Crime Stoppers launches anti-hate crime campaign
The new campaign comes amid a rise in anti-Semitic attacks since Oct 7., and concern other attacks are underreported
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Tag: hate crime
Toronto faces spikes in hate crimes, auto thefts
Toronto has witnessed a 93 per cent rise in hate crimes and the rate of auto thefts shows no signs of slowing down in the first quarter of 2024.
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Remembering 14 victims of Polytechnique, 34 years later
Each year on Dec. 6, Polytechnique Montreal remembers the 14 lives lost, an additional 13 injured, and their families.
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EDITORIAL: Miller debacle raises discussion around second chances
Boston Bruins president Cam Neely faced intense criticism over the team’s decision to sign Mitchell Miller, to an NHL entry-level contract.
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StatCan report shows anti-Asian hate crimes still rampant across country
Hate crimes in Canada against the Asian community have increased significantly according to a Statistics Canada report.
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Hateful graffiti found at 2 York Region schools, police confirm
The incidents took place at Newmarket High School and Huron Heights Secondary School
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Muslim communities call for action while mourning family killed in hate attack
Muslim communities want action from Ottawa after four members of the family of five were killed in hate-motivated attack in London, Ont.
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Anti-Asian hate crimes and racism increase during the pandemic
More than 1,000 anti-Asian racist attacks were reported across Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Reported hate crimes against Muslims up 60%: Statistics Canada
Hate crimes reported to the police perpetrated against members of the Muslim community increased 60 per cent from 99 incidents in 2014 to 159 incidents in 2015, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday. When looked at over four years, that increase is 253 per cent.
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Montreal Police arrest a man in connection with Concordia University terrorist threat
A suspect was arrested early Thursday morning with police saying it’s too early to dictate what charges he will face.
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Investigation underway in Peterborough mosque fire
Peterborough police are searching for suspects in the arson attack of a mosque on Saturday. Muslim association joins Peterborough community in solidarity.
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Jason Collins meets with hate crime murder victim’s family
Jason Collins has the best-selling jersey in the NBA this week but his number has a deeper meaning than many might think.
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