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Should kidfluencers be banned? That’s the plan in the EU

Should kidfluencers be banned? That’s the plan in the EU

With the top kidfluencers in the world earning millions a year, leaders in the EU are worried the lure of lucrative sponsorship deals may tempt some parents to expliot their children in sponsored posts online. So this week, the EU announced plans to ban social media platforms from providing financial or material incentives for kidfluencing. Experts says Canada needs to come up with its own law.

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What does winter have in store for Canadians this year?
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November 27, 2024

What does winter have in store for Canadians this year?

With El Niño in the rearview mirror, what can Canadians…

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Guilbeault warns of violation of federal law as Alberta heats up Sovereignty Act challenge
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November 27, 2024

Guilbeault warns of violation of federal law as Alberta heats up Sovereignty Act challenge

A battle over jurisdictional authority continued to heat up Wednesday,…

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Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80
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November 27, 2024

Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80

His work with brothers Jerry and David Zucker honed a…

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Health Canada approves Novo Nordisk's obesity drug to reduce risk of non-fatal heart attack
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November 27, 2024

Health Canada approves Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug to reduce risk of non-fatal heart attack

Canada’s health regulator has approved Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug…

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Hyundai recalls over 48,000 cars sold in Canada to fix rear-view cameras
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November 27, 2024

Hyundai recalls over 48,000 cars sold in Canada to fix rear-view cameras

Hyundai is recalling 48,509 SUVs and small cars in Canada,…

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'A fluid, beautiful thing': How Olympian Ilona Maher flipped the script on Dancing with the Stars
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November 27, 2024

‘A fluid, beautiful thing’: How Olympian Ilona Maher flipped the script on Dancing with the Stars

Last night, a winner was crowned on ABC’s 33rd seasonÂ…

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Government settles in Phoenix pay system class-action suit
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November 27, 2024

Government settles in Phoenix pay system class-action suit

The Government of Canada has settled out of court to…

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Winnipeg couple charged with killing animals also discussed intent to torture a child, police allege
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November 27, 2024

Winnipeg couple charged with killing animals also discussed intent to torture a child, police allege

A Winnipeg couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty…

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Walmart is the largest retailer to roll back diversity policies. What might it mean for Canadian employees?
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November 27, 2024

Walmart is the largest retailer to roll back diversity policies. What might it mean for Canadian employees?

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity,…

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