Toronto
Toronto mayoral candidate accused of praising Hamas after October 7, comparing Netanyahu to Hitler
Toronto mayoral candidate Bahira Abdulsalam faces disciplinary proceedings over her social media posts concerning Israel and Hamas.
Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott
Muslim Toronto Police officers face penalty after October 7 comments in podcast
Toronto pro-Palestinian protesters march near Jewish care facility after kosher bakery shooting
High security at Toronto film festival as Israeli film screens
Security was stringent on Wednesday in anticipation of the screening of the October 7-related documentary 'The Road Between Us.'
TIFF strengthens security among pro-Palestinian protests for Israeli film shown in festival
Director Avrich told Deadline he planned to bring his own security team to supplement the festival’s, and Toronto Police told AFP that they had “a strong presence across.”
At Toronto film festival, 'Palestine 36' tackles the past, echoes in the present
Annemarie Jacir’s 'Palestine 36,' set in 1936 under the British Mandate, premieres at TIFF as Palestine’s Oscar submission.
The Israeli movies you won’t see abroad: Films from Israel that aren't shown in other countries
The Venice Film Festival began last week, and the Toronto International Film Festival opened yesterday - only two full-length movies and one short film from Israel will be shown at them this year.
TIFF says Oct. 7 documentary can be shown in festival, reversing decision
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey released a statement where he apologized and said that he remains committed to allowing the film to be screened at this year’s festival.
TIFF withdraws Oct. 7 doc because filmmakers 'didn't receive permission from Hamas to use videos'
Deadline reported that TIFF management cited problems with copyright in their decision to rescind their invitation.
Canada's recognition of Palestinian state 'dangerously premature,' Jewish groups say
'We will not sacrifice our very existence by permitting the imposition of a jihadist state on our ancestral homeland that seeks our annihilation,' Israel's ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed added.
UAE police unveils drug smuggling network involving Canada, Spain, seizes 131KG of narcotics
According to UAE officials, 131 kilograms of narcotics and psychotropic substances were seized by the police on their way to the UAE from Toronto, Canada.
One in six antisemitic incidents in Toronto schools are approved or started by teacher
A shocking report commissioned by the Canadian government reveals that nearly one in six antisemitic incidents in Ontario schools are linked to teachers or school-sanctioned activities.
Man arrested for urinating on Toronto synagogue while yelling antisemitic slurs
The arrest is part of a suspected hate-motivated Mischief investigation relating to the incident on June 4, 2025.
