Investigation into Barho house fire remains open nearly 4 months later
Officials with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency say there’s still no indication of when the investigation into the cause of the blaze will conclude. Continue reading
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More relatives of Barho family, who lost 7 children in Halifax house fire, to arrive in Canada
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
The family members are due to arrive on Thursday and are government-assisted refugees who will remain in the country permanently, according to a statement. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Olympian holds charity hockey event for victims of fatal fire
All the money raised will go to the Barho family through the Hants East Assisting Refugee Team (HEART) Society, who helped take the family in when they arrived in September 2017. Continue reading
Halifax home demolished after fatal fire claimed seven members of the Barho family
Neighbour 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. Continue reading
Halifax man’s unsolved shooting death added to Nova Scotia’s crime rewards program
Police believe Ryan Michael Nehiley was shot inside his home and that more than one person was involved in the offence. Continue reading
Father of 7 kids killed in Halifax fire continues long road to recovery
The HEART Society said Ebraheim Barho received his third skin-grafting surgery Monday night. Continue reading
Halifax fire investigation could prompt change in how new homes are built
People in the family’s Halifax neighbourhood, Spryfield, consider the tragedy a wake-up call for fire safety. Continue reading
Volunteers create fire-safety training for immigrants in the wake of fatal Halifax fire
Emad Aziz said he wanted to help make a difference and promote fire safety. Continue reading
Syrian refugees in Peterborough raise money for victims of fatal Halifax fire
Syrian refugees in the English language learning program at a Peterborough secondary school are making traditional bread as a fundraiser for the victims of a fatal Halifax fire. Continue reading
Halifax fire that claimed 7 children could prompt new safety measures: experts
Phil Rizcallah, director for construction research and development with the National Research Council of Canada, says the country will learn from the tragedy. Continue reading