Metro Vancouver 9-1-1 dispatchers have a unique addition to a list of household fire hazards. They’re warning people to be careful of kitchen fires caused by overcooked turkeys. Dispatcher Corey Kelso says it may sound like a joke, but it’s actually the leading cause of spikes in 9-1-1 calls over the holidays. He says there are ways to … [Read more...]
The very real dangers of naming and shaming
October 21, 2011 by
Social media has recently been the public’s tool of choice for public discourse and mass mobilization, but local experts say that people who use it for naming and shaming have yet to realize the online digital baggage it can bring them and others. Following the June 15 Stanley Cup riot, outraged Vancouverites turned to their blogs, Twitter and … [Read more...]
