Hate Messages

• Hamilton man charged with promoting hate of the Muslim community through social media: police

  Police say the accused intentionally targeted members of the Muslim community following June’s targeted vehicle attack in London, Ont.

  Crime

  Aug 18, 2021
  
• Son of Soufi’s restaurant owner charged in Hamilton clash at Bernier rally

  Alaa al-Soufi, 27, of Toronto, has been charged with two counts of intimidation, two counts of disguise with intent and one count of causing a disturbance.

  Crime

  Oct 23, 2019
  
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• Toronto Syrian restaurant reopens after closing due to threats

  Members of the Alsoufi family say an outpouring of support from people across the country convinced them to reconsider their decision to shut down Soufi's.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2019
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• Toronto Syrian restaurant owners filing complaint about hate messages: police

  Police said investigators met with members of the Alsoufi family and are launching an investigation. He did not disclose details of the allegations contained in the police report.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2019
• Toronto Syrian restaurant says it was forced to close after receiving death threats

  "As a result of numerous hate messages and death threats we've received over the past week, we've decided to permanently close out shop."

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2019
• Poster with homophobic slurs discovered in downtown Peterborough

  The poster contained slurs connecting the LGBTQ2 community with HIV and drug use.

  Crime

  Jun 4, 2019