Port Coquitlam has put a halt to an anti-bullying bylaw, at least until the new year. Mayor Greg Moore says Council will be doing more research before moving forward after concern from the RCMP. Moore says while police are worried the bylaw would duplicate parts of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is still necessary, "The parameters to … [Read more...]
Anti-bullying walk draws hundreds
December 9, 2012 by
The first annual Snowflake Walk is under way in Port Coquitlam. Hundreds of Lower Mainland residents are participating in the anti-bullying event, among them Lesley Penner. "We've got grandchildren, boys and girls, and we want it to be a little bit safer out there for them. And I think there's also a lot of bullying at schools, elementary … [Read more...]
Anti-bullying walked named after Amanda Todd set for Sunday
December 8, 2012 by
Port Coquitlam is set to host its first Snowflake Walk to end bullying on Sunday. Snowflake was the nickname Carol Todd gave to her 15-year-old daughter, Amanda, who committed suicide Oct. 10 after she had been bullied. Todd says she will walk with residents from Port Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland. "It’s a great awareness thing. And … [Read more...]
Vancouver Councillor praises PoCo over anti-bullying
November 27, 2012 by
Vancouver City Council will soon be debating a motion that proposes looking at opportunities for coordinated anti-bullying action in Vancouver, similar to Port Coquitlam's "Be Someone" campaign announced Tuesday. Councillor Andrea Reimer introduced the motion, calling for staff to approach the Board of Education, and community groups already doing … [Read more...]
Port Coquitlam to launch anti-bullying bylaw as part of new campaign
November 27, 2012 by
On what would have been Amanda Todd's 16th birthday, the City of Port Coquitlam and other local groups have teamed up to tackle bullying with a fresh approach in B.C. The city has proposed a bylaw making it, in essence, illegal to bully someone. It would levy a fine, which would be removed if the offender participates in an anti-bullying … [Read more...]
Anti-bullying costs to be downloaded
November 15, 2012 by
The Chair of the Vancouver School Board supports the goal of the Provincial anti-bullying campaign but not the unexpected cost. Patti Bacchus says to cover-off teachers taking the Erase Bullying training, it will cost the District between 25 to 30 thousand dollars. Bacchus says the bill was not budgeted for this year, "So, we will have to … [Read more...]
Amanda Todd’s mother not invited to anti-bullying summit
November 14, 2012 by
Amanda Todd's mother says she's 'very upset' she wasn't invited to the province's anti-bullying summit this week. Education Ministry officials say Carol Todd was not invited to the summit. Carol Todd said on Twitter she was 'very upset' at this, and said 'they thought my presence might upset some of the students present.' A ministry spokesman says … [Read more...]
Anti-bullying event attracts hundreds
October 25, 2012 by
An event set up to discuss the topic of bullying drew a crowd of hundreds in Port Coquitlam Wednesday night at Terry Fox Theatre, as many continue to seek answers in the wake of Amanda Todd's high-profile suicide. The event was called Bullying: It Ends With You. Wendy, whose son knew Amanda Todd, felt the panel discussion with psychologists, … [Read more...]
