Parents of bullies could face jail time under anti-bullying law in New York
Members of the New York community hope the new law will put a stop to bullying by holding parents accountable for their children’s actions Continue reading
Anti-Bullying
Okanagan woman who lived with rare disease spent her last years fighting bullying
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Reporter
Kourtney Saviskoff died Tuesday night, after the young Okanagan woman spent the last years of her life fighting bullying. Continue reading
Police officer recorded swearing and dropping R-word to make fun of Sask. man
By Jacqueline Wilson Reporter
Police officer recorded swearing and dropping the “R” word to make fun of a Saskatchewan man, not realizing the voicemail had started recording. Continue reading
Calgary Hitmen score big with ‘Be Brave’ anti-bullying game, win in shootout
The Calgary Hitmen downed the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-3 in a shootout during the inaugural ‘Be Brave’ anti-bullying game in front of a very exuberant crowd. Continue reading
Big boost for Kelowna school and pink shirt day
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
The annual pink shirt campaign was designed to stamp out school bullying. Continue reading
13-year-old Australian kills himself after relentless homophobic bullying at school
Hundreds of supporters gathered to pay tribute to 13-year-old Tyrone Unsworth Sunday, in Brisbane, Australia, nearly two weeks after he took his own life due to relentless bullying. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Roughriders Jorgen Hus and Red Cross visit fans
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatchewan Roughriders long snapper Jorgen Hus met longtime Rider fans to drop off raffle tickets, but also to spread an anti-bullying message. Continue reading
Ontario man charged in alleged $40K anti-bullying fraud: police
A Hamilton, Ont. man who promised to run anti-bullying campaigns in high schools is instead charged with fraud over $5,000. Continue reading
‘A lot of people told me to kill myself’: Dying teen speaks out about impact of bullying
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
At just seven months old, Kourtney Saviskoff was diagnosed with Byler’s Syndrome, a disease which prevents her liver from being able to filter out toxins. Continue reading
Sex orientation part of anti-bully plan in B.C.: Education Minister
Education Minister Mike Bernier announced at an emotional news conference on Thursday that public school districts and private schools will have until the end of the year to update their policies. Continue reading
