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Montreal Jewish community won't let itself be terrorized, school spokesman says

Montreal Jewish community won't let itself be terrorized, school spokesman says

MONTREAL — Students at a Montreal Jewish school returned to class on Monday after their school building was hit by gunfire over the weekend for the second time in three days.
Quebec tribunal says jail guards violated rights of Black man left naked in cell

Quebec tribunal says jail guards violated rights of Black man left naked in cell

QUEBEC — The brutal and unusual treatment suffered by a Black inmate who was left for hours naked and wet in a cell without a mattress suggests he was racially profiled, Quebec's human rights tribunal has found.
Liberal MPs among Canadians in D.C. Tuesday to battle rising antisemitism

Liberal MPs among Canadians in D.C. Tuesday to battle rising antisemitism

WASHINGTON — Canadian parliamentarians and protesters alike are descending on the U.S.
In the news today: No Canadians on today's Rafah crossing list

In the news today: No Canadians on today's Rafah crossing list

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Peter Nygard found guilty of 4 sexual assault charges, acquitted on 2 other counts

Peter Nygard found guilty of 4 sexual assault charges, acquitted on 2 other counts

TORONTO — Peter Nygard, who once led a women's fashion empire, was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault on Sunday but was acquitted of a fifth count, plus a charge of forcible confinement.
Protesters demonstrate across Canada as Israel-Hamas war rages

Protesters demonstrate across Canada as Israel-Hamas war rages

MONTREAL — As the latest war between Israel and Hamas intensified half a world away, demonstrators in cities across Canada chanted, marched and called for justice in rallies supporting opposing sides of the conflict on Sunday Pro-Palestinian protesto
Global Affairs Canada says 234 Canadians, PRs and family members left Gaza Sunday

Global Affairs Canada says 234 Canadians, PRs and family members left Gaza Sunday

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada said 234 Canadians, permanent residents and their eligible family members have crossed from Gaza into Egypt Sunday.
Ottawa man arrested after allegedly inciting hate, antisemitism

Ottawa man arrested after allegedly inciting hate, antisemitism

OTTAWA — An Ottawa man was arrested near Toronto this weekend after he was allegedly caught on video inciting hatred and expressing antisemitic views.
Montreal Jewish school hit by gunshots for second time in three days, police say

Montreal Jewish school hit by gunshots for second time in three days, police say

Montreal politicians have condemned what seems to be the latest violent event in the city in connection with the war between Israel and Hamas.
Cities look to copy Montreal's ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacking

Cities look to copy Montreal's ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacking

MONTREAL — In an effort to prevent pedestrian and cyclist deaths, more North American cities are contemplating imitating Montreal by banning drivers from turning right on red lights.