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Protect young people from social media harms 'without silencing them,' says Hamilton teen content creator
A teen content creator who has spent years promoting books to kids online says the Canadian government should focus on how to better protect young people from the harms of social media, before imposing an outright ban. Source link
SpaceX kicks off wave of monster IPOs: What to know about companies going public
IPOs like SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI have dominated headlines lately, as a number of high-profile private companies announced they will become publicly traded firms. The hype is hard to ignore — but could these IPOs fall flat? Source link
Staff didn't stop plasma collection despite machine alert before Winnipeg woman died: documents
Before the death of a 22-year-old Winnipeg woman, the machine being used to collect her plasma issued an alert that meant staff should terminate the procedure, however documents show this step was not followed and she later went into cardiac arrest. Source link
Carney says feds are eliminating watchdog that oversees companies operating abroad
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is eliminating a watchdog position responsible for investigating allegations of human rights violations committed by Canadian companies operating abroad. Source link
Ariana Grande tells Trump administration to stop using her music for 'barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense'
American pop star Ariana Grande told U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday to stop using her music to promote its policies. Source link
Green Party of Canada begins search for Elizabeth May's replacement
The Greens are seeking a new leader, or a pair of leaders, to head the federal party and replace Elizabeth May. Source link
Can men get breast cancer? X-Men star Tyler Mane didn't used to think so
The odds are slim — only one in 755 men will be diagnosed with this type of cancer in their lifetime. But X-Men star Tyler Mane says he’s now among them. Source link
Canada is the latest to try limiting kids' social media exposure — but new bill gives platforms room to change
Canada aims to join countries worldwide restricting social media for children and youth, but some experts say it’s what else is in the country’s new online harm bill – including safety requirements for social platforms and a new regulator – that could set Canada’s approach apart. Source link
Canada Post announces 485,000 more addresses to lose home delivery
Canada Post has announced the nearly half-million addresses that will lose home delivery next year. Source link
El Niño has started and the weather could get weird
Global weather agencies have declared that El Niño has begun, and models show it is more likely than not to be a “super” El Niño. The climate pattern boosts extreme weather around the world, and could lead to record temperatures Source link