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YouTube now recommends fewer conspiracies — and less Canadian political content
YouTube’s recommendation algorithm seems to be trying to actively steer users away from political content, towards more viral or popular videos, an in-depth CBC analysis of over 20,000 recommendations shows.
Calgary Liberal candidate apologizes for misleading leaflets attacking Conservative opponent
Del Arnold, a candidate for the Liberal Party in Calgary Shepard, has apologized to Conservative rival Tom Kmiec for spreading misleading information about Kmiec and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer.
False online rumour claims RCMP chief is married to Bill Morneau's cousin
Despite a lack of evidence, many people were quick to share a rumour of a family connection between Brenda Lucki and the finance minister, and to claim the relationship is the reason why the RCMP has not launched a formal investigation into the SNC-Lavalin affair.
Facebook advertisers can write their own headlines for shared news stories
Advertisers are able to write their own copy, when sharing a link as an advertisement on Facebook, potentially opening the door for misleading ads to spread.
Dozens of MPs' websites can track visitors for targeted campaign ads
Nearly a third of MPs have trackers embedded on their official websites that could allow them to target visitors with campaign ads, an investigation by CBC News has revealed.
Misleading Trudeau 'joke' video demonstrates the political power of editing
A misleading video claiming to show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau bragging about bribing Canadian media has been viewed more than 250,000 times online.
Misinformation circulating online stokes fears of voter fraud ahead of federal election
Misunderstandings about voter requirements have many on social media expressing fears about voter fraud ahead of the federal election.
Tens of thousands of dollars, then silence: How some 3rd parties spent big in June
Two prominent third-party groups spent tens of thousands of dollars on political Facebook ads this spring, just before they stopped running advertising to stay inside of new election financing rules. Whether their message will still resonate with voters is another question.
Liberals lead in Facebook ad spending - but Conservatives close behind
The Liberal Party is outspending other parties on Facebook election ads, according to new data released by Facebook Thursday. But the Conservatives are close behind — and are spending more per ad than any other party.
How a misleading YouTube video is stoking fears about Shariah law before the federal election
A video circulating online purports to show evidence of an imam claiming that if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is re-elected, he will institute Shariah law. But the man featured in the clip says he was taken out of context, and Trudeau has never said he wants to allow Shariah law in Canada.
So, you think you've spotted some 'fake news' — now what?
Here are some ways to check what you're seeing online — and some tips for avoiding spreading false or misleading information.
The real 'fake news': how to spot misinformation and disinformation online
So you think a story or photo you've seen online might be fake - or exaggerated. Here's what you need to know about fake news online. First tip - stop calling it fake news.
Three Canadians reflect on how climate change affects their livelihoods
A farmer, a former fisherman and a firefighter explain how climate change is creating challenges for them in their jobs and daily lives.
Indigenous youth, elders to live together in new Kamloops, B.C., housing project
A new project in Kamloops, B.C. will see Indigenous youth who have aged out of foster care living with elders together in a 31-unit condo building. Kamloops saw its homelessness rate nearly double between 2016 and 2018.
Make the Metro more comfortable, and commuters will come, researcher says
Alireza Mohammadi thinks if public transit systems around the world focus more on rider comfort, it will be easier to convince people to leave their cars behind. The Concordia PhD candidate has been taking measurements on Montreal's Metro for over 200 hours.