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Unless you’ve won the lottery or have been saving every penny since birth, the most expensive homes listed in Vancouver last month might be out of reach.

Some of the homes have as many as eight bedrooms; some include their own elevator. Others include the most stunning views money can buy in Vancouver.

These are the most luxurious homes listed in Vancouver last month, courtesy of RoomVu.

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 730 FAIRMILE ROAD, WEST VANCOUVER – $35,888,000

Listed by Clara Hartree, this is the most expensive home available to buy.

Located in West Vancouver, the eight-bedroom and 11-bathroom home features 14,759 sq ft of space spanning four levels.

This elaborate and luxurious home was built seven years ago, in 2016.

A sense of luxury and an even greater sense of unaffordability reverberate out of every room in this house.

The main living area is lush, filled with bright lights and large windows offering lots of natural light in the day.

The home even has its own kids’ lounge.

A large island is proudly presented in the centre of the kitchen, and it looks like the perfect space for entertaining.

The bathroom and bedroom pictured below look like they belong in a fancy hotel.

1351 LAURIER AVENUE — $23,880,000

We’re going way up in price with this listing, listed by Luxmore Realty for $23.88 million, and the home features some major White Lotus vibes.

This property, another luxurious home located in Shaughnessy, features 8,824 sq ft of space sitting on 20,000 sq ft of south-facing manicured garden.

Award-winning architect Loy Leyland is behind this home’s intriguing design.

The home features a private elevator, Versace wallpaper, a Caesar stone countertop and other design touches imported from Italy.

The listing states the home has a “European gutter.”

15 BRUNSWICK BEACH ROAD, LIONS BAY – $23,800,000

While it’s not the most expensive home on the list, it might be the most stunning, thanks to the views offered.

Not technically located in Vancouver, this Lions Bay property features five bedrooms, bathrooms, and 4,900 sq ft of living space.

It’s almost brand new, having been built in 2021.

This property also gives you access to over 400 sq ft of private beach.

The home is made from steel and glass to “show the views from every angle.”

1123 CRESTLINE ROAD, WEST VANCOUVER – $23,800,000

Another home listed at $23.8 million, this one located in West Vancouver.

This home was actually built in 2023, featuring a massive 10,517 sq ft of space, six bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

The listing calls the home an “architectural masterpiece.”

“Every detail exudes grandeur,” the listing states.

The home even has its own Turkish steam room.

Italian marble floors add an extra touch of elegance.

The listing adds that all of the amenities provide “unparalleled comfort and entertainment.”

1568 MATTHEWS AVENUE, VANCOUVER – $23,800,000

Yet another home listed at $23,800,000 is 1568 Matthews, and compared to some of the other elegant homes on this list, it almost feels modest by comparison despite the price tag.

The home features five bedrooms and eight bathrooms with 7,995 sq ft of space.

Constructed in 2019, a lot is going on in this home.

The listing states, “materials from around the world have been exceptionally curated to create a home that exudes elegance and sophistication.”

The listing suggests that there’s a seamless integration between indoor and outdoor spaces.

“Sumptuous amenities” await the future owner of the fancy Shaughnessy home.

Hackers targeting organizations that employ healthcare workers in BC may have stolen the personal information of up to 240,000 individuals.

The Health Employers Association of BC announced Tuesday it’s dealing with the impacts of an illegal cyber-security attack on its servers that saw the information associated with nearly 240,000 email addresses be taken.

The information accessed could include birthdates, social insurance numbers, passport information, driver’s licences, education credentials, investigative reports, and other information about employees’ dealings with affected programs.

The breached servers belonged to Health Match BC, the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry, and the Locums for Rural BC program.

The attack does not impact wider healthcare records for British Columbians who didn’t use these programs.

“Today it is important to let people know their personal information may have been taken through a cyber-attack,” HEABC president and CEO Michael McMillan said in a news release. “We recognize this may create questions and concerns for individuals… we are working with cybersecurity and privacy experts to address the incident.”

HEABC learned of the cyberattack on July 13.

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A young man from Ontario has been identified as the firefighter who tragically died after helping extinguish the largest wildfire recorded in BC’s history. 

According to a statement from the Minister of Forests Bruce Ralston, he received confirmation over the weekend that a firefighter assisting BC Wildfire Service crews died after working on the Donnie Creek wildfire near Fort St. John.

The RCMP added the firefighter was working in a remote area about 150 kilometres north of Fort St. John when the UTV he was riding on rolled over a steep drop on a gravel road.

“He was transported by helicopter to the Fort St. John Airport, but sadly succumbed to his injuries while en route,” a statement from RCMP reads. 

“The wildland firefighter was from Ontario and contracted by a private BC company.”

In an obituary posted online, the family identified the firefighter as 25-year-old Zachery Freeman Muise. 

“With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the family announces the loss of their kind, beloved son, brother and friend, Zak Muise,” the obit reads. 

Muise was a younger brother and his family said he was the highest “piggybacking” uncle to his nieces. He will also be deeply missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. 

“We are so grateful for the time we had with him. We are grateful for all first responders. Our hearts go out to all the families of fallen firefighters, first responders, and those left who are still fighting,” the obituary reads. 

A celebration of Muise’s life will be taking place in Ontario, and a public memorial will be taking place in BC to honour his service. 

The family has also set up a fundraiser for people willing to donate in memory of Muise to the Canadian Critical Incident Stress Foundation (CCISF), an organization that provides family support, education and training for first responders, veterans and their families. 

The RCMP, BC Coroners Service, WorkSafeBC and the BC Wildfire Service are actively investigating the events surrounding Muise’s death.

“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of this young man, as well as to his fellow firefighters,” the BC RCMP said. 

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It appears the Toronto Blue Jays have dodged a bullet, as the injury Bo Bichette sustained on Monday isn’t as bad as some initially feared.

Bichette was removed from Monday’s game versus the Baltimore Orioles after rounding first base on a single in the third inning. The Blue Jays said he was dealing with right knee discomfort, but didn’t provide an update as to how much time he may miss.

Resending this with exact John Schneider quote, he said MRI last night on Bo Bichette’s knee revealed “no significant structural damage, just some inflammation.” Blue Jays going day-to-day with him for now.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) August 1, 2023

The fear surrounding Bichette grew only larger after it was announced that the Blue Jays had acquired shortstop Paul DeJong from the St. Louis Cardinals earlier today. Thankfully, however, this appears to have been an insurance move more than anything else, as an MRI done last night showed no structural damage to Bichette’s knee, according to manager John Schneider. As of now, he is being listed as day-to-day.

This news comes as a huge sigh of relief for the Blue Jays organization and its fans, as Bichette has been fantastic for both all season long. The 25-year-old superstar has 17 home runs, 59 RBIs and a batting average of .321 on the year. They need his bat in the lineup and, as of now, it doesn’t sound like they will have to wait very long for that to happen.

In the meantime, DeJong is expected to fill in for Bichette at shortstop. The 29-year-old has 13 home runs and 32 RBIs along with a .233 batting average this season. While not as talented as Bichette, he is no slouch, as proven by the fact that he was selected to play in the 2019 All-Star Game.

In large part due to the play of Bichette, the Blue Jays currently hold the final wild card position in the AL with a record of 59-48. They will look to further improve on that record tonight when they take on the Orioles at 7:07 pm ET / 4:07 pm PT.

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The Vancouver Westside’s historic Dunbar Theatre will see a long extended lifespan through its full restoration and integration into a mixed-use development.

A new development permit application submitted to the municipal government envisions a redevelopment of the properties immediately to the north and south of the theatre, while also building over the theatre structure.

The two-storey theatre is located mid-block at 4555 Dunbar Street, and the adjacent properties for demolition and redevelopment are 4543, 4585, and 4593 Dunbar Street, which will result in the removal of British-themed restaurant The Cheese Inn, Cake Bae bakery, K&K Pet Foods Dunbar, and Alta Vista Animal Hospital.

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The new building wrapping the theatre will reach a height of five storeys, with a structural bridge supporting three upper residential levels hovering over the theatre structure. This allows for the theatre to be fully retained and integrated into the redevelopment.

Such an integration concept is not entirely dissimilar to the 800 Granville Street redevelopment proposal of building a structural bridge over the Commodore Theatre, and the recently completed restoration of the Hollywood Theatre at 3123 West Broadway as part of an adjacent condominium building project.

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As part of the project, Dunbar Theatre’s original 1935-built facade will be reinstated as much as possible. Its vintage signage will also be restored, with careful attention to lighting to bring a “classy refined look to the building.”

Extensive restoration works will be conducted to the interior as well, including a renovation of the lobby as a 1930s-themed lobby. A renovation in 1964 closed the theatre’s original entrance and relocated it to the north.

Furthermore, the theatre, which has an auditorium with 350 seats, will be formally designated as a heritage building.

The theatre, now independent, was previously part of some of Canada’s largest theatre chains, including Odeon Theatres, Famous Players Theatres, and Alliance Atlantis Cinemas.

As for the new uses introduced through the new construction, there will be a total of 45 condominium homes, including two studio units, 24 two-bedroom units, and 13 three-bedroom units.

On the ground level on either side of the centre theatre structure, there will be about 5,000 sq ft of replacement retail/restaurant units. The design of the ground-level commercial facade is inspired by the old-fashioned filmstrip as a continuous ribbon around the building.

Two underground levels will contain 65 vehicle parking stalls and 95 secured bike parking spaces.

The redevelopment’s total floor area will reach 54,100 sq ft, including about 6,702 sq ft from the theatre. The floor area ratio density is a floor area that is 2.75 times larger than the size of the 19,700 sq ft land assembly.

According to Giant Union Design Architecture & Planning, this transformation of the Dunbar Village will help revitalize the retail strip, and “bring back the community meeting spot” that the theatre once was.

This is the latest major redevelopment on the south end of Dunbar Village — where Dunbar Street meets West 30th Avenue — and it is just across the street from the new low-rise condominium building that introduced London Drugs as an additional anchor retailer for the area.

Currently, the theatre is screening Warner Bros. Pictures’ Barbie movie multiple times daily.

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As an aspiring artist in Canada, it can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to access important support, learnings, and resources for your projects.

Whether you’re penning the next best-selling novel, producing a studio album, or in pre-production for the short film you’re been planning for years, the passion you have for a specific project can only get you so far. Sometimes, artists need some help to take their careers to the next level.

That’s why the RBC Foundation launched RBC Emerging Artists to support organizations from all artistic disciplines across the country that are providing networking, training, and exposure opportunities.

To help you find the right support for your project in whatever artistic discipline you practice, here are four different opportunities provided through RBC Emerging Artists.

START WRITING YOUR BEST SELLER

Through the Writers’ Trust of Canada, RBC Emerging Artists established the RBC Apprentice Program, supporting emerging writers with guidance and one-on-one instruction from an established writer.

They’ve also established the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers. Established in memory of poet and short fiction writer Bronwen Wallace, this award recognizes two promising writers — one poet and one short fiction — and has a proven track record of helping developing authors get their first book deal.

DANCE YOUR WAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Through the National Ballet of Canada, RBC Emerging Artists launched an apprenticeship program to support the development of young dancers.

The 10 dancers selected each year have the opportunity to refine their technique, gain performance experience, and grow into professional dancers. Through development and mentorship opportunities, dancers who’ve been through this program have gone on to fill the ranks of respected dance companies worldwide.

The application portal for the RBC Apprentice Programme will open on the National Ballet of Canada’s website.

LEVEL UP YOUR CAREER IN FILM 

As a sponsor of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), RBC supports the festival’s efforts year-round to offer screenings, lectures, discussions, workshops, events, and professional development opportunities.

Through their programming with TIFF, RBC Emerging Artists is working to break down the barriers women face in the film industry. The RBC Women’s Creator Initiative is a mentorship program that helps increase support for women working in film by supporting them through skill development and access to networking opportunities.

Women who participate in this program have the opportunity to gain advice from industry experts, attend exclusive workshops and masterclasses, receive promotional support, and much more.

PRODUCE THE NEXT HIT SONG

One of the many programs available to musicians is the RBC Launchpad Music Entrepreneur Program. This four-month program helps educate up-and-coming musicians through expert panels and focused mentorship.

In partnership with Canada’s Walk of Fame, the RBC Emerging Musician Program helps support Canadian musicians ages 15 to 35 not only with cash prizes, but also in-person mentorship, an industry showcase, and more.

Furthering connections in the music community in Canada and providing a platform for emerging talent, RBC Emerging Artists also facilitates the Virtual Voices Series in partnership with Canadian Music Week, and First Up with RBCxMusic.

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While they’ve been able to fund specific opportunities for various artistic disciplines, RBC Emerging Artists also provides resources to help educate emerging artists on their funding options. 

In response to artists’ needs over COVID-19, RBC Emerging Artists worked with the Toronto Artscape Foundation to set up artsUNITE, which acts as a comprehensive hub for arts funding in Canada.

They’ve also set up a free five-part virtual series, RBC Emerging Artists Academy, integrating resources and opportunities to support talent development featuring a diverse mix of industry experts, emerging artists, and tools to empower creatives.

There are plenty of opportunities for artists in Canada to find support and move from the emerging stages of their careers into professional territory. To learn more about the options, visit RBC Emerging Artists’ website and follow #RBCEmergingArtists.

CONTEST

To showcase the vibrant arts community across Canada, RBC Emerging Artists is offering three lucky winners a membership to a local art gallery for a year. To help spread the love of art, entering the contest is easy:

1. Follow @rbc and @dailyhivevancouver on Instagram
2. Like the contest post
3. Comment and tag a friend you’d like to visit a local art gallery with

 

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Flair just announced its new winter schedule and there are a ton of cheap flights to be had, but a roundtrip ticket to Mexico for less than $200 catches our eye the most.

On Tuesday, August 1, Flair Airlines CEO Stephen Jones and Chief Commercial Officer Garth Lund announced new Flair routes to sunny destinations. Starting October 29, 2023, Flair will operate daily flights from Vancouver to Cancun.

This Mexican destination on the Caribbean shores is typically more expensive to travel to from Vancouver than places like Puerto Vallarta. But now, there’s a budget-friendly way to get to this exciting destination where turquoise blue waters are waiting for you.

 

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Flair’s business model prioritizes keeping the base fare as low as possible, offering a basic economy service. So, a $169 ticket gets you from A to B. You will pay more for luggage, food, and priority boarding, should you choose to.

Carry-on bags booked online typically cost $29 to $54 each, plus taxes, while your first checked bag will cost $49 to $79. Comparable flights from Vancouver to Cancun for a few days in October can cost $713 or more via WestJet.

Flair also announced an upcoming route starting on February 16, 2024, that will connect Victoria to Las Vegas starting at $39 via two weekly flights.

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One year ago, we published a story about how tourists felt about Gastown, and it seems like sentiments have changed dramatically; for the most part.

Recent reviews from TripAdvisor on Gastown suggest that compared to last year, tourists are finding the historic neighbourhood an enjoyable place to visit.

This comes after a controversial decampment of the Downtown Eastside, particularly East Hastings Street.

However, it doesn’t sound like everyone’s having an enjoyable experience.

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WHAT TOURISTS ARE SAYING ABOUT GASTOWN

Reviews on Gastown have been left by tourists from all over the world over the last few months.

“THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE COMING TO GASTOWN”

One review left by someone who rented an Airbnb in Gastown suggested that the area is a “straight-up sh** hole.”

The review states that the streets smell like urine and there’s “garbage everywhere.”

“I will never come back. This is a disgrace!”

Not all reviews were this harsh.

“DEFINITELY WORTH A VISIT”

A tourist from New Zealand left a more positive review about Gastown and they resonated with the steam clock.

“Stopped here from the on-off bus for lunch and to have a mooch round. The steam ⏰ clock is really worth seeing and the shops are quite varied and interesting. Definitely worth a visit.”

OVERHYPED

Tourists from the UK had an average experience in Gastown, but they had something to say about the reports of urine and drugs.

“No drugs, no feces, no urine, no homeless people. There were one or two on edges of [the] area, but no threat.”

“VERY PRETTY PART OF THE CITY”

A different tourist from the UK had much nicer things to say about Gastown but not so much about Chinatown.

“It was a relief after the sad sights in Chinatown,” the review began.

“We enjoyed walking along Water Street and seeing the steam clock. We also saw Vancouver’s own flat iron building and the Steamworks brewery. We were… [here] for about half an hour, but it was very pretty with its cobbled streets and lamp posts.”

While tourist sentiments are far from perfect, it’s a vast improvement over some of the reviews we read on TripAdvisor last year.

What’s your experience in Gastown like lately?

A clip of a bear in a zoo enclosure is making the rounds on social media after viewers suggested that the animal might actually be a human in a bear suit.

In the video shared on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo, the bear can be seen standing straight on two hind legs and waving at visitors at Hangzhou Zoo in Zhejiang province in China. The bear’s wrinkled fur and human-like stance sparked debate online about whether visitors were actually looking at the zoo’s Malayan sun bear named Angela, or a staff member in a bear suit, reports Reuters.

But the zoo denies the rumours, insisting that Angela is “definitely not human.”

In an interview with local media, a representative stated, “Our zoo is government-run, so that kind of situation would not happen. The temperature in the summer is nearly 40 degrees, if you put on a fur suit, you certainly couldn’t last more than a few minutes without lying down.”

Watch the clip below:

A Malaysian sun bear at Hangzhou Zoo has gone viral for its human-like stance as it stood upright and waved to greet visitors. pic.twitter.com/p3bknJDTCq

— People’s Daily, China (@PDChina) August 1, 2023

But it’s certainly been great publicity for Hangzhou Zoo.

The bear has become so popular that Chao News reports that curious visitors have flocked to see the bear in person, drawing as many as 20,000 curious visitors a day, boosting zoo attendance by 30%.

A visitor told a local TV station that they caught a train and headed to the zoo just to see the bear after seeing the clip online.

“We travelled overnight last night to get here,” said Qian Ming. “The bears are so cute.”

After all the debate online, another visitor with the last name You, wanted to see the bear for himself.

“I wanted to see how it looks in real life, so I came here,” he said.

But viewers’ skepticism isn’t entirely unfounded.

In 2013, a zoo in a park in Henan province drew the ire of visitors when an animal marked as an African lion let out a bark. The animal turned out to be a breed of dog called a Tibetan mastiff, reported CNN.

The head of the park’s animal department stated that the lion had been moved for breeding, and the dog was only in the cage temporarily “due to safety concerns.”

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A Vancouver restaurant is offering free food for a year for internet sleuths who might have information about “scumbag” thieves who allegedly stole plants.

Vonns is all about freshness, but right now, it’s justice the beachside restaurant at 1184 Denman Street is looking for.

In an Instagram post, the Vancouver restaurant specializing in burgers and steaks shared a video of the thievery in progress with a message to its followers seeking help.

The video shows a planter outside of the restaurant with several plants and flowers.

At one point, a group of what looks like three women walk by the plants and stop to take a look, and one of the three grabs a bunch of pink flowers before the group continues on their way.

 

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“After spending time and money doing up our patio for our guests to enjoy… we’re now dealing with these scumbag low-lives stealing our plants,” Vonns writes on Instagram.

The Vancouver restaurant states that it’ll offer free food for even just a lead that’ll help identify the thieves.

Many had thoughts in response to the theft.

“Odd people!” one person wrote.

“Pathetic,” said another.

Someone jokingly suggested they would hire a private investigator to help lead them to free Vonns for a year.

“Damn, that’s annoying. Free Vonn’s for a year tho I might hire a PI 🕵️‍♂️.”

We’ve contacted Vonns for comment and the VPD for more information.

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Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon named Summer McIntosh, a record-breaking swimmer and Olympian, as its newest ambassador on Tuesday.

Representing the upcoming generation of Canadian Olympics hopefuls, the 16-year-old joins Lululemon’s Team Canada collective on the path to the Paris 2024 Games.

McIntosh posted the news to Instagram with a series of photos of her in her new gear.

“I’ve loved Lululemon since I was 10,” the Toronto native wrote in the caption. “I’m glad to partner with a brand that’s dedicated to supporting me and helping me be my best!”

 

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Further expressing her excitement about the partnership in a press release, Summer said, “Lululemon is all about style, quality, being healthy, and having fun.”

“Summer is an incredible talent who is inspiring young swimmers and so many others through her dedication to the sport, positive energy, and record-setting times,” said Michelle Davies, vice president of Global Sports Marketing and Partnerships at Lululemon in a press release. “This partnership is a natural fit between our brand and Summer as she prepares for her second Olympics, where we’ll be eagerly cheering her on.”

As the only Canadian swimmer with four world titles, McIntosh recently secured two gold medals at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships. She also holds the World Record in the women’s 400m Individual Medley and owns five Canadian Senior National records and five World Junior records.

When she was just 14 years old, McIntosh was the youngest-ever athlete on Team Canada at the Tokyo 2020 games. Now, she’s gearing up for her second Olympics appearance.

McIntosh will receive exclusive training and casual gear from Lululemon as she prepares for the upcoming Paris Games. The brand will also hold feedback sessions to ensure the gear optimally supports her during competitions.

This partnership comes on the heels of Lululemon’s recent announcements of other ambassadors like Connor Bedard and Team Canada athletes Leylah Fernandez, Damian Warner, and Phil Wizard.

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Canadians’ Facebook feeds will look a lot more different in the next few weeks.

Meta announced on Tuesday that it has officially begun the process of “ending news availability in Canada” on its social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Meta communications director Andy Stone says the changes will roll out over a few weeks.

This is in response to controversial legislation introduced by the Liberal government called Bill C-18, or the Online News Act.

“As we’ve always said, the law is based on a fundamentally flawed premise. And, regrettably, the only way we can reasonably comply is to end news availability in Canada,” he tweeted.

Today we’ve begun the process of ending news availability in Canada. Changes will roll out over a few weeks.

As we’ve always said, the law is based on a fundamentally flawed premise. And, regrettably, the only way we can reasonably comply is to end news availability in Canada. https://t.co/OtpxOW1eUp

— Andy Stone (@andymstone) August 1, 2023

The law, which will come into force in about five months, requires tech giants like Meta and Google to pay news organizations for linking to or repurposing their content online.

This final push from Meta comes after the Canadian government pulled advertising from Facebook and Instagram last month.

Daily Hive has reached out to Canada’s new Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge for comment.

Last month, former Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez doubled down on the government’s decision.

“We cannot continue paying advertising dollars to Meta while they refuse to pay their fair share to Canadian news organizations,” he tweeted.

We have decided to take the necessary step of suspending all Government of Canada advertising to Facebook.

We cannot continue paying advertising dollars to Meta while they refuse to pay their fair share to Canadian news organizations.

— Pablo Rodriguez (@pablorodriguez) July 5, 2023

This back-and-forth between the Canadian government and the tech giant has been happening since the controversial bill was proposed.

Google has also confirmed that it will be blocking local news in Canada due to the divisive law.

Experts in the news industry have been sounding the alarm on the repercussions of this bill.

Michael Geist, a law professor at the University of Ottawa, says that Facebook blocking news content will “disproportionately hurt smaller and independent media outlets and leave the field to poorer quality sources.”

Even though the bill has become law, it won’t take effect for a few months.

The Department of Canadian Heritage will now draft specific regulations and provide guidance on implementing it.

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