Manitoba could turn to classrooms as the first place to ban children from using social media and artificial intelligence chatbots, and one young advocate is urging the province to work with those it’s aiming to protect.
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Manitoba Premier Says Social Media Ban Coming for Kids, Like Australia
The Manitoba government will move to ban children from using social media accounts and artificial intelligence chatbots, Premier Wab Kinew told fellow New Democrats on Saturday night.
CRTC Chair Defends Online Streaming Act Work After Critics Say Regulator Too Slow
CRTC chairperson Vicky Eatrides says the regulator would like to move more quickly to modernize Canada’s broadcasting system, but implementing the new rules is complex work and the CRTC must consider conflicting opinions.
Most Canadians Support Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16: Poll
A new poll says most Canadians support banning social media for anyone under the age of 16.
City of Winnipeg Services to Face Overnight Disruptions During Scheduled Network Upgrades
Some City of Winnipeg services will be temporarily unavailable overnight as officials carry out planned network upgrades.
TikTok to Continue Operating in Canada, Subject to Safety Conditions
TikTok is being allowed to continue its operations in Canada after the government wrapped up a national security review.
Some Winnipeg Police Officers to Begin Wearing Body Cameras
Some Winnipeg police officers will begin wearing body cameras in the coming months as part of a pilot project.
Winnipeg Transit Launches Live Bus Tracking on App and Navigo
Winnipeg Transit riders can now track buses in near-real-time using GPS through the Navigo trip planner and the Winnipeg Transit app.
Winnipeg Man Charged After Alleged Online Threats to Prime Minister
A 55-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged after allegedly making online threats towards Prime Minister Mark Carney and others.
‘Just Hang Up’ Campaign to Combat Phone Scams Targeting Seniors
Winnipeg police and the Manitoba government have launched a new anti-fraud campaign aimed at protecting older adults from phone scams.
Winnipeg Launches Near Real-Time Snow-Clearing Map for Sidewalks and Paths
Winnipeg residents can now check whether sidewalks, pathways and bike routes have been cleared before heading out.
Ottawa Remains Open to Deal with Meta to Restore News to Facebook, Instagram
The Liberal government says it continues to be open to a deal with Meta to bring news back to Facebook and Instagram in Canada.











