News Items tag as: social media

Vernon-area couple take construction company complaints to Facebook, gets sued
September 06, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A Vernon couple messed around on Facebook, making derogatory statements about a builder, and found out that's a quick path to a lawsuit for defamation.
Where almost 20,000 current and former Kamloopsians are sharing memories
September 19, 2021 - 2:31 PM

Some people have taken various initiatives to spread joy and combat negativity since the beginning of the pandemic.
Social media bogging down political discourse, says Kelowna councillor
July 05, 2019 - 7:00 AM

KELOWNA - Kelowna Coun. Ryan Donn may be the most active on social media of any of his political peers, regularly posting his thoughts upcoming decisions or applications.
The real cost of the comments you post on Facebook
January 31, 2018 - 6:00 PM

Now more than ever, the stakes are high for people commenting defamatory statements online, and what you're saying in your Facebook comments could have major legal implications.
iN PHOTOS: First weekend of fall
September 24, 2017 - 5:00 PM

THOMPSON OKANAGAN - Fall is in the air in the Thompson Okanagan and people are out enjoying their communities.
Social media education important for Kamloops students
January 29, 2016 - 6:00 AM

KAMLOOPS - Social media educator Jesse Miller will be coming back to Kamloops to speak to students and parents about how the internet effects the social lives of young people.
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Vernon-area couple take construction company complaints to Facebook, gets sued