
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Brossard triple murder suspect’s trial begins02:04 | November 12, 2024
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Remembrance Day ceremony draws hundreds in Montreal02:15 | November 11, 2024
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Montreal soldier and captain Kathleen Nguyen honoured on Remembrance Day02:19 | November 11, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 1110:35 | November 11, 2024
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Female victims of violence face greater chance of homelessness02:04 | November 8, 2024
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West Island students honour fallen veterans in No Stone Left Alone initiative02:23 | November 8, 2024
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Montreal refugee claimants facing increased racism02:09 | November 8, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 812:14 | November 8, 2024
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Quebec toddler who survived cancer gifted tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Toronto02:24 | November 7, 2024
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Quebec opposition parties slam health-care reform progress02:19 | November 7, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 612:35 | November 6, 2024
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Americans in Montreal weigh in after Donald Trump wins U.S. election02:03 | November 6, 2024
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Foreign students on edge after Quebec suspends immigration program02:16 | November 6, 2024
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Westmount High School pays tribute to veterans ahead of Remembrance Day02:11 | November 6, 2024
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U.S. election: Quebec premier voices concerns following Trump win01:59 | November 6, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 508:34 | November 5, 2024
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Legault government’s bill to limit international students doesn’t sit well with English universities02:32 | November 5, 2024
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Montrealers at Kamala Harris’ former high school on edge of their seats on election day02:13 | November 5, 2024
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Poppy sale proceeds help fund puppies for veterans with PTSD02:03 | November 5, 2024
McGill University scientist creates purposefully fake ‘cure cancer’ video to debunk fake news
Description
July 17, 2018
Tue, Jul 17: A McGill University scientist put people to the test recently with a video claiming an easy cure for cancer. As Global's Anne Leclair reports, the fake video is going viral and serves as a reminder to double check facts.
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