Toronto police probe hate attacks on Kivas bakeries

Toronto police are investigating suspected hate-motivated attacks after two locations of the Jewish-owned Kivas Bagel Bar chain were damaged in separate incidents early Sunday morning, July 26, 2026. One storefront was struck by gunfire, while a second sustained a broken window. No injuries were reported.

The first incident was reported at approximately 8:12 a.m. at the bakery's location near Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue West. Police responded and found evidence of a firearm discharge at the scene. Roughly 18 to 20 minutes later, officers were called to a second Kivas location near Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West, where a window was broken but there was no evidence of gunfire. Investigators said the damage at both businesses likely occurred overnight and was discovered by employees arriving for work Sunday morning.

At a news conference, Duty Inspector Scott Bradbury stated that the Toronto Police Service's Hate Crime Unit and Guns and Gangs Integrated Task Force are leading the investigation. He said police are treating the incidents as suspected hate-motivated offenses and are working to determine if they are connected. Officers are canvassing both areas for...