A B.C. boy is suing the makers of a popular online gaming platform, claiming the website is designed to addict children. The proposed class action lawsuit is on behalf of a 12-year-old boy who is only ...

A proposal for a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of a 12-year-old B.C. boy accuses the online game Roblox of deliberately trying to encourage people to become addicted to the game. Aaron McArthur ...

The mother of a 15-year-old California boy who took his own life is now suing Roblox and Discord over his death, alleging her son was groomed and coerced to send explicit images on the apps. Rebecca ...

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Roblox CEO David Baszucki has announced a new set of safety guidelines, describing them as the future 'industry standard' for online platforms. The announcement comes amid growing speculation that ...

Millions of children log on each day, with parents often unaware of the dangers hiding in plain sight, only discovering them once the damage is already done. But it's one particular server that is ...

The Temporary Overnight Sheltering Area (TOSA), also known as the tent encampment at Veterans' Peace Park, is seen in Smithers, B.C. (Google Maps) The town of Smithers, B.C., will be hiring private ...

Charlie Kirk's assassination triggered responses from two major media companies. Following fury from parents and lawmakers, gaming platform Roblox removed more than 100 games glorifying his death.

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Dust is settling at the north end of Elmira where the former Trinity United Church has been reduced to a pile of rubble. The property at 21 Arthur St. N. will be redeveloped with a six-storey building ...