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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 7h

A real "United Nations" here.... "It’s bad enough that it is no longer a democratic process but clearly no effort is being made to diversify the field. It is 2026!" www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/opinion/lett...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

CBC coverage of our #Niagara candidate survey results, you can read them at nrara.org/election26/ More coming with special notes on some candidates. "'If you cannot call out racism, you are not qualified': Anti-racism association member" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You can read candidates answers at www.nrara.org/election26/ we will keep publishing them as they come in. Special notes on candidates will be added.

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

When will #Niagara Police finally call a hate crime a hate crime? They said brutal beating of a gay man was not hate motivated because the stream of anti-gay slurs came after the assault started. Police minimize real hate and terror in Niagara. by using an increasingly excessive narrow definition

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Saleh Waziruddin صالح وزيرالدين @salehw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Via The Film House Sept 26 "In Arabic with English subtitles, non-fiction film...When three American doctors - Palestinian, Jewish & Zoroastrian - enter Gaza to save lives, they find themselves caught between medicine and politics.... $10 at PAC or firstontariopac.ca/Online/defau... "

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"Despite changes that are being implemented, as well as a coroner’s inquest into Winterstein’s death that concluded in April — including 68 recommendations to prevent future deaths — Shimizu-Orgar said “it’s continuing to happen to other people." www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Interview with Emma Ansah of African Diaspora News about issues raised in our candidate survey, 26 candidates across 10 municipalities responded so far! Check out their answers at nrara.org/election26/ www.youtube.com/live/QhF_MeX...

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Black Students Suspended MORE, Police Use of Force & White Extremism Rising in Niagara

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our survey results are published at www.nrara.org/election26/ as they come in, 22 so far from all but three municipalities "Niagara voters want to know where candidates stand on white supremacy before the election, not after they do damage.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Interview on the #niagara candidate survey to avoid another "Hitler debacle." We have 21 responses so far from candidates in eight municipalities! Keep checking here as they come in nrara.org/election26 youtu.be/oUSgVv9aXOg

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Interview on 610 CKTB re anti-racism candidate survey: can #Niagara avoid another "Hitler Debacle"?

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

CAN #Niagara AVOID ANOTHER "Hitler debacle"? Find out where candidates stand BEFORE they do their damage. Our candidate survey page www.nrara.org/election26/ Results will be posted on a rolling basis. Five topics + extra topic for school trustee candidates:

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

More reporting on #Niagara Police cover-up and gaslighting around man who died when 911 didn't respond. The cover-up and persistent gaslighting make it so much worse. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hags...

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Calls for accountability after Ontario man died, when his 911 call for help was ignored

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Saleh Waziruddin صالح وزيرالدين @salehw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Free bus from #Niagara #StCatharines to Toronto for demo for migrant rights actionnetwork.org/events/s20ni... Start: Sunday, September 20, 2026•11:00 AM Location: St Catharines City Hall• 50 Church St, St. Catharines, ON Host contact info kit@migrantworkersalliance.org

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#NiagaraFalls mayor candidate Paul Manning on shut down of racist event in Hamilton. Wears *US* "thin blue line" cap, says he disagrees with them (calls them advocacy group!) but says hate speech only "borderline a crime." Venues told so they're not tricked, what he opposes x.com/mobinfiltrat...

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Paul Manning (@mobinfiltrator) on X

Twitter fam … Few people speaking out about me not being on Twitter whilst I running for Mayor of #NiagaraFalls and asking my thoughts on the @DominionSoc …

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Justin Chandler @justinchandler.work · 31/08/2026

"More than 100 people gathered outside of Hamilton city hall Saturday to denounce the fact that a self-proclaimed nationalist group that wants to deport millions of people from Canada planned to host a day-long conference in the city the same day." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

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'We didn’t want them:' Hamilton rallies against Dominion Society, as group holds event in Burlington, Ont. | CBC News

More than 100 people gathered outside of Hamilton city hall around midday Saturday to denounce the fact that a self-proclaimed nationalist group that wants to deport millions of people from Canada pla...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"They should have all done it,” says Waziruddin. “I was happy to see the St. Catharines mayor’s statement, though it came kind of late. ....All these municipalities say they believe in being a welcoming community...and then not to put out a statement...”" www.notllocal.com/local-news/n...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The excuse that they were deceived doesn't work because the Hamilton Anti-Racism Resource Centre's pamphlet shows exactly how to avoid being fooled. "The venue had “no idea” what was happening until Saturday afternoon, Figueredo added...." www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

They got turfed out of Hamilton and pre-emptively from four of 12 Niagara municipalities so went to the other side of Hamilton into Burlington. ""Hamilton beat Dominion Society," Evan Balgord, executive director of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, told CBC Hamilton..." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

While we’re all waiting (but not holding our breath) for Diodati to join in condemning white supremacists, one #NiagaraFalls mayoral candidate weighed in - on side of white supremacists, against Hamilton Police getting venues to cancel hate conference bookings. He’s an ex-Hamilton undercover cop.

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

"...she called it "an absolute hypocrisy that is almost hilarious" that the police can acknowledge the group's divisive views while continuing to employ Renato Greco, an officer who reshared social media posts from far-right groups, including anti-immigrant messages..." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

All three West Niagara municipalities have now issued statements, as well as St. Catharines through the mayor. What about the other eight Niagara municipalities and the Region? www.facebook.com/share/p/1FxR...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

YAY! Another hate speaker blocked from coming to hate conference promoting mass deportations and "ethnic cleansing."

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

That's the idea. Shut them down even before they can get there, everywhere. They aren't just anti-immigrant, they want to get rid of anyone not Anglo-Celtic or French. www.notllocal.com/local-news/a...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"If your house is on fire you put it out" - interview on why Hamilton's approach worked shutting down white supremacist events from being hosted at local venues. Hamilton ARRC guide for venues is linked here www.harrc.ca/post/hamilto... Counter-demo Sat 11am #HamOnt City Hall youtu.be/wYAKh0teHos

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Interview on white supremacist groups trying to have conference promoting mass deportations

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Perhaps this is a welcome change from City staff's earlier position that publicity on this issue is bad because it would encourage the white supremacist groups. www.facebook.com/share/p/18uw...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

One more #Niagara municipality takes action, but what about the rest? "Our Town has zero tolerance for those who would spread hatred and division.... We strongly encourage private businesses and facilities in our community to keep watch and not allow...." www.facebook.com/share/p/14r5...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hamilton shows taking action works, West Lincoln doing same by contacting local businesses to make sure they watch out for white supremacists' conference of hate, Grimsby also watching out. Counter-protest tomorrow (Saturday) at Hamilton City Hall 11am. www.pelhamtoday.ca/local-news/w...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thank you West Lincoln! Now will the other 11 Niagara municipalities and Region follow Hamilton and West Lincoln’s lead? Hamilton's mayor sent letter to venues, Hamilton Police also contacting venues. @HamiltonARRC has a guide for venues. West Lincoln Statement www.westlincoln.ca/news/posts/t...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

White supremacist Dominion Society cancelled out of Hamilton...for now. One of their speakers blocked from entering Canada. They said they are moving to another city: Niagara venues beware & block!

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Inspectorate of Policing found both Niagara Police and Board failed in fixing process after person died when 911 didn't send help. Worse, Police Chief Fordy lied to family and gaslit them. Remember, he said he is good at lying when he was a Mountie. www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Niagara Falls Councillor Lori Lococo (running for mayor) posted about flag raising for India’s Independence Day, done for many white countries. It brought so many racists into the comments, including those promoting the antisemitic “replacement theory” against migrants.

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Justin Chandler @justinchandler.work · 26/08/2026

Hamilton police say a venue that had rented space to an anti-immigration group for its national conference later this week has cancelled the booking. The Dominion Society's chair says the conference is still going ahead. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Venue that rented space to anti-immigration group Dominion Society cancels Hamilton booking, police say | CBC News

Hamilton police say a venue that had rented space to an anti-immigration group for its national conference later this week has cancelled the booking. This follows weeks of community groups, politician...

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Saleh Waziruddin صالح وزيرالدين @salehw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

YAY! "t said anyone who may have received an inquiry or thinks they could have unknowingly booked space for the event should get in touch for help to determine next steps." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Saleh Waziruddin صالح وزيرالدين @salehw.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Ontario telling cops use IHRA definition of antisemitism: says criticizing Israel is antisemitic. Australian state supreme court judge rejected this. Judge said just because IHRA adopted by governments doesn't mean legal to call Palestine support hate crime. www.deepcutnews.com/p/nsw-suprem...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

"After his body was discovered, the family told the media they believed Cronkwright’s First Nations identity played a role in how police prioritized the case in comparison to other missing people in the community during the same period." www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/crime/c...

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Saleh Waziruddin صالح وزيرالدين @salehw.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Leader of Dominion Society pushing mass deportations, including Canadian citizens not Anglo-Celtic or French, is partly Black Jamaican. No surprise racialized people internalize white supremacy & among its biggest boosters. Proud Boys leader was Latino, cases of KKK leaders Black passing as white.

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Pointer takes deeper dive on resignation of Hamilton Police Board citizen appointee and bigger problem with police in Ontario. #Niagara Police worse on disproportional use of force against Black people but no resignations or even a single word from board members. thepointer.com/article/2026...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Stop celebrating colonizer thieves "The time has come to move away from the simplistic celebration of the life of William Hamilton Merritt. Undoing the damage he unleashed on the lands of the Haudenosaunee people is a serious first step...." www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/opinion/lett...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"“Because of language, a lot of First Nations speakers weren’t able to cross the border because they couldn’t explain their situation to the border guards,” @karldockstader.bsky.social Dockstader said. “So, the Indian Defense League of America...”" www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"“The reason is they don’t have the private spaces and facilities (to wash their clothes), he said. “We need to deal with the underlying issues of these deaths.”" migrantworkersalliance.org/sinhue/ www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Not one but TWO great letters calling on #NiagaraFalls Mayor to resign, against anti-Indigenous racism "Apologizing doesn’t mean you get to be elected again and it shouldn’t mean you stay in office. Resigning is the action that comes with apologizing " www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/opinion/lett...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Not misconstrued, not misinterpreted, not a "split-hair," just racist. "To amplify this racism so casually is the problem. Statements by the Kashechewan, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Chiefs of Ontario and Niagara Regional Native Centre explained the harm." www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/opinion/lett...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

"Their land was seized by William Hamilton Merritt and his syndicate for excavation of the canal. Money set aside in a trust fund to compensate the Indigenous people for use of their land later was misappropriated by Merritt and his gang." www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/opinion/lett...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

CHCH coverage of walk in solidarity with Kashechewan in #NiagaraFalls. Mayor says he apologizes but still calls the racism something that's misinterpreted or misconstrued. No it's racism, he still doesn't get it.

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Coverage of today's walk in solidarity with the Kashechewan in #NiagaraFalls. Mayor apologized but still calls racist comments "split-hairs" and "misconstrued." The past shows they will keep repeating their racism, their "apology" shows they don't get it. www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

CHCH pre-coverage of walk in solidarity with Kashechewan at 11am. The mayor has apologized but still calls the racism "split-hairs" and misinterpretation. He will be joining the walk (???!!!) www.chch.com/chch-news/so...

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Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association @thenrara.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

CBC pre-coverage of walk in solidarity with Kashechewan at 11am today ""It is repugnant that the city’s main concern is public image, not the care and [well-being] of these displaced people who have been forced to seek refuge far from home...."" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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