Syrian Refugee
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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.CanadaFeb 10
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Turkish, Syrian British Columbians in shock following deadly earthquakesFollowing 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.WorldFeb 6
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Syrian refugee in Kelowna paying it forwardAfter 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.CanadaJun 8, 2022
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Moncton High School rallies to help classmate Syrian brothers in need of family supportMoncton High School staff and students are rallying around these two Syrian brothers whose family is in dire straits.CanadaMay 3, 2021
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Two years after tragic fire that killed members of the Barho family, a community continues to healThe tragic death of seven children in an overnight house fire drew international attention and caused an outpouring of grief from across Canada.CanadaFeb 19, 2021
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Young Syrian refugee gives back to Quebec by working at long term care homeChabo is a student, but instead of taking the summer off, he raised his hand to help the most vulnerable.FeaturesJul 5, 2020
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‘There are 100 people sharing 1 bathroom’: What it’s like being a refugee during the COVID-19 pandemicMore 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 prosperityA group of Calgary community leaders shares their perspective on how immigration has contributed to Alberta's economic and social prosperity.PoliticsMar 2, 2020
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Syrian refugee and high school student in Regina awarded prestigious Loran AwardA Syrian refugee and high school student living in Regina has been awarded the Loran Award, one of Canada’s most prestigious merit-based awards.EducationFeb 26, 2020
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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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