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Abdel Wahed and Bed Bug Infestation

bed bugs: Now some them are now dealing with the frustration of bedbugs, according to CBC. One of the bed bugs found in Saint John Crescent Valley neighbourhood. Several Syrian refugee families have settled in the area. The insects have been leaving behind welts on their children. Syrian refugee Abdel Wahed is frustrated with the bed bug infestation in his home. "The YMCA is trying to provide information sessions and I know the Department of Social Development is getting things translated so they can actually hand it to them and they can read it on their own in their own language," said Shilo Boucher of the Saint John Y. Dr. The infestation has put a sour tone on Abdel Wahed new home. "Other than that," he said, "Canada is good." The local YMCA, which has been providing resettlement assistance to Syrians in the area, is trying to help them understand what is going on. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.