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Montreal Gazette
a day ago
- Montreal Gazette
Police open hate-crime probe after graffiti is sprayed-painted on Montreal mosque
Montreal police have launched a hate-crime investigation after graffiti reading 'F--k Gaza' was spray-painted on multiple sides of a mosque in the Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough. The vandalism occurred on June 10, but officers were only called to the scene the following day, according to SPVM spokesperson Véronique Dubuc. Police were dispatched to the Canadian Institute of Islamic Civilization building on Belmont St. near Décarie Blvd., where they found three pieces of blue spray-painted graffiti. In a post on social media, the centre condemned the incident as 'not just graffiti' but 'hate,' describing it as Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian. The centre wrote: 'This attack was meant to intimidate us, but they don't realize how united we are.' The investigation has been transferred to the SPVM's hate-crimes unit, which is reviewing surveillance footage. No injuries or arrests have been reported. It comes as the number of reported hate crimes in Montreal increased in 2024, according to the SPVM's latest annual report.
Toronto Star
2 days ago
- Toronto Star
Police hate unit to investigate graffiti on downtown Montreal mosque
MONTREAL - Montreal police say the force's hate crimes unit will investigate anti-Palestinian graffiti placed this week on a downtown mosque. The Canadian Institute of Islamic Civilization was hit with graffiti in three places of the downtown Montreal building on Tuesday. Const. Véronique Dubuc says the police hate unit has opened an investigation and are studying surveillance video. She said there were no injuries or arrests. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The Muslim Association of Canada, a non-profit group, says mosques across the country have been subjected to hate, particularly in response to the 20-month Israel-Hamas war. According to the police force's annual report, there was an increase in the number of hate crimes reported in 2024. It also said nearly half of the hate crimes reported in Montreal involved ethnicity, nationality or skin colour. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 13, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Police hate unit to investigate graffiti on downtown Montreal mosque
MONTREAL - Montreal police say the force's hate crimes unit will investigate anti-Palestinian graffiti placed this week on a downtown mosque. The Canadian Institute of Islamic Civilization was hit with graffiti in three places of the downtown Montreal building on Tuesday. Const. Véronique Dubuc says the police hate unit has opened an investigation and are studying surveillance video. She said there were no injuries or arrests. The Muslim Association of Canada, a non-profit group, says mosques across the country have been subjected to hate, particularly in response to the 20-month Israel-Hamas war. According to the police force's annual report, there was an increase in the number of hate crimes reported in 2024. It also said nearly half of the hate crimes reported in Montreal involved ethnicity, nationality or skin colour. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 13, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Police hate unit to investigate graffiti on downtown Montreal mosque
MONTREAL – Montreal police say the force's hate crimes unit will investigate anti-Palestinian graffiti placed this week on a downtown mosque. The Canadian Institute of Islamic Civilization was hit with graffiti in three places of the downtown Montreal building on Tuesday. Const. Véronique Dubuc says the police hate unit has opened an investigation and are studying surveillance video. She said there were no injuries or arrests. The Muslim Association of Canada, a non-profit group, says mosques across the country have been subjected to hate, particularly in response to the 20-month Israel-Hamas war. According to the police force's annual report, there was an increase in the number of hate crimes reported in 2024. Sundays Kevin Rollason's Sunday newsletter honouring and remembering lives well-lived in Manitoba. It also said nearly half of the hate crimes reported in Montreal involved ethnicity, nationality or skin colour. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 13, 2025.
