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Vandalism is shown at the Islamic cultural centre of Mauricie, in Trois-Rivières, Que., in this Wednesday, June 17, 2026 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Mohamed Toubal (Mandatory Credit)

Muslim cultural centre in Trois-Rivières, Que., vandalized overnight

Jun 17, 2026 | 2:20 PM

TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Police are investigating after an Islamic culture centre northeast of Montreal was vandalized overnight.

Mohamed Toubal, president of Centre Culturel Islamique de la Mauricie, says people who showed up for morning prayers found rocks and smashed glass on the floor.

Security camera footage Toubal shared with The Canadian Press shows someone with their face covered seemingly throwing objects at the centre around 1:45 a.m.

Police in Trois-Rivières, Que., confirmed they opened an investigation into vandalism and mischief.