Quebec City Mosque Shooting

• Supreme Court to hear appeal of Quebec City mosque shooter’s sentence

  The high court announced its decision Thursday to allow the appeal brought forth by Quebec's Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales.

  Canada

  May 27
• Racist attack in Saskatoon marred anniversary of Quebec mosque shooting

  A group of Saskatoon students gathered online to mark the 2017 attack on a Quebec mosque when several people jumped into the virtual ceremony and started yelling racist remarks.

  Canada

  Feb 3
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• 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
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• National day of remembrance set for anniversary of Quebec City mosque shooting

  Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault made the announcement Thursday, the day before the fourth anniversary of the attack.

  Canada

  Jan 28
• 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
• Quebec City’s memorial to 2017 mosque shooting victims symbolizes defeat of hatred

  The monument is composed of several elements that symbolize the meeting of different communities, with the part near the mosque serving as an area for meditation and commemoration.

  Dec 1, 2020
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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