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Syrian restaurant helps women find community
Description
March 28, 2025
In honour of International Women's Day in March, each Friday Global News has been highlighting women across the Lower Mainland who are uplifting others and making a positive impact. In our final profile, community reporter Safeeya Piriani introduces us to Nihal Elwan who is empowering Syrian refugees and sharing the flavours of the Middle East through her social enterprise.
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Syrian restaurant helps women find community01:57 | March 28, 2025 -
Female Community Builders: Fitness trainer empowers moms to get active01:44 | March 21, 2025 -
Thousands gather for Vancouver tabletop gaming convention01:50 | March 15, 2025 -
Female Community Builders: Women’s committee driving positive change through fundraising efforts02:03 | March 14, 2025 -
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Exhibition of Nuu-chah-nulth artist George Clutesi01:19 | January 25, 2024 -
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Shaping BC: Learning how to properly compost03:24 | November 7, 2023 -
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Vancouver Opera’s take on The Magic Flute01:34 | October 23, 2023 -
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Preparing for the big one with the Great BC ShakeOut01:51 | October 19, 2023
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Syrian restaurant helps women find community01:57 | March 28, 2025
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Female Community Builders: Fitness trainer empowers moms to get active01:44 | March 21, 2025
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Thousands gather for Vancouver tabletop gaming convention01:50 | March 15, 2025
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Female Community Builders: Women’s committee driving positive change through fundraising efforts02:03 | March 14, 2025
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Senior woodworker makes tiny cedar homestead01:45 | November 14, 2024
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Richmond regenerative farm works in harmony with nature01:39 | August 9, 2024
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Two B.C. women create a dim sum themed board game01:47 | March 8, 2024
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Wheelchair dance club in Surrey helps spread joy02:00 | February 5, 2024
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Cold dip community grows in Port Moody01:20 | January 30, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Exhibition of Nuu-chah-nulth artist George Clutesi01:19 | January 25, 2024
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Syrian restaurant helps women find community
Description
March 28, 2025
In honour of International Women's Day in March, each Friday Global News has been highlighting women across the Lower Mainland who are uplifting others and making a positive impact. In our final profile, community reporter Safeeya Piriani introduces us to Nihal Elwan who is empowering Syrian refugees and sharing the flavours of the Middle East through her social enterprise.
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