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world15 days ago•3 min saved

Belleville Synagogue Shooter’s Online Handle and Military Dispute Revealed

Sean Ward, a former Canadian Armed Forces member, died after a shootout with police outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur services. CBC News reports that Ward used an antisemitic username variant in an online game weeks prior to the attack. Police confirmed the incident was a hate-motivated crime, noting that Constable Jeff Smith sustained critical injuries but prevented the gunman from entering the synagogue. Ward had previously sued the military over vaccination policies.

via CBC|

#antisemitism #belleville-shooting #canadian-armed-forces

terrorism1 year ago•2 min saved

Canadian Military Members Charged in Plot to Form Anti-Government Militia in Quebec

Canadian police have charged three men, including two active military members, with plotting to create anti-government militias and stockpiling weapons, following military-style training and raids that seized explosives and firearms in Quebec.

via CBS News|

#canada #canadian-armed-forces #extremism

natural-disasters3 years ago•3 min saved

Northwest Territories Battles Devastating Wildfires, Army Airlifts Hundreds to Safety

The Canadian Armed Forces have conducted the largest rescue operation in the history of the Northwest Territories, airlifting over 6,500 people to safety as wildfires continue to ravage the region. With 236 active wildfires, residents have been forced to evacuate multiple times, and some communities have been almost entirely destroyed. Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record, with nearly 1,100 active fires across the country. The extreme heat and dry conditions, exacerbated by climate change, have contributed to the severity of the wildfires.

via BBC|

#canadian-armed-forces #climate-change #evacuation