Bondi Beach Massacre: A Call to Action Against Antisemitism
Warren Kinsella reflects on the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach and the global rise in hatred against Jews, urging Canadians to choose action over indifference.
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Hate Crime Unit investigates stolen Jewish prayer scrolls in Toronto
Toronto police are investigating after mezuzahs were removed from doorways in a North York apartment building. The Hate Crime Unit is leading the probe into the incident reported on December 7, 2025.
Quebec's secularism attack on religious liberty
A controversial plan to remove religious exemptions from Canada's hate speech laws faces opposition, raising alarms about aggressive secularism in Quebec and its impact on national religious freedom.
Bill C-9 Changes Could Criminalize Faith, Critics Say
The Liberal government's compromise with the Bloc Québécois to pass Bill C-9 may remove key religious protections from the Criminal Code, sparking fears of criminalizing faith. Read the analysis.
Windsor Police See Positive Crime Trends in November
Windsor Police Service reports encouraging declines in several crime categories for November 2025. Explore the latest crime statistics and what they mean for community safety.
Quebec's Secularism Laws Expand to Target More Public Workers
Columnist Toula Drimonis critiques the CAQ's expanding secularism legislation, arguing Bills 21, 94, and 9 represent a slide limiting fundamental freedoms and unfairly target minority faiths in Quebec.
Liberals stall hate speech bill debate, risk Bloc support
The Bloc Québécois accuses the Liberals of delaying a key justice committee meeting on removing religious defences from hate speech laws, fearing political backlash. This could jeopardize the bill's passage.
Quebec starts consultations on constitution bill
Public consultations on Quebec's Bill 60, a proposed provincial constitution, are set to begin. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette leads the process amid debate over Quebec's political future.
Bill 60: Landlord group says it's needed for rental balance
A new housing bill passed in Ontario has landlord groups advocating for system balance, while raising tenant concerns over easier evictions. Explore the details and implications.
Youths with Tasers arrested in Ottawa transit station attack
Ottawa police arrested three youths following hate-motivated harassment and assaults involving conducted energy weapons at Billings Bridge Station. A witness who intervened was also threatened.
Critics Warn of 'Ever-Expanding' Liberal Anti-Hate Bill
Advocates and faith groups decry changes to Bill C-9, including the removal of a religious defence for hate speech. Justice committee review sparks debate on religious freedom.
Three Youths Charged in Ottawa Hate Crime
Ottawa police have laid charges against three youths following a hate-motivated incident at Billings Bridge station. Get the latest details on the investigation and community response.
Groups demand Liberals drop hate crime bill over protest concerns
A coalition is calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its proposed hate crime legislation, arguing it could criminalize legitimate protest. Justice Minister Sean Fraser faces pressure.
Minister: Religion should not be exempt from hate speech law
Liberal Minister Marc Miller argues religious groups should not be exempt from Canada's hate speech legislation. The statement was made in Ottawa on December 2, 2025. Read the details.
Suspect sought for GO station sex assault; cops probe death threats
Toronto Police are searching for a man after a sexual assault at Kennedy GO station in September. A separate investigation has led to hate-motivated threat charges.
Toronto man arrested for alleged online hate threats
Toronto Police have arrested a man following an investigation into alleged hate-motivated threats made online against members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. The arrest occurred on December 2, 2025.
Manitoba leads provinces in 2024 homicide rate
Statistics Canada data reveals Manitoba had the highest homicide rate among provinces in 2024. Explore the national crime trends and what this means for community safety.
Liberal Minister Supports Removing Hate Speech Religious Exemption
Liberal Minister Marc Miller supports a Bloc Québécois proposal to eliminate the religious exemption for hate speech in Canada. This could reshape free speech laws.
Vancouver distraction thefts spike to 20 cases in November
Vancouver Police report a sharp rise in distraction thefts, with 20 incidents in November 2025. Most occurred in East Vancouver. Learn the details and how to stay safe.
Minister: Religion not a defence for hate speech
Heritage Minister Marc Miller defends removing religious defence from hate speech laws. Liberals and Bloc Québécois amend Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act. Read the latest.
Bill C-9 Removes Religious Text Defence from Hate Speech Laws
The Liberal government's Bill C-9, backed by the Bloc Québécois, aims to eliminate a crucial Criminal Code defence protecting religious expression, potentially criminalizing quoting sacred texts. Read the analysis.
Poilievre: Removal of Religious Hate-Speech Exemption an Assault
A Liberal-Bloc deal to remove a religious exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws sparks a fierce debate over freedom of speech and religion. Conservatives vow to oppose the change.
Ottawa's Bubble Bylaw Called a Waste of Time and Resources
Critics argue Ottawa's proposed 'bubble bylaw' is redundant and threatens free expression, as federal Bill C-9 already addresses hate crimes. Read why this local measure should be scrapped.
Sentencing for Ottawa Holocaust Monument Vandalism
A sentencing hearing is scheduled today for the man who defaced Ottawa's National Holocaust Monument with red paint. Get the latest details on the case and its significance.
Deal Removes Religious Exemption from Hate-Speech Laws
The Liberal government has agreed to remove the 'sincerely held' religious belief exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws to secure Bloc Québécois support for Bill C-9. Learn about the key changes and political implications.
Man charged in racist Metro Vancouver transit attacks
Transit Police charge suspect in multiple racially motivated assaults on Metro Vancouver public transit. Authorities confirm attacks were random and hate-driven.
Child Approached by Driver in Weston; Police Search
Toronto Police seek a blue Volkswagen Passat driver after a child was offered a ride in Weston. Separate charges laid in Mississauga child luring, Hamilton sex assault, and hate-motivated attack.
Quebec secularism bill gives religious schools 3-year deadline
Quebec's government introduces new secularism legislation requiring religious private schools to end faith-based selection within three years or lose public funding. Learn the key details.
Carlson Challenges Morgan to Use Gay Slur On Air
Tucker Carlson dared Piers Morgan to utter a gay slur during discussion about UK free speech suppression. Watch the controversial exchange unfold.
Harvey Milk mural vandalized in Salt Lake City
A mural honoring LGBTQ+ rights pioneer Harvey Milk was vandalized along the Salt Lake City street named after him. Authorities are investigating the incident that has sparked community outrage.
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