Police hate crimes unit launches investigation into mail sent to two Edmonton synagogues

City police were investigating Tuesday after two Edmonton synagogues reported receiving hate mail during Hanukkah. 
The hate crimes unit has taken over the investigation, said Edmonton Police Service spokeswoman Carolin Maran. 
“We are consulting with other agencies that have received similar reports,” she added. 
B’nai Brith Canada said at least eight synagogues in four Canadian cities — Toronto, Montreal, Hamilton and Edmonton — have received anti-S