Meta will test blocking news on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians
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Meta is preparing to block news for some Canadians on Facebook and Instagram in a temporary test that is expected to last the majority of the month.
The company says it wants to work out the kinks before permanently blocking news on its platforms when the Liberal government's online news act becomes law.
The bill, which is being studied in the Senate, will require tech giants to pay publishers for linking to or otherwise repurposing their content online.
The tech giant says the test will affect up to five per cent of its 24 million Canadian users.
The company says the randomly selected users won't be able to see some content including news links as well as reels, which are short-form videos, and stories, which are photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours.
Meta says it is randomly choosing media organizations that will be notified that some users won't be able to see or share their news content throughout the test.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 1, 2023.
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Legault criticized for saying Quebec doesn't have political violence after Trump shooting
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Canada apologizes to Dakota and Lakota nations for historical designation as 'refugees'
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World
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Politics
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Provincial-federal turf battles over health, housing on agenda of premiers meeting in Halifax
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LeBlanc briefed by RCMP, CSIS in wake of shooting at Trump rally
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Justin Trudeau says he spoke with Donald Trump following assassination attempt
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Health
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What a doctor needs to check after cardiac arrest, according to new research
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Sci-Tech
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Can AI be an author? Federal Court asked to decide in new copyright case
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Entertainment
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Business
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Hamilton steel maker Stelco Holdings sold to Cleveland-Cliffs for $3.4 billion
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Trump Media shares spike 30 per cent after assassination attempt
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Lifestyle
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Sports
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Germany says it saw fewer security problems than expected during Euro 2024
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Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0.
Autos
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Video released of wild police car chase involving white Lamborghini north of Toronto
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Novice driver fled police travelling 188 km/h on Hwy. 11 while allegedly impaired
A 31-year-old man from Milford Bay is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop last week.
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4 in 10 Canadians say theft is a risk factor in vehicle purchasing: Nanos
As many as four out of 10 Canadians say it is 'important' to know if a vehicle they're interested in purchasing is more likely to be targeted by thieves, according to a new Nanos Research survey.
Local Spotlight
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Cyclist riding across Canada for children's charity stops in Montreal
Cyclist Jagjeet Singh cruised through Montreal on Sunday morning as he rides across the country to raise money for a children's charity.
Rare marine fossil found in eastern Saskatchewan
A rare ammonite fossil – about 75 million years old - has been discovered in eastern Saskatchewan.
Ontario dad highlights Calgary Flames' act of kindness
Seven-year-old goalie Hudson Hardill is an unlikely Calgary Flames fan, being that he lives in Peterborough, Ont., and his dad Chris is a Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
'I nearly died': WestJet employee and Spice Girls superfan dances with Mel C
A WestJet employee's chance encounter on a recent flight spiced up her life in a big way.
He thought his gnomes were stolen. But then a secret society returned them
A Kelowna, B.C., man says he's always liked gnomes because they have a 'bit of mystery' to them. And he recently got a taste of that whimsy when his garden gnomes disappeared, and came back to him in a peculiar fashion.
Toronto's iconic 'Leslieville dollhouse' set to hit the market on Thursday
After more than 50 years, Toronto's iconic 'Leslieville dollhouse' will soon have a new owner.
Little free Blockbuster set up in Winnipeg
One man is bringing a blast from the past to a Winnipeg community.
'Her whole future ahead of her': Sask. photographer captures Manitoba graduate posing on iceberg
Some say a photograph is simply a memory frozen in time – and a high school graduation photo taken in Churchill, Man. takes that adage to a completely new level.
Vancouver
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Wildfire disrupts traffic along Highway 1 between Chilliwack and Hope
Crews are responding to a small wildfire in B.C.'s Fraser Valley that has disrupted traffic along Highway 1 for several kilometres.
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Mounties say man with bra on head tried to stab stranger in Nanaimo, B.C.
Mounties on Vancouver Island are searching for a suspect who allegedly tried to stab a Nanaimo resident while he was walking his dog in the city last week.
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Embattled Kamloops, B.C., mayor to discuss 'resignation consideration'
The mayor of Kamloops, B.C., who has been stripped of his ability to speak on behalf of the city after councillors accused him of spreading "misinformation," is expected to make an announcement about his political future Monday.
Toronto
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Rainfall warning issued for Toronto amid sweltering temperatures
Environment Canada is warning of torrential downpours in Toronto Monday as the city continues to grapple with sweltering heat and humidity.
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Ontario accelerates alcohol expansion plans amid ongoing LCBO strike
As the LCBO strike enters its second week, the Ontario government is speeding up its alcohol expansion plans, announcing licensed grocery stores will be able to start selling ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages as of July 18.
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Ontario reports rise in mpox cases. Here is what you need to know
Ontario is reporting a rise in mpox cases, serving as a reminder that the infectious disease is still present, despite a descent from its peak two years ago.
Calgary
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Calgary to increase water pressure in feeder main, could ease water restrictions Thursday
City officials say an additional pump at the Bearspaw water treatment plant will be activated by mid-day Monday to increase water speed and pressure on the feeder main.
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Jennifer Lawrence to film movie in Alberta later this summer
A new movie staring Jennifer Lawrence will be filming in Alberta later this summer.
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CNRL fined $278K after 'major' contravention of environmental protection act
The Alberta Energy Regulator fined Canadian Natural Resources Limited, a crude oil and natural gas company, $278,000 for a breach of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
Ottawa
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Ottawa lifeguards selected to supervise aquatic events at Paris 2024 Games
Three Ottawa lifeguards will have the chance of a lifetime to oversee the care of athletes participating in aquatic sports at the Olympic Games in Paris later this month.
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Algonquin College students launch mental health campaign to support The Royal
Students at Algonquin College are taking a stand against the stigma surrounding mental health with a series of events to raise money and awareness.
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Ontario accelerates alcohol expansion plans amid ongoing LCBO strike
As the LCBO strike enters its second week, the Ontario government is speeding up its alcohol expansion plans, announcing licensed grocery stores will be able to start selling ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages as of July 18.
Montreal
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Legault criticized for saying Quebec doesn't have political violence after Trump shooting
Premier François Legault is being invited to brush up on his history after declaring today that politicians in Quebec don't face the kind of violence seen over the weekend in the United States.
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Heat warning in place for Greater Montreal
The Greater Montreal area is under a heat warning as Environment and Climate Change Canada states a warm and humid air mass could lead to a humidex value of 40.
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Naked man invades Montreal student's home in Chinatown
A young Montreal woman says she had the shock of her life when she returned to her Chinatown-area home to find a naked man inside her apartment.
Edmonton
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CNRL fined $278K after 'major' contravention of environmental protection act
The Alberta Energy Regulator fined Canadian Natural Resources Limited, a crude oil and natural gas company, $278,000 for a breach of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
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Apartment fire damages in northeast Edmonton estimated at $15M
Damages from an apartment complex fire in northeast Edmonton are estimated to be $15 million.
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Oilers trade Bourgault to Senators for Jarventie, 4th-round pick
The Oilers traded Bourgault and Jake Chiasson to the Ottawa Senators for Roby Jarventie and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 draft.
Atlantic
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Late week cold front expected to break Maritime heat wave
A cold front expected to cross the Maritimes late Wednesday and Thursday will break the current heat wave.
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Deadly disease for oysters found in P.E.I. for first time
A disease that increases oyster mortality and stunts their rate of growth has been found in Prince Edward Island for the first time.
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Shots fired at home in North Preston, no injuries reported: N.S. RCMP
The RCMP is investigating a report of shots being fired in North Preston, N.S., over the weekend.
Winnipeg
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Man shot and killed outside soccer game in Winnipeg
A man has died after a shooting following a soccer game in Winnipeg over the weekend.
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Pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Manitoba ends after two months
A pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Manitoba has been dismantled more than two months after it was set up.
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Fire on Manitoba First Nation leaves two people dead
Two people are dead following a weekend house fire on a Manitoba First Nation.
Regina
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Sask. TikTok star Bella Brave dies after latest hospitalization
Sask. TikTok star "Be Brave" Bella Thomson has died. She was 10-years-old.
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Trio of Regina youths, 14 and 12, caught with shopping cart of stolen loot: police
Three youths face charges after police say they were caught with over $3,500 of stolen property in a shopping cart on Saturday.
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Country Thunder Saskatchewan organizers estimate 25,000 attended festival in 2024
As Country Thunder Saskatchewan wrapped up on Sunday, officials believe over 25,000 people walked through the gates over the four-day-long festival.
Kitchener
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Search continues for two missing women in the Grand River
The search continues for two missing boaters in Kitchener, Ont. who reportedly ran into trouble this weekend on the Grand River.
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Fire destroys new home builds in Brant County
A fire that destroyed newly-built homes in Brant County is being treated as suspicious.
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Tony Grace named new anchor of CTV Kitchener’s News at 6
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Saskatoon
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Sask. man drowns in Prince Albert National Park
A man is dead following a water-related incident at Waskesiu Lake, according to Saskatchewan RCMP.
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Canada apologizes to Dakota and Lakota nations for historical designation as 'refugees'
The federal government is scheduled to apologize to nine First Nations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan on Monday morning.
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Saskatoon home completely destroyed in weekend fire
Saskatoon fire crews were on scene of a fiery incident early Sunday morning.
Northern Ontario
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What we know about the 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump
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Most desirable neighbourhoods in northern Ont. to live in: RE/MAX
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London
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Torrential downpours flood city streets
Heavy rainfall in the London area has caused flooding on many streets throughout the city. Parts of the region are either under a severe thunderstorm watch or a warning as well as a heat warning.
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Search continues for swimmer reported missing in Lake Erie
Search efforts continue Monday for a swimmer reported missing in Lake Erie near Port Stanley. Around 1 p.m. on Sunday, two people, a 44 year old and a 17-year-old from London, were seen in distress by members of the Central Elgin
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Another roundabout is coming to London, with work expected to start today
When completed, the roundabout will be at the intersection of Oxford Street West, and Gideon Drive – however, the work will require the closure of Gideon Drive and Kains Road at Oxford Street West to facilitate the construction.
Barrie
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LOOK BACKLOOK BACK Remembering the 'catastrophic' Barrie tornado on 3rd anniversary
It's been three years since a tornado stormed through a Barrie neighbourhood on July 15, 2021, leaving destruction in its wake in what Environment Canada called a sneak attack.
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Senior murdered in Barrie, investigation ongoing
A 75-year-old man is dead after an incident at a Barrie home on Saturday night.
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Dog tasered after biting policemen at Barrie Marina
Police taser dog after being bitten while owner was arrested.
Windsor
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'What’s wrong with this machine?' Chatham grandparents win $100,000
Chatham grandparents have won $100,000 after playing the lottery for 30 years.
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Heat warning issued in Chatham-Kent, Windsor-Essex heat warning continues
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Chatham-Kent Monday morning, potentially continuing into Tuesday.
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Lakeshore native wins big in Bowmanville, Ont.
Lakeshore, Ont. native Roman De Angelis took home a big win in Bowmanville, Ont. on Sunday.
Vancouver Island
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Mounties say man with bra on head tried to stab stranger in Nanaimo, B.C.
Mounties on Vancouver Island are searching for a suspect who allegedly tried to stab a Nanaimo resident while he was walking his dog in the city last week.
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Gaza protesters remain as B.C. university's deadline to leave expires
A deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to dismantle an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Naniamo, B.C., has expired without the demonstrators leaving.
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Much of B.C. remains under heat warnings as 150 wildfires burn across the province
Many parts of British Columbia remain under heat warnings Monday, as 150 wildfires burn across the province.
Kelowna
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Kelowna crash: RCMP
A motorcyclist was severely injured in a crash with an SUV Sunday afternoon, according to the Kelowna RCMP.
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Crews searching for Alta. man swept away by river in B.C.
A search effort is underway for a man who was swept away by the North Thompson River in Kamloops on Friday.
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1 dead, 17 displaced after Kelowna apartment fire
One person is dead and 17 others have been displaced after a stubborn fire burned overnight in a Kelowna apartment building.
Lethbridge
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Southern Alberta lottery winner plans to retire: 'I'm debt free'
A southern Alberta man says his recent lottery win will help him retire early.
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Investigation underway after bullet hole discovered in south Lethbridge living room
Lethbridge police are investigating after a bullet hole was discovered in a southside home.
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Judge in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial warns jury about defence statement
The judge in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., has cautioned the jury about an opening statement by a defence lawyer.
Sault Ste. Marie
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Business owner blocks escape of attempted AC unit thieves in northern Ont.
Two suspects trying to steal an air conditioner from a recycling bin in Elliot Lake last week had their getaway blocked by the owner of the business.
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One charged with impaired in Northern Ont. after truck pulling an ATV crashes into a ditch
There was a near head-on collision Sunday evening north of the northern Ontario community of Thessalon.
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Northern Ont. senior wins top lottery scratch ticket prize
A senior from northern Ontario recently won the top prize in an instant lottery scratch ticket game.
N.L.
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Newfoundland wildfires force temporary shutdown of iron ore mines
Wildfires burning near Labrador City, N.L. have prompted mining companies in the area to temporarily halt operations.
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Water bombers from Quebec, N.L., hitting Labrador wildfire as weather cools
Water bombers from Quebec are helping to fight a wildfire that has forced the evacuation of Labrador City.
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Premier says weather co-operating as firefighters attack Labrador City blaze
A change in wind direction, cooler temperatures and possible precipitation made for favourable conditions for attacking the wildfire threatening Labrador City, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador said Sunday.
