One year after news ban, Facebook users have to get creative to share severe weather updates

Residents of small communities across Canada are finding ways of getting around Facebook's news blackout to share updates about dangerous weather events, but they say it's still tough to get information to people quickly on the platform.

One year after news ban, Facebook users have to get creative to share severe weather updates
A woman in a grey dress and sunglasses stands on her property. Her home and property are being repaired.

Residents of small communities across Canada are finding ways of getting around Facebook's news blackout to share updates about dangerous weather events, but they say it's still tough to get information to people quickly on the platform.