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Global News
4 days ago
- Global News
Warning issued for ‘dangerous' social-media challenges trending among Ontario kids
The Toronto Catholic District School Board, along with some emergency responders, are warning parents about 'dangerous' social-media challenges that are trending among students in Ontario schools. The board said the challenges are recorded on video and shared online to encourage others to participate, but they can pose serious risks to students and the entire school community. Among them is the so-called 'paper clip challenge' that involves students inserting metal objects such as a paper clip into an electrical outlet and dropping a coin onto the prongs to cause electrical sparks. The board said the 'Chromebook challenge' involves placing paper clips, pencils or other objects into Chromebook USB ports to deliberately cause them to short-circuit, which can lead to overheating, burns or fire. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy There's also a trend that involves students attempting to 'eliminate' one another using water guns, Nerf-style projectiles, or other replica guns in public areas, known as the 'senior assassin challenge.' Story continues below advertisement 'These dangerous activities, along with tampering with school issued devices or electrical outlets in school buildings, is strictly prohibited,' the school board said in an emailed letter to parents on Friday. 'Any student found engaging in such behaviours may face disciplinary consequences, including suspension. Parents/guardians may also be held responsible for any damage to school property caused by student misconduct.' Ontario Association of Fire Educators also warned of the 'Chromebook challenge,' saying it's not a game. 'Tampering with devices can spark fires, release harmful gases, and lead to injuries or suspension,' the association said in a post on social media. The fire department in Pembroke, Ont., shared a similar warning urging parents, students and educators to be aware of the 'dangerous TikTok trend' in a reference to the Chromebook challenge. '(It) is putting lives and schools at risk. Students are intentionally short-circuiting their laptops to cause sparks and fires,' the fire department said in a social-media post. 'Never tamper or insert objects into electronic device ports.' Police and fire services across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area have also issued warnings about participating in such challenges, as have other school boards across North America after injuries and fires were reported elsewhere.
CBC
4 days ago
- General
- CBC
Toronto Catholic District School Board warns of 'dangerous' social media trends
The Toronto Catholic District School Board is warning parents about "dangerous" social media challenges that are trending among students in Ontario schools. The board says the challenges are recorded on video and shared online to encourage others to participate, but they can pose serious risks to students and the entire school community. Among them is the so-called "paper clip challenge" that involves students inserting metal objects such as a paper clip into an electrical outlet and dropping a coin onto the prongs to cause electrical sparks. The board says the "Chromebook challenge" involves placing paper clips, pencils or other objects into Chromebook USB ports to deliberately cause them to short-circuit, which can lead to overheating, burns or fire. There's also a trend that involves students attempting to "eliminate" one another using water guns, Nerf-style projectiles, or other replica guns in public areas, known as the "senior assassin challenge."
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- General
- Toronto Sun
Toronto Catholic District School Board warns of 'dangerous' social media trends
Published May 30, 2025 • 1 minute read The Toronto Catholic District School Board, located at 80 Sheppard Ave. E., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Photo by Postmedia Network files The Toronto Catholic District School Board is warning parents about 'dangerous' social media challenges that are trending among students in Ontario schools. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The board says the challenges are recorded on video and shared online to encourage others to participate, but they can pose serious risks to students and the entire school community. Among them is the so-called 'paper clip challenge' that involves students inserting metal objects such as a paper clip into an electrical outlet and dropping a coin onto the prongs to cause electrical sparks. The board says the 'Chromebook challenge' involves placing paper clips, pencils or other objects into Chromebook USB ports to deliberately cause them to short-circuit, which can lead to overheating, burns or fire. There's also a trend that involves students attempting to 'eliminate' one another using water guns, Nerf-style projectiles, or other replica guns in public areas, known as the 'senior assassin challenge.' Police and fire services across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area also have issued warnings about participating in such challenges, as have other school boards across North America after several injuries and fire incidents were reported elsewhere. Crime World Toronto & GTA Toronto Raptors Television
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Toronto Catholic District School Board warns of ‘dangerous' social media trends
TORONTO – The Toronto Catholic District School Board is warning parents about 'dangerous' social media challenges that are trending among students in Ontario schools. The board says the challenges are recorded on video and shared online to encourage others to participate, but they can pose serious risks to students and the entire school community. Among them is the so-called 'paper clip challenge' that involves students inserting metal objects such as a paper clip into an electrical outlet and dropping a coin onto the prongs to cause electrical sparks. The board says the 'Chromebook challenge' involves placing paper clips, pencils or other objects into Chromebook USB ports to deliberately cause them to short-circuit, which can lead to overheating, burns or fire. There's also a trend that involves students attempting to 'eliminate' one another using water guns, Nerf-style projectiles, or other replica guns in public areas, known as the 'senior assassin challenge.' Police and fire services across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area also have issued warnings about participating in such challenges, as have other school boards across North America after several injuries and fire incidents were reported elsewhere. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2025.
CBC
21-05-2025
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- CBC
Community mourns death of 3 siblings in 401 crash
The friends and teachers of three siblings killed on Sunday in a collision are coming together to grieve, as the Toronto Catholic District School Board offers mental health support to students and staff to help them cope.
