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Syrian Refugees and Wesley Urban Ministries

night Reports: The country music legend is playing a series of concerts in the city Thursday through Sunday night, according to Huffington Post Canada. Reports say the refugees were shuttled to St. Various media reports say more than 200 Syrian refugees were bumped from their accommodations at downtown Hamilton hotels to make way for thousands of Brooks fans who already booked rooms. Catharines -- about 55 kilometres away -- to stay at another hotel for the duration of the shows. Emails for comment late Wednesday were not immediately returned, while both the office of Hamilton mayor Fred Eisenberger and management for Brooks were also not available for comment. Wesley Urban Ministries handles the reception of government-assisted refugees, helping them find places to stay as they search for permanent housing in the region. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.