Sir John A Macdonald Statue
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Man no longer facing charge in toppling of Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Hamilton’s Gore ParkA demonstrator accused of aiding in the 2021 toppling of the Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Gore Park has seen his charge stayed by the Crown.CrimeJan 26, 2023
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Toronto man facing charge in toppling of Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Hamilton’s Gore ParkPolice say tips from the public led to the arrest.CrimeAug 18, 2021
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Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Hamilton’s Gore Park toppled, vandalizedThe move came hours after the Hamilton Indigenous unity rally at city hall. Rally organizers called city council's July decision to keep the statue in place 'deeply disturbing.'CanadaAug 14, 2021
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Committee votes down motion to remove downtown Hamilton statue of Sir John A. MacdonaldA motion to remove the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald from Gore Park has been defeated at Hamilton's emergency and community services committee.NewsJul 8, 2021
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Kingston artist pushes for Indigenous art next to Sir John A. Macdonald statue in City ParkA local artist put up a temporary art installation next to the Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Kingston's City Park in an effort to push for Indigenous art in the park.CanadaJun 10, 2021
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Moving and removing statues: Indigenous advocates want to see ‘justice’ in Canada'These things are perpetuating the racism and perpetuating the hatred towards Indigenous people without even realizing,' said Sheila North, a former grand chief.CanadaJun 3, 2021
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Kingston, Ont., protesters ask city to remove City Park Sir John A. Macdonald statue“It isn’t erasing history, it isn’t a slap in the face to the city of Kingston, it is simply trying to grant the level of recognition and dignity to thousands of people," said Jesse Bell, who participated in Saturday's protest.CanadaJun 22, 2020
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Montreal petition to take down John A. Macdonald statue gains tractionA new online petition calling for the removal of a long-standing statute of Sir John. A Macdonald in Montreal's Place du Canada Park is gaining traction.CanadaJun 10, 2020
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Sir John A. Macdonald statue vandalized once again in downtown MontrealThe statue has been hit several times in the past two years.CanadaMar 21, 2019
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Sir John A. Macdonald statue in downtown Montreal vandalized againIt's not the first time the Montreal statue, depicting Canada’s first prime minister, has been defaced.CanadaDec 24, 2018
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