Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia

Denise Scott: It continuing the momentum for us, according to CBC. It a moment where can actually step back and say, 'Yes, this is continuing,'" said Denise Scott, an official with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia . Many Syrian refugees are observing Ramadan and the hot weather kept some of them from attending today walk. Attendance was up in part due to the arrival of so many Syrian refugees to Nova Scotia during the last six months. "It has been a tough year, but it been a fantastic year. During the religious event, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink while the sun is up. They braved the heat to help celebrate their new home in Canada. Smooth sailing for one Syrian family Layla Ibrahem and her family came to Nova Scotia four months ago from Syria. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.