Syrian Refugee

• Maritime Syrian community reeling amid earthquake destruction

  “It’s breaking my heart, but I have nothing to do." A Syrian restaurateur living in Saint John, N.B. said sanctions have thwarted attempts to fundraise for earthquake survivors.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023
  
• Turkish, Syrian British Columbians in shock following deadly earthquakes

  Following the deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, family and friends in B.C. have frantically been trying to get in touch with loved ones to make sure they are alright.

  World

  Feb 6, 2023
  
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• Syrian refugee in Kelowna paying it forward

  After arriving in 2015, Mohammad Alshahoud says he’ll always make time to help others — as others helped him and his family relocate to the Okanagan.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2022
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• Moncton High School rallies to help classmate Syrian brothers in need of family support

  Moncton High School staff and students are rallying around these two Syrian brothers whose family is in dire straits.

  Canada

  May 3, 2021
• Two years after tragic fire that killed members of the Barho family, a community continues to heal

  The tragic death of seven children in an overnight house fire drew international attention and caused an outpouring of grief from across Canada.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2021
• Young Syrian refugee gives back to Quebec by working at long term care home

  Chabo is a student, but instead of taking the summer off, he raised his hand to help the most vulnerable.

  Features

  Jul 5, 2020
• ‘There are 100 people sharing 1 bathroom’: What it’s like being a refugee during the COVID-19 pandemic

  More than two million of the world's refugees live in camps, many of which are overcrowded, meaning residents are not able to socially distance from one another.

  Apr 24, 2020
• The immigration conversation: How immigrants contribute to Alberta’s economic prosperity

  A group of Calgary community leaders shares their perspective on how immigration has contributed to Alberta's economic and social prosperity.

  Politics

  Mar 2, 2020
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• Syrian refugee and high school student in Regina awarded prestigious Loran Award

  A Syrian refugee and high school student living in Regina has been awarded the Loran Award, one of Canada’s most prestigious merit-based awards.

  Education

  Feb 26, 2020
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• Ebraheim Barho continues to recover in hospital a year after devastating fire killed 7 children

  In an effort to save his seven children Ebraheim Barho suffered severe burns to 80 per cent of his body. He remains in hospital recovering to this day.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2020