OWEN SOUND, ONT.—Dozens of community members stood guard at a local mosque in Owen Sound, Ont., on Saturday, a day after the building was vandalized for the second time. Owen Sound Police have said they are investigating the vandalism, but do not have information about possible suspects. He said he was amazed to see the community so engaged in protecting the mosque after the vandalism. Ruth Lovell Stanners, who used to be the mayor of Owen Sound, had the idea to set up a guard to protect the building during the evening prayers on Saturday. She co-ordinated with other community members who could help get the word out an hour before the prayers started.

Source: thestar July 14, 2019 22:52 UTC