When Elon Musk took over Twitter last November, he quickly turned his attention to the platform’s highly sought-after status symbol: the blue verification check mark.
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Request to Remove Newspaper Article Among Ottawa’s Queries to Social-Media Giants
OTTAWA — Newly released documents show that a federal government department asked Facebook and Twitter to delete a newspaper article that it felt contained errors — but both social-media giants denied the request.
Twitter Leading the Sports Conversation During NHL Playoffs
As the NHL begins its post-season with the 2021 playoffs, Twitter has released new metrics that show an overwhelming number of Canadians will be following the action on its platform.
Blue Bombers Take Top Spot for Local Twitter Mentions in 2019
The Grey Cup-winning Winnipeg Blue Bombers have another W in the social media column.
Twitter Debuts Custom #GoJetsGo Emoji, Shares Insights into Team’s Account
As they call it online, "Jets Twitter" is kind of a big deal. It's the first place to hear which players recently re-signed (hat tip to Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor), and also where mosts fans share their joy (and anger) surrounding all-things Jets year-round....
Twitter Taps Canada as Test Market for New ‘Hide’ Tweet Feature
OTTAWA — Twitter says it is launching an experiment in Canada today that will allow users in this country to hide replies to tweets on the social-media platform.
Kiefer Sutherland Says Tweet to Doug Ford ‘Was Not About Policy’
Toronto-raised actor-musician Kiefer Sutherland says it wasn’t his intention to stir the political pot with a recent tweet directed at Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
Twitter Joins Facebook in Creating Registry for Online Political Ads
OTTAWA — Twitter is creating a registry of all online political ads posted on its platform during this fall’s federal election campaign.
Jets Soaring on Twitter as First Round of Playoffs Set to Begin
The Winnipeg Jets have found success on the ice to make it to the post-season two years in a row, but are also climbing the ranks online.
Judges on Twitter? Ethical Guidance for Those on the Bench Under Review
TORONTO — Whether Canadian judges should be active on Twitter, Facebook or other social media and what involvement they should have in community life are among issues under a review that aims to modernize ethical guidance for those on the bench.
Tech Giants Called to Testify in Ottawa in International Probe of Fake News
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.
Canadians Seem More Positive on Twitter Than Americans, Study Suggests
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.









