Ontario

Days after shooting

Neo-Nazi propaganda found outside Belleville synagogue

B’nai Brith Canada says neo-Nazi flyers were distributed around Belleville, including outside the synagogue targeted in a Yom Kippur shooting.

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Man arrested after livestream threats targeting Jewish community

33-year-old Kitchener man faces a hate-motivated threats charge after police investigate a livestream containing antisemitic threats against Jews.

Ontario synagogue shooting suspect dies

The man suspected of opening fire on a police officer outside a Belleville synagogue has died.

Shooting outside Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur

Police officer critically wounded after gunman opens fire outside Canadian synagogue during Kol Nidre services.

Ontario Premier pushes:

Injunction to stop Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto

Ontario Premier Doug Ford instructs attorney general to pursue an injunction to prevent the Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto, calls the rally a "breeding ground for hate and antisemitism."

Toronto hate crimes:

Ontario's Solicitor General demands action

Ontario's Solicitor General Michael Kerzner demands stronger action from Toronto's police to tackle rising hate crimes and anti-Israel protests. His call follows a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in Toronto.

Landmark conviction:

Canadian man jailed over Holocaust denial

Resident of North Bay, Ontario, sentenced to nine months in jail - the first Canadian conviction for Holocaust denial - after posting dozens of antisemitic videos and inciting hate against Jews online.

Antisemitism in Ontario schools

Teacher called Jewish 6-year-old 'half-human'

Canadian Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism reports on nearly 800 antisemitic incidents in Ontario schools affecting 3,000 Jewish students.

Ontario:

Antisemitic assailant sentenced after vile attack on Jews

Vaughan, Ontario man sentenced to one year in jail and two years’ probation after assaulting a Jewish couple in a hate-motivated attack while they walked home from synagogue. Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center welcomes the sentence.

Canada:

Lawmaker who released anti-Israel statement to run as independent

Sarah Jama, who was removed by the Ontario New Democratic Party following a controversial statement about the Israel-Hamas war, says party rejected her application to rejoin, so she will run as an independent.

Toronto-area teen arrested over plans to join ISIS

Teen from Newmarket, Ontario, was arrested last month on suspicion of planning to travel abroad to join ISIS, according to report.

Over anti-Israel encampment:

B’nai Brith Canada files complaint against University of Windsor

B'nai Brith Canada asks Ontario Government to investigate potentially discriminatory aspects of a deal made by the University of Windsor to end an anti-Israel encampment on its campus.

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U of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters

Canadian Jewish groups dismayed over the agreement which appears to capitulate to the demands of the protesters.

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First Nations chief declares his people's support for Israel

The former chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation of Ontario made a statement through the Indigenous Embassy in Jerusalem to declare his people's support for Israel.

Canada:

Ontario parliamentarian asked to leave for wearing a keffiyeh

A parliamentarian from the Canadian province of Ontario asked to leave the legislature for wearing a keffiyeh which was banned by the Speaker of the House in a controversial decision.

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Ban on keffiyeh's in Ontario legislature causes uproar

Ontario Premier urges Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to lift a ban he announced on the wearing of keffiyeh scarves in the legislature.

Ontario expands Holocaust education for high school students

Canadian province of Ontario to mandate new and expanded learning about the Holocaust for Grade 10 students starting in 2025.

Canada:

'Free Palestine' on office of Ontario party leader

Toronto office of Ontario New Democratic Party Leader vandalized after she removed an anti-Israel lawmaker from caucus.

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Ontario party kicks out member over anti-Israel statement

Ontario New Democratic Party removes lawmaker who criticized Israel's actions in Gaza while failing to condemn Hamas.

Ontario:

5 million bees escape after falling off truck

Police tell residents, drivers to keep their windows closed after millions of bees escape their hives in traffic accident.

Ontario city probing swastikas on trees as hate crime

Antisemitic vandalism in Barrie, Ontario forest described by local Chabad rabbi as 'very disturbing.'

Ontario:

Political party slammed for retweet calling terrorist ‘martyr’

ONDP called on to meet with B'nai Brith to demonstrate it takes antisemitism seriously after MPP retweets academic's offensive statement.

BDS activist accused of antisemitism wins Ontario election

'Radical activist' associated with anti-Israel groups easily wins election to Ontario's legislature, despite Jewish groups sounding alarm.

Ontario election:

NDP stands by BDS candidate who called for eliminating Israel

Province's official opposition party defends 'radical activist' candidate who called for 'Palestinian state from the river to the sea.'

Ontario NDP under fire for candidate with 'animus toward Israel'

Ontario's opposition party slammed by B'nai Brith Canada for running anti-Israel candidate in upcoming byelection.

Guinness names Canadian babies as world’s most premature twins

Ontario couple told by doctors siblings born after only 22 weeks would not survive but record breaking babies are now one year old.

Hillel Ontario poll:

Majority of students hide Jewish identity, pro-Israel views

Study finds being part of Jewish community central to Jewish student life but antisemitism a constant worry on Ontario campuses.

Ontario:

Man who vandalized coffee shop with Nazi symbols pleads guilty

Judge to examine public safety aspect of St. Catharines Nazi graffiti case in sentencing phase.

Ontario town finally changes name of street linked to Nazis

Puslinch street Swastika Trail renamed Holly Trail after years long legal battle.

Canada:

Minister says antisemites must be held accountable in Ontario

Ontario Education Minister acknowledges that antisemitism in the province often occurs without repercussions.

Canada:

TikTok blocks anti-Israel content after B’nai Brith advocacy

Banned account also contained praise for Ayatollah Khamenei and footage of Canadian Jews being harassed.

Ontario police investigating swastika graffiti spree

Town of Mount Forest hit with multiple swastika vandalism incidents over three-day period, described as “possible hate motivated crimes.”

Canada:

Ontario introduces mandatory Holocaust education

Jewish groups welcome province's announcement that Grade 6 curriculum will include mandatory Holocaust education.

Ontario:

Man charged for antisemitic threats against Jewish doctor

Warrant issued after man leaves threatening antisemitic message for Jewish Ottawa family physician.

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Ontario town to rename 'Swastika Trail'

Puslinch Township in Ontario votes to rename one of its streets, Swastika Trail, after years of advocacy.

Ontario police to allow officers to wear kippahs

After campaign by B’nai Brith Canada, Ontario Provincial Police changes policy to let officers wear kippahs.

Canadian brothers in 30-year feud squaring off in mayoral race

Two brother who haven't spoken in three decades running against each other for mayor in small Ontario city.

Toronto island ferry crashes into terminal, injuring 12

Impact between boat and dock sends multiple passengers tumbling down stairs, five taken to hospital.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford swallows a bee

Leader of Ontario swallows a bee during a rather sticky press conference.

Canadian org slams politicians for posing with BDS activist

Two Ontario politicians slammed for posing with BDS activist and his antisemitic banner.

Niagara Falls politician’s sign vandalized with swastika

Re-election advertisement for Ontario politician vandalized with Nazi symbol on Canada Day.

Jewish org praises Canadian police for fighting antisemitism

Abraham Global Peace Initiative applauds Canadian law enforcement for standing up against the threat of antisemitism.

Man with rifle walking near Toronto school shot dead by police

The day after an Uber driver with a knife threatened to kill students at a yeshiva, man with a rifle shot dead by police near a school.

Severe storm impacts Jewish communities in Ontario and Quebec

Massive storm damages infrastructure in Jewish communities across both provinces.

Canadian mayor honored for leadership in combating antisemitism

Mayor of North Bay, Ontario honored by B’nai Brith Canada for his efforts in combating antisemitism in his city.

Toronto politician’s campaign signs defaced with the word ‘Nazi’

Incumbent Liberal candidate has 15 signs vandalized with hateful and derogatory language, including the word "Nazi."

Ontario construction site vandalized with swastikas

Vandalism of site with swastikas visible from nearby intersection leads to police investigation.

B'nai Brith Canada: Prevent anti-Israel hate fest in Toronto

B’nai Brith Canada calls on Government of Ontario to prevent its property from being used for Al-Quds Day event.

Ontario man pleads guilty to harassing B’nai Brith, ex-senator

Man behind campaign of antisemitic letters sent to Jewish org and ex-senator pleads guilty to criminal harassment.

Swastika found in Canadian city dealing with surge of hate crime

Police treating white supremacist graffiti scrawled on Hamilton, Ontario farmer’s market as potential hate crime.

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Mayor refuses to rescind recognition of antisemitic show

Mayor of Mississauga awards certificate of recognition to show which has history of antisemitic content. B'nai Brith condemns.

Ontario anti-hate fund will help Jewish orgs improve security

Recently announced $25 million provincial grant will enable Jewish community organizations to increase security measures.

FSWC partners with Ontario to fight antisemitism

FSWC receiving $148,000 to support creation of its Antisemitism Classroom Toolkit.

Mayor of Vaughan, Ontario speaks out against antisemitism

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua condemns antisemitism after chairing Ontario Municipal Leaders Summit on Antisemitism.

Ontario teacher has license revoked for Holocaust denial

Teacher from Timmons, Canada found guilty by panel of promoting Holocaust denial and antisemitism in his classroom.

Canadian politician apologizes for supporting Nazi

B'nai Brith Canada says apology of NDP candidate Steve Parish does not go far enough.

More Nazi graffiti found on park signs in Toronto suburb

For second time this month, Nazi graffiti was discovered on park signs in Markham, Ontario.

Iran plane crash victims Zoom conference targeted by hackers

The moment lawyers for victims' families demand Iran pay millions in compensation, hackers interrupt meeting and force it to end early.

Jewish org urges campus 'Bill of Rights' against anti-Semitism

Abraham Global Peace Initiative calls for “Bill of Rights” for Jewish students “feeling harassed on university campuses around the world.”

Toronto university accused of violating rights of Jewish students

B’nai Brith Canada taking on case of Jewish students at Ontario College of Art and Design who allege they are being discriminated against.