Category: Refugees
Giving life for life: Syrian refugees line up to give blood in St. John’s
A group of nine Syrian refugees give blood in St. John’s, to say thank you to the country that took them in. Source: Giving life for life: Syrian refugees line […]
Syrian refugee women in Canada move into job market, bringing cooking skills with them
Raghda Hassan, with her hair tucked into an immaculate white scarf, is preparing to make Knafeh, a Arabic cheese-based dessert enveloped with a crunchy vermicelli style dough and pistachio nuts […]
Long wait almost over for Syrian family
Although it’s not in the news as much anymore, the civil war in Syria continues to rage and millions of refugees are still stuck in limbo after fleeing to neighbouring […]
Newcomer students share personal stories through art at Mackenzie Hall
Newcomer students at Westview Freedom Academy are sharing their stories through an art show at Windsor’s Mackenzie Hall. Source: Newcomer students share personal stories through art at Mackenzie Hall
Tareq Hadhad on building a successful business in Canada as a refugee
Tareq Hadhad, general manager of Peace by Chocolate in Antigonish, N.S., offers thoughts on the value of peace Source: Tareq Hadhad on building a successful business in Canada as a […]
Support from New Canadians Centre in Peterborough is helping this Syrian family thrive
Source: Support from New Canadians Centre in Peterborough is helping this Syrian family thrive
Wish comes true as Syrian refugee teen meets Trudeau
A 15-year-old Syrian refugee who came with her family to Canada in 2016 thanked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in person this week. Source: Wish comes true as Syrian refugee teen […]
Toronto kitchen staffed by Syrian refugee women at risk of closing
The Newcomer Kitchen is where they come for a break to cure their homesickness and make a little money to support their families. Source: Toronto kitchen staffed by Syrian refugee […]
Canadians have donated $12.5M to Myanmar refugee crisis, government intends to match it
Canada’s aid will go towards addressing the needs of women and girls, including survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Source: Canadians have donated $12.5M to Myanmar refugee crisis, government intends […]
Syrian refugee family arriving in Parksville Friday
Qualicum Refugee Sponsorship group meeting family at Nanaimo Airport Source: Syrian refugee family arriving in Parksville Friday – BC Local News
Journalist refugee launches Canada’s first Syrian newspaper
Kameel Nasrawi, a former journalist from Damascus, started the monthly publication in August to “spread hope.” Source: Journalist refugee launches Canada’s first Syrian newspaper | Toronto Star
Syrian refugee thanks Canada for ‘amazing’ two years
It’s been two years of adjusting to Canadian life and Canadian winters for those who arrived on the first plane of Syrian refugees. CTVNews.ca has the full interview with one […]
9-year-old Syrian refugee dies after being hit by bus in B.C.
A nine-year-old girl who died after being hit by a transit bus in Abbotsford, B.C. has been identified as a Syrian refugee who moved to Canada just over a year […]
Syrian refugee family settling into Clarenville
Source: Syrian refugee family settling into Clarenville | Northern Pen
From bully to best friend: how an Ontario program helped a Syrian refugee figure out his new home
The 13-year-old was the new kid, a refugee who was earning a reputation as a school yard fighter at his London, Ont. school. “We would fight on the bus and […]
Syrian chocolatier handed ‘huge honour’ of joining Invest Nova Scotia
“It’s a very powerful, inspiring message from Nova Scotia from the government of Nova Scotia, from the board of Invest Nova Scotia to the other provinces and maybe the whole […]
Syrian newcomers host lunch for homeless during Ramadan
Syrian newcomers hosted a free lunch on Sunday for homeless and low-income Torontonians as a way of giving back during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. “We want to show other people […]
Syrian refugee kids in Calgary take to the ice
It’s the most Canadian of pastimes: strapping on a pair of skates and hitting the rink, and one that sparked the interest of a group of young refugees who now […]
MPs address Syrian refugee issues in Q&A
Alghabra explained that Canada’s immigration system did not discriminate on any basis, but rather made accommodations for the Syrian crisis on the basis of its magnitude. “Regardless of what country, […]
Syrian refugee families learn ice fishing on Ottawa River
Abdallah Alfayhin, his wife Wafaa and their four young children zipped up their snowsuits to head out onto the Ottawa River Sunday, ice fishing gear in hand.The Alfayhins were among some 50 […]
Syrian newcomer who refused social assistance, finds job in Cambridge
Ibrahim’s story resonated with people, in particular because he refused to apply for Ontario Works or accept government support until he exhausted his savings. Catherine Leclair heard that interview on her […]
Refugee family opens restaurant
Running with his daughters under his arms through a curtain of bullets in Syria, Jaher Toubaji lead his family out of war-torn Damascus to the safety of Lebanon. Three years […]
This Syrian family has been reunited thanks to a unique partnership between a mosque and a synagogue
Wrapping her arms around her sister for the first time in more than two years, Rasha Elandari keeps repeating the same word.Habibi. Habibi. Habibi.”My beloved,” she cries out in Arabic, running for […]
Local Somalis cheer fellow refugee’s historic role
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, who arrived in Canada as a refugee at age 16, faced many challenges and obstacles to become a successful lawyer, MP and, since Tuesday, a high-ranking […]
Calgarians pledge to support Syrian refugee family after 29-year-old dad loses cancer battle
After a six-year battle with cancer, a Syrian refugee living in Calgary has passed away, leaving behind his wife and two young children.Majd Tahhouf was granted permission to come Canada […]