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NHL All-Star Game anthem singer wears pro-Palestinian attire, sparks outrage: ‘Mind-boggling’ (Fox News)

The NHL has come under fire after singer Kiana Lede wore pro-Palestinian attire while singing the U.S. national anthem at the league’s All-Star Game.

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February 04, 2024

WARMINGTON: Anthem singer dons pro-Palestinian attire at NHL All-Star Game (Toronto Sun)

The NHL has yet to comment on how a singer wearing pro-Palestinian colours, and with a history of anti-Israel rants, performed the American national anthem at the All-Star Game in Toronto Saturday.

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February 04, 2024

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, February 4, 2024

This week, we advocated to ensure international aid funds are never used to finance terrorism, worked with law enforcement to support their budget requirements, and argued the absurdity of South...Read More

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February 04, 2024

Manitoba not a home for hate (The Winnipeg Free Press)

In a province known for its warmth and inclusivity, it is disheartening to witness the recent surge of hate that has infiltrated our streets, online spaces, and educational institutions.

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February 03, 2024

Group of high-profile Canadians in Israel to witness aftermath of Oct 7th - CBC News Network’s Hannah Thibedeau speaks with Chad Rogers (CBC News)

CBC News Network’s Hannah Thibedeau speaks with Chad Rogers

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February 01, 2024

Liberalism’s civil war in the reaction to Hamas’ attack: Michael Bonner for Inside Policy (Macdonald Laurier Institute)

Where is the “fine line” between free speech and offence or hatred and what does it mean not to feel safe sharing an opinion?

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February 01, 2024

Canada had already sent UNRWA $48M when pause announced, GAC confirms (National Post)

That includes the first $25 million instalment of the $100 million funding boost announced over the summer

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February 01, 2024

College instructors group calls on B.C. minister to resign for criticizing pro-Hamas teacher (Richmond News, + Glacier Media Syndication)

The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC says it stands with a Langara College committee's assessment that calling the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack against civilians "brilliant" and "amazing" — as one instructor did — is not hate speech.

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February 01, 2024

Anti-Israel protesters target Vancouver mayor’s house (Times Colonist)

The opponents of Israel’s war on Hamas who rallied outside Mayor Ken Sim’s house harmed their cause, says a University of B.C. sociology professor who analyzes protest movements. “It's not really fair game to do this with individuals in their family setting,” said David Tindall.

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February 01, 2024