Mosque

• Man accused of threatening youth outside Winnipeg mosque

  A 48-year-old man was charged after police say he allegedly made threatening gestures at a group of children, Winnipeg police said.

  Crime

  Sep 22
  
• Surrey Islamic centre targeted with hateful, threatening vandalism

  Police are investigating after hateful graffiti and threats were painted on a Surrey mosque, prompting condemnation from leaders and renewed concerns about rising Islamophobia.

  Crime

  Sep 2
  
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• Regina mosque’s call to prayer resumes after police reissue permit

  The Regina City Jamia Masjid received a permit from the RPS to play its Adhan, or call to prayer, on Friday before its Jummah prayer. It must reapply to do so weekly.

  Canada

  Aug 4
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• ‘Freshly broken windows’ among damages following attack on Winnipeg mosque: WPS

  Winnipeg police are investigating suspected gunfire and vandalism at a mosque as a hate crime, while Muslim community leaders warn anti-Muslim hatred is escalating.

  Crime

  Jul 30
• Crash in Scarborough, Ont., sends vehicle into mosque: police

  A collision in Scarborough, Ont., Sunday morning sent a vehicle off the roadway, crashing into a mosque. Police say there were no injuries.

  Traffic

  Mar 24, 2024
• ‘Our reaction is very important:’ Toronto mosque, rabbi unite to condemn hateful attacks

  After a man allegedly yelled slurs and threw a rock at Muslims standing outside a Toronto mosque last week, a local rabbi felt the need to send over a message expressing sympathy.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2023
• Toronto man facing multiple charges after Muslim community members assaulted: police

  Investigators say a 28-year-old Toronto man is facing multiple charges in three separate hate-motivated assaults targeting members of the Muslim community.

  Crime

  Nov 19, 2023
• Man charged in connection with hate vandalism at Toronto mosque

  A man has been arrested and charged one week after hate symbols were found written on the front of a mosque in the area of Toronto's Danforth and Donlands avenues.

  Crime

  Oct 14, 2023
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• Man arrested in connection with mosque vandalism: Montreal police

  Photos circulating on social media showed a mosque in Montreal North with its front windows smashed. Police could not confirm the suspect's age or what charges he could face.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
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• Muslim group say sentencing of man who attacked Mississauga worshippers not enough

  Police have said Mohammad Moiz Omar entered the Islamic centre in March 2022 and attacked those inside while they had their backs turned to him to pray.

  Crime

  Jul 25, 2023