- Vote: Do politicians actually need to be on Twitter? CBC - 2 hours 39 minutes ago
Cast a vote on whether Kathy Dunderdale and other politicians should be on social media platforms. More »Vote: Do politicians actually need to be on Twitter?
Cast a vote on whether Kathy Dunderdale and other politicians should be on social media platforms.
- Tweeting police scanner news 'risky,' say police CBC - 3 hours ago
The use of social media to spread police scanner reports during the Boston bombings manhunt has officers worried about both their own safety and that of the public. More »Tweeting police scanner news 'risky,' say police
- Cinnamon Challenge leads to poison control calls, ER visits in U.S. CBC - 3 hours ago
Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has led to hospitalizations … More »Cinnamon Challenge leads to poison control calls, ER visits in U.S.
Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has led to hospitalizations and a surge in calls to U.S. poison centres.
- Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centres The Canadian Press - 13 hours ago
CHICAGO - Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has led … More »Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centres
- With jokes of 140 characters or less, Comedy Central to launch comedy festival on Twitter The Canadian Press - 16 hours ago
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Putting a new test to the adage that brevity is the soul of wit, Comedy Central is partnering with Twitter for a comedy festival played out in 140 characters … More »With jokes of 140 characters or less, Comedy Central to launch comedy festival on Twitter
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Putting a new test to the adage that brevity is the soul of wit, Comedy Central is partnering with Twitter for a comedy festival played out in 140 characters and 6-second videos.
- Taliban threat could skew Pakistan's election in favour of parties soft on militants The Canadian Press - 23 hours ago
PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Moderate politicians from some of Pakistan's most violent areas are risking the threat of Taliban attack to run in upcoming nationwide elections, … More »Taliban threat could skew Pakistan's election in favour of parties soft on militants
PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Moderate politicians from some of Pakistan's most violent areas are risking the threat of Taliban attack to run in upcoming nationwide elections, but they are increasingly being forced to rely on social media, phone calls and even short documentaries that allow them to campaign at a distance.
- Tweeting police scanner news "risky:" police CBC - 23 hours ago
The use of social media to spread police scanner reports during the Boston bombings manhunt has officers worried about both their own safety and that of the public. More »Tweeting police scanner news "risky:" police
- B.C. youngster who's fired up for politics aims to spark interest among peers The Canadian Press - Sun, 21 Apr, 2013
VANCOUVER - While many 12-year-olds may be watching YouTube, texting friends or reading celebrity gossip magazines, British Columbia pre-teen Jennifer Johnson spends … More »B.C. youngster who's fired up for politics aims to spark interest among peers
VANCOUVER - While many 12-year-olds may be watching YouTube, texting friends or reading celebrity gossip magazines, British Columbia pre-teen Jennifer Johnson spends her spare time running a political campaign.
- On Point | Death threats, Facebook and MHAs CBC - Sun, 21 Apr, 2013
Justice Minister Darin King brought forward a complaint last week in the house of assembly against NDP MHA Gerry Rogers about her being a member of a Facebook group in … More »On Point | Death threats, Facebook and MHAs
- CBS' '60 Minutes,' '48 Hours' Twitter accounts suspended after being compromised The Canadian Press - Sun, 21 Apr, 2013
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Twitter accounts for two national CBS programs have been compromised and suspended. More »CBS' '60 Minutes,' '48 Hours' Twitter accounts suspended after being compromised
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Twitter accounts for two national CBS programs have been compromised and suspended.
- Two people shot at pro-marijuana rally in Denver Reuters - Sat, 20 Apr, 2013
By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - Two people were shot and wounded at a pro-marijuana rally on Saturday, disrupting the first celebration of a symbolic drug culture … More »Two people shot at pro-marijuana rally in Denver
By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - Two people were shot and wounded at a pro-marijuana rally on Saturday, disrupting the first celebration of a symbolic drug culture holiday since Colorado voters legalized the recreational use of pot. A man and a woman were each shot in the leg, but those wounds were not life-threatening, …
- Victoria constable suspended for 2 days for kicking man CBC - Sat, 20 Apr, 2013
A Victoria police constable has received sanctions in a case that received wide attention after a video of an arrest surfaced on YouTube. More »Victoria constable suspended for 2 days for kicking man
A Victoria police constable has received sanctions in a case that received wide attention after a video of an arrest surfaced on YouTube.
- Quitting Twitter could pose problems for premier, says prof CBC - Sat, 20 Apr, 2013
A Memorial University professor says by disengaging from Twitter, Premier Kathy Dunderdale may be disengaging from voters. More »Quitting Twitter could pose problems for premier, says prof
- Celebs Praise Boston Law Enforcement Via Twitter For Capture Of Marathon Bombing Suspect Access Hollywood - Fri, 19 Apr, 2013
Twitter was filled with a flood of congratulatory Tweets for Boston's finest on Friday night, after they apprehended the 19-year-old suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing. … More »Celebs Praise Boston Law Enforcement Via Twitter For Capture Of Marathon Bombing Suspect
Twitter was filled with a flood of congratulatory Tweets for Boston's finest on Friday night, after they apprehended the 19-year-old suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing. Celebs with deep connections to Boston and those without celebrated the capture and arrest of the suspect after an intense manhunt.
- Amateur online sleuthing: Does it do more harm than good? CBC - Fri, 19 Apr, 2013
Social media sites like Reddit and 4chan were alive this week with posted images and speculation about possible suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings, and in at least … More »Amateur online sleuthing: Does it do more harm than good?
Social media sites like Reddit and 4chan were alive this week with posted images and speculation about possible suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings, and in at least one case drew attention to someone who was not involved. Is this the kind of thing that helps law enforcement, or does it just encourage vigilantism?
- Reports of many deer dead along Sask. highways CBC - Fri, 19 Apr, 2013
Social media in Saskatchewan is abuzz with reports of dead deer in ditches along highways.
- Students' Facebook confessions scrutinized by university officials CBC - Thu, 18 Apr, 2013
University officials say they are keeping an eye on new Facebook pages where students can post anonymous confessions about their lives — and their school.
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