📣Victim Services Wellington is onboarding for a new REMOTE volunteer opportunity!
We are looking for individuals who receive inbound calls from Emergency services and will be responsible for dispatching calls out to our current direct service volunteers. This role is done completely remotely. You must have access to your own computer and cell phone. All necessary training will be provided as well as partnership with experienced dispatchers during your shifts. Must be available/willing to be on call evenings, overnights, and weekends. Must sign up for one shift block per month.
Expectations when on call include: Ability to answer phone, record all information provided and relay accurately to volunteers and provide any support/assistance needed while they are on scene. Reporting information to VSW staff.
This role does not include direct service of victims. Minimum of 1 year commitment required, and applicants must be minimum 20 years of age.
The deadline for this opportunity is Wednesday, September 9th and applications can be submitted through our website: vswguelph.on.ca ... See MoreSee Less
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The ad appears as a startup banner on eligible BMWs built after July 2020. Drivers can tap it to launch a 19-second animation with music and synchronized ambient lighting.
BMW says the animation never plays automatically, but owners argue they still shouldn’t see advertisements inside vehicles they purchased for $50,000 to $100,000.
The backlash also points to BMW’s 2023 promise that it wouldn’t sell advertising space inside its cars, calling the cabin “a private space.”
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A special thank you to Kelly from Well.ca for generously donating baby items to EarlyON.
Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference for the families we serve. Our families are incredibly grateful for your thoughtful donation and the care you have shown our community. Thank you for helping us support local families! 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
A sincere thank you to Synergenics for their continued partnership and hosting of the 23rd annual golf tournament in support of Victim Services Wellington! We would also like to extend our gratitude to all of the Sponsors and Golfers who participated even through the relentless rain, we appreciate your kindness and dedication! Your support allows us to help victims of crime and tragic circumstances in our community.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors who helped make this tournament happen! SRM, RLB LLP , Newton Group, ServiceMaster Restore Guelph | Restoration Services, Rosmar Drywall Ltd., @rosmarwelding, Spira, Triton Engineering, Unicorn, Electrowind, Tonino Co., Mantech Inc., Guelph Police Association, Guelph Police Service, and Burley Griffin Industrial. We are truly grateful for your dedication to making a positive impact.
On behalf of Victim Services Wellington, thank you to the entire team of amazing people who made this golf tournament possible. Your ongoing commitment helped us raise over $10,400 this year! ... See MoreSee Less
📣Victim Services Wellington is onboarding for a new REMOTE volunteer opportunity!
We are looking for individuals who receive inbound calls from Emergency services and will be responsible for dispatching calls out to our current direct service volunteers. This role is done completely remotely. You must have access to your own computer and cell phone. All necessary training will be provided as well as partnership with experienced dispatchers during your shifts. Must be available/willing to be on call evenings, overnights, and weekends. Must sign up for one shift block per month.
Expectations when on call include: Ability to answer phone, record all information provided and relay accurately to volunteers and provide any support/assistance needed while they are on scene. Reporting information to VSW staff.
This role does not include direct service of victims. Minimum of 1 year commitment required, and applicants must be minimum 20 years of age.
The deadline for this opportunity is Wednesday, September 9th and applications can be submitted through our website: vswguelph.on.ca ... See MoreSee Less
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BMW owners are criticizing the automaker after it pushed a Spider-Man Brand New Day promotion onto dashboard screens in cars they already own, calling the move intrusive.
The ad appears as a startup banner on eligible BMWs built after July 2020. Drivers can tap it to launch a 19-second animation with music and synchronized ambient lighting.
BMW says the animation never plays automatically, but owners argue they still shouldn’t see advertisements inside vehicles they purchased for $50,000 to $100,000.
The backlash also points to BMW’s 2023 promise that it wouldn’t sell advertising space inside its cars, calling the cabin “a private space.”
The campaign runs in more than 70 markets until Aug. 10 as consumer advocates warn dashboard screens should prioritize driving functions, not commercial advertising. ... See MoreSee Less
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Amazon is undergoing a significant overhaul of its AI division, winding down the "Nova" model initiative, closing its San Francisco AGI lab and shifting focus toward robotics and cloud infrastructure after internal models failed to gain traction.
The strategic pivot, which includes layoffs and leadership changes, aims to consolidate efforts under hardware-focused teams following unsustainable costs and low adoption. You can read the full analysis on the provided report.
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A special thank you to Kelly from Well.ca for generously donating baby items to EarlyON.
Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference for the families we serve. Our families are incredibly grateful for your thoughtful donation and the care you have shown our community. Thank you for helping us support local families! 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
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A sincere thank you to Synergenics for their continued partnership and hosting of the 23rd annual golf tournament in support of Victim Services Wellington! We would also like to extend our gratitude to all of the Sponsors and Golfers who participated even through the relentless rain, we appreciate your kindness and dedication! Your support allows us to help victims of crime and tragic circumstances in our community.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors who helped make this tournament happen! SRM, RLB LLP , Newton Group, ServiceMaster Restore Guelph | Restoration Services, Rosmar Drywall Ltd., @rosmarwelding, Spira, Triton Engineering, Unicorn, Electrowind, Tonino Co., Mantech Inc., Guelph Police Association, Guelph Police Service, and Burley Griffin Industrial. We are truly grateful for your dedication to making a positive impact.
On behalf of Victim Services Wellington, thank you to the entire team of amazing people who made this golf tournament possible. Your ongoing commitment helped us raise over $10,400 this year! ... See MoreSee Less
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