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Former central Alberta high school teacher pleads guilty to child luring
A former Barrhead high school teacher has pleaded guilty to one count of child luring. Continue reading
Langley teen overdose victim would have helped others if given the chance, family says
“He would be the first one if somebody fell down to go see if they needed help, if they were hurt,” Carson Crimeni’s grandfather told Global News. Continue reading
‘It’s so wrong’: Family, peers call for justice in apparent overdose death of Langley teen
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I think someone needs to be held accountable. They had all that time to do something,” said a friend of Carson’s who’s viewed a video of his final hours. Continue reading
‘They knew he was dying’: Father of Langley teen overdose victim wants bystanders charged
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Video circulating on social media shows Carson Crimeni high on drugs with other teens laughing at him, hours before he died of a suspected overdose. Continue reading
The ugly side of Snapchat and Instagram filters
Digital tweaks that obscure your flaws are setting an unrealistic standard of beauty and that can take a toll on one’s self-esteem. Continue reading
Kingston Police believe Snapchat’s map feature is a safety concern
Kingston Police released a warning on Thursday urging parents to understand the risks that the Snapchat map poses to youth. Continue reading
How a gender-swapped dating profile picture led to a cop’s arrest
“I was just looking to get someone. He just happened to be a cop,” said the 20-year-old student. Continue reading
If you die in real life, do you also die on social media?
There are steps you can take to protect your data, but you need to be proactive. Continue reading
Snapchat’s gender-swapping filter has transgender people conflicted
Some experts say the app’s filter may be meaningful for youths reckoning with gender identity. Continue reading
SIU clears Hamilton police officers in 2018 fatal shooting of 19-year-old
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has determined there are no grounds to lay criminal charges against police officers in the shooting death of 19-year-old Quinn MacDougall. Continue reading