Cyber Bullying

• 1 in 4 Canadian youths suffered online threats and harassment: StatCan

  A StatCan report concluded young Canadians who suffered cyber-victimization had a higher risk of having poor mental health and eating disorders.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
  
• ‘Pay the price’: Amanda Todd’s mother stunned as lawyers seek reduced jail time for extortionist

  At a hearing in Amsterdam, Robert Malewicz criticized Canadian authorities for releasing Aydin Coban's personal details, noting that his client will "always be recognized."

  Crime

  Jun 29, 2023
  
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• Jury now deliberating in online extortion case of British Columbia teen

  Aydin Coban has pleaded not guilty to extortion, harassment, communication with a young person to commit a sexual offence and possession and distribution of child pornography.

  Crime

  Aug 5, 2022
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• Sextortion complaints on the rise among North Okanagan youth: RCMP

  'We understand for some parents it may be difficult discussing these topics with their kids but it’s necessary. Remember, it may be uncomfortable at first, but it gets easier.'

  Crime

  Mar 1, 2022
• ‘It says that people are out there’: southern Alberta students mark Pink Shirt Day

  Students in southern Alberta marked Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, showing their support for the anti-bullying movement.

  Education

  Feb 26, 2020
• 11th annual Pink Shirt Day takes aim at cyber bullying

  "Pink Shirt Day really just says very much out loud, people are there for you."

  Feb 27, 2019
• B.C. man going to prison for creating revenge website against ex-wife

  Patrick Fox was accused of tormenting his ex-wife, Desiree Capuano, through online communications and publications.

  Crime

  Nov 10, 2017
• Trial begins for Vancouver man accused of tormenting wife with “revenge website”

  A trial is underway for a Vancouver man accused of criminal harassment for maintaining a “revenge website” against his former wife.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2017
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• Boy arrested after N.S. cyberbullying victim’s mother vents anger on social media

  A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for alleged cyberbullying, days after a Liverpool, N.S., mother complained that authorities weren't helping her bullied son.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2017
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• UPDATE: Hockey website apologizes for offensive ‘ugliest Montreal Canadiens spouse’ poll

  A popular hockey website has published an article naming the "Ugliest Spouse of the Montreal Canadiens."

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2016