Vancouver man accused of tormenting ex-wife online found guilty of criminal harassment
The court heard Patrick Fox’s tactics included threatening emails, blog postings and a website about Desiree Capuano, who lives in Arizona. Continue reading
Online harassment
“The singular role for the rest of my life is to destroy your life:” Revenge website trial enters second day
By Jeremy Lye Senior Reporter
In day two of the trial, the court heard from emails Patrick Fox allegedly sent to his ex, detailing plans to destroy her life. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Commons committee ‘rape culture’ report to address violence against women
The House of Commons committee on the status of women heard from 99 witnesses over the last year on what the federal government could do to reduce violence against women and girls. Continue reading
Anyone can be an internet troll under the right circumstances – even you: study
Researchers found that certain circumstances – not personality traits – are more likely to influence what type of comments people post. Continue reading
Nova Scotia government releases new ‘Birds and the Bees’ video
By Natasha Pace Reporter
By combining an age old metaphor with animation, officials are hoping to prevent sexual violence among young people. Continue reading
Alberta MLA speaks one year after sharing domestic violence story in legislature
By Erik Mikkelsen Community Relations Coordinator/Videographer
One year ago, Lethbridge East MLA Maria Fitzpatrick stood in the Alberta legislature and told her emotional story of past domestic violence. She recently sat down with Global’s Erik Mikkelsen to talk about the progress being made to support victims of domestic violence in our province. Continue reading
Alberta NDP MLA says she was victim of Facebook imposter
A Facebook and Twitter account that an Alberta legislature member says weren’t her’s have been taken down. Continue reading
Kevin Smith fights back after daughter viciously harassed online
Kevin Smith’s daughter was viciously insulted online after she posted a photo of herself. Continue reading
‘Like the whore you are’: Video highlights abuse females face online
A new video provides a jarring look at some of the comments women working in the sports industry receive online. Continue reading
