Vancouver

After deadly festival attack

Vancouver driver charged with murder

Suspect with a known mental health history charged after the tragic attack during Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu Day celebration which left 11 dead and dozens injured.

Canada: 9 dead in car ramming at Vancouver festival

Nine dead, many injured, after car rams crowd at Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Vancouver: Comics festival apologizes to Jewish artist for ban

After backlash, Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist Miriam Libicki over IDF service.

Antisemitism abroad:

Vancouver synagogue set on fire

Police in Canadian city of Vancouver increase their presence at local Jewish institutions after an individual poured fuel and set the doors of the city's oldest synagogue on fire.

Vancouver:

Comics festival bans Jewish artist over past IDF service

Jewish artist Miriam Libicki barred from participating in Vancouver comics festival due to Israeli military background. Ban is 'illegal,' 'bad for all artists of all political orientations and backgrounds.'

Woman who celebrated October 7 arrested in Vancouver

Following B'nai Brith Canada’s intervention, Vancouver Police arrest woman who has publicly promoted listed terrorist organizations and celebrated Hamas' October 7 terror attacks on Israel.

Anti-Israel protesters swarm Canadian PM at Vancouver restaurant

Canadian Prime Minister escorted to safety as police broke up pro-Palestinian Arab protest outside restaurant where he was dining.

Vancouver, Canada JCC gets $25 million gov grant for expansion

Funding will help transform Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver into 'expanded, state-of-the-art space.'

Canada:

Vancouver City Council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Jewish groups hail city of Vancouver for becoming the latest jurisdiction to adopt IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Man with machete attacks multiple people in Vancouver, BC

At least four people stabbed by man wielding a machete in downtown Vancouver.

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Vancouver police to allow officers to wear kippahs

Policy change takes place after Vancouver police contacted by B'nai Brith Canada.

Canada Soccer slammed for setting up match against Iran

Families of victims of downed Flight PS752, along with politicians, speak out against "soccer friendly" taking place in Vancouver in June.

Canadian church denounced for hosting event honoring terrorist

B'nai Brith is calling on Canadians to contact Vancouver church to voice their outrage that it is hosting event glorifying PFLP terrorist.

Antisemitic flyers found in Vancouver, Washington

Flyers appear to be part of hate campaign by antisemitic extremist group to distribute propaganda across the U.S blaming Jews for COVID-19.

B’nai Brith slams Canadian protests for release of terrorists

Rallies planned for Sunday in Vancouver and Montreal will call for release of PFLP general secretary and terrorist who murdered 16 Israelis.

Canadian Jewish org honors Raoul Wallenberg with exhibit

Abraham Global Peace Initiative launches Power of One exhibit in Vancouver, Canada honoring the life and legacy of Raoul Wallenberg.

Attempt to blockade ZIM-linked ship in Vancouver, CA port fails

After B'nai Brith notifies authorities about threat, anti-Israel protestors denied entry to port and ship proceeds without incident.

Rabbi emeritus charged with defacing Toronto Israeli consulate

Former rabbi of Vancouver, BC synagogue charged with mischief for part in anti-Israel protest that dumped red paint on steps of consulate.

Protesters burn Israeli flags in Vancouver

Pro-Palestinian protesters burn Israeli flags during demonstration against Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Vancouver school apologizes after banning Hanukkah

Vancouver School Board apologizes after local elementary school blocks Hanukkah decorations but allows Christmas trees.

JNF Canada: We were 'uncomfortable' sponsoring Nini concert

After pulling sponsorship of Achinoam Nini Vancouver concert, JNF explains it was concerned over her past comments.

Rabbi says Canadian Jews have moral imperative to help refugees

God tells us 36 times in the Bible to "recall when we were stranger in a foreign land." Canadian Jews have a moral imperative to help.

Toronto JDL Turns to Crowdfunding for Vancouver Protest Trip

The Jewish Defense League of Canada has started a crowdfunding campaign for a trip to Vancouver, to protest an anti-Semitic group.

Pro-Israel Group Takes Battle to Vancouver Stations

StandWithUs will place pro-Israel posters in Vancouver Skytrain stations to counter recent anti-Israel posters.

Anti-Israel Ad Campaign Hits Vancouver's Buses

The transit ads were produced by 7 Vancouver based organizations whose goal is to propagate "ongoing punishment of the Palestinian people."

Jewish, Asian Graves Vandalized in Vancouver

Dozens of Jewish and Asian headstones and memorials in a Vancouver cemetery were vandalized this week.

Canadian Minister Supports Israeli-Owned Store

Minister Jason Kenney personally comes to visit a Vancouver store which sells Israeli products and has been the subject of protests.

Canadian Jews Fight Boycott Attempts

Vancouver's Jews to fight back against pro-Arab groups who are calling for boycotts of Israeli products.