5 h. ago MPs social media clips putting public servants at risk, top IRCC bureaucrat alleges

Letter from deputy minister wants MPs to stop posting clips of committee proceedings on social media

Other

14 h. ago EU hits Elon Musk’s X with 120 million euro fine for breaching bloc’s social media law

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Friday fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X 120 million euros ($140 million) for breaches of the bloc’s digital regulations that they said could leave users exposed to scams and manipulation. The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it opened two years ago into X under […]

Economics

32 h. ago OILERS MAILBAG: Goaltending still a massive concern among fans

Each week, we check in with our readers on social media and e-mail to see what’s on top of their mind, explore the hot topics of conversation and answer hard-hitting questions about the Edmonton Oilers. Here are some of the hot topics from the past week: The Oilers could have drafted Jesper Wallstedt. — Everybody […]

Sport

32 h. ago Dave Chappelle's Edmonton show interrupted by hecklers: reports

Comedy legend Dave Chappelle’s Edmonton show at Rogers Place Wednesday night was memorable for many, but for all the wrong reasons. Many in attendance took to social media after the show Wednesday night to lament the behaviour of others in the crowd, which led to frustration from the stage as well. There were reports of […]

Other

56 h. ago Calgary high school girls subject of AI sex abuse materials shared on social media, teen boy charged

The materials were allegedly uploaded to a social media site

Society

4 d. ago Scottie Barnes has a new endorsement deal and it's perfect for the Toronto Raptors star

 Scottie Barnes has a fitting new endorsement deal.It did seem like something was up after the Toronto Raptors star posted a video to social media last week where he claimed to be changing his name from "Scottie" to "Scotties."It turns out that was part of a new endorsement deal with Canadian facial tissue brand Scotties."Who better to team up with Scotties than me?” said Barnes in a press release.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Scotties Barnes (@ya.boy.scottie) It's the latest endorsement deal for Barnes, who has also partnered with Subway and Google in the past few years for various campaigns. The Florida native has also been involved with Sony's PlayStation Playmakers campaign.Barnes and the Raptors have found a way to be among the hottest teams in the NBA to start the season. Despite coming into the year with low expectations...

Culture

4 d. ago Wife of fugitive Virginia high school coach in child porn probe deletes social media amid manhunt

Wife of Travis Turner, who has warrants out for arrest for child pornography and soliciting a minor, has scrubbed her online presence.

Society

4 d. ago Red Bull voices regret after Kimi Antonelli is threatened online over Lando Norris incident

Red Bull expressed regret Monday following “clearly incorrect” comments alleging that Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli had let Lando Norris past at the Qatar Grand Prix, influencing the Formula 1 title fight, after the Italian rookie received death threats on social media. Standings leader Norris was in fifth place behind Antonelli toward the end of Sunday’s race […]

Technology

4 d. ago Scottie Barnes partners with Scotties Facial Tissues to help Canadians get the name right

The athlete’s name change was part of a campaign to support Scotties brand name recognition in Canada TORONTO, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When NBA star Scottie Barnes changed his name from Scottie to “Scotties” Barnes adding an “s’ on the end on social media, basketball fans were caught off guard. Last week, the […]

Culture

5 d. ago A Global Drive to Curb Social Media for Kids Begins in Australia

Interviews with policymakers in other nations show they’re watching Australia’s age ban closely and planning moves of their own to protect young users.

Society

7 d. ago Trump threatens to ‘permanently pause’ migration to U.S. from ‘third

In a series of social media posts, Trump blamed the millions of migrants residing in the U.S. for "eroding" the living standards of Americans.

Other

7 d. ago Party remains united after Guilbeault’s exit from cabinet, Liberal MPs say

In a social media post Thursday, Guilbeault said he submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Mark Carney that afternoon "with great sadness."

Culture

7 d. ago Looking for a new family doctor in Ottawa? Try Reddit | Opinion

Abyssinia Abebe: Where Ontario Health Care Connect fails, young Ontarians rely on social media apps to fill the gaps in the health care system.

Science

1 week ago Why some Canadian companies, political parties appear to be ‘based’ in the U.S. on X

Users on X pointed out that accounts for the Liberal Party and the NDP are listed as 'based in United States,' as were Canadian companies like Tim Hortons and Lululemon, to name a few

Politics

1 week ago Police find $10K in drugs after crash on Hwy. 401 east of London

A police call to a collision on Highway 401 led officers to run into the discovery of a large quantity of drugs. Ontario Provincial Police officials said in a social media post that Oxford County OPP officers were called out to a crash on the country’s busiest highway and ended up finding 120 grams of […]

Events

1 week ago Aussie man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked event banned from Singapore

Johnson Wen, a social media personality known for menacing celebrities, was initially charged with being a public nuisance

Other

1 week ago Pentagon probing Sen. Mark Kelly’s ‘illegal orders’ video, war secretary says

Pete Hegseth slams video made by ‘Seditious Six,’ says on social media it was 'despicable, reckless, and false'

Politics

1 week ago Social media videos cause a host of mental problems, with one notable exception: study

An analysis of 71 studies involving almost 100,000 participants noted poorer cognition and a decline in many mental health indices

Other

1 week ago Flying drone in Waterton Lakes, Banff national parks lands operator $2,500 fine

Person also ordered to take down social media posts of images from national parks

Society

1 week ago Flying drone in Banff and Waterton national parks lands operator ban and fines

Person also ordered to take down social media posts of images from national parks

Society