Vandals deface sign of future mosque, Muslim center
— CTV Ottawa reports:
— “Ottawa’s Muslim community is expressing concern after a sign marking the future location of a mosque and Muslim community centre in Barrhaven was defaced.”
— “The organization says several similar instances of hate have been reported at mosques in Hamilton, Calgary and Waterloo in the last four months. A mosque in Pickering was spray-painted earlier this week.”
— “Ottawa’s Muslim community says although the vandalism has them concerned, they believe the vandals’ sentiment is not widespread.”
— “The red and black graffiti was discovered by residents in the area early Friday morning. It has since been removed. Ottawa police are investigating.”
— “The latest statistics show there were 785 hate crimes committed in 2007.”
— “Jewish people are listed as the most frequent targets, accounting for 16 per cent of hate crime victims. Muslims are targeted about four per cent of the time.”

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