WINNIPEG A vigil is being planned in Winnipeg for the four family members who were killed in a vehicle attack in London, Ont. over the weekend. The Islamic Social Services Association is planning a drive-in vigil at the Grand Mosque in Winnipeg on Thursday evening. Those attending are asked to remain in their vehicles. The vigil comes days after four members of the Afzaal were killed on Sunday in what Ontario police said was an attack targeting them over their Muslim faith. Like everybody else and every other Canadian, we were shocked and unfortunately not surprised, said Shahina Siddiqui, the executive director of the Islamic Social Services Association.
The Canadian government is famous for human rights diplomacy internationally, and has formed an image as a bastion of human rights. However, the still increasing Islamophobia and human rights tragedies in Canada reflect Ottawa s hypocrisy.
TORONTO Last year, the pandemic upended many religious gatherings across Canada, with Canadian Muslims turning to technology to observe Ramadan a month traditionally filled with seeing loved ones. But with this being the second virtual Ramadan in a row, believers are much more prepared to rely on video calls for online gatherings, games and breaking their day-long fasts together. And this year, activism and COVID-19 vaccines are top of mind. “We re encouraging our members to, you know, first and foremost to protect their health and actually get the vaccine,” Hassaan Shahid told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview, echoing Muslim doctors who are encouraging fellow believers to get the COVID-19 shot.
TORONTO Last year, the pandemic upended many religious gatherings across Canada, with Canadian Muslims turning to technology to observe Ramadan a month traditionally filled with seeing loved ones. But with this being the second virtual Ramadan in a row, believers are much more prepared to rely on video calls for online gatherings, games and breaking their day-long fasts together. And this year, activism and COVID-19 vaccines are top of mind. “We re encouraging our members to, you know, first and foremost to protect their health and actually get the vaccine,” Hassaan Shahid told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview, echoing Muslim doctors who are encouraging fellow believers to get the COVID-19 shot.
Canada declares far-right Proud Boys group a terrorist organisation
Designation allows Canadian authorities to seize property and bank assets of group members and make it a crime to knowingly provide assistance to them
Members of Proud Boys gather outside Harry s Bar during protest in Washington DC last December (AFP/File photo) By Published date: 3 February 2021 22:32 UTC | Last update: 2 months 1 week ago
Canada has officially labelled the far-right Proud Boys group as a terrorist organisation, adding it to a list with the likes of al-Qaeda, the Islamic State group and al-Shabab.
The designation, declared on Wednesday, is part of an effort to combat violent extremism in all forms , Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said in a news release.