Anti-Bullying

• ‘It’s about being kind’: Pink Shirt Day raises awareness of childhood bullying

  Manitobans were encouraged to wear pink shirts on Wednesday for the annual Pink Shirt Day, which aims to raise awareness of about bullying, especially in schools.

  Health

  Feb 28
  
• ‘Bullying is not OK’: Montreal kids suit up for Pink Shirt Day

  Students at LaSalle Elementary School in Montreal marked Pink Shirt Day by reflecting on the importance of being kind to one another.

  Canada

  Feb 28
  
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• Quebec students to undergo mandatory anti-violence training

  Quebec students will soon have to undergo seven to nine hours of mandatory anti-violence training every year, following a series of violent incidents in the province's schools. 

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2023
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• Okanagan high school students reminded about kindness from younger counterparts

  Pink Shirt Day was started in 2007 after a boy in Nova Scotia wore pink to school and was bullied. The day is now marked across the world.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2023
• St. Charles Elementary School’s ‘Anti-Bullying Crew’ spreads positivity on Pink Shirt day

  The Anti-Bullying Crew at St. Charles elementary school in Pierrefonds dressed for Pink Shirt day and spread a message of positivity on Wednesday.

  Education

  Feb 22, 2023
• ‘It’s polarizing these days’: Pink Shirt Day advocates in Calgary reinforce anti-bullying message

  With so much societal division, anti-bullying advocates say the message couldn't be more relevant. Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day and supporters say it's time adults lead by example.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2022
• Saskatchewan schools celebrate Pink Shirt Day ahead of February break

  National Pink Shirt Day falls on Feb. 23 but with most Saskatchewan students on break during that time, school divisions celebrated it a week earlier.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2022
• Edmonton looking to give bylaw more weight with stronger harassment definitions

  The amendments were to include harassment based on race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.

  Crime

  Aug 4, 2021
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• Kelowna embraces 2021 Pink Shirt Day: ‘It’s a really important event here’

  It’s Pink Shirt Day at schools across Canada, as students, faculty and other non-profit organizations band together to combat bullying.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2021
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• Moncton artist paints anti-bullying messages on murals in schools

  The walls and washrooms of schools in Moncton are getting a little more inspiring.

  Education

  Mar 9, 2020