Fire investigation continues 2 months after Barho family tragedy
The family used to attend the Al-Barakah Masjid Mosque in Fairview, N.S., and the imam there is in touch with the surviving mother on a daily basis. Continue reading
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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
More help on the way for family that lost seven children to house fire: MP
Liberal MP Andy Fillmore says offers of support and donations continue to pour in for Kawthar and Ebraheim Barho. Continue reading
‘These are big red flags’: Halifax anthropology professor condemns hateful comments on Barho tragedy
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
In 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. Continue reading
Canadian government secures visas for members of Barho family, arriving in Canada on Monday
Visas were secured for several family members of Kawthar Barho and Ebraheim Barho over the weekend. They are set to arrive in Canada on Monday. Continue reading
‘We love you, we’re here for you’: Funeral held for all 7 children killed in Halifax house fire
The Barho children — Ahmad, 14; Rola, 12; Mohamad, 9; Ola, 8; Hala, 3; Rana, 2 and four-month-old Abdullah — all perished when fire swept through their Spryfield home just after midnight Tuesday. Continue reading
Outpouring of support for family, community after 7 children die in Halifax fire
Seven kids, aged between three months and 14 years, died in a fire early Tuesday. The children’s father, Ebraheim Barho, remains in critical condition. Continue reading
A list of deadly Canadian fires
Seven children, all members of a Syrian family who arrived in Canada about two years ago, died in an early morning house fire Tuesday in Halifax, the worst fire toll in recent memory in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Refugee chocolatier announces plans to ‘give back’ to Canada, hire 50 refugees by 2022
Tareq Hadhad, the entrepreneur behind Peace by Chocolate, says it’s to “give back” to the communities that assisted his family’s arrival in Canada. Continue reading
Winnipeg church hopes Kingston RCMP investigation won’t deter sponsorship
After learning one of the suspects arrested in Kingston was part of a Syrian refugee family, a Winnipeg church that takes in Syrian families is calling for continued support. Continue reading