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Some parents who have already limited their kids’ access to social media say a proposed government ban would make their efforts to protect their children far more effective. They say their kids face peer pressure to join the platforms, and even have access to computers at school where they can …
Read More »Ontario school boards, government advance conflicting plans on social media limits
The Ford government and a group of Ontario school boards are slowly moving forward with contrasting strategies to battle distractions in the classroom caused by social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. A government-led plan to meet with the executives of major social media companies to discuss how to combat …
Read More »‘Lack of undivided attention’: Addiction to tech affects relationships, experts say – Winnipeg
While keeping up with friends on social media or embracing the latest apps on a smartphone have become important parts of daily life for many in 2024, experts say relying too much on the instant gratification of technology can have a negative impact on your real-world relationships. Winnipeg-based sex and …
Read More »‘You want to help’: Social media scam plays on emotions, U of M expert says – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Don’t believe everything you see on social media. That’s the message from cybersecurity experts as a new online scam gains traction on platforms like Facebook. The scam, University of Manitoba computer scientist David Gerhard says, plays on people’s emotions. Posts appearing to …
Read More »Ontario wants meeting with social media execs to battle classroom distractions
Ontario’s education minister says he wants to sit down with social media executives to work out how to reduce distractions and enforce bans on certain apps in the classroom. Education Minister Stephen Lecce will table legislation on Monday designed to give the government powers aimed at cracking down on privacy …
Read More »Liberal government turning to influencers to appeal to Canadian youth – National
Dennis Mathu and Stephanie Gordon first started posting financial-advice videos on YouTube three years ago — a side hustle that helped to scratch a creative itch. They never imagined it would lead them down some of the most powerful political corridors in Canada. Mathu and Gordon — Steph & Den, …
Read More »Should news be free to access? Most Canadians say yes in poll – National
A new survey suggests that most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible for anyone, while also believing that media will find other ways to make money. Leger conducted a national online survey of 1,564 people over the weekend to seek opinions about the Liberal government’s Online News Act. …
Read More »Canadian teachers turning to TikTok to share learning tips, fashion choices
Teachers across Canada are turning to social media platform TikTok to share everything from their daily experiences to learning tips and even their classroom outfits. As part of the wider online community known as TeacherTok, some of them have amassed a following that extends beyond the classroom. The Canadian Press …
Read More »Winnipeg’s Smitty’s tracks down viral sign creator from Jays game – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipegger Howie Prociuk got quite the surprise after last Friday’s Blue Jays game when a picture of him at the game went somewhat viral via Winnipeg’s Smitty’s restaurant Facebook page. Prociuk said the aim was to get on the jumbotron but he …
Read More »Ontario cities, police forces ban TikTok on devices while others consider the move
TORONTO — Cities and police services across Ontario say they are following the federal government’s lead in banning TikTok from work and government-owned devices, while others consider such bans, as privacy watchdogs assess the video-sharing platform for threats. The City of Toronto says it has not decided whether to restrict …
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