Marc Lemire
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City of Hamilton staffer with links to white supremacist group terminatedCommunications manager Jen Recine confirmed in a release on Friday that Marc Lemire and the city have "mutually agreed to end Mr. Lemire’s employment."CanadaAug 16, 2019
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Hamilton staffer under investigation for links to white supremacist group on leave: cityCommunications officer Jacqueline Durlov confirmed to Global News Radio Friday that Marc Lemire is not reporting to work due to an internal probe.CanadaMay 24, 2019
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LGBTQ2 advisory committee votes against raising Pride flag in front of Hamilton City HallDuring its meeting last week, the committee put forward a motion calling on the city to cancel the flag raising on May 31 and instead hold an "open public discussion."CanadaMay 22, 2019
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Hamilton’s city manager promises investigation into former white supremacists employmentA Vice News article revealed that former Heritage Front member Marc Lemire has been working for the city.PoliticsMay 9, 2019
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Toronto Public Library board votes to revise room-booking policy after controversial memorialAmong the changes outlined in a report approved by board members Monday evening, library staff will be able to deny or cancel bookings "when the library reasonably believes the purpose of the booking is likely to promote, or would have the effect of promoting, discrimination, contempt or hatred of any group."CanadaDec 11, 2017
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Toronto library reviewing policies after controversial event sparks outrageIn a statement released this morning, the Toronto Public Library said it did not endorse the gathering but could not reject it.CanadaJul 13, 2017
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Toronto library refuses to cancel controversial memorial despite requests from mayor, councillorsMayor Tory expressed his concern and said he issued a request to the Toronto Public Library staff to cancel the event but that he was informed "that the library has received legal advice that it cannot reject this room booking request."CanadaJul 12, 2017
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