A Vancouver man facing close to 40 charges linked to the sex trafficking of teenage girls is in more trouble with the law. Reza Moazami is accused of contacting one of his alleged victims -- something a judge ordered him not to do. Vancouver Police arrested the 28-year old ten days ago. He's now charged with breaching a court order and obstruction … [Read more...]
Access4Kids input device allows disabled children to control touch-centric tablets (video)
December 11, 2012 by
The innovation world at large has been crafting ways for handicapped individuals to interact with computers for years on end, but the issue of tablets has created another predicament entirely. How do you enable someone to masterfully control a touch-centric device, when the mere act of touching is a challenge? Ayanna Howard, professor of electrical … [Read more...]
Children and youth representative says BC government spends less on mental health programs than it claims
October 20, 2012 by
BC's Representative for Children and Youth is disputing figures from the provincial government -- over the amount of money spent on mental health programs. The minister responsible -- Stephanie Cadieux -- claims $ 94 million are spent each year to address concerns. But Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond isn't buying that number. "I think they spend closer … [Read more...]
NDP Children and Family critic demands change to deal with child poverty
September 27, 2012 by
The NDP are condemning the provincial government for aborting the fall sitting of the legislature after the latest update on child poverty in BC. Children and Family critic Claire Trevena says the report shows politicians need to be working on solutions in Victoria. She calls a disproportionately large number of first nations kids … [Read more...]
Protect your children at ALL times
August 15, 2012 by
Health authorities are reminding parents to secure their windows, after recent reports of toddlers falling out. Dr. Shelina Babul at BC Children's Hospital says at least 10 kids have been taken to hospital so far this year after falling out of windows. In the past three weeks, at least three falls have been reported in Surrey, Mission … [Read more...]
Trial set for man accused in Coquitlam crash that killed two children
July 29, 2012 by
The trial of a man who left Canada after being charged in a Coquitlam crash that killed two children will get underway on Monday. It’s been almost four years after a crash killed nine-year-old Andrew Moeller and his six-year-old brother Matthew, and left their eight-year-old brother Karl paralyzed. Now, the man accused of driving … [Read more...]
Nearly $18 million raised for B.C.’s sick children
June 3, 2012 by
The annual Miracle Weekend telethon has raised nearly $ 18 million for B.C. Children’s Hospital. Spokesperson Stephen Forgach says it's the highest total ever. "We beat last year's total – and when you get up to raising this much money, it's always hard to push it much higher, but the community comes through for us year after … [Read more...]
Barobo’s Mobot goes up for pre-order, slinks toward your impressionable children (video)
April 19, 2012 by
In what may be the first notable instance of a product actually losing the "i" in favor of building out its own persona, Barobo's iMobot is not only not going by Mobot, but it's also up for pre-order. The modular robotics platform can be claimed for $ 269.95 (with extension plates and the like available as optional extras), and we're told by the … [Read more...]
Family of murdered Merritt children outraged
March 11, 2012 by
Allan Schoenborn -- the man found not criminally responsible for killing his three children -- has postponed his latest review hearing. The family of his victims, calls the move a slap in the face. "This review board is just ridiculous, and this process for the review board is just ridiculous," says Stacy Gault, the cousin of Schoenborn's ex-wife … [Read more...]
Put the children first, get vaccinated
February 24, 2012 by
If you live in the Fraser Valley and have regular contact with young children, health officials want you to get a whooping cough vaccine. The Fraser Health Authority is expanding it"s response to an initial outbreak last fall from the eastern valley to all communities in their region after noticing an uptick in cases. Those, in places … [Read more...]
