Quebec City Mosque Attack

• Ceremonies marking fourth anniversary of Quebec City mosque shooting begin with call for gun control

  A series of commemorations marking the fourth anniversary of the Quebec City mosque shooting are taking place Friday and Saturday.

  Canada

  Jan 29
• Quebec to seek leave to appeal mosque shooter’s sentence at Supreme Court

  Crown prosecutors in Quebec are seeking leave to appeal the sentence handed down to mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Quebec City mosque shooter’s 40-year sentence unconstitutional, province’s top court rules

  Alexandre Bissonnette was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 40 years.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
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• Attack in Quebec City brings back bad memories of 2017 mosque slaying that killed six

  Residents are questioning why their hometown has become the scene of two grisly attacks in the past few years.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2020
• 5 Quebecers to be recognized for their bravery during Quebec City Mosque attack

  The five Quebecers put their lives at risk during the 2017 attack.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2020
• Quebec premier’s Facebook page flooded by hateful messages after he supports Muslims

  Quebec Premier François Legault said Quebec is not immune to hatred, but its people stand in solidarity with Muslims in the province.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2020
• Saskatchewan fights back against hate and intolerance

  No place for racism in Saskatchewan: Day of Action Against Hate and Intolerance declared in the province.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2020
• Quebec City mosque shooting anniversary marks chance to build inclusive community, group says

  Events are being held Wednesday in Quebec City to mark the third anniversary of the deadly mosque shooting that claimed six lives.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2020
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• Quebec mosque shooter not motivated by racism, his sentence should be reduced: lawyer

  Alexandre Bissonnette was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 40 years.

  Crime

  Jan 27, 2020
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• Gun-control advocates want Quebec to tighten rules around reference checks for firearm permits

  As the third anniversary of the Quebec City mosque shooting approaches, gun control advocates are urging the province to tighten rules around reference checks for those seeking gun permits.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2020