AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAntisemitism Watch: A new J7 Task Force report says antisemitic violence in the Jewish diaspora hit its deadliest level in 30+ years in 2025, with 20 deaths and more than 23,000 incidents across Canada, the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Australia and Argentina—calling it a “new normal.” City Building & Community: Vancouver City Council approved a major rezoning for the Hudson’s Bay parkade redevelopment, clearing the way for a landmark multi-tower project anchored by Western Canada’s tallest tower and a huge new hotel/event space. Culture & Music: Ariana Grande returned to Montreal for the first of three Bell Centre shows, with fans braving heavy rain. Faith & Music Crossover: An Anglican church in Barbados held a “Bob Marley Emancipation Mass,” inspired by a Toronto priest who previously built a service around Leonard Cohen. Policy & Climate: The EU urged faster wildfire response as climate change accelerates risk, stressing forest management and public education—not just more firefighting gear. Arts & Design: A rare print-media craze in China followed front-page coverage of a Fields Medal win, showing how big cultural moments can pull audiences back to physical newspapers.
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