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The Real Way to Stop Big Tech From Harming Kids

<p>Two major legal rulings against social media giants in the US are being heralded as the “Big Tobacco” moment for Big Tech. </p><br><p>But will the courts actually be able to protect …

Apr 03, 2026 · 38m

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BONUS: A Fake News Podcast

<p>Here’s the thing — spotting fake news is harder than we like to admit. At Canadaland, we spend all day in the media. We’re supposed to know what’s real and …

Apr 02, 2026 · 37m

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Air Canada CEO’s French Exit

<p>Air Canada’s CEO retires early following backlash around his inability to speak French. </p><br><p>An English-only statement from Michael Rousseau following the tragic accident at LaGuardia airport sparked a heated debate around …

Apr 01, 2026 · 29m

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Can Carney Break Canada's High Speed Rail Curse?

<p>Mark Carney has proposed a 1,000-kilometre high-speed rail line connecting Toronto to Quebec City, with trains reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h. It would be Canada’s first true high-speed …

Mar 31, 2026 · 35m

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Reality is a Casino as Prediction Markets Enter Canada

<p>Why are media companies like CNN and Substack joining forces with prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi?</p><br><p>Both Polymarket and Kalshi have been all over the news and editorial pages: will …

Mar 30, 2026 · 36m

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Is Avi like Mamdani or a Jagmeet with No Seat?

<p>The NDP is picking a new leader, but can any of the candidates lead them back to relevance? </p><br><p>In Manitoba this weekend, the NDP is gathering to name a new leader, …

Mar 27, 2026 · 37m

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The Pierre Poilievre Experience

<p>How does Rogan fit into Poilievre’s larger strategic shift?</p><br><p>Pierre Poilievre’s appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience has already been viewed by millions, and, surprisingly, many political commentators in Canada are …

Mar 25, 2026 · 36m

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How to Cut A Trade Deal Amid Trump’s Tariff Chaos

<p>The scramble for CUSMA has begun. Lobbyists are lobbying. Negotiators are negotiating. And, while that’s all kicking off, there’s another less visible channel of diplomacy. The Canada-US Interparliamentary Group. A network …

Mar 24, 2026 · 33m

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The Long Fight for a Little Justice in Burns Lake

<p>Over a decade ago journalist Laura Robinson broke this story of alleged abuse against Indigenous children at a school in Burns Lake, B.C.. The man at the centre of the …

Mar 23, 2026 · 36m

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Doug Ford’s Secret, Private, Personal Cell Phone

<p>The scandals of Doug Ford and Danielle Smith continue to make headlines, but it appears to have little impact on them politically. </p><br><p>Now, Ford is changing the rules around Freedom of …

Mar 20, 2026 · 36m

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Peak Oil! Carney, Cash, and Carbon

<p>Gas prices are back in the news as the Iran War disrupts global oil supply. Columnists are weighing in on what it all means for Canada’s energy future. With Carney’s …

Mar 18, 2026 · 32m

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Iran's Crypto Pipeline to Toronto

<p>Investigative reporters have uncovered a network of these crypto-to-cash desks operating across Canada. And some of the transactions moving through them appear linked to crypto wallets allegedly associated with the …

Mar 17, 2026 · 43m

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My Chatbot Encouraged my Psychosis

<p>Anthony Duncan turned his chatbot into his therapist. That was the start of a journey that ended in the psych ward. How did Anthony’s bot go from helping him write …

Mar 16, 2026 · 35m

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Travis Dhanraj: Whistleblower or Pickle Thrower?

<p>Former CBC host Travis Dhanraj promised to “pull the curtain back” and reveal what is really happening inside the CBC. On Tuesday, he testified in parliament that he experienced bias, …

Mar 13, 2026 · 40m

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The Killing of Nancy Grewal

<p>In February, controversial Sikh YouTuber Nancy Grewal told CBC News that she feared for her life. Days later, she was stabbed to death outside of Windsor, Ontario. </p><br><p>Was her murder related …

Mar 11, 2026 · 37m

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Why Governments Want to Ban Kids From AI and Social Media

<p>AI chatbots are encouraging violence, social media is hurting kids, and Ottawa is <em>still</em> trying to figure out how to regulate the harms of the internet after two very public …

Mar 10, 2026 · 39m

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A Reality Check with Iranian-Canadians

<p>Canada is home to one of the largest Iranian communities outside of Iran in the world. There are over 280,000 Iranian Canadians living here. </p><br><p>The rallies they've held in recent months …

Mar 09, 2026 · 24m

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Why India Thinks Canada is Soft on Terrorism

<p>Carney travels to India and strikes a landmark deal with Modi, but what about all those allegations of foreign interference by Indian agents in Canada? </p><br><p>A senior official in Carney’s government says …

Mar 06, 2026 · 35m

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BONUS: Extreme Body Mods, Christian Nationalists, and Other Rabbit Holes

<p>As journalists, our job is to dig deep into stories. And sometimes, we dig far deeper than we ever thought possible. And those deep dives will often become our most …

Mar 05, 2026 · 1m

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Carney's Position on War with Iran: Sure, Why Not?

<p>Carney’s support of the US and Israel’s attack on Iran raises questions around Canada’s “principled pragmatism” approach to foreign policy. Is it consistent with what he said at Davos?</p><br><p>Plus, the …

Mar 04, 2026 · 35m

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Carney Cuts The Scientists Who Test For Toxins

<p>More than 24,000 federal public servants have received notices that their jobs could be at risk. That is on top of the 9800 public service employees who were already let …

Mar 03, 2026 · 31m

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Scoop: AI Slop Training for Aircraft Mechanics

<p>By some estimates Canada will soon be short thousands of trained aircraft mechanics. The people who keep our flights safe. The government came up with $25 million dollars to help.</p><br><p>A …

Mar 02, 2026 · 35m

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NDP: the Quest for Relevance

<p>Sparks were markedly absent from the final NDP leadership debate, replaced instead by “violent agreement” amongst candidates. Meanwhile, the federal Liberals’ rightward shift leaves a wide gap on the left …

Feb 27, 2026 · 34m

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Could OpenAI Have Stopped Tumbler Ridge?

<p><em> " What in the Silicon Valley ethos of move fast and break stuff would make us expect that they are going to have any real safety concerns at all?"</em></p><br><p>A new …

Feb 25, 2026 · 36m

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Carney Brokers a "Mega Anti-Trump Alliance"

<p>Mark Carney is busy trying to Trump-proof Canada with a flurry of trade deals and whispers of a mega anti-Trump alliance linking Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Trade researcher Stuart Trew …

Feb 24, 2026 · 45m

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The Only Reporter in Tumbler Ridge

<p>When shots rang out in Tumbler Ridge there was one reporter in town. He was used to covering local events like town council meetings, local hockey, or even, once, a …

Feb 23, 2026 · 37m

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