Toronto Protest

• Protesters outside Toronto hospital dispute antisemitism allegations

  Groups involved with organizing a Feb. 12 protest against Israeli airstrikes on Rafah say politicians and hospital CEOs were too quick to label their actions.

  Canada

  Feb 21
  
• Scuffles break out during Toronto protest over Israel-Hamas conflict

  Scuffles broke out during a protest over the Israel-Hamas conflict at a Scotiabank building in downtown Toronto on Friday, with police claiming demonstrators "became aggressive."

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2023
  
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• Several charged after Scotiabank Giller Prize gala in Toronto interrupted during televised bash

  Three people accused of interrupting the Scotiabank Giller Prize ceremony on Monday night are facing charges after protesters jumped on stage during the glitzy literary bash.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2023
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• Police step up downtown Toronto presence amidst threat of convoy protest

  Toronto police blocked roads in the downtown area on Saturday evening to ward off a potential vehicle convoy protest around the provincial legislature and nearby hospitals.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2023
• Toronto police close roads around Queen’s Park over ‘planned demonstration’

  In a tweet Saturday, Toronto police said Queen's Park Crescent was closed in all directions from Bloor Street West to College Street, including side streets due to a demonstration.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2022
• Toronto officials prepare for weekend protests against COVID-19 measures

  'If vehicles are engaged and they're not moving, we're going to move them out of the way,' Toronto police Chief James Ramer said.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2022
• Roads closed around Queen’s Park in Toronto due to possible demonstration

  Police said Wednesday morning that Queen's Park Circle is closed effective immediately from Bloor Street to College Street. 

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2022
• Mayor John Tory says City is preparing for possible ‘convoy’ protest in Toronto

  "We must do everything we can to avoid the type of situation currently faced by Ottawa residents and businesses," Toronto Mayor John Tory said in a statement on Thursday.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2022
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• Demonstration held in Toronto in support of Indian farmers protesting new agriculture laws

  Images posted to social media showed parts of Bloor Street packed with vehicles as protesters gathered outside of the Indian consulate near Bloor and Sherbourne streets. 

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2020
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• Toronto protesters call for change after detainees released

  Three protesters have been released from custody following anti-racism demonstrations this weekend that saw three downtown Toronto statues splashed in paint.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2020