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I Wrote About Cyberbullying a Decade Ago: Here’s What’s Different About This Problem Today

by Rebecca Bollwitt

I wrote about cyberbullying a decade ago: here’s what’s different about this problem today. I share my story and some great resources from RiseAbove with TELUS that can help empower youth to stand up to cyberbullying.

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Make Your Shaw Pink Shirt Promises

by Rebecca Bollwitt

You are invited to share your Pink Shirt Promises to help end bullying by posting your positive message on the Post-it Pink wall in Centre Court at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey and at the Metropolis at Metrotown Grand Court in Burnaby. Pink Shirt Promises in Surrey Post your message on the Post-it Pink wall […]

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Shaw Pink Shirt Promises: Today is Safer Internet Day

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Today is Safer Internet Day, an initiative focused on reducing cyberbullying and promoting responsible Internet use. Safer Internet Day When I was growing up, bullying involved punching, shoving, teasing, spreading bad rumours, keeping certain people out of a group, and getting certain people to “gang-up” on others. Now, with so many more ways to communicate […]

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Pink Shirt Day Ladies Luncheon

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Join the CKNW Orphans’ Fund to celebrate Pink Shirt Day with a kick-off Pink Shirt Day Ladies Luncheon on Friday, February 21st from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Award Winning Blue Water Cafe in Yaletown. Presented by Coast Capital Savings, Pink Shirt Day in BC is Wednesday, February 26th, 2014. On that day […]

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Surrey Stop Bullying Film Contest 2013

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The second annual Stop Bullying Film Contest in Surrey is underway as students from grades 6 to 12 are invited to submit a 30 or 60 second film that identifies types of bullying, the impact that bullying has on people, and solutions to the problem. The judging panel was recently announced and it includes Mayor […]

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How to Participate in a Twitter Chat or Town Hall

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Twitter chats and town hall meetings are becoming more popular with the inclusion of celebrities and local politicians who open themselves up to answer questions about specific topics online. If you’re a basic Twitter user, you may now know how to participate in these discussions so I thought that I would outline a few key […]

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Pink Shirt Day 2012

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s been five years since CKNW was inspired by the story of two students from Nova Scotia (David Shepherd and Travis Price) who took a stand against bullying by wearing pink shirts to school in protest. Since that time, the concept of Pink Shirt Day has grown into a national campaign to raise awareness about […]

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