Community discussion on hate and misinformation held at Bowmanville recreation complex
A community conversation on hate, polarization and online misinformation was held Wednesday evening at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville, hosted by the Municipality of Clarington in partnership with the Region of Durham, Victim Services of Durham Region and Clarington Library, Museums and Archives.
The event outlined ways residents can identify hate, understand the difference between hate incidents and hate crimes, and discuss contentious issues across differing viewpoints, according to information posted by the Municipality of Clarington.
Clarington said the discussion also covered how to navigate misinformation and disinformation online.
“As Clarington grows, we need to come together for important conversations about how we can make our community stronger and more inclusive,” Mayor Adrian Foster said in a statement released by the municipality. “Our backgrounds may differ, but as I looked around that room, I saw people who reflected the very best of Clarington, with the courage and determination to stand together in the face of hate.”
The municipality also reported that the event included a resource village with faith communities, cultural organizations and local service providers.