The permanent Canadian news ban will roll out in the coming weeks for all Canadian users and news outlets on Instagram — and now Facebook too, both platforms of parent company Meta. Where are we at the intersection of social media and news media, the internet and democracy? Now-former heritage minister Pablo Rodriguez previously confirmed that Threads, Meta’s new text-based social media platform that draws comparisons to Twitter, would eventually be regulated under the bill too. Canadian media reactMany Canadian news outlets are taking to Instagram once again for a final warning call to their followers that they will soon be blocked on Meta’s social platforms. The biggest blow, however, goes to discoverability for Canadian newsrooms — especially newer publications, or publications that haven’t been started yet.

August 03, 2023 11:01 UTC

CBC is offering a lineup of special programming this August on CBC Music and CBC Radio to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop music. Harmony takes listeners on a journey back to the very beginnings of Hip Hop at a party at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. in the Bronx, to the creation of an entire new subgenre where Hip Hop and R&B collide. 1 Chuck D, shouting out his longtime friend Errol Nazareth, and then Errol takes it from there, highlighting Hip Hop from all over the world. A new story airs nationwide each night on THE BLOCK on CBC Music until August 11. Manifesto’s 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop edition features events that span African diaspora superstars and some of Canada’s finest homegrown world class talents.

August 03, 2023 07:44 UTC

Send this page to someone via emailA former journalist with CBC Vancouver has been charged with sex offences involving a minor. Vincent Papequash was employed as an associate producer with the public broadcaster in its Vancouver office, and had previously worked out of CBC Ottawa. Papequash was arrested on Saturday over offences alleged to have taken place in East Vancouver, Vancouver police said. The BC Prosecution Service confirmed he has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference for allegedly touching someone under the age of 16 for a sexual purpose. sexual assault victim speaks outHe has been released from custody pending a September court appearance, according to police.

August 03, 2023 06:51 UTC

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Trudeaus announce separation after 18 years of marriage” – below is their description. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, have posted statements online saying they are separating after 18 years of marriage. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

August 03, 2023 01:49 UTC

Vancouver police have arrested a man who now faces charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault against a child. According to the BC Prosecution Service, Vincent Papequash faces one count of sexual interference and one count of sexual assault for allegedly touching a person under the age of 16 for a sexual purpose. Beginning in October of last year and up until his arrest, Papequash worked as an associate producer in the CBC Vancouver newsroom. He has since deleted his social media accounts and a biography page about him has been removed from the CBC Vancouver website. A CBC spokesperson declined to comment on the charges against Papequash, but did confirm he is no longer employed by the broadcaster.

August 03, 2023 00:09 UTC

The drama starring Uma Thurman was based on Israeli series “False Flag.” Season five of Netflix’s “Disenchantment” will be its last. TECH TALK Roar Social, the new platform that reimagines social media as an engine for social impact, is now available exclusively in the Apple App Store. “A handful of billionaires have engineered social media to consume an immense amount of our time, attention and creativity,” said Robert Weiss, CEO and Founder of Roar Social. STREAMING The season 25 Live Feed of CBS’s “Big Brother” will be available on Pluto TV, in addition to Paramount+. Full info HERE PRODUCER >>NEWSMAX MEDIA INC/NEW YORK: Generate story ideas through research of news reports, social media, websites & contacts.

August 02, 2023 22:22 UTC

Burgess Shale fossils from B.C. A smaller Burgessomedusa phasmiformis jellyfish is preserved above a larger specimen in this photo taken at the Burgess Shale fossil site in B.C. Tentacles can be seen on the left side of the larger specimen and the right side of the smaller. "This may have been a pretty aggressive predatory species of jellyfish," said Moysiuk, who worked on the study with two other colleagues, Justin Moon and Jean-Bernard Caron. Its bell was fringed with more than 90 tentacles, resembling those of the harmless moon jellyfish.

August 02, 2023 21:29 UTC

In response to the frequent comments Maclennan sees or hears doubting the legitimacy of the need for safe spaces for the 2SLGBTQI+ community, the communications director for North Bay Pride is sharing examples of recent online hate the group has been targeted with. On Monday, North Bay Pride announced due to the "alarming rise in hate both in person and online," it would not hold its traditional pride parade this year. North Bay Pride is grateful for Wong-Tam's support. According to Mark Pelayo, a spokesperson for Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Michael Ford, “There is no place for hate in Ontario. Based on discussions with community partners, including 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, the grant has been redesigned and expanded to ensure additional organizations can benefit and more safety and security measures are covered.”See also: North Bay Pride unveils September lineup — says hate unwelcomeNorth Bay Pride Week runs from September 13 to 17.

August 02, 2023 19:03 UTC

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Why Donald Trump’s latest indictment is the most significant | About That” – below is their description. For the third time in four months, former U.S. president Donald Trump has been federally indicted — this time over his attempts to overthrow the 2020 election. About That producer Lauren Bird and politics professor Chris Galdieri discuss how it stacks up against his previous legal hurdles. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below.

August 02, 2023 18:49 UTC

"For more than a decade, journalism has been engaged in a complicated and unbalanced relationship with tech platforms," Jolly said. Story continuesShortly after the bill received Royal Assent, however, Meta and Google responded swiftly and with an iron fist. That said, the CAJ strongly believes Google, Meta and other social media platforms must play a role in strengthening journalism in Canada. Tech platforms should not be exempt from paying for content that feeds algorithms and helps their bottom line." If Canada is truly keen to lead the world in this stare-down with Google and Meta, a two-track approach is needed.

August 02, 2023 17:37 UTC

Although Tupperware shares were trading at over $40 apiece in 2021, the company’s stock value gradually declined over time. The New York Stock Exchange even issued a warning that Tupperware shares were at risk of being delisted due to their status as penny stocks. The Meme Stock PhenomenonTupperware’s recent stock surge can be attributed to small retail investors, similar to the GameStop and AMC scenarios. Despite concerns about the company’s revenue growth and debt load, Rodger believed that the underlying business still generated cash flow and justified a higher stock price. Key Takeaway:– Tupperware’s stock price has soared despite the company’s warning of potential bankruptcy.

August 02, 2023 16:32 UTC

Windsor-Essex is booming with development, Gbadebo said — making it a good time to see how aware Black youth are about the ways climate change is affecting them. We really want to hear the perspective of Black youth about what did they think about their own curriculum? But she said she's excited about working with youth to help make their voices heard in the climate change conversation. I think Black youth are kind of uniquely equipped and positioned to do this work. For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of.

August 02, 2023 14:50 UTC

The moment depicts the young man just as he is tackled by a group of armed police officers. In front of the protestor, another officer’s dark black combat boots are standing inches from his wincing face, atop bright blue-and-yellow-tiled steps. At his exhibit Innocent Bystanders, currently on display at Studio Sixty Six, the curious viewer asked Petricic how people appear so human in the images even though there is a camera between them. Overall, the vibrant photojournalism in this exhibit confronts the viewer with not only distant realities but an unsuspecting beauty, presented through bold use of framing, colour, and contrast. Saša Petricic’s Innocent Bystanders is displayed at Studio Sixty Six until August 6.

August 02, 2023 09:27 UTC

On this week’s episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we cover an unsolved missing persons case involving a victim who vanished while travelling through our podcast’s home country of Canada. Additional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Charles_Horvath-Allanhttps://unsolved.com/gallery/charles-horvath/https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Horvathhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/mother-spends-40000-pounds-trying-to-trace-son-1556520.htmlhttps://globalnews.ca/news/71198/search-for-missing-son-brings-mother-back-to-kelowna/http://globalnews.ca/news/1169821/still-no-sign-of-charles-horvath-25-years-later/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/charles-horvath-allan-s-mother-makes-last-effort-in-search-of-answers-for-missing-son-1.3076705https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/u-k-mom-has-new-hope-of-finding-out-what-happened-to-her-son-30-years-after-he-disappeared-in-b-c-1.5705896https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/we-re-still-searching-for-answers-mother-determined-to-solve-30-year-old-case-of-missing-son-1.4846262https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/the-30-year-search-for-the-u-k-s-most-famous-missing-sonhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/incredible-choir-bound-together-heartache-7919460https://www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/news/news/Kelowna/GoFundMe_started_in_last_ditch_effort_to_find_Charles_Horvath_who_disappeared_without_a_trace_in_Kelowna_34_years_ago/https://www.newspapers.com/image/504855528/https://www.newspapers.com/image/494974095/https://crimeblogger1983.blogspot.com/2019/04/murdered-in-canada-karoly-charles-john.html“The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. “The Trail Went Cold” is doing a weekly livestream show on Vokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True Crime Thursday” line-up. “The Trail Went Cold” is going to be appearing on podcast row at “Crimecon” at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida on September 22-24, 2023. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote.

August 02, 2023 06:04 UTC

The maker of bulldozers and excavators reported strong second-quarter financial results. The heavy vehicle manufacturer handily beat Wall Street’s second-quarter profit forecasts. The maker of fencing and decking products reported strong second-quarter earnings and revenue. The airline slashed its profit forecast for the year as it pulls out of its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines. The electronic payment processing company reported strong second-quarter financial results.

August 02, 2023 04:12 UTC