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Police investigating anti-Semitic incident at Ontario school

Police in North Bay, Ontario are looking into a video of students making Nazi salutes while chanting "Heil Hitler."

Ontario to adopt digital vaccine passports

Canadian province says people will have to show digital proof they have received COVID shot to gain access to range of establishments.

Canadian politician decries swastika vandalism of her signs

Simcoe North, Ontario candidate the latest victim of multiple instances of swastikas painted on campaign signs across Canada.

Ontario teachers union adopts resolution to combat anti-Semitism

With anti-Semitism at record levels, elementary teachers union has resolved to “establish a task force to combat anti-Semitism in Ontario.”

Canadian city launches police unit to tackle anti-Semitism, hate

Hamilton, Ontario's Hate Crime Case Review Team will partner police with community agencies to review cases and draft recommendations.

Hamilton, Ontario to ban swastika and other hate symbols

Measures comes after Canadian city garners reputation as a hotbed of hate crimes in recent years.

Canadian postal union suit against B'nai Brith to go ahead

Ontario Court of Appeal rules that Canadian postal union can sue B'nai Brith for claims about its relationship with Palestinian union.

Toronto yeshiva suing Ontario gov for COVID-related safety funds

Lawsuit argues Toronto Cheder and other private schools were unfairly treated when Ontario only gave federal COVID funds to public schools.

Canadian province rolls out extra money for community security

Alberta to provide emergency grants to communities vulnerable to vandalism and violence.

Palestinian flag at Canadian Starbucks removed after complaints

Flag and solidarity message was displayed on the store's counter, prompting a flurry of customer outrage on social media.

Government of Ontario to combat anti-Semitism in schools

Canadian province of Ontario announces plan to counter rising anti-Semitism in schools and communities.

Muslim Students Association at Canadian uni wants ban on Zionism

Student association also demands an end to "any club's right to free speech" as Zionism has "many definitions."

Petition urges Canadian government to condemn Swastika Trail

Ontario road dates to 1920s before the ancient symbol became associated with the Nazis and the Holocaust.

Canada: Family killed in intentional anti-Muslim attack

Police say family of five in London, Ontario, targeted due to their Islamic faith.

London, Ontario prof rebuked for singling out Jewish students

Professor calls for Jewish students to be "boycotted and sanctioned" if "their culture is Zionism."

Canadian uni students TikTok vid encourages stabbing of Israelis

Video by two Wilfred Laurier students, with 4,000+ views, also burns Israeli flag and compares Israel to toilet paper and vomit.

Ontario legislature to seek input for Holocaust memorial

After passage of bill, Ontario government is asking the Jewish community for ideas for the creation of a Holocaust memorial at Queen's Park.

Ontario Government pulls ads from anti-Semitic newspaper

B’nai Brith Canada urges private businesses to follow Government in cancelling advertisements in pro-Palestinian newspaper.

Ontario gov to enter 4-week “emergency brake” lockdown

The government of Ontario, Canada’s largest province, is implementing an “emergency brake” lockdown for the next four weeks.

Low vaccination rate among 80+ in Canada’s largest province

Less than three quarters of Ontarian age 80 and older have received their COVID-19 vaccination or are signed up to do so.

Canadian province adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Ontario becomes the first province in Canada to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism.

3 anti-Semitic attacks recorded in Ontario during Rosh Hashanah

B’nai Brith Canada reports three anti-Semitic incidents during Rosh Hashanah observances in the province of Ontario this past weekend.

Ontario pulls video on 'occupation' from online course

Ontario pulls video called biased against Israel from online high school course.

Police apologize for misinformation suggesting support of Nazism

Ontario police apologize for treating vandalized monument to Nazi collaborators as a hate crime.

Police investigate after anti-Semitic posters shared online

Posters found in Kitchener contained anti-Semitic, white supremacist views - and were shared on social media.

Ontario will allow synagogues to reopen

Municipalities in Toronto, Ontario, to allow places of worship to reopen at 30% capacity.

False warning about 'nuclear incident' causes panic in Ontario

Residents of Canadian province wake up to cellphone alert warning them of an “incident” at nuclear plant east of Toronto.

Ontario Premier condemns anti-Israel protest

Anti-Israel protesters at Toronto's York University shouted "Viva Intifada" while demonstrating against event featuring former soldiers.

Canadian synagogue vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti

"Jews" crossed out within a circle and swastika discovered at entrance to Beth Jacob Synagogue in Hamilton, southwest of Toronto.

Anti-Semitic incidents rise to record level in Canada

B'nai Brith warns of 'whopping national increase' in anti-Semitism, calls on Canada to implement action plan.

Watch: Canadian Chabad house vandalized

Footage captures vandal smashing glass doors of Chabad House in Thornhill, Ontario. 'An anti-Semitic and hateful act.'

'Expel Jews to the lake of fire' mailed to Ontario Jewish center

Jewish community center in Ontario receives anti-Semitic hate mail, declaring February as 'Expulsion History Month.'

Canadian court to rule whether Orthodox man is dead or alive

Can hospital cut 25-year-old's life support, despite his family's pleas it be maintained? Ontario court to rule on young man's fate.

Report: Jewish community most targeted by hate crimes in 2016

Hate crimes against Jews in Canada rise, while those against Muslims decrease.

Ontario Labor Federation to vote on anti-Israel resolutions

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center launches campaign calling on board to denounce upcoming anti-Israel resolutions

Ontario's parliament overwhelmingly rejects BDS

Ontario Legislative Assembly passes motion affirming the Ontario Legislature’s rejection of BDS movement.

Ontario Premier promoting 'less divisive' anti-BDS bill

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to work with opposition on a new anti-BDS motion after a previous bill was voted down.

Ontario parliament shoots down anti-BDS law

Ontario parliament rejects bill that would have banned public institutions from doing business with BDS supporters.

Premier of Ontario arrives in Israel to boost trade

Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne begins five-day trade mission together with major Canadian delegation.

Canadian Premier announces details on Israel trip

During inaugural mission to Israel, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne will focus on high-tech, life sciences and information technology.

Canadian Court Backs Extradition of Terrorist

Court dismisses Hassan Diab's appeals, supports government order to extradite to France. Diab accused in 1980 bombing of French synagogue.

Canada Considers Blacklisting Muslim Brotherhood

Ontario House of Commons to consider Brotherhood ban, after already blacklisting Hamas.

Anti-Zionist Cult Members Arrested For Illegal Stay in Canada

Lev Tahor cult back in news as immigration officials swoop down on compound, claims it is target of 'anti-Semitism.'

Children from 'Lev Tahor' Cult Back in Canadian Custody

Seven of thirteen children found, returned to Children's Services in Ontario; Lev Tahor members cry 'anti-Semitism.'

Canada: Court Order Against Lev Tahor Cult Upheld

Ontario court upholds Quebec ruling placing 13 abused children into foster care.

Canada: Telling Jews 'Get Out Or You're Dead' Isn't A Hate Crime

Ontario Attorney General rules that man calling for Jews in Jerusalem to 'get out or be shot' at large rally didn't commit hate crime.

Canada: 40 Pythons Seized in Motel

The snakes belonged to a local couple who stayed at the room for only one night, with children.