National

'Ugly Girl' Poll: N.L. High School Student Takes On Online Bullies, Goes Viral

The Canadian Press, 03 Dec, 2015 12:03 PM

TORBAY, N.L. — A teenager in Newfoundland and Labrador is garnering a lot of support after pushing back against online bullies.

Lynelle Cantwell of Torbay says she discovered her name on a poll posted on the website ask.fm called 'Ugliest Girls in Grade 12.'

The anonymous poll sought to rank the girls based on their appearance and allowed people to leave anonymous comments.

To the person that made the "ugliest girls in grade 12 at hth" ask.FM straw poll. I'm sorry that your life is so...
Posted by Lynelle Cantwell on Tuesday, 1 December 2015

The Grade 12 student took to Facebook to say she feels sorry for the people who created the poll, adding that she was sorry they are so miserable that they to try and bring others down.

She says in her message that because people don't look perfect on the outside, doesn't mean they are ugly.

The post has generated more than 2,500 shares on Facebook with people calling Cantwell an inspiration for speaking out against the bullies.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Syrian Refugee Population Expected To Face Mental Health Challenges

Dr. Kwame McKenzie, a psychiatrist with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, says challenges for newcomers often stretch far beyond post-traumatic stress disorder following time in war zones or refugee camps.

Syrian Refugee Population Expected To Face Mental Health Challenges

United Way Launches Appeal In British Columbia To Assist Syrian Refugees

United Way of the Lower Mainland says 40 per cent of the new arrivals will be children under 18 and will require settlement and community integration support as they adjust to life in Canada.

United Way Launches Appeal In British Columbia To Assist Syrian Refugees

Big Corporate Christmas Parties On The Outs In Calgary As Oil Downturn Continues

CALGARY — The era of the big-ticket corporate holiday bash appears to be on life support in Calgary.

Big Corporate Christmas Parties On The Outs In Calgary As Oil Downturn Continues

After Feasting On One-goal Wins Last Season, Close Isn't Cutting It For Canucks

The club feasted on one-goal victories in its return to the playoffs last season, finishing with a 22-9 record in those games, good for second in the NHL.

After Feasting On One-goal Wins Last Season, Close Isn't Cutting It For Canucks

Hamilton Hospital Program Unites Patients With Pets, Has Potential To Expand

TORONTO — Patients at a Hamilton hospital can now easily spend time with their pets thanks to a unique initiative that was prompted by a local woman's promise to her dying nephew.