Police Boost Patrols Amid Passover, Rising Tensions

0:00It's April 2, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News, today local news, powered by AI. Police in the Greater Toronto area are boosting patrols around Jewish community centers, synagogues, and gathering spots as Passover kicks off. This eight-day holiday started Wednesday and runs through April 9th, marking the Jewish escape from oppression, but it's hitting a mid-rising. Tensions from Middle East conflicts. York Regional Police announced earlier this week, they're deploying command posts at places like the JCC Vaughn, a community center in Vaughn, and Promenade Mall in Thornhill. Offices are on hand to chat with folks, take reports, and keep an eye out for hate crimes, working tight with other agencies. Meanwhile in Toronto, cops are cracking down on anti-Israel protests in North York neighborhoods like Bathurst and Shepard, where residents feel on, edge since the October 7, 2023 attacks. They're limiting demos in residential zones and setting up posts at synagogues, Baycrest

1:00Hospital, and Jewish centers. Premier Doug Ford highlighted how many Jewish Ontarians are feeling unsafe these days, pledging full support to fight anti-Semitism and protect these spots. This follows last month's gunfire incidents at three local synagogues, sparking outrage across government levels. Ottawa shipped in $10 million right after to help secure Jewish sites and police stress their monitoring closely to prevent any hate-fueled. Trouble report issues to 911, or their non-emergency line, to stay safe.