Canada’s largest school board continues ban on Snapchat, Instagram, Netflix
The Toronto District School Board says it is extending its ban on Snapchat, Instagram and Netflix in an effort to alleviate the strain on its network. Continue reading
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When technology becomes unhealthy for teens
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Whether it’s an email or text, a tweet on Twitter or a like on Facebook, there’s no escaping electronic leashes, and for the next generation, it’s even worse. Continue reading
Saudi woman arrested for wearing skirt released without charges
Police in Saudi Arabia had arrested the young woman for wearing “immodest clothes” after public outcry. Continue reading
Snapchat’s new map feature could be tracking you all the time
While there is the option to opt out of this feature, otherwise known as “Ghost Mode,” critics have maintained in the days since it was released that Snap Map could be used to stalk or bully others. Continue reading
McDonald’s rolls out Snaplications to chase young workers in U.S.
South of the border, McDonald’s says it will make 250,000 hires this summer, a large majority of which will be between the ages of 16 and 24. Continue reading
16-year-old arrested after encouraging students to bring weapons to Brampton school: police
Police said they became aware of the message, which was posted to Snapchat, on Sunday. Continue reading
Student faces charges after threat made against Spruce Grove school on Snapchat
A student was taken into custody and now faces Criminal Code charges in relation to the threat. The student’s identity cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Continue reading
Snapchat, Instagram, Netflix being blocked on TDSB Wi-Fi network
Toronto District School Board officials said in a statement that the temporary move is being done to improve the speed of the board’s wireless network. Continue reading
Lockdown lifted at Aldergrove Secondary School following Snapchat post
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
A lockdown at Aldergrove Secondary School has now been lifted after a student posted a Snapchat of himself holding a “handgun” in the school hallway. Continue reading
Facebook’s latest moves could have Snapchat on the ropes
Can Snapchat go toe-to-toe against Facebook and become a mainstay in the social media landscape, or will Facebook take out Snapchat the same way it KO’ed Vine? Continue reading
