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Winnipeg social media post claims Oct. 7 as ‘world awakening day’ (Winnipeg Sun)

The post, shared by a user identified as @wpg4palistinehub, is calling for a gathering at 6 p.m. on the museum’s steps to mark what the post refers to as “World Awakening Day.” Participants are encouraged to bring a flameless candle to the event. However, the message in the post has drawn criticism for promoting hate and division.

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October 05, 2024

Over the weekend: Protests against Israel offensive in Gaza, Lebanon ahead of Oct. 7 (The Montreal Gazette)

More than 50 demonstrations were planned across Canada, the U.S., and Europe as activists denounce Israel’s military actions following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

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October 05, 2024

Vancouver police warn of possible ‘disorder’ in downtown for Oct. 7 Hamas attack anniversary

Pro-Hamas groups plan to take to downtown Vancouver streets this weekend; meanwhile, Vancouver Police Department to step up presence in Jewish community gathering places

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October 04, 2024

Jews, Palestinians and their allies working with Winnipeg police to keep Oct. 7 anniversary events peaceful (CBC News)

Police commending organizers for refraining from holding counter-protests ahead of anniversary

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October 03, 2024

Anti-Israel protest leaves seniors feeling 'unsafe to be identified as a Jew on the streets of Ottawa' (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

The protest went on for several hours with a heavy police presence

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October 03, 2024

Toronto police vow to increase security ahead of protests celebrating Oct. 7 attack on Israel (True North)

In the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East and approaching the one-year mark since the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel, Toronto police vow increased security in Jewish communities and a hard approach to political violence in the city.

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October 03, 2024

Crimes haineux à Montréal: «C’est scandaleux, c’est dégueulasse» (TVA Nouvelles)

Le nombre de crimes haineux commis à l’endroit des communautés juives et musulmanes à Montréal depuis 7 octobre 2023 préoccupe le Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) qui s’attend à un week-end difficile en prévision du premier anniversaire de l’offensive lancée par le Hamas contre Israël.

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October 03, 2024

Extremist attack on Jewish community ‘realistic possibility,’ intelligence report says (Global News)

An extremist attack targeting Canada’s Jewish community is a “realistic possibility,” according to intelligence documents obtained by Global News that warn of “escalating antisemitic activity.”

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October 03, 2024

Windsor mosque honours slain Hezbollah leader, sparking online outrage (Windsor Star)

A well-attended gathering at a Windsor mosque on Sunday to celebrate the slain leader of Hezbollah — listed by Canada and other countries as a terrorist group — has sparked online outrage.

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October 03, 2024