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Cost-of-Living Protests in Europe and Islamic Political Transformation

Daily News Analysis Mohamed Ousman Jumada' al-Ula' 10, 14482026-10-21 In France, Italy, Belgium, Portugal and Albania, there exists non-identical economic grievances, pressures and dissatisfaction with public policy. Nevertheless, they expose a …

Toronto Hosts 24th Annual UMAA Convention, Bringing Together Over 5,000 Shia Muslims to Discuss Social Impact and Youth ...

Toronto Hosts 24th Annual UMAA Convention, Bringing Together Over 5,000 Shia Muslims to Discuss Social Impact and Youth Empowerment —————————————— The 24th annual convention of the Universal Muslim Association of America (UMAA) brought together more than 5 …

Live in Sauga, commute to Toronto? Here’s what the top Mississauga mayoral candidates have to say

What is your position on data centre development in Mississauga? How will you weigh potential economic benefits against electricity and water consumption, environmental impacts and the needs of surrounding communities? CROMBIE: So, let’s talk about the …

‘I’ve had death threats just because I’m Jewish,’ says model in Canada

The abuse has had a profound impact on her everyday life. Mattova said she had reported the threats to Toronto police and its hate crimes unit. “I have 24-hour security because of this,” she said. “I don’t leave my apartment after dark, you know, my life …

AI surveillance cameras make landfall in Ontario

By Adam Motaouakkil Police services across Ontario are beginning to deploy Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras. But according to experts, there are significant privacy risks to the technology and a lack of governance. These cameras stream …

Canada orders deportation of Toronto man who helped Iran evade sanctions

A former Tehran police lieutenant living in Toronto under a new name is being deported from Canada for his “important and critical role” in a crime group that helped Iran evade sanctions. The Immigration and Refugee Board ruled that Amin Yousefijam was “ …

Islam Makhachev’s manager says desired UFC 336 return in January is ‘not close to reality yet’

Rizvan Magomedov has pumped the brakes on Islam Makhachev’s next fight. It was reported earlier this month that Makhachev is being targeted for a January return after expressing his desire to compete again before Ramadan. Headlining the first numbered …

Canadian Christians tie poverty care to faith but many are unsure how to help, study finds

Facades of huts in a slum in South Asia. iStock / golero Nearly three in four Canadian Christians surveyed in a new national study said caring about global poverty is part of following Jesus, yet 40% said they were unsure how to respond in ways that …

“Rumors and talk”: Islam Makhachev’s manager gives final say on rumored bout with Carlos Prates at UFC 336

Islam Makhachev shares his strong view in UFC GOAT debate A rumored fight between Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates at UFC 336 in Toronto is currently far from being finalized. Makhachev’s manager has played down the growing reports surrounding a possible …

"Babyn Yar: History and Memory" — Chapter 7

Posted In: eBook: Babyn Yar: History and Memory, Sponsored Projects, Publications  The Ukrainian Jewish Encounter was founded in 2008 with the goal of building stronger relations between Ukrainians and Jews, two peoples who, for centuries, lived side by …

‘This is my Torah scroll’: Artist’s travelling exhibit of 54 parshas opens in Toronto

Montreal artist Sheila Nemtin Levine didn’t plan to fulfill the final commandment of the Torah, which says that every Jew should write their own Old Testament. But that’s what ended up happening after she painted 54 vibrant, mixed-media canvases—one for …

Toronto temple to host Indian consular camp two years after Khalistani attack

A temple in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will again host the Indian consular camp next month, two years after pro-Khalistan radicals barged into the site and assaulted some congregants during a protest against the mobile outreach event organised to bring …

Canadian Christian College honors Israeli for faith-based diplomacy

A Canadian Christian college on Monday conferred an honorary law degree on an Israeli activist who champions faith-based diplomacy worldwide. The move comes as Canada is experiencing record-high levels of antisemitism, including at universities, triggered …

Get to know Niagara Falls’ mayoral candidates 

With Ontario’s municipal elections approaching on Oct. 26, eligible Niagara Falls residents are encouraged to register to vote and make their voices heard in determining the city’s future. The Brock Press has previously published an article outlining …

Archbishop Apostolos Hails Oxi Day Freedom Message in Toronto

Archbishop Apostolos of Canada addressed an Oxi Day Toronto event at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday 18 October, calling the 1940 “No” a symbol of freedom. Archbishop Apostolos with guests and dancers at the Oxi Day Toronto event, Polymenakion …

Santa Barbara High Girls Volleyball Opens CIF-SS D4 Playoffs with Four-Set Win Over Ontario Christian

Santa Barbara High girls volleyball kicked off the CIF-SS Div. 4 playoffs with a four-set victory over Ontario Christian on Tuesday inside J.R. Richards Gym. The Dons shook off a first-set loss and won three straight to avenge their CIF-SS semifinal and …

Hundreds gather in Denver to push back on antisemitism

More than 300 people — most of them non-Jews — crowded a ballroom in downtown Denver Monday to confront the rise in antisemitism in America and elsewhere in the world. For Halley Motley, her moment of recognition came as an art student at Colorado State …

Toronto 6, Columbus 2

Toronto 1 4 1 — 6 Columbus 1 0 1 — 2 First Period_1, Columbus, Christiansen 1 (Nichushkin, Voronkov), 2:38. 2, Toronto, Marchenko 5 (Nylander, Matthews), 8:16 (pp). Second Period_3, Toronto, Nylander 6 (Sissons, Rielly), 2:26. 4, Toronto, Matthews 8 ( …

Sparing space for prayer

At TMU and other Canadian universities, places for prayer are in short supply. For many Muslim students, this means turning to impromptu spaces from classrooms to stairwells By Shumaila Mubarak and Lama Alshami BASMAH KHALID WAS sitting in the faux leather …

Cammino dell’Angelo Receives Prestigious International Recognition in Washington, D.C.

The historic Monte Faito pilgrimage route strengthens its ties with Italian American communities through a journey of faith, culture and dialogue WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cammino dell’Angelo of …

Laurenzo Benayah Invites Readers to Discover the Transformative Truth of God's Word in Study to Show Yourself Approved

Study to Show Yourself Approved presents a Scripture-centered journey to deepen biblical understanding and encourage spiritual growth. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens when a calling of faith …

Witches Tales Brings Faith, Paganism, and Young Love to Odessa

David Elliott MA’s high school fantasy explores religious differences through a witch’s romance with a Baptist minister’s son. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A young witch’s effort to save her coven …

Kelli Christiansen’s After the End Explores a Holocaust Survivor’s Journey to Rebuild a Life After World War II

MEDIA: Request a review copy or an interview with the author. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sibylline Press announces the release of After the End: A Postwar Novel, by Kelli Christiansen, a moving work of …

Dead Space: A Cozy Resting Place Turns a Storm-Damaged B&B Into a Murder Puzzle

Nora Lynn’s second Sara Hampton Cozy Mysteries book connects a concealed skeleton, a silent-film star’s coastal home, and an innkeeper’s fresh start NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A windstorm exposes more than …

What If Trying Harder Isn't the Answer?

Michigan author Randy Malueg's novel, A Moss Covered Log, explores hidden struggles, pressure to measure up, and the freedom of discovering we are already loved NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- He was …

[God And The Prophets] Examines How Religion Evolved From Abraham To Mohammad, Elucidating Mankind's Search For God

Zuhair Kamal brings scriptural sources, historical scholarship, and cultural analysis to an inquiry into four foundational religious figures. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Did God send messengers to …

Episcopal Impact Fund’s 'EPISCO DISCO' Gala Turns a Night of Light into Lasting Impact

A Community of Support for the Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Episcopal Impact Fund’s 2026 Night of Light Gala, themed EPISCO DISCO, was an incredible success, raising significant funds to …

The National Black Church Initiative: A Coalition of 150,000 Black Churches Endorse Angie Nixon for US Senate

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities representing 27.7 million members, is pleased to endorse Angie …

NFCYM Multimillion Dollar Micro-Grants To Impact Catholic Church Nationwide

Will launch the largest mobilization of Catholic parishes in the United States to engage high school-aged teens in acts of service to their communities WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Federation …

Los Angeles Mission Adds Anthony Felix, Mina Garcia and Ken Craft to Its Executive Leadership Team

Dr. Anthony Felix, Mina Garcia and Ken Craft join the existing team to add operational, program and spiritual leadership on Skid Row. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles Mission today announced three …

Church Of God In Christ Brings 'Christmas In November' To St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christmas In November takes place just days before the 118th Annual Holy Convocation, themed "Answering The Call," which convenes in St. Louis November 3–10, 2026, and draws …

Franciscan Ministries’ Patrick Schuerer to Join Industry Leaders for NIC Panel on AI’s Influence in Senior Living

Panel will explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the way prospective residents discover, evaluate and choose senior living communities LEMONT, IL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patrick Schuerer, Vice President of …

Rachelle Fletcher Joins Gospel Icon Babbie Mason and 'The Voice' Alum Bri Fletcher for 'Let Love Win'

Inspired by humanitarian work with children and teens, the faith-centered single calls listeners to look beyond division and make God’s love visible. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian recording artist, …

McCormick Theological Seminary Brings Trauma Healing to the Forefront of Theological Education

Trauma Healing Initiative pairs a national conference & public talk with bestseller Cole Arthur Riley, linking scholarship, spiritual practice & community care. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As grief …

Hope Union Counseling Unveils New Identity, Continuing Compassionate Faith-Based Mental Health Services in Maryland

BEL AIR, MD, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HopeWay Mental Health has officially announced its rebrand to Hope Union Counseling, LLC, reflecting the organization's continued commitment to providing compassionate, …

FaceShastra Launches Free AI Face Reading Based on Samudrika Shastra Texts

Browser-based tool measures 478 facial landmarks on the user's device, maps them to the Brihat Samhita's face reading texts, and adds an AI guide, Ask Guruji DELHI, DELHI, INDIA, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FaceShastra, an …

Moving Beyond Sparklers: New Children’s Book Explores the Five-Day Arc of Diwali

Author Aditi Srivastava Modi helps young readers explore Diwali’s five days, rituals, stories, and meaning beyond the familiar lights and festivities. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diwali is instantly …

Comanche Little Ponies Food Sale & Bingo

Lawton Community Language Class - October 2026