Omar Rahimi

• Snow problem? That’s no problem for new Canadians seeking work: refugee coordinator

  The massive dumping of snow that Winnipeggers are trying to dig themselves out of may seem like a burden to many, but for one local organization, it's an opportunity.

  Economy

  Jan 27, 2022
  
• Former Winnipeg refugee looking to help newcomers through sport: ‘soccer saved my life’

  "I grew up in a camp. I was born there. We played soccer the whole time we were there," said Omar Rahimi.

  Sports

  Mar 4, 2020
  
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• Former refugee draws from own experience to help others

  Thursday is World Refugee Day, and one Winnipeg man is drawing from his own experience as a refugee to help others. 

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2019
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• Winnipeggers with family near Iran-Iraq earthquake ‘feel helpless’ as death count rises

  As the death toll climbs past 500 people in Sunday's earthquake at the Iran-Iraq border, the sleepless nights continue for Winnipeggers who still have family living there.

  World

  Nov 14, 2017
• ‘It’s getting worse’: Former refugee speaks about racism faced almost daily in Winnipeg

  A Syrian refugee family was greeted by hateful words written on the fence outside their home on Tuesday. They said this isn't the first time their family had been targeted and it's not the first time for other refugee families in Winnipeg either.

  Sep 20, 2017