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Canadian stories need to take the stage, says ‘Come From Away’ actor

"We have to tell our stories and take pride in what we do."

Is your feed full of AI ‘slop’? Trending low-quality AI videos in a nutshell

From cats making themselves a chicken dinner to presidents dancing the night away, nonsensical AI-generated clips known as “slop” are gaining massive traction, earning millions of views and thousands of likes.
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Canadians active on social media are more susceptible to news avoidance and misinformation, new poll suggests

New data suggests Canadians are increasingly vulnerable to health misinformation in online media.

Canadians are increasingly susceptible to health misinformation, poll suggests

Sixty-two per cent of Canadians say they have been exposed to health misinformation, an increase over previous years, according to a new report by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and Abacus Data.

How TikTok transformed Emmy Raine Curtis’ sports career

Emmy Raine Curtis began posting on TikTok to document her experience as a young...

How Delaney Galbraith’s Girls Club is inspiring women to pursue career in sports

University of Alabama alumni Delaney Galbraith is inspiring women to pursue a career in sports through the establishment of Girls Club.

Amid TikTok ban, experts say Toronto needs a wake-up call on cybersecurity

The City of Toronto should follow the the federal government's decision in carefully reviewing the dangers of having TikTok on government-issued phone, three experts say.

Elon Musk endangers journalistic use of Twitter, Canadian journalists say

Twitter has elicited headline after headline since Elon Musk acquired it in October 2022, but journalists say they're unsure of their future on the social-media platform.

Livestream e-commerce has promoted the development of ‘home economy’

Ten thousand bottles of facial cleanser sold in 10 seconds. Fifteen thousand lipsticks were...

Limitless reach: How TikTok is helping small businesses in Canada

Random Candle Co. is a small candle business owned by two sisters Paige and Hannah Whibbs. A video where Paige and Hannah show how they use upcycled beer bottles to make their candles has gone viral on TikTok and reached over 15 million views.

Small business selling journals and planners hopes to reach Canadian customers this month

University student from the UAE starts his first business by selling journals and planners to improve productivity. His home-grown brand hopes to reach Canadian customers.

Social media’s impact on elections takes off

Social media's role in this year's federal election continues to grow bringing in a larger audience.

Is online privacy an oxymoron?

To the companies with access to your digital footprint, you are not the neighbour down the street who walks his dog every other day. You are a consumer ready to be marketed to with targeted advertisements.

Welcome back, poetry. (Thanks, Internet)

The presence on social-media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr has helped the popularity of young poets and writers, attracting a greater audience to their art.

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