Posts Tagged ‘ban’
The great cell debate
This year a big topic of debate here in Canada has been whether or not we should be allowing cell phones in classrooms. This isn’t a new debate by any means – I have a feeling it was still a hot topic back when our cells were the size of small houses. In 2007, cell [...]
Texting while biking becomes a legal issue in Owen Sound Ontario
Teen charged with “reckless driving” due to Textus Interuptus A sixteen-year-old in Owen Sound, Ontario is being charged with reckless driving after he crashed his bicycle into a parked car. The boy suffered minor injuries and there was some damage to the car. Police have determined that the crash was caused by “textus interuptus,” or [...]
Teen Tanning Ban
Health officials in Victoria argue the dangers of tanning salons Victoria BC is considering passing a bylaw that would ban kids under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. This bylaw, presented by Richard Stanwick, chief medical officer of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, has been contemplated for years but is being pushed forth [...]