Tag: Toronto
DDSB testing out “Muslim perspectives” curriculum resource, offering more black studies courses
A new report provides a status update on the DDSB’s Equity and Diversity Strategic Framework. Source: DurhamRegion.com
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Makes Statement Before Committee
On February 22nd, the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition (JFA) appeared before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy at the Ontario Legislature. Source: Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Makes Statement Before The […]
How anti-racism town hall gave hate-mongers an outsized place at the table
The hate-mongers were a minority at the forum in the Beach, but they continued to shout, interrupt and disrupt, leaving people who come to these events to feel whole further […]
Scarborough Muslim Community Holds Family Day Fundraiser for Scarborough and Rouge Hospital
By Pervez Nasim One day I was in Mississauga when a friend approached me and asked me for a donation for Credit Valley Hospital. My initial reaction was that I live in […]
Kadri picks up fourth-career hat trick as Leafs beat Blue Jackets 6-3
All it took was a subtle change of the forward lines to unlock some new-found offence. Source: Kadri picks up fourth-career hat trick as Leafs beat Blue Jackets 6-3
The Chinese Canadian community can’t fight racism with Islamophobia
We should understand as well as anybody the terrible effects that racial stereotypes, hate-based sentiments and societal exclusion have on minority groups. Source: The Chinese Canadian community can’t fight racism with […]
Toronto kitchen staffed by Syrian refugee women at risk of closing
The Newcomer Kitchen is where they come for a break to cure their homesickness and make a little money to support their families. Source: Toronto kitchen staffed by Syrian refugee […]
Turns Out the Guy Charged in Racist Bat-Swinging Video Is an Affluent Lawyer
Mark Phillips, great-grandson of Toronto Mayor Nathan Phillips, was caught on video screaming “ISIS” and “terrorists” in St. Thomas, Ontario. Source: Turns Out the Guy Charged in Racist Bat-Swinging Video […]
Should Pamela Geller be allowed to speak in Toronto?
The American blogger, called “the world’s top Islamophobe,” abuses free speech but free speech is never absolute. Source: Opinion | Should Pamela Geller be allowed to speak in Toronto?
“World’s top Islamophobe,” Pamela Geller, to speak at Jewish Defence League event in Toronto
The Quebec-based Groupe de recherche sur l’extrême droite et ses allié-e-s is calling on the federal government to deny Geller entry into Canada for December 18 speaking engagement Source: “World’s top […]
Police release image of man after Muslim woman threatened on TTC bus
York Regional Police have released an image of a man who allegedly threatened a Muslim woman on a TTC bus in Vaughan. Source: Police release image of man after Muslim […]
Syrian refugee thanks Canada for ‘amazing’ two years
It’s been two years of adjusting to Canadian life and Canadian winters for those who arrived on the first plane of Syrian refugees. CTVNews.ca has the full interview with one […]
Five Toronto sisters challenge stereotypes to carry on ball hockey tradition
The automatic doors glide open at the Paul Coffey Arena and nearly half the players on the “red” ball hockey team — five Azmi sisters, ages 16 to 24 — […]
Students left to scramble after Islamic high school shuts down
News of the closure came as a shock to parents and the 150 affected students, many of whom have attended since they were in elementary school, and others who were […]
Toronto must take anti-Muslim attacks more seriously
Last month, the city of Boston launched a poster campaign encouraging bystanders to intervene if they witnessed Islamophobic harassment. In four simply illustrated steps, bystanders were given the tools to de-escalate […]
Your anti-Muslim verbal assault overwhelmed us – but here’s what we would have liked to say
We had just picked up our son, who had completed an entrance exam for a senior school. We were standing on the steps of the school with the vice-principal and […]
Anti-Muslim Hate Groups Plan to March in the Toronto Pride Parade
The video, posted to the personal Facebook page of the leader of the JDL’s Toronto chapter, Meir HaLevi (also known as Marvin Weinstein), features Doc von Lichtenberg, the president of […]
Toronto revellers celebrate as Pakistan crushes India in cricket championship match
It’s one of the world’s most intense sports rivalries, dating back almost to India’s independence half a century ago. And even though today’s International Cricket Council league championship match happened half a […]
Syrian newcomers host lunch for homeless during Ramadan
Syrian newcomers hosted a free lunch on Sunday for homeless and low-income Torontonians as a way of giving back during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. “We want to show other people […]
Benefit Iftar held for Toronto’s Princess Margaret Hospital
T he Faith of Life Network has pledged to raise $250,000 for the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Centre and it has already fulfilled $100,000 of this pledge. “Last night we […]
Alleged assault of journalist at anti-M-103 rally sparks concerns about police response
Kevin Metcalf, a promotions and communications coordinator for the organization, was filming at a demonstration on May 6 in Nathan Phillips Square, when he says he was greeted by name by […]
York school board slammed in report on racism, Islamophobia
Dysfunction and a lack of leadership and accountability are just some of the findings in a report about the York Region District School Board. The report was ordered after several […]
Anxiety intensifies in Toronto’s suburbs as anti-Muslim rhetoric escalates
Hamza Aziz makes sure to stay close to a friend at all times, and his parents have told him not to be outside after dark – precautions the student never […]
No, Muslims are not taking over public school boards
Those who still doubt the existence of Islamophobia in Canada after the Quebec mosque shooting and the hateful rhetoric aired over M-103, the motion condemning religious discrimination, need only look […]
Trudeau criticizes video offering $1K reward for recordings of Muslim students during Friday prayer
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for the need to “work to ensure that everyone understands [and respects] their neighbours” after a man in an online video offered a $1,000 reward […]