Tag: social media
Area politician pushes back on probe as three-month pay penalty may loom
In her 47-page report going to council Aug. 14, commissioner Mary Ellen Bench recommends that Jubenville’s council pay be suspended for three months
Investigation underway after disturbing visit to palliative care patient
The man allegedly appeared in the hospital room of the victim’s dying father, where he took a selfie with the sleeping man and sent it to her.
Two standoffs, two suspects posting to social media: Why?
Two suspects in violent crimes took to social media to post updates while surrounded by London police this month.
Social media/human trafficking info session Thursday in Owen Sound
A free social media and human trafficking information session for parents and for youths aged 11 to 18 if accompanied by parents or guardians, will be presented at the Y in Owen Sound Thursday night. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce, 700 10th St. […]
The trail in $25K theft was cold – until teen posted Snapchat video
A Southwestern Ontario teen sank herself in a Sarnia courtroom with a social media post of her offence, although she didn’t remember making the video.
Pearson: New communications tech must help us live better together
So much has changed in the COVID generation that millions remain uncertain as to how to proceed into the future. Politics, corporatism, health care, education, community viability – the list of notable things in trouble is vast. And now, almost overnight, it’s time to add social media to the endangered list. The frenetic actions of […]
Baranyai: Today’s trendy celeb owns a social media platform
Like celebrity vodkas or teacup pigs, social media platforms are emerging as the new status accessory for spoiled millionaires. Elon Musk’s on-again, off-again romance with Twitter has unfolded like tabloid fodder: Is he buying or walking? Suing or being sued? A judge has granted the parties until Oct. 28 to close the $44-billion deal, leaving […]
London student draws TikTok mega-audience with ‘neurodivergent’ account
Olivia Lutfallah says she didn’t start her TikTok account with the intention of attracting a large following: She just wanted to explain some things about attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder.