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Ottawa Now - 'It's a very long battle': Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
March 26, 2026
After a lengthy battle, Meta and YouTube must pay millions of dollars in damages to a 20-year-old woman. It follows a California jury's conclusion that the social media giants designed their platforms to hook younger users without concern for their well being. And now, Wednesday's verdict in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit could influence the outcome of thousands of others that are similar in nature - accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm. Florian Martin-Bariteau, an Associate Professor of Law at UOttawa, unpacks the legal precedents on today's Ottawa Now.
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Ontario Provincial Police have charged a fourth person in connection with the killing of Robbie Thomson, who went missing from the Smiths Falls area in 2023.
April 22, 2026 - 09:44 | | CBC News - Ottawa
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April 22, 2026 - 09:22 | The Walrus | Walrus
As extreme weather events become more common, this Earth Day it is more important than ever that we work towards building a resilient community that can adapt to our ever-changing climate. Since 2023, the City has invested over $1.1 billion towards climate initiatives to support projects that help reduce the impact of severe weather and build stronger communities.
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Last fall, Council approved Climate Ready Ottawa, a strategy that aims to help to prepare for the impacts of climate change and build long-term resilience across Ottawa....
April 22, 2026 - 08:06 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
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