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Current, former CBC employees condemn corporation’s branded-content initiative

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

SIMON HOUPT THE GLOBE AND MAIL October 29 at 8:32 p.m. CDT https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-current-former-cbc-employees-condemn-corporations-branded-content/ … In response to the staff actions, CBC/Radio-Canada announced this month that it would “press pause” on any further Tandem contracts, and strike a working group comprising … Continue reading →

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The CRTC is holding public consultations about the CBC’s content and news coverage

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press) We often hear from people about the quality of the journalism and reporting produced by the CBC. Many have expressed disappointment or frustrations with how the CBC covers political issues and the presence of bias in … Continue reading →

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High number of pedestrian fatalities and in some places its on the rise – what can be done?

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

Feb 11 2019 – Kevin Yaworski I am a volunteer public advocate and have nothing to gain with this post. My goal is to inform those denied the facts and for proper engineering, education and enforcement to be the priority … Continue reading →

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MIT experiment let internet users control a human

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Kevin Yaworski

Niccolo Pescetelli is a researcher at the MIT Media Lab who created the online game BeeMe. (Pixaby) (Pixaby) — Would you let random strangers tell you what to do over the internet? Then this game is for you! CBC Radio … Continue reading →

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Concerns with security of e-voting systems

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Kevin Yaworski

Nov 6 2018 – Kevin Yaworski – Public Advocate Several e-voting systems in the US and elsewhere were proven to be tampered with. Ahead of important elections, U.S. voting system is still vulnerable to hacking https://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/ahead-of-important-elections-u-s-voting-system-is-still-vulnerable-to-hacking-1.4887507 Same concerns raised about … Continue reading →

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Can this tech pioneer convince you to delete your social media accounts?

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Kevin Yaworski

Oct 5 2018 – CBC The Current — Jaron Lanier says evidence shows addictive design was deliberately used for platform — We are lumped into groups of millions of like minded users based on data collected from us from many … Continue reading →

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Allegations of sexual assault against Hedley and response from several organizations

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Kevin Yaworski

Many Hedley fans remain supportive as the band continues on tour while facing sexual misconduct allegations. On Friday, the management team for the pop-rock quartet severed its ties with the band. (Universal Music Group) Feb 20 2018 – Kevin Yaworski … Continue reading →

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Unfair and unlawful ticketing and contesting process

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Kevin Yaworski

Feb 2 2018 – Kevin Yaworski – WiseUpWinnipeg I contacted 311 and our acting Deputy Assistant Mayor / my Counc. Matt Allard after having issues parking when attending the Know Your Zone Judicial Review today. ———- Forwarded message ———- From: … Continue reading →

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