Redrafted Nova Scotia anti-cyberbullying law comes into force
A Nova Scotia anti-cyberbullying law that was inspired by the death of Rehtaeh Parsons has been redrafted and is now in force. Continue reading
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Theo Fleury to speak to Winnipeg youth at Wellness Conference
The Youth Matter Wellness Conference took place Wednesday Jan. 17 at Springs Church in Winnipeg. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s new cyber safety bill is a barrier for victims: Privacy lawyer
David Fraser, a prominent Internet and privacy lawyer, says the Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act will place a barrier on those may need it the most. Continue reading
New Nova Scotia anti-cyberbullying law tabled after old law struck down
The original Cyber-safety Act, the first of its kind in Canada, was struck down in late 2015 after the Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruled that it infringed on Charter rights. Continue reading
‘They knew what they did was wrong’: Mother of Rehtaeh Parsons speaks out on Bridgewater teens sentencing
This week, 6 young men were given conditional discharges for sharing intimate images of underage girls. Continue reading
Bridgewater, N.S. intimate photos case unlikely to deter teens:experts
A high-profile Nova Scotia case is shining a light on the consequences of sharing intimate images without consent. Continue reading
Edmonton police charge man with wilful promotion of hatred due to blog posts
A rare charge of wilful promotion of hatred has been laid against an Edmonton man who police said ran several hate-based websites that promoted violence. Continue reading
4th annual Rae’s Awareness Memorial Walk takes place in Nova Scotia
The walk is in memory of Rehtaeh Parsons and works to raise awareness of sexualized violence and consent. Continue reading
Rehtaeh Parsons’ mother pleased guilty pleas entered in Bridgewater intimate images case
Rehtaeh Parsons’ mother believes there is a heightened awareness in Nova Scotia around sharing intimate images following what happened to her daughter. Continue reading
Most recommendations from review of Rehtaeh Parsons case underway
The Nova Scotia government says all of the recommendations in a review of how Nova Scotia police and prosecutors handled the high-profile Rehtaeh Parsons case have either been put in place or are underway. Continue reading