Terrorism

• Ontario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 million

  The case is the latest against Iran under the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.

  Canada

  Jun 12
  
• Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect apologizes in Austrian court

  A man who admitted to plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago told an Austrian court Thursday that he was sorry, ahead of a verdict in his trial.

  Entertainment

  May 28
  
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• U.S. links Toronto consulate shooting to alleged Iranian-backed commander

  An man has been charged with terrorism offences in the U.S. and is accused of helping direct the March shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto and other attacks.

  Crime

  May 16
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• U.K. raises terrorism threat level after stabbing of 2 Jewish men

  The country’s official threat level from terrorism was raised from substantial to severe after Wednesday’s stabbing attack in London, which police have called an act of terrorism.

  World

  Apr 30
• Terror groups are targeting youth. What Canadian parents can look for

  Authorities allege the 764 Network seeks to manipulate and recruit youth by spreading propaganda and encouraging violent acts both online and offline.

  Canada

  Apr 27
• Youth guilty of terror charges in alleged plot against Jewish people

  An Ontario Superior Court judge has found an Ottawa youth guilty of terrorism charges stemming from an alleged plan to attack Jewish people.

  Crime

  Apr 22
• Ontario man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to terrorism charges

  At a January sentencing hearing, Althorpe stated that he regretted his past actions and renounced his extremist beliefs. His defence lawyer requested a sentence of 12 to 14 years.

  Crime

  Mar 27
• Toronto police creating counterterrorism unit after synagogue, U.S. consulate shootings

  Police Chief Myron Demkiw said his force would take a new approach to extremism, while also being brought in ahead of six massive World Cup matches.

  Canada

  Mar 24
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• Quebec teen facing terrorism charge for allegedly promoting neo-Nazi group

  RCMP say a Quebec City-area teenager is facing a terrorism charge for allegedly using social media to promote the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division.

  Crime

  Feb 5
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• Calgary man who joined ISIS in 2013 receives 16-year prison sentence

  Justice Corina Dario says there was 'no evidence' Jamal Borhot's beliefs have changed since he returned to Calgary from Syria in 2014, where he joined ISIS.

  Crime

  Feb 4