Offensive

• Parents calling for more action after hateful flyers circulate Ajax schools

  Many parents were left concerned after flyers containing offensive anti-black content were spread throughout several Ajax schools and then to social media last week. 

  Canada

  May 22, 2023
  
• CRTC tells Radio-Canada to apologize for offensive language on air

  The CRTC has ruled that Radio-Canada must apologize and review its practices after a host and commentator made repeated use of the N-word on air in 2020.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
  
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• London politicians, federal NDP leader condemn Ale House ‘China virus’ signs

  "This kind of anti-Chinese rhetoric is inflammatory and unwelcome in our increasingly diverse city," said NDP MPPs Teresa Armstrong, Terence Kernaghan and Peggy Sattler.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2021
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• ‘I will not apologize’: Whitman won’t back down from complaints as council deals with them without him

  Councillor Matt Whitman had promised that he would not take part in any in-camera discussion on complaints against any councillor, not just his own.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2018
• N.S. retiree cites ‘vulgar’ government ads in bid to get licence plate back

  Lorne Grabher cited Halifax Water transit ads headlined "Our minds are in the gutter," "Powerful sh*t," and "Be proud of your Dingle," the last one a reference to a prominent waterfront tower as proof governments allow many potentially offensive phrases and names

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2017
• Obama signs bill striking offensive terms from US laws

  President Barack Obama signed a bill striking the several terms, including "Negro" and "Oriental" on Friday, the White House said.

  World

  May 23, 2016
• Mother shocked to find offensive stickers about autistic son on her car

  A Utah mom is going to local media after someone left stickers on her car windshield with offensive comments about her autistic son.

  World

  Jul 17, 2015