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Telus backs anti-bullying texting pilot program in BC


PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Telus has thrown its support behind a new text messaging pilot program that will provide support to young people who have been bullied or are bullying others.The I Am Someone Ending Bullying Society, together with bc211 and Telus, are launching the service in September as a pilot in the Tri-City area of Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody.  With a focus on the 12,250 students in public and private secondary schools in SD43, the pilot will run between September and December 2014 with hours of texting service Wednesday to Sunday from 3:30 PM – 11:00 PM PT.The platform will...