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Screen time limits not enough to tackle problematic social media use: expertsExperts say the scale of digital technology use by children and youth is a public health issue that needs immediate action to prevent further harm.HealthOct 4
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Municipal election candidates turn to humour, stunts and social media to stand outWith 37 candidates competing for eight seats on Kelowna City Council, some candidates are taking unconventional approaches to getting noticed.PoliticsOct 7
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Nova Scotia youth arrested after threat made against student on social mediaPolice in Nova Scotia have arrested a youth after a fellow student was threatened in a social media post.CrimeOct 20
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Joachim Agou kicked out of BC Conservatives over social media postsSocial media posts from Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate Joachim Agou came to light this week, which targeted the Pakistani and Palestinian communities.PoliticsOct 8
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St-Pierre Plamondon to boycott Canada-EU summit amid dispute with OttawaIn a social media post, the Quebec premier blasted Carney over the situation.PoliticsOct 27
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B.C. and federal government are ‘aligned’ on priorities, Doerkson saysPremier-designate Lorne Doerkson shared photos on social media following his call with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday.Politics11 hours
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Suburban Montreal mayor pleads guilty, faces $30,000 fine after anti-Palestine postsThe complaint cites over 20 social media posts by Levi between January 2024 and February 2025 about Palestine and pro-Palestinian activists.PoliticsOct 23
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Quebec government says it plans to end the time changePaul St-Pierre Plamondon wrote on social media on Wednesday that Quebecers will most likely set their clocks back one hour for the final time this weekend.PoliticsOct 28
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Online predators coercing children to commit violence, Durham police warnIn some cases, the activities can result in violent and/or criminal behaviour, Durham Regional Police said in a social media post.CrimeOct 13
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As U.S. shifts peptide rules, these are the risks experts want you to knowAs peptides are pushed by self-prescribed 'wellness influencers,' experts weigh in on their targeted uses, consequences of misuse, and how they became a social media trend.HealthOct 16
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Miller says government moving quickly but no timeline for new digital regulatorIn an interview with The Canadian Press, Miller said the government is moving as quickly as possible on digital safety bill C-34, which includes a ban on social media for kids.PoliticsOct 22
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Man charged with animal cruelty after illegally capturing great white sharkAuthorities were alerted after the 30-year-old man publicly posted video footage on social media, showing the men using prohibited equipment to capture the shark.U.S. NewsOct 23
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Danielle Smith votes to stay in Canada, urges support for other 9 questionsSmith said in a video on social media about Monday's referendum that it's not the time to give up hope on the country, saying she voted to stay.PoliticsOct 14
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NDP rejects claim from Scott Moe that it used AI to create health-care planIn a social media post Wednesday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe accused the Opposition of using AI to write its health care plan. NDP leader Carla Beck disputed his claims.PoliticsOct 22
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Mother of First Nation woman who couldn’t get medical transport and died seeks reformThe 31-year-old mother of three from Fort Severn First Nation died on Sept. 8, weeks after asking people on social media to seek action in case of her death.HealthOct 20
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Ousted B.C. Conservative candidate Joachim Agou apologizes for posts deemed racistVictoria-Beacon Hill candidate Joachim Agou says on social media that he takes responsibility for his words but rejects any accusation of racism.PoliticsOct 9
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Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers shut down Elon Musk’s call for separationThe trillionaire tech businessman said on his social media platform X that Quebec would benefit from independence, as would the two Prairie provinces.PoliticsOct 7
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Dolly Parton’s nephew accused of using barbed wire to evade being servedBryan Seaver, who announced the country singer's death in August in a social media video, had filed a motion asking for the hearing to be delayed 10 days.EntertainmentOct 7
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Homicide unit investigating after disturbance in North York apartment leaves 1 deadOfficers were called to the area of Lawrence Avenue West and William R. Allen Road around 8:20 a.m. Sunday, police said in a post on social media.CrimeOct 4
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Hate-motivated online comments result in charge for Kingston resident: policeKingston police say it began an investigation after receiving a complaint regarding comments posted on a social media platform on Sept. 23.CrimeSep 28