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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.

CEO of Toronto International Film Festival Cameron Bailey arrives at the world premiere of "The Swimmers" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 8, 2022.
Cameron Bailey speaks on behalf of Toronto International Film Festival, 2025 Inductees, Arts and Entertainment during the 2025 Canada's Walk Of Fame Induction Gala held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 14, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

TIFF withdraws Oct. 7 doc because filmmakers 'didn't receive permission from Hamas to use videos'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference about recognizing Palestinian statehood, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 30, 2025.

Canada's recognition of Palestinian state 'dangerously premature,' Jewish groups say

 A man and his wife arranged a drug smuggling operation in the UAE.

UAE police unveils drug smuggling network involving Canada, Spain, seizes 131KG of narcotics


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.

 View of the Toronto District School Board.

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.

 An illustrative image of a person holding up handcuffed wrists as police car lights flash behind them.

Toronto Walk for Israel: Why Did Canada’s politicians stay away? - opinion

Olivia Chow, mayor of Toronto, with the largest Jewish community in the country, did not attend the event.

 THE UJA Federation of Greater Toronto holds the Walk with Israel last month. No senior political figure, whether at the city, provincial, or federal level was present, not even the Toronto mayor, says the writer.

Thousands take to Toronto in Giant Walk for Israel, surpassing even NYC parade

"The strong turnout reflects our shared commitment to Israel and the strength of our diverse community here in Toronto."

Thousands take to Toronto in Giant Walk for Israel, May, 2025.

University of Toronto Faculty Association votes to divest from Israel

The motion claimed that the divestment in Israel should occur in line with the university's current divestment from Russia.

 Pro-Palestinian protesters and their supporters hold a graduation ceremony in honour of those in Gaza at the University of Toronto on their first day of convocation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 3, 2024.

Landmark Toronto kosher pizzeria broken into on Passover

A Kosher pizzeria in Toronto and another Jewish-owned business was broken into with local politicians alleging an antisemitic motivation.

 The entrance of Jewish-owned pizzeria My Zaidy's Pizza, in Toronto

Ontario man convicted of advocating for genocide runs for parliament

Leslie Bory, convicted of promoting genocide against Jews, is running for office in the upcoming Canadian election.

The moon rises over the Toronto city skyline as seen from Milton, Ontario

Toronto man: 'I'm going to plant a bomb in every synagogue in Toronto'

“I know when I'm going to die because I'm going to plant a bomb in every synagogue in Toronto,” Waisuddin Akbari allegedly said.

 People carry a Palestinian flag during a rally in front of City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada October 9, 2023.

Jewish-owned Toronto cafe's windows smashed twice in one week

Goldstruck Coffee was targeted for the third time this year, as leaders link the attacks to rising hate and vow accountability.

 Jewish-owned Toronto cafe's windows smashed twice in one week @goldstruckcoffee

Toronto warns against terrorist flags as cities brace for Al Quds Day

"Palestine resists, Zionism ceases to Exist," read a March 6 advertisement for a Toronto march.

A protester waves an Iranian flag, Yemeni flag and a Palestinian flag as people attend the annual al-Quds Day, in London, Britain, March 23, 2025

Toronto man charged with advocating genocide, antisemitic arson, vandalism, and other hate crimes

A Toronto man faces rare charges of advocating genocide, along with arson and antisemitic vandalism, in a series of attacks targeting the Jewish community.

 A Jewish-owned business in Toronto, Canada that was targeted in an antisemitic attack.