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.
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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 and 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.
Canada: Mayor refuses to rescind recognition of antisemitic TV show
Mayor of Mississauga awards certificate of recognition to show which has history of antisemitic content. B'nai Brith condemns.
New Ontario government anti-hate fund will help Jewish orgs improve security
Recently announced $25 million provincial grant will enable Jewish community organizations to increase security measures.
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center partners with Ontario government 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 officer
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 news 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 advocacy org calls for student 'Bill of Rights' in response to campus 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.
In Ontario, Uber Eats now allows orders for cannabis
New arrangement will help Canadians procure 'safe, legal,' cannabis, Uber spokesperson says.
Canada: Two men convicted of vandalizing synagogue in Ontario
Two men convicted in vandalism of synagogue in Hamilton in 2019. B'nai Brith Canada welcomes conviction.
Ontario school board condemns anti-Semitic TikTok video shot on school grounds
Canadian Jewish org calls video of students making Nazi salutes and chanting "Heil Hitler" a "sad reflection on the state of our society."
Canadian Minister: Anti-Semitism is 'a great scourge'
Ontario’s Education Minister condemns video showing students chanting “Heil Hitler”: Anti-Semitism is a very real issue.
‘Disturbing’ anti-Semitic incident at Ontario school prompts police investigation
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 on city property
Measures comes after Canadian city garners reputation as a hotbed of hate crimes in recent years.
Canadian postal union defamation 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 Hamilton, Ontario 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 Western University demands ban on "pro-Zionist narrative"
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 street named 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 post TikTok vid encouraging 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 creation of 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.
Officials: Worryingly low vaccination rate among 80+ in Ontario a problem
Less than three quarters of Ontarian age 80 and older have received their COVID-19 vaccination or are signed up to do so.
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