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By The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — An international committee of legislators wants executives from some of the world’s largest digital and social-media firms to testify on disinformation and “fake news” when it meets in Ottawa this May.
The “grand committee” of elected politicians from nine countries, including the U.K. and Canada, has already been stymied in its efforts to hear from some of them at earlier meetings in London.
By Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press
TORONTO – Canadians tend to be more positive on Twitter than their American counterparts, according to a new study from an Ontario university that suggests the language we use may help explain the national stereotypes we hold to be true.
But the McMaster University study cautions people against believing that Canadians are actually nicer than their neighbours to the south, saying that stereotype is not backed up by any hard data.
Universities across the country are some of the most active post-secondary institutions on Twitter, providing news and insightful information.
As classes prepare to resume for the upcoming academic year, Twitter Canada has pulled rankings to form a top 20 list of the most engaging and active university accounts.
With 44 goals in 82 games this season, Winnipeg Jets right winger Patrik Laine isn’t only making moves on the ice, but also online.
Exclusive data provided to ChrisD.ca from Twitter Canada shows the 19-year-old Finnish phenom was the most-mentioned Jets player on the platform during the 2017-18 season.
By The Canadian Press
CALGARY – Police have arrested a man they allege has been filming women for at least five years without their knowledge and posting their images to a Twitter account called “Canada Creep.”
Staff Sgt. Cory Dayley said Calgary police received a complaint Monday about the photos and videos, some shot up the skirts of unsuspecting women. He said investigators identified a suspect thanks to a public tip and arrested a 42-year-old Calgary man on Tuesday.
The events surrounding the death of Kerrie Ann Brown will unfold on the Manitoba RCMP’s Twitter account on Sunday.
Brown, 15 at the time, disappeared from a party in Thompson on October 16, 1986. Her body was located two days later along a horse riding trail and a suspect has never been caught.
Police say Brown was raped and beaten before her death.
Emergency calls from RCMP’s Manitoba operational communications centre will be communicated live on Twitter tonight.
Calls may range from violence, domestic abuse to self-harm, but RCMP say its OCC telecom operators must remain calm and provide guidance and gather information to correctly deploy police resources.
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press
Here are five Twitter accounts worth following ahead of the NHL’s regular season:
P.K. Subban, defenceman, Montreal Canadiens (@PKSubban1)
An Olympian, philanthropist, and Norris Trophy winner, P.K. Subban has become one of the biggest names in the NHL. Personable and funny off the ice, Subban drives the Canadiens’ power play and deliveries thundering hits on Montreal’s blue line. His Twitter account highlights his busy life on and off the ice in both official languages.
“Seeing my name in the atrium gave me goosebumps! It’s an honor to be able to partner with #MontrealChildrensHospital,” said Subban on Sept. 16 after donating $10 million over the next seven years to the hospital.
