This week, Eric Fraser and Rolly Lumbala of the BC Lions visited students in Keremeos, Vernon, Oliver and Kelowna to connect with students about with our Be More Than A Bystander program. Here is a round up of news media … Continue reading
Category Archives: Bystander In the News
BC Lions to Offer Sexual Violence Awareness Talk Today at OC
This Kelowna Capital News article spotlights the BC Lions’ visit to South Okanagan this week to deliver our Be More Than A Bystander presentation – BC Lions to offer sexual violence awareness talk today at OC
Lions Break the Silence About Violence Against Women
In this article, The Free Press spotlights a recent visit to Fernie Secondary School by BC Lions’ Craig Roh and Eric Fraser to deliver our Be More Than A Bystander program. The Fernie visit was a part of a road trip … Continue reading
CKNW The Simi Sara Show Interview with Tracy Porteous – B.C. Panel Releases Domestic Violence Report, Urges Support For Victims
EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous was interviewed by CNKW’s Simi Sara to talk about the BC Coroners Service report released this week on deaths caused by intimate-partner violence – B.C. Panel Releases Domestic Violence Report, Urges Support For Victims
Advocates Say TD Bank Can Prevent Future Racist Incidents
This Metro News Canada article features an interview with EVA BC Executive Director Tracy Porteous about our Be More Than A Bystander program, in regards to an incident where a woman was harassed at a TD bank in Toronto and staff … Continue reading
Melinda Mack Recipient of Be More Than A Bystander Award
EVA BC was thrilled to present our First Annual “Be More Than A Bystander” Award last Friday, November 25th, during our Annual Training Conference and on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This award honours dedicated community … Continue reading
Drivetime Ireland Interview with Tracy Porteous – Be More Than A Bystander
EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous attended the Safe Ireland Summit this week in Dublin to talk about our amazing #BeMoreThanABystander program. As a result she was then invited on “Drivetime” RTÉ, Ireland’s national radio program during prime time. Please check out … Continue reading
B.C. Lions Quarterback Says Trump’s Comments on Women Not ‘Locker Room Banter’
BC Lions Quarterback Travis Lulay continues to be an inspiring role model and spokesperson for #BeMoreThanABystander – B.C. Lions quarterback says Trump’s comments on women not ‘locker room banter’
Sexual Assault Concerns Lead to Changes at B.C. Universities
This Vancouver Sun article spotlights the work underway at post-secondary institutions to effect “cultural change” regarding sexual violence on campuses, including Be More Than A Bystander training delivered to students at BCIT, SFU and UBC – Sexual assault concerns lead to … Continue reading
Roundhouse Radio Interview with Tracy Porteous – Domestic Violence and Bystander Intervention
EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous was interviewed on Roundhouse Radio 98.3 about domestic violence, how bystanders can intervene and offer support to victims and perpetrators, and the importance of a safety plan for women in violent relationships – Domestic Violence and … Continue reading
