Members of Canada’s Jewish community held Shabbat services Saturday morning following a week of attacks targeting schools and religious institutions that have raised fears of rising antisemitism.
Month: June 2024
Discover Blenheim highlights community spirit
An annual Blenheim event kicked off June with a display of community spirit on Saturday. The weather was perfect for Discover Blenheim, which featured dozens of yard sales, open-door activities and information booths from local organizations. Debbie Brush, a volunteer organizer representing the Blenheim Rotary Club and Talbot Trail Place committee, was impressed with the […]
TTC streetcar derailed, 3 people injured in downtown Toronto crash
A TTC streetcar was derailed and three people were injured, two seriously, in a crash involving a vehicle in downtown Toronto Saturday morning.
‘A beautiful tribute’: Caroline Huebner Parkette officially unveiled in Toronto
Dozens of people gathered at a newly-renamed park in Toronto’s east end Saturday morning to celebrate the life of its namesake, Caroline Huebner-Makurat, who was struck and killed by a stray bullet 11 months ago.
Cat committee in Cote St-Luc helps feral population and needs support
The Cote St-Luc cat committee works to help the city’s feral population and is in need of support after half its funding was cut.
Hundreds of workers on strike at Gibraltar copper mine in British Columbia
More than 500 workers are on strike at the Gibraltar copper mine in central British Columbia, about 200 kilometres south of Prince George.
‘June-uary’ returns to Metro Vancouver, up to 60 mm of rain expected Sunday
The first weekend of June is shaping up to be a wet one in the Lower Mainland.
Osborne Village Starbucks permanently closed
Osborne Village residents will have to find a new spot to get their caffeine fix, as the River Avenue Starbucks location is closing up shop for good.
Stabbed man stumbles into pharmacy in Montreal’s Village, police investigating
Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after a young man was stabbed in The Village neighbourhood on Saturday morning.
Vancouver synagogue holding service after arson attack
A Vancouver synagogue is set to hold its first service after an arson attack charred the building’s front door and left the Jewish community shaken.
