Syrian Refugee

• 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
• 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
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• ‘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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• ‘Welcome to Canada’: Donations pour in for Syrian boy to play hockey in St. John’s, N.L.

  Canadians are sending money and gear to equip Yaman Bai, a 10-year-old from Syria, with everything he needs to play hockey in his new home.

  Trending

  Jan 21, 2020
• Refugee and chocolate maker Tareq Hadhad now a Canadian citizen

  Tareq Hadhad, founder of Peace by Chocolate in Antigonish, N.S., took part in a citizenship ceremony at Pier 21 in Halifax on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2020
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• Syrian refugee who founded Peace by Chocolate to become Canadian citizen

  Tareq Hadhad, the founder and CEO of Antigonish-based Peace by Chocolate, will be among 50 people taking part in a citizenship ceremony Jan. 15 at Pier 21 in Halifax.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2020
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• Soapy success for Syrian refugee continuing family business in Canada

  A Syrian refugee, whose family were traditional soap makers for more than a century in Aleppo, opened his third Aleppo Savon location in Alberta inside West Edmonton Mall this weekend.

  Consumer

  Dec 2, 2019