Tag: Refugees
A father and son’s quest for light in a Rohingya refugee camp – Macleans.ca
Ten-year-old Ajijur and his dad Saddiq scrimped and saved for their prized possession—a $50 solar kit to power a bulb in their new home Source: A father and son’s quest […]
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
RCMP will redact more than 5,000 records collected using questionnaire targeting Muslim asylum seekers | Toronto Star
The RCMP stopped using the questionnaire after the Star brought it to the attention of the force’s national headquarters last month. Source: RCMP will redact more than 5,000 records collected […]
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 […]
Number of Syrian refugees tops 5 million mark, UN agency says
The number of Syrians who have fled their country after six years of war has surpassed the 5 million mark, the UN refugee agency said Thursday. Source: Number of Syrian […]
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 […]
Situation ‘critical,’ says Muslim Women’s Institute, seeking donations for newly arrived refugees
As more asylum-seekers continue to make their way into Manitoba, the Canadian Muslim Women’s institute is putting out a call for donations. Source: Situation ‘critical,’ says Muslim Women’s Institute, seeking […]
‘Boycott Starbucks’ campaign hijacked by supporters of refugee hiring plan
Just days after Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz wrote an open letter that condemned the U.S. travel ban and promised to hire 10,000 refugees, the hashtag #BoycottStarbucks started trending […]
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 […]