The Glass Room and the first Reality Check go to Surrey

OpenMedia brings the Glass Room exhibit and the Reality Check panel discussion to Surrey to discuss how data collection and algorithmic filtering shape what becomes part of the public conversation.

In today's climate, where democracy faces serious challenges and misinformation has infiltrated almost all communication platforms, The Glass Room serves as a timely and powerful tool. Starting in December of 2025, OpenMedia has been sharing Tactical Tech’s Glass Room exhibit with community members in British Columbia (BC), aiming to spark conversation about the impact of misinformation and data mining in Canada and around the world.

The exhibition explores the hidden aspects of our digital lives: how technology shapes public opinion,  how data is collected and used, and how misinformation spreads. It empowers visitors to recognize false or misleading information, and take actionable steps to protect their digital privacy. The Glass Room has already appeared in 71 cities worldwide — including Berlin, London, San Francisco, New York, and Toronto — and has now arrived in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

The Glass Room: Misinformation Edition in Surrey

The first Reality Check

A new panel discussion was held in tandem with the Glass Room exhibit at the Surrey Libraries - City Centre branch. On August 18th, 2026, we hosted the Reality Check: Misinformation, Manipulation, and the Canadian Public where community members joined us in person and online for the conversation with three very special panelists:

• Guerric Haché - long-time worker in the video game industry, as well as a political organizer, independent writer and designer, and nature photographer

• Aislin Jackson - staff lawyer in BCCLA’s Policy department, working primarily on privacy, digital policy, police accountability, and free expression issues

• Katherine Reilly - digital literacy expert in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University

What's Next

The exhibit will be open to the public during October in North Vancouver.

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