Social media presents a higher risk to children's health than smoking or drinking, according to Doctors Manitoba. The organization issued a stark warning, urging parents and policymakers to take immediate action to mitigate the dangers of social media on young people's mental and physical well-being.
Saskatchewan Considers Social Media Ban
Meanwhile, Saskatchewan is exploring ways to gather input from families regarding a potential social media ban for children under 16. The province aims to understand parental concerns and develop evidence-based policies to protect youth online.
Other Headlines
- A $25,000 reward has been offered in the search for a missing teen, as the family speaks out about vandalism of posters.
- No service on UP Express and significant delays on two GO lines have been reported.
- Extortion suspected after gunfire targets a Surrey, B.C., home for the second time.
- Three flotilla activists detained in Israel have arrived back in Vancouver.
- PM Carney calls Alberta separation referendum a 'dangerous bluff,' comparing it to Brexit.
- A Calgary oil and gas company loses an appeal over an illegal Bitcoin mining site.
- Sutcliffe officially enters the race for mayor of Ottawa.
- Ottawa opens a bus-only on-ramp to westbound Hwy. 417 to all traffic to ease congestion.
- Montreal Victoire parade to take over the city on Saturday.
- Police search for witnesses after an alleged attempted murder.
- 'Minimal' delays expected during Edmonton airport tower redevelopment.
- A city man charged with child luring and sexual interference last fall in Morinville.
- Human remains found after a Fredericton fire in March identified as a 50-year-old woman.
- Grave of unknown WWI soldier in France identified as a Cape Breton sergeant.
- 77 charges laid after 21 handguns seized from a Winnipeg apartment.
- Driver ejected from car, airlifted to hospital after a crash in Winnipeg.
- Saskatchewan Trucking Association launches human trafficking and fraud prevention campaign.
- A Siksika, Alberta filmmaker wins 'best feature' at Canada's oldest film festival in Yorkton.
- Injuries reported in an Ayr collision.
- Air fryer recalled over fire and burn hazard; authorities urge consumers to stop using it immediately.
- Canadian Dental Care Plan members must renew by June 1.
- Hearst woman convicted of animal welfare offences.
- London homeless housing program to close 48 supportive housing units amid funding shortfall.
- Wallaceburg woman charged after fatal crash on Walpole Island First Nation.
- Festival to mark a decade of live music with a performance from Serena Ryder.
- Police investigating collision involving a cyclist in Bradford.
- Windsor council asks province to restore residents' right to appeal planning decisions.
- First Nations decry denialism on anniversary of suspected graves found at a B.C. site.
- 17 suspects linked to a string of violent extortion incidents targeting South Asian businesses.
- 'Most painful moment of my life': Canadians recount experiences under Israeli captivity.
- Estranged husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party.
- Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns.
Politics
PM Carney calls Alberta separation referendum a 'dangerous bluff,' comparing it to Brexit. Liberal climate caucus to meet amid concerns of environmental backsliding. MPs return for the final sitting days before summer break.
Business
Tim Hortons dials back use of Temporary Foreign Workers, aims to recruit 10,000 local team members. The Japanese businessman behind the 7-Eleven 'conbini' empire has died at 93. S&P/TSX composite up, oil down, amid hopes end to Iran war nearing.
Health
U.S.-bound flight diverted to Canada over Ebola rules sparks questions. Canadian Dental Care Plan members must renew by June 1. Hepatitis A is highly contagious and on the rise in rural Manitoba.
Entertainment
Katy Perry applauds Air Canada crew after onboard medical emergency. Box Office: 'Mandalorian and Grogu' tops charts and 'Obsession' grows in second weekend. Life of A Basketball Fan: Taylor Swift attends Cavs-Knicks in Cleveland with fiance Travis Kelce.
Sports
Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team. Winning gold is 'way less important than having a chance to save a life': Michael Phelps on finding purpose beyond the pool. Injured Canadian captain Alphonso Davies named to World Cup training camp roster.
Lifestyle
Hacks to keep your home safe and secure, according to an expert. Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth. 'It's just exploded': Padel's blowing up around the world.
Climate & Environment
Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at a chemical tank in California. 'He's tiny! It's blue!': Scientists find new deep-sea octopus. Ottawa braces for 2026 wildfire season by leasing 10 new firefighting aircraft.
Sci-Tech
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in a manifesto that ponders the future of humanity. AI is learning to fly airplanes, and aviation is starting to embrace it. China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with one of three astronauts set for a yearlong stay.
