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...]
Hundreds gather in honour of Amanda Todd
November 18, 2012 by
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam to remember bullying victim Amanda Todd. There was occasional laughter, long emotional silences, and more than a few tears in the crowd. Addressing the gathering, amanda's father Norm remembered his daughter as a daredevil, before offering up a prayer. Amanda's … [Read more...]
Hundreds gather at Victory Square to mark Remembrance Day
November 11, 2012 by
Hundreds gathered at Victory Square on Sunday to participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony. Percy Smith was in the British Merchant Marine during World War Two, transporting vital supplies in the north Atlantic. While Smith says he saw some terrible things, including ships in his convoy sunk by torpedoes, he says he'd do it all again. "Would I do … [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...]
Hundreds turn out for vigil in honour of Amanda Todd
October 19, 2012 by
Hundreds of people turned out to a public vigil at Surrey's Holland Park. It's all to pay tribute to 15 year old Amanda Todd who took her own life last week. Candles lit the fountain in the middle of the park. The crowd continued to grow as darkness fell. Politicians, RCMP officers, firefighters and other officials were noticeable in the crowd but … [Read more...]
Hundreds expected for 2nd annual “SlutWalk”
June 30, 2012 by
Vancouver's second annual "SlutWalk" is happening Saturday, starting at the Art Gallery at 2pm. Hundreds are expected for speeches and the march. Organizer Rachel Malek says the message to end slut-shaming is still strong. "We want to make sure that clothing, somebody's behaviour, the way somebody's dressed, somebody's profession … [Read more...]
See Hundreds of Butterflies at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix
April 11, 2012 by
Celebrate spring by watching the butterflies flutter by at the Desert Botanical Garden of Phoenix, Arizona during their Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Hundreds march to end racism
March 19, 2012 by
More than 250 people marched down Commercial Drive Sunday calling for an end to racism in Canada. Harsha Walia, march organizer and member of No One Is Illegal, said the significance of walking down the East Vancouver neighbourhood is to denounce racism and hate crimes that took place in the area. Two men accused of belonging to the B.C. faction … [Read more...]
Hundreds gather to say goodbye to Maple Batalia
October 8, 2011 by
Hundreds of people packed the Riverside Funeral Home in Delta to say their final goodbyes to 19-year old Maple Batalia. She was gunned down a week and a half ago in the parking lot of Surrey's SFU campus. Her father, Harry Batalia says he regrets not being able to protect her. "That's something I have not been able to serve my blooming little … [Read more...]
Hundreds gather to say goodbye to Maple Battalia
October 8, 2011 by
Hundreds of people have gathered in Delta to say their final goodbyes to 19-year old Maple Batalia. Batalia was shot and killed at SFU's Surrey campus a week and a half ago. This woman used to work with maple and says she just can't believe what happened. "When I first heard everything I thought it was an accident -- maybe a car accident or … [Read more...]
