business immigrants: In addition, last year The Canadian Press reported on how three international students were asked by owners of businesses created under the program to return a portion of their wages to the business immigrants, according to Vancouver Courier. In one case, a student said he was fired when he refused, and in two other cases, the students said they agreed to give back a portion of their income in cash. The provincial government said Wednesday it will no longer accept applications from immigrants looking to set up a business on the Island in the entrepreneur stream of the Provincial Nominee Program.article continues below Trending StoriesA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soonB.C.'s 2018 wildfire season from a firefighter's perspective Strathcona policing centre opens with fentanyl tax' money Microsoft plans to move Vancouver sales office The immigration program has faced criticism for granting permanent residency status a coveted step towards full citizenship before businesses were set up and people actually moved to P.E.I. Under the program, the applicants provide the Island government with a 200,000 refundable deposit, and commit to invest 150,000 and manage a firm.A spokesman for the Office of Immigration says in 2016-17 over half of all the 269 applicants who had completed their agreements forfeited their deposit and never opened a business, raising 18 million for the small province. Progressive Conservative Leader James Aylward said Wednesday the program bred public distrust and should have been cancelled years ago. Our retention rate was dismal ... The government raked tens of millions of dollars from defaulted deposits. It never passed the sniff test, he said in an interview. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

charter rights: It didn't stop him from using the notwithstanding clause to continue a petty vendetta against the City of Toronto, to abrogate our charter rights to continue this vendetta, according to Vancouver Courier. Ford invoked the rarely used clause on Wednesday to overrule a court decision and reduce the size of Toronto's city council from 47 councillors to 25. Singh told his caucus during a retreat in Surrey, B.C., that Trudeau's explanation for disavowing the promise was that he was worried a new electoral system might facilitate the rise of far-right, fringe parties.article continues below Trending Stories Microsoft plans to move Vancouver sales officeA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soon How to photograph people having sex without it becoming porn Greater Vancouver home prices to drop 21 per cent by 2019 didn't stop Doug Ford from coming into power in Ontario, Singh said, to laughs and applause from NDP members of Parliament. Protesters and most of the Opposition were ejected from a chaotic legislature as Ford reintroduced the council-cutting bill. Conservative Party spokesman Cory Hann confirmed Hamish Marshall will be the party's campaign manager but didn't have an immediate statement on Singh's comments. Singh, a former NDP member of Ontario's legislature, also noted first-past-the-post didn't stop Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer from appointing a former Rebel Media news director as his campaign head. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

corners italians: Piping-hot and beautifully crisped shawarma is an equally worthy option, even if it bumps the price up a couple bucks.1015 Dufferin, at Bloor, 416-538-4444, Expand Photos by Natalia Manzocco Dal Moro's Fresh Pasta To GoThis Venetian chain may be cheap, but there are certain corners Italians won't dare cut, according to NOW Magazine. Dal Moro's pasta is made daily in-house, as are 10 or so different sauces, from humble aglio e olio to intriguingly complex squid ink, and you can even get your noodles al dente or well done. The menu sticks to Middle Eastern takeout staples done with care falafel are crisp, hearty and just 4.99 in a pita with veggies and housemade pickles, or 8.49 for a half dozen on a bed of garlic rice with hummus and toum. All that quality and service rings in at between 10 and 12 per serving toppings like mixed seafood, bacon and mozzarella are a buck or two extra . Plus, there's a 5 tiramisu for dessert that is approximately two-thirds mascarpone, as the good lord or maybe Padre Pio, in this case intended.605 Yonge, at Gloucester, 647-675-6799, Burger This might actually be the least extra restaurant on the whole Dundas strip A fluorescent-lit, ceiling-tiled burger shack dedicated to crushing your post-Get Well drunchies. Sure, the wait outside is murder, but that's all part of the experience. The menu is a whopping five items strong a bare-bones smash burger with classic veggie toppings 6 a double version that packs two of those flat-top patties 8 a grilled cheese 4 that's just a potato roll and an American single, paprika-kissed crinkle fries 3 and a side of kosher dill pickle spears 2 . 1357A Dundas West, at Beaconsfield, extraburger.ca Expand Famiglia Baldassarre For those living under a barrel, Baldassarre's Geary factory supplies pasta to some of the best Italian joints in town, but at lunch, they cook up whatever ravioli, cavatelli or tagliatelle they're working on with butter and Parm or a nice sugo and sell it for an eminently reasonable considering the quality 12 per plate. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jury indictment: The grand jury indictment alleges they transported firearms and ammunition from Georgia to New Mexico in December 2017, according to Vancouver Courier. Prosecutors said the five, all members of an extended family, established a training camp and firing range in Amalia, New Mexico, where they stored firearms and ammunition and engaged in firearms and tactical training as part of their common plan to prepare for violent attacks. Federal prosecutors say the group was preparing for violent attacks on government, military, educational and financial institutions at the time of their arrests last month.article continues below Trending StoriesA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soonCTV Vancouver reveals its 'major refresh' as former anchor prepares to give her side of the story Phone scam warning Don't return a missed call you don't recognize Jany Leveille, 35; Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, 40; Hujrah Wahhaj, 37; Subhanah Wahhaj, 35; and Lucas Morton, 40, are scheduled to appear Wednesday afternoon in federal court in Albuquerque. Eleven children were removed from the squalid compound near the Colorado state line during an Aug. 3 raid. Leveille is a native of Haiti and the mother of six children taken into state custody during the compound raid, according to authorities who said she has been in the U.S. for more than 20 years after overstaying her non-immigrant visitor visa. Taos County authorities returned three days later and recovered the body of a severely disabled 3-year-old boy who they say was kidnapped by his father, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, in Georgia. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

african immigrant: The 28-year old African immigrant then moved his wife and children out of their small apartment and into a new home, according to Vancouver Courier. Melhig continued to play the lottery and bought another scratch ticket from a Giant Tiger store in Winnipeg in August. Melhig Melhig, a double winner with a double name, says he's amazed and happy by his good fortune.article continues below Trending StoriesA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soon Pubs cheer new B.C. liquor laws Vancouver hosting police dog competition this weekend Parts of B.C. are already seeing snow today His first win came in April with a scratch ticket bought at a Winnipeg convenience store. He says he now plans to buy a business, such as a gas station or car wash, and go back to school. And I want to learn something useful, like carpentry, he said in a press release. I want to improve my English and communication. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

crime prevention: We are delivering on the plan that we proposed to Canadians some three years ago, he said, according to CTV. While Trudeau had a pit stop in Winnipeg on his way to the Saskatoon caucus retreat, many of his cabinet ministers were fanning out in and around Saskatoon to talk up the Liberals' record on the economy, the Canada Child Benefit, and hand out money for crime prevention, infrastructure projects, and pulse crops. Speaking to reporters in Winnipeg Trudeau said the government will not have a new throne speech this fall, instead continuing work on the promises he was elected on, including help for the middle class and creating good jobs. But at the caucus retreat, gun violence and border crossers are going to be the main issued raised by Liberal MPs based on what they are hearing in their ridings. That's despite a challenging summer for the Trudeau government, beset by a court ruling that toppled a central pillar of its climate change strategy and NAFTA negotiations that have dragged on without resolution, punctuated by repeated insults and threats to ruin Canada's economy from U.S. President Donald Trump. Unlike last year -- when backbenchers used the annual end-of-summer retreat to berate the government over proposed tax changes that had enraged small business owners -- Liberal MPs now seem relatively content with the government's performance as it heads into the countdown to the next federal election. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

caucus support: While he has touted having several prominent people behind him, nobody has come forward publicly until now, according to Toronto Star. Maxime Bernier responds to questions after announcing he will leave the Conservative party during a news conference in August. Bernier, who spent much of the last year butting heads with Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer over party policy on supply management, announced last month he was leaving the Conservatives to start his own party. While maverick MP Bernier may not have caucus support for his political party, he has attracted an eclectic group of people to his cause. Wekerle says he's impressed by Bernier because he's very true to his word. Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo Former Dragon's Den personality and merchant banker Michael Wekerle, well-known pot activist Marc Emery and former British Columbia Conservative MP Gurmant Grewal all tell The Canadian Press they are backing Bernier's adventure. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

edmonton: Kimberly Armstrong is the deputy city manager for the employee services department with the City of Edmonton, according to Toronto Star. Kashmala Fida / Star Metro In 2017, the city received 200,000 job applications for both internal and external permanent positions. On Monday, city councillors got an update on a pilot project, run by the employee services department, designed to make sure everyone gets a fair evaluation when applying to work for the City of Edmonton. Currently, 37 per cent of its workforce is made up of women, and 21.1 per cent of staff are from a visible minority, which falls short of Edmonton's overall demographic. Councillor Bev Esslinger said the city's numbers are not good enough. Edmonton's population is 50 per cent women, and 30 per cent visible minorities. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

elnour: Sean Ritchie and Natasha Carew snapped a photo with Ruba, 5, and Rafaa, 9, at Pearson airport on June 4 when the girls and their parents, Mohammed Abd Elnour Assgad Ali, arrived in Toronto, according to Toronto Star. SUPPLIED PHOTO Natasha Carew holds a welcome sign at Pearson airport with fellow sponsorship group members to greet the Abd Elnour family in June. The Toronto couple chose to forgo wedding gifts, and instead encouraged their guests to help raise 26,000 to sponsor a refugee family and give them a new life in Canada. From left to right, back row, Andrew Tihal, Magda Hanebach, David Comrie, Assgad Ali, Mohammed Abd Elnour, Andrew McCutchan and Kirsty Strong. SUPPLIED PHOTO After forming a core volunteer group of eight people, including the couple, Carew's mother, co-workers and friends, they were matched with a Sudanese family who had been stuck in limbo in Jordan for almost five years. Front row, from left, Rafaa Abd Elnour and Ruba Abd Elnour. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

internet poll: Meanwhile, a Leger poll conducted for the Montreal Gazette and Montreal Le Devoir suggested the Coalition Avenir Quebec was still leading the Liberal party, but that a large number of voters could still be in play, according to CTV. We still see the CAQ in the lead at 35 per cent, they're holding on strong with over 42 per cent of francophone voter intentions in Quebec, said Christian Bourque of Leger. The leaders began scaling back on activities, with their focus turning to Thursday night's highly anticipated French debate. And they are fully six points ahead of the Liberals at 29 per cent so this would still put Francois Legault, mathematically, in majority territory. The Internet poll of 1,014 voters was conducted between Sept. 7-10. But Bourque said there are also signals the race is tightening up ahead of Oct. 1, including a hike in support for the Parti Quebecois. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

profit neoliberalism: Capitalism, in its simplest terms, is an economic system based not just on profit, but on the maximization of profit, according to Rabble. Neoliberalism can be understood as internal to the logic of capitalism and includes deregulation, corporate tax cuts, privatization and free trade. There's also a strong argument that capitalism is inextricably linked to the existential crisis of our time and that we must push for a profound economic transformation while there is still time to avoid catastrophic climate disruption. These are ideologies of huge inequalities in wealth and power. While science says that 85 per cent of the tar sands needs to stay in the ground to stop runaway climate change, capitalism and Canada's neoliberal prime minister commodify the equation into billions of dollars in profit that couldn't possibly be left in the ground. When Justin Trudeau, promoting the tar sands, told oil and gas industry executives in Texas that, No country would find 173 billion barrels of oil in the ground and just leave them there, he couldn't have more clearly made the point. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

prokopi klimos: It's so competitive and that's why this September has spurred me to start thinking about it, he said, adding an English-only school is two blocks from their home, but he's determined to get his daughter into French immersion, according to CTV. We're worried. Prokopi Klimos said hearing about parents having to put their kids' names on long wait lists at multiple schools has him concerned about whether his family will have to move if Helen, who is 3 1/2, gets a spot far from their home. We're planners. Rahel Staeheli, who lives in Surrey, B.C., had her daughter on three wait lists last spring but Milani didn't get into any of the schools when she started kindergarten this year. We like to be organized and we like to have a plan, Klimos said of himself and his wife Ellisa as they consider how they'll manage school drop-off and pick-up schedules if their daughter is accepted at a far-off school and their younger son's daycare is in the opposite direction. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rohingya women: As a result the agency is calling on Canada and all donor nations to earmark 15 per cent of all humanitarian aid for the Rohingya Muslims specifically to address the needs of women and girls, according to The Chronicle Herald. Girls and women have described fearing for their safety and dignity when accessing water and sanitation facilities leading some women to choose to go hungry and thirsty and to restrict their children's diets, Oxfam Canada says. Information gleaned from a series of interviews, focus groups and surveys of hundreds of women and men from the host and refugee communities in Bangladesh over the last year suggests the humanitarian response to the year-long security crisis is not adequately meeting the specific needs of Rohingya women. Women feel especially unsafe at night and many female-headed households feel particularly vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse, harassment. Melanie Gallant, manager of humanitarian campaigns for Oxfam Canada, says these interviews shed light on some shocking statistics and horror stories that some of the Rohingya women have had to face in refugee camps in Bangladesh since fleeing their homes in Myanmar last year. There have also been reports of human trafficking and girls disappearing from the camps. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

travis patron: I inquired with Mr, according to The Chronicle Herald. Bernier's office about his plans for his new party, trying to get some details about what his platform is and to see if there would be any interest in possibly co-operating with the Canadian Nationalist Party. Travis Patron, the leader of the far-right group, says he called Bernier's office last week because he wanted to jump on the phone with him to see if he could find out any details about his new political venture. So I reached out to him, he said. The Canadian Nationalist Party is a fringe party that is not registered with Elections Canada. Bernier organizer Martin Masse confirmed that the phone call took place, and said it would be the last. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

crafts mysteries: So why aren't we doing it Retired Vancouver principal crafts mysteries Meanwhile, a Leger poll conducted for the Montreal Gazette and Montreal Le Devoir suggested the Coalition Avenir Quebec was still leading the Liberal party, but that a large number of voters could still be in play, according to Vancouver Courier. We still see the CAQ in the lead at 35 per cent, they're holding on strong with over 42 per cent of francophone voter intentions in Quebec, said Christian Bourque of Leger. The leaders began scaling back on activities, with their focus turning to Thursday night's highly anticipated French debate.article continues below Trending StoriesA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soon Could the Squamish slide happen again Outsourcing chores makes us happier. And they are fully six points ahead of the Liberals at 29 per cent so this would still put Francois Legault, mathematically, in majority territory. The Internet poll of 1,014 voters was conducted between Sept. 7-10. But Bourque said there are also signals the race is tightening up ahead of Oct. 1, including a hike in support for the Parti Quebecois. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

british columbia: While he has touted having several prominent people behind him, nobody has come forward publicly until now. ; Former Dragon's Den personality and merchant banker Michael Wekerle, well-known pot activist Marc Emery and former British Columbia Conservative MP Gurmant Grewal all tell The Canadian Press they are backing Bernier's adventure, according to National Observer. Wekerle says he's impressed by Bernier because he's very true to his word. Bernier, who spent much of the last year butting heads with Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer over party policy on supply management, announced last month he was leaving the Conservatives to start his own party. What he says is what he does is what he believes in. Wekerle said he believes Bernier has Canadian interests at heart and also called Bernier very Canadian. He's a politician yet he doesn't wade outside his core principles and for me, I thought that was very impressive, said Wekerle. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

care: This is just the start. article continues below Trending StoriesA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soon Minimum wage increases go into effect June 1 across B.C. Five unregulated, Uber-like companies already operating in Richmond Outsourcing chores makes us happier, according to Vancouver Courier. So why aren't we doing it Minister of Child and Family Development Katherine Conroy said 13.7 million would go to the Community Child Care Space Creation Program to focus on infant and toddler care. We know how hard it is for families to struggle with the cost of living, said Minister of State for Child Care Katrina Chen. Conroy said municipal and regional governments can access up to 1 million per project. Chen said local communities have frequently used the UBCM as a forum to lobby for better and more your calls were unheard and because of that, there's a childcare crisis in this province, Chen said. Priority would go to projects for infants and toddlers, those offering care outside regular business hours, those operated by a public organization or non-profit and those benefiting underserved populations, which could include First Nations; children with special needs; lower-income families; and minority, immigrant or refugee groups. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ottawa board: Bill 5, the legislation that cut the number of Toronto wards from 47 to 25, was struck down Monday by an Ontario Superior Court judge on the basis that it violated freedom of expression, according to National Observer. In response, Ford said he would implement the changes anyway, in essence ignoring the courts, because he was elected on a mandate to reduce the size of government. Lisa Mac Leod was speaking at an Ottawa Board of Trade event on Sept. 11, the morning after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he'd invoke the constitution's notwithstanding clause, something never before done in the province, in order to override a court ruling. ; The Canadian constitution's very clear, section 92, that municipalities are creatures of the province, said Mac Leod after her speech, in response to National Observer questions about the Ford government's threat to suspend rights. Former Ontario premier Bob Rae has compared that to living in an elected dictatorship. That's why I opposed it then, and that's why I oppose it today, said Mulroney about the clause. And speaking at a separate event in Ottawa, former prime minister Brian Mulroney said he would have difficulty with anybody invoking a provision that would override the Supreme Court of Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

peace river: Weaver and Horgan negotiated an agreement to govern the province, which, so far, has held, giving stability to an NDP minority government, according to National Observer. In October, B.C.. will decide in a referendum whether to change the electoral system. Weaver, elected as the province's first Green MLA in 2013, found himself and his party holding the balance of power in 2017 when B.C.'s election ended in a virtual stalemate. AJWVictoriaBC is confident it will pass. It's been a very, very successful year in terms of policy development, not without its hiccups, Weaver said in a phone interview. ; Weaver says the NDP made the wrong decision when it decided to move forward with Site C a huge dam being built on the Peace River after a B.C. Utilities Commission review. Report by Tracy Sherlock bcpoli cdnpoli Weaver praises many achievements of the NDP-Green power sharing alliance, including the elimination of union and corporate donations, work on economic innovation, a carbon tax increase and a plan to protect wild salmon. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

american sports: The only stumble was a bizarre episode in the middle of the season when they abruptly benched their starting quarterback, Tyrod Taylor, and went with rookie Nathan Peterman, who promptly threw five interceptions in the first half, according to Toronto Star. Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman 2 passes under pressure from Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce 97 during the second half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday. A 9-7 record allowed them to sneak into the playoffs for the first time since 1999, ending the longest drought in major North American sports. Peterman completed 5 of 18 passes for 24 yards and two interceptions. It was one of those moves that every casual fan and sports radio caller said was a terrible decision. Gail Burton / The Associated Press So it came as a surprise when the Bills traded Taylor after the season, and it was an utter shock when they announced that their starter this year would be Peterman. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ballot box: Couillard's Liberals have said they want to maintain current yearly immigration numbers of about 50,000 and will eventually increase that number, according to CTV. The Coalition Avenir Quebec and the Parti Quebecois have both said they plan to cut the number of newcomers should they come to power. On Day 19 of the campaign, the Liberal leader keyed in on an issue that has generated significant sparring among the three main parties. Couillard said the question is a key one at the ballot box, with the province's long-term economic survival at stake as it looks to fill 1.3 million jobs in the next decade. One of the most fundamental components of what makes an economy grow is the number of people you have to work, Couillard said. He accused his rivals of acting contrary to Quebec's economic interests as he announced 135 million in proposed spending to improve the French-language skills of immigrants and ensure they settle outside Montreal, where the lack of manpower is more pronounced. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

centre-right alliance: The Sweden Democrats, which has roots in a neo-Nazi movement but has worked to soften its image, won 17.6 per cent, up from 13 per cent in 2014, for a third-place finish, according to The Chronicle Herald. That showing is not strong enough for it to lead a government, but it reflects how deeply that Sweden, famous for its progressive policies, is being transformed by migration. Sunday's election left the two rival blocs a centre-left group and a centre-right alliance with roughly 40 per cent of the vote each, portending what is likely to be weeks of uncertainty and complex coalition talks before a new government can be formed. The country that is home to the Nobel prizes and militarily neutral policies for the better part of two centuries has been known for its comparatively open doors to migrants and refugees. That had followed the earlier arrival of hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers. Sunday's general election was the first since Sweden, with a population of 10 million, took in a record 163,000 migrants in 2015 the highest per capita of any European country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

documentary series: APTN's First Contact, a three-part documentary series, asks what some people really think about Indigenous Canadians, according to CTV. The participants initially respond with stereotypes alcoholism, drug abuse, flop houses and handouts. A new television show is exploring what happens when you bring six outspoken, non-Indigenous Canadians into Indigenous homes and communities. But during the epic 28-day cross-country journey, the group is forced to confront their prejudices head on. Metis executive producer Vanessa Loewen said it was important to find participants that represent what a lot of Canadians think and bring them into situations where they can actually see what it's like to be Indigenous. The series, based on an Australian show of the same name, was developed by Animiki See Digital Productions, Indios Productions and Numan Films -- the former two are Indigenous-run. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ibrahim ali: New evidence put Ali on investigators' radar two weeks ago, and officers arrested him Friday in Burnaby, according to CTV. He remains in police custody. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team confirmed one count of first-degree murder has been approved against Ibrahim Ali, a 28-year-old Syrian national who arrived in Canada just a few months before the killing. On Monday, Shen's relatives released a statement through IHIT thanking the public for the hundreds of tips that were submitted to investigators and the police for following up on each of them. Court records show the offence date for Ali's charge is July 18, 2017, the last day Shen was seen alive. We hope that justice will now be served and that Marrisa can finally be at peace in heaven, the family said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

acclaim: Pre-register www.6degreesto, according to NOW Magazine. Published in more than 35 countries over five decades, Atwood's works have garnered domestic and international acclaim. 7 pm. 100- 120. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

art gallery: Various prices, according to NOW Magazine. This year's 6 Degrees Toronto begins with the LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture on Sep 24, features a free concert on Sep 25 and closes with the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship on Sep 26. Sep 24-26 at Koerner Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario and the Great Hall. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.