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The results are in and keeping kids off social media is getting a resounding yes from parents. The answers come from a provincewide survey that was sent out back in May, asking residents if they think limiting access to social media among youth is a good idea. Hannah Sangster has more in the video above.

Canadians spend an average of two hours a day scrolling social media, and with that comes social media influencers. It’s not surprising that some look to their recommendations when making spending decisions even if it means spending above their means. To discuss how social media can affect your wallet, Freida Richer, licensed insolvency trustee at...

Advocates for social media in the Maritimes are reacting to Meta’s multi-billion dollar legal payout this week. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, reached a settlement in the United States in response to claims the company designed its platform to keep children addicted. Mitchell Bailey has the story.

Meta Platforms META.O has agreed to pay up to US$17.1 billion in one of the largest big tech settlements in history, with a coalition of states accusing the company of addicting a generation of young people to social media, misleading consumers about their safety, and improperly collecting the data of users. Touria Izri reports on...

In the U.S., 41 states and Washington, D.C. have filed lawsuits against Meta over concerns about child safety and social media addiction. The landmark trial with California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey as plaintiffs is about to begin in federal court. Jillian Piper dissects the allegations against the company, and explains why the case’s outcome...

Legal experts say Ottawa may face challenges if the federal government chooses to go forward with its proposed ban on social media for kids under 16. Some argue it could infringe on freedom of expression and privacy rights. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 18, 2026.

Meta is facing a new lawsuit which may fundamentally change how children use its various platforms. Several U.S. states have sued the tech giant, saying platforms like Facebook and Instagram have directly contributed to the mental health crisis in young people. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 17, 2026.

They may be small, but they’re making a big splash. The once-humble pantry staple is enjoying a surge in popularity. Sardines have found fame on social media and, along with other tinned fish, have made a comeback. Touria Izri has the story.

Edmonton’s Jewish community is raising concerns about social media posts by Edmonton city councillor Michael Janz pertaining to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, worried he’s spreading misinformation that could be harmful and divisive. As Joel Gotlib explains, fellow city councillors also feel it isn’t their place to wade into contentious world events.

Months after Australia’s landmark social media ban went into effect for youth under age 16, it’s being called toothless. The country has struggled to implement age-checks on users across most major platforms, a new report finds. Touria Izri explains.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, in response to a reporter’s question, that to prevent instances of copycat attacks after the Montreal shooting that killed three Monday, law enforcement needs access to “these criminals that are going on social media sites.” Ford added,” They’re saying ‘oh privacy,’ privacy my butt! These officers are getting killed;...

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival scheduled in Mississauga was postponed abruptly just days before the event. As Victoria Femia reports, one of the main headlines spoke out on social media.

U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth is facing more backlash as he continues to mock Canadian cadets on social media, this time by sharing a pride post from the Canadian Coast Guard. Jillian Piper reports.

The federal government has introduced online harms legislation, requiring social media companies to restrict children under 16 years old from their platforms. Dr. Peter Chow-White is a professor of the School of Communication and director of the GeNA Lab at Simon Fraser University, he joins Jennifer Palma to discuss this legislation and AI chatbots.

The federal government is imposing counter-tariffs on a range of U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent levies on Canadian exports. Jillian Piper reports on the escalating trade war, Trump’s newest taunts on social media against Canada, and why he’s taking aim at aerospace manufacturer Bombardier.

Speaking at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, George Clooney criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for a controversial social media post mocking two female Canadian military cadets. Clooney said he was “ashamed” of Hegseth’s post.

New Canadian tariffs are now in effect on billions of dollars worth of American goods, and the trade fight between Canada and the U.S. has just escalated again. Trump took to social media, threatening to shut Canadian products out of a major U.S. government purchasing program unless “Canada restores full and fair reciprocity for American...

B.C. Premier David Eby criticized a controversial social media post by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, calling it an “embarrassment” that he had attacked cadets who “volunteered to serve their country selflessly” as part of a military “that has been an ally to the U.S. for generations.”

We now have the results from a survey the provincial government sent out months ago on whether kids should have limited access to social media. We get a look at the data and how Saskatchewan families are feeling when it comes to their kid’s online presence. Plus – the Royal Regina Rifles hosting a delegation...

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing more backlash, as he continues to mock Canadian cadets on social media. The 77th Canadian International air show marks the iconic Snowbirds last time soaring through Toronto skies, before the planes will be retired. A recent Ipsos-Reuters poll shows that most Americans don’t seem to want a...