Racism
Canadians have different concept of nationalism than U.S., surveys show
Surveys show that Canadians don’t correspond nationalism with white supremacy, but with being connected to the country. Continue reading
National Citizens Alliance refuses to pull down video of man claiming Rohingya Muslims are ‘not people’
The head of the political organization, which holds controversial views on immigration and multiculturalism, says the party will not take the video down, saying it is protected by free speech. Continue reading
In Canada, Jews face more hate crimes, while Muslims face more violent ones: StatCan
Police-reported hate crimes targeting Muslims grew by over 150 per cent. For Jews, they grew by over 60 per cent. Continue reading
New groups calls for an end to racism within Halifax Transit
Dalhousie Professor Isaac Saney is among those who has helped create the group, called Racism-Free Transit in Halifax. Continue reading
Calgary hair salon undeterred by offensive graffiti
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Calgary Police are investigating the hateful graffiti, while the salon owner says they’re not letting it affect them. Continue reading
Halifax police investigating racist comment made during road rage incident
Halifax police are investigating an incident on a Nova Scotia highway that resulted in a man accusing a woman of driving slowly because of her “Asian” heritage. Continue reading
Edmonton MP suing university newspaper over articles on his associations with controversial right-wing commentator
Days after Kerry Diotte threatened legal action against two Twitter users who accused him of being a racist for associating with a far-right political commentator, the MP announced he is suing a University of Alberta newspaper for comments made about him in the publication. Continue reading
Kelowna Sikh temple vandalized with racist graffiti
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Kelowna’s Sikh temple on Davie Road has been vandalized with racist graffiti. Continue reading
Chief Wahoo logo removed from Cleveland uniforms but still sold in gift shop
The Cleveland Indians have made good on their commitment to remove the Chief Wahoo face from next season’s uniforms but still plan to make money off the logo. Continue reading
Good Samaritan stabbed trying to protect fellow passenger on Winnipeg bus
A 23-year-old Winnipeg man is facing a list of charges after robbing a man at knifepoint and stabbing another in the leg while aboard a bus. Continue reading
