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CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Growing concern over cyberbullying in White Rock
Growing concern over cyberbullying in White Rock Police are urging parents to keep a close eye on their children's social media use amid an uptick in reports of online bullying and extortion.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
RCMP warn parents of rise of online bullying, exploitation among youth in White Rock, B.C.
Police in White Rock, B.C., are urging parents to be cautious of their children's phone use amid an increase of explicit content sharing and bullying online. White Rock RCMP issued a statement Monday morning describing a noticed increase in 'negative behaviours' on the internet, particularly on apps that users believe can not be traced back to them, alongside a reminder that youth aged 12 and older can be charged with Criminal Code offences for online misconduct. This includes serious offences such as sharing intimate images of another youth without consent, online harassment, or making threats through digital platforms. Children and teenagers are advised to never share personal or explicit photos or videos, and to not talk to strangers online — even if they seem to be a child or teenager themselves. Any suspicious or uncomfortable behavior should be reported to a trusted adult, said the RCMP. 'If you wouldn't want your parent, teacher or coach to see what you are sending, it's probably not appropriate to send,' said Youth Relations Officer Const. Chantal Sears, in a news release. 'Social media apps such as Snapchat and Discord, and others, can be traced back to you even after what you have sent disappears or is deleted. It's important to treat your online life as you would your regular life.' As for parents, the RCMP recommended they work to gain a better understanding of what apps their child uses, who they are talking to online, and what content they are sharing. Boundaries should be set, with clear rules established for when screen time is allowed and where in the home devices can be used. 'I have yet to investigate a file where nude images were sent from the kitchen or family room. They have always been sent from the bedroom or bathroom with parents or guardians present inside the home,' said Sears. Conversations should be embarked on regarding online behavior and what content is appropriate, and parents should create a safe space for their child or children to report anything uncomfortable they experience online. The RCMP suggests enabling privacy settings on all devices. Sudden changes in behavior, secrecy about phone use, or receiving gifts or money can be 'red flags' that signal there may be issues online, Mounties said.
CTV News
7 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Vancouver rescue welcomes first seal pup of 2025
Rescued harbour seal pup Zeus is seen in this image handed out by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society. A tiny pup named Zeus is officially the first harbour seal rescued by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society in the 2025 season. A member of the public found the seal alone on the shores of White Rock Tuesday morning and called VAMMR, according to the organization, which deployed rescuers to the scene and brought the pup to the centre. Zeus was covered in white lanugo fur, which seals typically shed before birth, indicating he was born prematurely, VAMMR explained. 'This little pup is incredibly vulnerable,' said Lindsaye Akhurst, senior manager of VAMMR, in a media release Friday. 'He came in hypothermic, hungry and with remnants of his umbilical cord. Thanks to the quick call we received, our team was able to get him the urgent care he needed.' Zeus the seal Rescued harbour seal pup Zeus is seen in this image handed out by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society. The seal got his mythological moniker through a program that allows donors to name the rescued animal whose care they're funding. The rescue marks the start of the charity's season, which it says could be a busy one. VAMMR reminds the public to be 'seal smart' and keep their distance from pups, and call the organization if they believe one is in distress. Read more: What do I do if I see a seal pup on the beach? Vancouver rescue launches awareness campaign
Business Upturn
24-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
WhiteRock Unveils White Network: Fair Token Launch Raises Over $10M on Day One
London, United Kingdom, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WhiteRock , a leading on-chain brokerage for tokenized securities, has raised over $10 million in contributions on the first day of the Fair Token Launch for the White Network token, the native gas token of its new Layer 1 blockchain, White Network . Designed for institutional-grade, compliant real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, White Network marks a significant advancement in asset management infrastructure. Purpose-Built Layer 1 for Real-World Assets Building on WhiteRock's position as the largest project on the XRP Ledger, White Network empowers institutions to tokenize real-world assets with enterprise-grade security, 200,000 transactions per second with instant finality, and protocol-level compliance through KYB, KYC, and AML integration. Fair Launch Structure and Token Flow The White Network token serves as the native gas token for the network, supporting transactions, governance, and platform services. Participants can acquire the White Network token by contributing Ethereum or WHITE. Ethereum contributions are first converted to WHITE. WHITE contributed, either directly or via Ethereum, will be permanently removed from circulation. The amount of WHITE contributed will mirror the number of White Network tokens distributed. Gas, Governance, and Application-Level Separation Every transaction on White Network, from RWA settlements to on-chain compliance checks, will consume the White Network token as gas, establishing it as the protocol's economic backbone. While gas settlement is its core function, additional utilities like validator staking, governance, and ecosystem incentives are under review. This design keeps core infrastructure secure while WHITE remains active at the application layer, supporting trading and platform logic without interfering with network economics. White Network Core Features High Throughput: 200,000 TPS with instant finality 200,000 TPS with instant finality Built-In Compliance: Protocol-level KYB, KYC, and AML enforcement Protocol-level KYB, KYC, and AML enforcement Privacy Infrastructure: WhiteLens zero-knowledge shielding with regulatory compatibility WhiteLens zero-knowledge shielding with regulatory compatibility TradFi Integration: Permissioned liquidity pools linked to traditional markets Institutional Demand Drives Immediate Utility and Adoption 'Unlike platforms that only offer technology, White Network launches with billions in pre-committed institutional assets,' said Maxime Pizzolitto, Co-founder of WhiteRock. 'Traditional finance has been waiting for a compliant gateway to DeFi. This is it.' The Fair Token Launch is live. Participants can acquire the White Network token using Ethereum or WHITE. Contribute: Learn more: About WhiteRock WhiteRock bridges traditional finance and blockchain, enabling secure, compliant tokenization of real-world assets, including stocks, bonds, and commodities. White Network Portal: Social Contact X: Telegram: Reddit: GitHub: Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WhiteRock Unveils White Network: Fair Token Launch Raises Over $10M on Day One
London, United Kingdom, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WhiteRock, a leading on-chain brokerage for tokenized securities, has raised over $10 million in contributions on the first day of the Fair Token Launch for the White Network token, the native gas token of its new Layer 1 blockchain, White Network. Designed for institutional-grade, compliant real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, White Network marks a significant advancement in asset management Layer 1 for Real-World Assets Building on WhiteRock's position as the largest project on the XRP Ledger, White Network empowers institutions to tokenize real-world assets with enterprise-grade security, 200,000 transactions per second with instant finality, and protocol-level compliance through KYB, KYC, and AML integration. Fair Launch Structure and Token Flow The White Network token serves as the native gas token for the network, supporting transactions, governance, and platform services. Participants can acquire the White Network token by contributing Ethereum or WHITE. Ethereum contributions are first converted to WHITE. WHITE contributed, either directly or via Ethereum, will be permanently removed from circulation. The amount of WHITE contributed will mirror the number of White Network tokens distributed. Gas, Governance, and Application-Level Separation Every transaction on White Network, from RWA settlements to on-chain compliance checks, will consume the White Network token as gas, establishing it as the protocol's economic backbone. While gas settlement is its core function, additional utilities like validator staking, governance, and ecosystem incentives are under review. This design keeps core infrastructure secure while WHITE remains active at the application layer, supporting trading and platform logic without interfering with network economics. White Network Core Features High Throughput: 200,000 TPS with instant finality Built-In Compliance: Protocol-level KYB, KYC, and AML enforcement Privacy Infrastructure: WhiteLens zero-knowledge shielding with regulatory compatibility TradFi Integration: Permissioned liquidity pools linked to traditional markets Institutional Demand Drives Immediate Utility and Adoption 'Unlike platforms that only offer technology, White Network launches with billions in pre-committed institutional assets,' said Maxime Pizzolitto, Co-founder of WhiteRock. 'Traditional finance has been waiting for a compliant gateway to DeFi. This is it.' The Fair Token Launch is live. Participants can acquire the White Network token using Ethereum or WHITE. Contribute: more: About WhiteRockWhiteRock bridges traditional finance and blockchain, enabling secure, compliant tokenization of real-world assets, including stocks, bonds, and commodities. White Network Portal: Social Contact X: Telegram: Reddit: GitHub: Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities. CONTACT: Noam Levy noam at
