How Canadians see news online could be forever changed by the government’s Bill C-18, The Online News Act, which has been working its way through parliament. Under the terms of Bill C-18, small, independent media organizations, known as intermediaries, will have to negotiate with the likes of Meta and Google to pay for sharing links to news seen online within Canada. Now, Bill C-18 will change what news articles people will see online. These critical AI policy questions will not be decided by Bill C-18 and some say the bill is out of date before being implemented. In summary, Bill C-18 will make the problem the government is supposedly trying to fix, worse.

Supreme Court judge granted the government an injunction banning signs or gatherings in the area around the Mountain Highway Overpass over Highway 1 in North Vancouver. The ministry said hanging banners from highway overpasses is not allowed under the Transportation Act. “We continue to ask police to act on the injunction to provide for the safety of the travelling public,” the statement said. “If nothing else, we need to ensure that the public is safe and that the demonstration doesn’t compromise public safety,” he said. Banners at the same location have declared COVID-19 a “fraud” and carried abusive messages about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

That certainly characterizes the recent history of LGBTQ rights. Fast forward this year’s celebrations, where Pride Toronto expects more than 200,000 marchers and 2.4 million spectators to join Sunday’s parade. But that very acceptance has produced a backlash, one keenly felt by Pride Toronto, which has seen skyrocketing policing and insurance costs. But for the LGBTQ community, the sign was a lot more harrowing. If the backlash still isn’t clear enough, consider this: The month of June saw the second most assaults on LGBTQ people, which means Pride Month is, ironically, among the most dangerous times for members of Toronto’s LGBTQ community.

The event marked a milestone for British designer Kim Jones, celebrating his fifth year at the helm of Dior menswear. The collection displayed was decidedly bold, marrying traditionally feminine elements of Dior’s past with a modern men’s aesthetic, effectively capturing the gender-fluid ethos of Generation Z. Jones’ collection also paid homage to his predecessors, with a “collage of influences” visible in the textural techniques and silhouettes. Dior’s men’s show was a bold statement by Jones, highlighting the fluidity and interconnectedness of gender in fashion. For Jones, fashion should be a dialogue, seamlessly bridging the past, present and future.

Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. The NHL will not allow teams to wear ’cause-based’ jerseys — including Pride jerseys — next season, the league has confirmed, saying players refusing to wear them overshadowed teams’ outreach efforts. CBC News published this video item, entitled “NHL bans teams from wearing ’caused-based’ jerseys” – below is their description. It frequently collaborates with its French-language counterpart, Radio-Canada Info, although the two are organizationally separate.

The viability of South Korea’s KBS is under threat due to government plans to alter its funding mechanism, according a public service media advocacy group. KBs filed an injunction against the Korea Communications Commission two days ago to stop the move, mind fears it lacks proper scrutiny. KBS argues changing the existing mechanism could dramatically reduce its revenue pot and impact its public service mission. “The success of any public media organization depends on sustainable public funding that supports and respects its organizational and editorial independence,” said Global Task Force Chair and CBC/Radio-Canada CEO Catherine Tait. “In the South Korean context, we hope that KBS’s financial stability and ability to operate are assured so that it can continue to fulfil its public service mandate.”KBS has been a Global Task Force member since 2020.

The tech company made the announcement Thursday, the day after Parliament passed Bill C-18. We have repeatedly shared that in order to comply with Bill C-18 … content from news outlets, including news publishers and broadcasters, will no longer be available to people accessing our platforms in Canada, said Meta in a media statement. Photo: (The Canadian Press)Meta first threatened to end access to news content for Canadian users of Facebook and Instagram earlier this month, in response to the looming passage of Bill C-18. The company said it was conducting tests on ending news access for a small percentage of Canadians. Between one and five per cent of the 24 million Canadians that use Facebook or Instagram were said to be affected.

When Cassia Tofan tried on her first mermaid tail 11 years ago, she said it was like discovering another side of herself. A Toronto-based entertainer and entrepreneur, Tofan has been enchanted by merfolk ever since watching “The Little Mermaid” as a little girl. “I love seeing people's reactions when I'm a mermaid in public — it’s not just kids, it’s adults too,” Tofan said. “They have a passion for mermaids,” Moyles said. Its members don’t actually think they’re real mermaids, Moyles is quick to point out.

The Nunavut community of Kinngait is taking part in a new program to better understand Canada’s waters, by having its harvesters chart the areas where they hunt and travel. “Having the ability to empower the community to do the collection, make sure it responds to specific local need, and that the communities are doing their own science, is really important.”The initiative, called the Community Hydrography program, is a federal government program. Communities or organizations can submit proposals to the Community Hydrography program to be considered. Afterwards, the data can be used for everything from identifying sensitive areas, locating good areas for fishing, or identifying marine hazards. Community and scientific cooperation in the NorthAt 243,042 km, Canada has the longest coastline in the world, making community and scientific cooperation key especially in the North, LeBlanc said.

Its occupants were believed to include British billionaire Hamish Harding, OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, legendary Titanic explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, British businessman Shahzada Dawood and Dawood’s 19-year-old son Suleman. Stockton Rush, age 61Rush was the CEO of OceanGate. Paul-Henri Nargeolet, age 77Nargeolet was a world-renowned Titanic expert who has completed more than 30 dives to the historic wreck. His photos of the ship reportedly inspired his friend James Cameron’s 1997 classic, “Titanic,” according to Reuters. Nargeolet is perhaps best known for his work on the Titanic, to which he has dedicated most of his career.

NHL teams won’t have special jerseys for pregame warmups during themed nights next season, the result of a handful of players refusing to wear rainbow-colored Pride jerseys this past season and causing unwelcome distractions. AdvertisementThe Dallas Stars held their Pride night in March and warmed up in jerseys featuring a rainbow-themed Dallas Stars logo. Seven players, citing various reasons, decided not to take part in pregame warmups when their teams donned Pride jerseys before games. Russian players Ilya Lyubushkin of Buffalo, Denis Gurianov of Montreal and Andrei Kuzmenko of Vancouver also opted out of their teams’ Pride night warmups. Lyubushkin cited an anti-gay Kremlin law as his reason, which was also why the Chicago Blackhawks decided against Pride night jerseys.

Cragun Foulger had long dreamed of hiking the West Coast Trail, the rugged 75-kilometre hike along the west coast of Vancouver Island that is considered a bucket-list trip for hikers and adventurers. © Provided by cbc.ca Cragun Foulger says he made friends with fellow hikers on the West Coast Trail. Foulger had a ticket for the West Coast Trail Express, so Anderson drove him to the trailhead at Port Renfrew. © Provided by cbc.ca Cragun Foulger says his experience on the West Coast Trail exceeded his expectations. When he arrived back in Salt Lake City, the airline had found his gear and returned it to him.

Calls on Ottawa to address other issues affecting the news businessTORONTO, June 22, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Media Canada welcomes the passage of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which allows for news businesses – large and small – to come together to negotiate fair market arrangements for news content with dominant search and social media companies. "This is an important first step to level the playing field and address the significant market power imbalance between publishers and platforms, and to restore fairness and ensure the sustainability of the Canadian news media ecosystem," said Jamie Irving, chair of News Media Canada. "Real journalism, created by real journalists, continues to be demanded by Canadians and is vital to our democracy, but it costs real money," said Paul Deegan, president and chief executive officer of News Media Canada. Counsel Public Affairs Inc. acted as advisors to News Media Canada. About News Media CanadaNews Media Canada is the voice of the print and digital media industry in Canada, representing hundreds of trusted titles in every province and territory.

And they are calling on provincial and local governments to flag archaeological sites to property buyers moving forward. Slipping through the cracksThe Paul family was failed on many different levels, including by provincial and local governments, says Kimberley. Kimberley Paul with her husband, Marty Paul. But because of what has happened to the Paul family, Whitehead said the district is working to change that. The family is pushing to have provincial and local governments disclose archeological sites on a land's property title.

PARIS (AP) — History, fashion, and star power came together at Givenchy’s latest menswear show at Les Invalides in Paris. In a changing world, Rick Owens’ menswear 2024 serves as a reminder to keep joy and style alive. ISSEY MIYAKE CUTS UP THE RUNWAYThe Issey Miyake Spring-Summer 2024 menswear show in the resplendent Musee des Arts Decoratifs began with a theatrical flourish. While the Spring-Summer 2024 collection did not break new ground for Issey Miyake, it showcased the brand’s quiet refinement. Discovered outside Givenchy’s show at Les Invalides, Smirnov has only been in Paris for a week but has already painted approximately 50 sartorial portraits.