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Members of Montreal’s Black communities said farewell to a local leader who was described by many as a civil rights’ champion. Dan Philip, who cofounded the Black Coalition of Quebec, was remembered as a builder of bridges and someone whose activism was in support of all marginalized communities.

Are you a coin collector? And if you say no – are you sure? Do you have a jar of pennies? Keep Remembrance Day quarters, RCMP quarters, or any quarters with animals on it? Special edition loonies? Coins from other countries? And the Peterborough Numismatic Society understands!!

January 27th marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Dara Solomon, executive director of the Toronto Holocaust Museum, joins Candace Daniel to discuss the importance of reflecting and paying tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and how we can educate younger generations.

Saturday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a time to reflect and remember one of the darkest times in human history. As part of the campaign in Canada, public venues across the country, including monuments, city halls, public legislatures, and more will be bathed in yellow light in memorial of those murdered. Our Caryn Lieberman...

Members of Fredericton’s Jewish community were shocked to see the state of the city’s synagogue when arriving on Saturday morning, as multiple windows were shattered due to an act of vandalism. As Anna Mandin reports, the incident falls on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

On Saturday, Jan. 27, Jewish Montrealers, Canadians, and people from around the world will mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Vice-president for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Eta Yudin, joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to discuss the significance of this day and how the October 7 massacre on Israel has underlined the...

A march was being held Wednesday evening to draw attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, trans and two-spirited people across Canada. Activists gathered at Cabot Square in downtown Montreal to participate in the annual march to Place du Canada. Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis reports.

Fredericton residents were out in numbers at the city’s synagogue on Sunday afternoon, as a vigil was held following an act of vandalism toward the building on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. As Anna Mandin reports, those in attendance at the Sgoolai Israel syaogogue said what happened on Saturday was “unacceptable.”

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there are growing concerns as right-wing groups gain significant political support among Germans, including one part that has sparked protests over revelations its members took part in a secret meeting with extremist groups. This comes amid Holocaust Remembrance Day. Mike Armstrong explains.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day will be marked this weekend amid a rise of antisemitism in Canada and beyond. Caryn Lieberman spoke with one survivor and heard their warning about the dangers of hate.

Dan Philip, who headed the Black Coalition of Quebec for 40 years has died. He is being remembered as staunch defender of human rights and someone who brought people together.

Saturday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a time to reflect and remember one of the darkest times in human history. As part of the campaign in Canada, public venues across the country, including monuments, city halls, public legislatures, and more will be bathed in yellow light in memorial of those murdered. And German Chancellor...

Quebecers are saying goodbye to former prime minister Brian Mulroney. His casket has arrived from Ottawa where he lied in state for two days. Global’s Gloria Henríquez has a look at how he was being remembered in his home province.

On Heritage Day, Nova Scotia celebrates one of its important historical figures. This year, William Hall is being honoured. Heidi Petracek explains how Hall fought off racism and battled in wars in the 1800s; how he made history; and how he’s being fondly remembered for his skills and determination.

Saskatchewan’s Family Day weekend has been marred by tragedy, after the bodies of five people, including three children, were found in a burned out house in the town of Davidson. What RCMP are saying about the investigation. International criticism is mounting on Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands of...

A couple of veterans from the Calgary-area are just back from Remembrance Day ceremonies they’ll never forget. As Gil Tucker shows us, they’re working hard to promote the importance of Canadian military history on the other side of the world.

The White House has confirmed both the U.S. and the U.K. have carried out strikes on Houthi-related targets in Yemen. The Houthis have been attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea in a show of support for Hamas as Israel’s war in Gaza rages on. Now South Africa is formally accusing Israel of committing genocide...

Residents gathered at City Hall in Peterborough, Ont., on Wednesday to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. According to Statistics Canada, two in five women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Last week, Peterborough city council approved a motion to declare intimate partner violence...

Remembrance Day is being commemorated all across Canada Saturday and in the Central Okanagan, a number of ceremonies were held, including in Kelowna where thousands poured into City Park to mark the special day.

Regina’s Brandt Centre hosted thousands on Remembrance Day as the city came out to pay their respects.