Tag: social media
Pro-Palestinian protesters greet grads after Western University convocation
Graduates from the Ivey school of business at Western University were greeted by pro-Palestinian protesters when they left left Alumni Hall following their convocation ceremony Thursday afternoon. About 200 protesters then headed to the Ivey school of business on Western Road, where they chanted and drummed as Ivey graduates and their families also went back […]
School boards target social media titans in ‘wakeup call’: Expert
Lawsuits launched against social media giants by four Ontario school boards claiming social media platforms are disrupting student learning should be “a wakeup call for all of us,” a London-area education expert says.
Politician clarifies ‘liking’ Facebook comment calling for colleagues’ lynching
An embattled Sarnia city councillor is clarifying he doesn’t condone violence against his political colleagues after “liking” Facebook posts calling for some of them to be lynched..
City politicians to colleague’s push for public money to appeal reprimand: No
City hall’s integrity watchdog found Stevenson’s posts, which can still be found on her X profile, violated the council code of conduct clause against treating other council members, city hall employees and members of the public “appropriately and without abuse, bullying or intimidation.”
Watchdog seeks police escort as area politician slapped with maximum penalty
CHATHAM – A municipal politician here was handed the maximum allowable penalty by her colleagues after a watchdog determined her past behaviour, including social media posts, breached council’s code of conduct.
Area politician pushes back on probe as three-month pay penalty may loom
In her 47-page report going to council Aug. 14, commissioner Mary Ellen Bench recommends that Jubenville’s council pay be suspended for three months
Investigation underway after disturbing visit to palliative care patient
The man allegedly appeared in the hospital room of the victim’s dying father, where he took a selfie with the sleeping man and sent it to her.
Two standoffs, two suspects posting to social media: Why?
Two suspects in violent crimes took to social media to post updates while surrounded by London police this month.
Social media/human trafficking info session Thursday in Owen Sound
A free social media and human trafficking information session for parents and for youths aged 11 to 18 if accompanied by parents or guardians, will be presented at the Y in Owen Sound Thursday night. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce, 700 10th St. […]
The trail in $25K theft was cold – until teen posted Snapchat video
A Southwestern Ontario teen sank herself in a Sarnia courtroom with a social media post of her offence, although she didn’t remember making the video.