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A Nova Scotia family is mourning the loss of 16-year-old Ahmad Maher Al Marrach, a Syrian refugee fatally stabbed at Halifax Shopping Centre on April 22. Three teenagers have been charged with second-degree murder. As Heidi Petracek reports, Al Marrach’s grieving family says the boy’s murder has shaken their belief of a better life in...

After more than two years of supporting refugees, the Ukrainian newcomers furniture warehouse is shutting its doors. It’s been an essential stop for thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the conflict abroad and settling here in Edmonton. Kabi Moulitharan has more on the closure.

Jan Egeland, the Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, warned on Friday that an Israeli attack on Rafah in southern Gaza would be disastrous for civilians not just in Gaza, but also across the Middle East.

Around 1,500 Ukrainian refugees fled their homeland in 2022 and boarded a ship which became their home for six months. That ship docked at the Port of Montreal on Saturday, and as Nily Louis reports, it was the largest ship to makes its way to the shores of the city.

Francis Duahn escaped civil war in Liberia as a young man and, despite the adversity, now wants his Alberta-made, climate-friendly and affordable innovations to help liberate African communities. He spoke with Morgan Black about his efforts.

Finding affordable permanent homes for refugees is a growing concern in Calgary and across the country. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports.

In Canada, a surge in refugee claimants is putting pressure on some of the country’s busiest airports. As Touria Izri explains, the issue has become especially contentious in Quebec, which has become the main point of entry.

It’s been a hopeful start to International Women’s Day for more than 300 refugees arriving in Calgary from Afghanistan. They are now among the 40,000 refugees coming to Canada to seek safety following the Taliban takeover in 2021. Sarah Offin was there for their arrival.

Hundreds of refugees touched down in Calgary Friday on a chartered flight from Afghanistan. After a warm Calgary welcome, many are carrying on to destinations across Canada. But about 40 of them will now call Calgary home — and on this International Women’s Day their arrival can’t come soon enough. Sarah Offin explains.

There was an emotional meeting in Calgary between a recent refugee from Sudan and a Calgary widow. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, a stranger’s generosity turned loss into a gift.

Nivrita Ganguly speaks with Olena-Kateryna Garbaruk, a Ukrainian refugee living in Canada since 2022 about her reflections on the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, her personal journey from Ukraine to Canada, and the challenges faced by new refugees.

Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, hundreds of thousands of people have fled to Canada, where they have made their new homes. However, after two years, many are reflecting on whether they will ever return to their homeland, even if the war ends. Heidi Petracek has the story.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, Canada has welcomed 221,231 Ukrainians into the country under a temporary stream of entry. Many Ukrainians wishing to stay back in Canada are now in need of legal aid.

“I can’t even believe it now. Manitoba is such a great place to live for Ukrainians.” With this weekend marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we spoke with refugee Olesya Chychkevych about leaving Lviv with her three sons.

On Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Minister Chrystia Freeland responded to a reporter’s question regarding growing calls from Canada’s Muslim community to stop support for Israel and for Canada to reinstate support for refugees in Gaza. “Our government is glad to provide $100 million for the suffering people of Gaza and I understand this is a...

Next month Ukraine will mark a harrowing anniversary: two years since the start of the Russian invasion. The war has forced more than six million Ukrainians to flee. Germany is among the top destinations for those refugees — but Berlin is struggling to find enough homes and beds for the sudden surge of newcomers. Krista...

Attorney General Arif Virani announced Tuesday that the federal government was going to offer more than $475,000 toward pro bono legal services for Ukrainian refugees. “This significant contribution connects Ukrainians seeking refuge in Canada with lawyers who can help them with issues such as sponsorship, refugee claims, and work permit questions,” Virani said.

After stepping up to help, a lifeline for Ukrainian Refugees shuts down. A para swim team is going the distance in an all-day fundraiser. The Oilers hope to ace game four against LA.

Thieves have ransacked House to Home, an Ottawa-based non-profit devoted to helping refugees. Anything that looked expensive is now gone. Abigail Bimman speaks with the charity’s founder and warehouse manager about the devastating setback, and the volunteer who is stepping up to help restock some of the lost items.

The United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNWRA) has taken robust steps toward neutrality, but some issues persist, according to the person leading an internal review of the agency, former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna.