Kawthar Barho
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Ebraheim Barho continues to recover in hospital a year after devastating fire killed 7 childrenIn 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.CanadaFeb 19, 2020
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Syrian refugees who lost 7 children in Halifax house fire release statement“We would like to offer our deepest gratitude to the thousands of Nova Scotians who have shown us their love and support over this past year."CanadaFeb 18, 2020
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‘I really felt for them’: Random act of kindness sparks conversation about Halifax Transit pickupsCasey Lee Martin hopes the post and her experience evoke some form of change when it comes to bus drivers who leave passengers behind in order to follow their schedule.CanadaJul 8, 2019
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Dalhousie nursing grads plant tree in memory of Barho children"We chose the maple tree because they're new Canadians and the maple tree is part of the Canadian flag. It just felt right."CanadaJun 22, 2019
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Investigation into Barho house fire remains open nearly 4 months laterOfficials with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency say there's still no indication of when the investigation into the cause of the blaze will conclude.CanadaJun 3, 2019
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More relatives of Barho family, who lost 7 children in Halifax house fire, to arrive in CanadaThe family members are due to arrive on Thursday and are government-assisted refugees who will remain in the country permanently, according to a statement.CanadaApr 18, 2019
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Halifax home demolished after fatal fire claimed seven members of the Barho familyNeighbour Nicole Snook, whose home is down the street from where the Barho family lived, said the two-storey house was demolished without warning on Tuesday.CanadaMar 13, 2019
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Father of 7 kids killed in Halifax fire continues long road to recoveryThe HEART Society said Ebraheim Barho received his third skin-grafting surgery Monday night.CanadaMar 5, 2019
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Halifax fire investigation could prompt change in how new homes are builtPeople in the family's Halifax neighbourhood, Spryfield, consider the tragedy a wake-up call for fire safety.CanadaMar 3, 2019
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‘These are big red flags’: Halifax anthropology professor condemns hateful comments on Barho tragedyIn the days following a fatal fire, there has been an outpouring of support for the family who lost seven children. But there has also been a proliferation of hateful and often racist comments on social media.CanadaFeb 25, 2019
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