The Afzaal family were killed in a deliberate Islamophobic attack two years ago. The four family members were moved into by a pickup driver who specifically targeted them due to their faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three generations of the Muslim Canadian family were killed, leaving a 9 year old child orphaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Around a thousand Londoners came together on Tuesday evening to host a vigil at the corner of Hyde Park Road and South Carriage Road where the attack happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn the face of this resilience, we continue to see aggressions against Muslims,\u201d Nawaz Tahir, chair of Hikma Public Affairs Council told the gathered Londoners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He called for action on past promises made by the provincial and federal governments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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