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Suspected Hate-Motivated Attacks Target Jewish-Owned Kiva's Bagel Bar in Toronto

On the morning of Sunday, July 26, 2026, two locations of Kiva's Bagel Bar, a Jewish-owned bakery chain in Toronto, were targeted in separate incidents that police are investigating as potentially hate-motivated ¹²³⁴. One of the locations was struck by gunfire, while the other experienced vandalism ¹³⁸.

Details of the Incidents

Toronto police responded to reports of damage at the bakeries, which are owned by Jewish individuals ¹⁵.

• Gunfire Incident: At one Kiva's Bagel Bar location, specifically in the Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue area, a window was hit by gunfire ¹⁵⁶. Police were called to this scene shortly after 8 a.m. ⁵⁶.
• Vandalism Incident: The second location of Kiva's Bagel Bar also sustained damage due to vandalism ³⁸.

Police Investigation

The Toronto Police Service's Guns and Gangs Unit, along with the Hate Crime Unit, are actively investigating these incidents ³⁵. Authorities believe that the attacks may have been motivated by hate ²⁴. Multiple news outlets reported on the incidents, highlighting the potential hate crime aspect of the investigation ¹²³⁴⁸.

The incidents have raised concerns within the community, with officials and the public awaiting further details from the ongoing investigation ¹.