Holocaust Remembrance Day sparks conversations about global rise of antisemitism
As the world marks 79 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024 comes at a dark time for the Jewish community.
Canada
Jan 27
Nazi death camp survivors mark 79th anniversary of liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
About 20 survivors from various camps set up by Nazi Germany around Europe were to lay wreaths at the Death Wall in Auschwitz and hold prayers at the monument in Birkenau.
World
Jan 27
Ontario leaders warn of rising antisemitism as they observe Holocaust Remembrance Day
The anniversary is marked across the world as a moment to reflect on the six million Jewish people who were killed during the Holocaust.
Canada
Jan 27
‘Very sad day’: N.B. synagogue vandalized on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Police are investigating after the Sgoolai Israel synagogue in Fredericton was vandalized on Saturday morning, as glass was shattered in the door of the building's entrance.
Crime
Jan 27
Remembering the Holocaust as antisemitism rises across Montreal
Jewish Montrealers and organizations are reminded of what happens when antisemitism goes unchecked on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Canada
Jan 27
Short season on Ontario southern ice road makes First Nation life unpredictable
This winter marked the shortest ice road season anyone can remember on Temagami First Nation, with just 11 days when the road connecting the island to the mainland was open.
Canada
Mar 24
Peel police chief met Sri Lankan officer a court says ‘participated’ in torture
The head of one of Peel's police met with a Sri Lankan official who had been found by that country’s highest court to have 'participated in the torture' of an arrested man.
Canada
Apr 23
Government threat report warns about attacks in Canada inspired by Hamas-Israel conflict
Intelligence briefings issued in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel warned about mass violence spilling into Canada.
Canada
Feb 23
Hope grows for Stouffville garden amid cenotaph, armoured tank relocation plan
A plan to replace a volunteer-built garden with a tank and cenotaph may not go through in Stouffville. The town says it will be consulting with the community in the coming weeks.
Environment
Feb 17
Canada Place given secondary name and signage honouring Komagata Maru passengers
Canada Place will now also be known as Komagata Maru Place, an acknowledgment of the city's role in historical discrimination against people of South Asian origin.
Politics
Feb 9
‘Extemely high’ call volume reporting fraud in Salmon Arm: RCMP
These calls are a hoax and, no matter how convincing, RCMP said remember it's still a fraud and it should not be paid, no matter how convincing it may be.
Crime
Feb 7
Okanagan Forecast: Sunny and Cold… For a Few Days!
Today’s Highs: -5C to 2C
Weather
Dec 31, 1969
B.C. premier apologizes after social media mistake
David Eby says on the social media platform X that the mistake was noticed immediately and removed, "but it should not have occurred."
Politics
Jan 28
Meet Canada’s newest centenarian — and his 2 tips for longevity
Russell Kaye was a gunner with Canada’s 12th Field Regiment during the Second World War. He was one of 133,000 Allied troops that stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
Canada
Feb 9
Quebec civil rights activist remembered as supporter of all marginalized communities
Dan Philip, a former president of the Black Coalition of Quebec, died earlier this month. The activist co-founded the Coalition more than 50 years ago to draw attention to racism.
Canada
Apr 22
Saskatchewan town remembers Humboldt Broncos bus crash 6 years later
Saskatchewan residents mark the sixth anniversary of the fatal crash that claimed the lives of 16 people who played for or worked with the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team.
Canada
Apr 6
City of Brandon monitors Assiniboine water levels after flood warning issued
The City of Brandon is monitoring water levels on the Assiniboine River after the Manitoba government issued a flood warning late last week.
Environment
Apr 15
Repair work closes Guy Street exit off Ville-Marie Expressway until fall
As of midnight Friday, the Guy Street exit off the Ville-Marie Expressway will be closed until fall, shutting down one of the busiest entrances into the city for months.
Traffic
Apr 19
Vernon man to run 31 consecutive marathons for cancer care
The money raised will go directly to what's called the seed project at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH).
Canada
Apr 25
Joe Flaherty, beloved ‘SCTV’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks’ star, dead at 82
Joe Flaherty first made his mark on the comedy scene at 'SCTV,' playing iconic characters like news anchor Floyd Robertson and SCTV station manager Guy Caballero.
Entertainment
Apr 2