happy accidents: And those attractions are lovely, to be sure, according to Times Colonist. Sometimes when travelling, one has to leave room for happy accidents like stumbling upon a small-town street party or an open-air big-band concert and AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France - From the sun-dappled boulevards of Aix to the stunning 14th-Century papal palace in Avignon to the hilltop castle ruins of Les Baux, there is no shortage of sights to see in Provence. But the stand-out memories of a weekend road trip through southern France couldn't have come about through any TripAdvisor review or Lonely Planet recommendation. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Kevin Bettens: Class: Manifesting with your Spirit Guides and Animals Spiritualist Fellowship Church, 300 Arlington St., every Tuesday to Oct. 22. As you meet your Power Animal / Spirit Animal they will empower you with attributes, powers and lessons to help you achieve your life's purpose. $10. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Fr. Kevin Bettens, Pastor of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish Blessing of Pets, Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m., 85 Kirkbridge Dr. In honour of St. Francis of Assisi love of all creatures. Announcements for Faith Briefs must be in our office by Monday, 4 p.m., prior to the intended date of publication. Due to space restrictions, publication is not guaranteed. Please post information on the website: http://wfp.to/events. Mary, Mother of the Church Parish a day of reflection inspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi, Oct. 5, 10.15 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the church hall 85 Kirkbridge Dr. Talk given by Fr. Jose Eduardo Medeiros, Pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish and a time of prayer, readings and songs, followed by a potluck lunch. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Conrad Black Mulroney: In a sneak preview from the first episode of "theZoomer" a new current affairs show on VisionTV co-hosted by Conrad Black Mulroney calls the controversy "needless.", according to Huffington Post. Mulroney said the charter sends a "negative, inappropriate signal" to immigrant communities that are bringing prosperity to Canada and Former prime minister Brian Mulroney has joined the chorus of critics slamming Quebec's controversial values charter. "If you want to build a dynamic, inclusive society, you have all the instruments at hand," he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

LAMPEDUSA, Italy The coffins: LAMPEDUSA, Italy The coffins of African migrants killed in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa were lined up in long rows inside an airport hangar where survivors of the tragedy paid their respects Saturday. All of the caskets had a single white rose on top except for the four of the youngest victims, which had stuffed animals, according to The Chronicle Herald. The search to recover more bodies, meanwhile, was called off for a second day because of choppy waters and strong currents and The 111 coffins were numbered a teddy bear wearing a smile and a blue shirt with a heart was placed above casket No. 92. The ceremony took place hours after Italian fishermen threw a bouquet of yellow flowers near the exact spot where the migrant boat sank, honking their foghorns in tribute to the dead and up to 250 migrants who may still be missing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Gary Giroux: Why did Adonay Zekarias in between allegedly murdering two Eritrea-born Toronto women leave Canada, then return?, according to The Star. I have some concerns, Det. Sgt. Gary Giroux, of the Toronto police homicide squad, told , about other potential victims in other parts of the world and Weeks after one woman was stabbed to death in a Cabbagetown alleyway and months before another was brutally dismembered, the man now accused of killing both took a trip to Germany. The travel details so far remain a mystery to police, but the information has investigators probing what the 42-year-old did while abroad. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

social media: The Vancouver-based social media company is hosting an employment fair on Oct. 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in an effort to fill over 100 job openings. It seeks anyone with a passion for social media and a work-hard play-hard mentality , said a Friday news release, according to Huffington Post. In keeping with its Twitter-based business, the hiring fair even has a hashtag: #HootHire and Calling all tweeters, hipsters and dog lovers: HootSuite is hiring! HootSuite is sweetening its hiring pitch with " Hootlandia ," a "Portlandia"-inspired YouTube video that shows off the company's dog-friendly East 8th Avenue headquarters, where workers unwind with beer, foosball and ping pong. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sovereign citizens: A group of men, who describe themselves as sovereign citizens and not bound by government, have been occupying provincial lands south of Grande Prairie since June and have refused eviction orders, prompting the RCMP to urge caution and for people to avoid confrontation with the group, the Edmonton Journal reports, according to Huffington Post. It appears they may have tried to build their own structure and may have taken over someone elses structure and Fears of gunplay surround the latest Freemen-on-the-Land incident being investigated by Alberta police. My understanding is that there was two of them, but there may be more people, said a department official, who asked to remain anonymous. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

travel document number: The plan, to be fully implemented next fall, is raising privacy concerns over the disclosure and retention of information, such as an applicants date of birth, travel document number and fingerprints. The information-sharing wouldnt apply to Canadian and American citizens or permanent residents, according to The Star. Privacy protection is a primary consideration for us, and the limited information exchange will comply with all relevant Canadian laws, including the Privacy Act and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, to ensure that Canadians privacy rights are protected and Ottawa and Washington are further aligning their border security by sharing personal information of immigration and refugee applicants to both countries. Information-sharing between Canada and the U.S. . . . supports mutual efforts to facilitate legitimate travel and protect our common borders through improved screening of visitors before they enter our countries, said Alexis Pavlich, press secretary of Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Syrians: PARIS A three-day standoff between security forces in the French port of Calais and several dozen Syrian migrants ended Friday evening when the Syrians backed down, a migrant association in northern France said, according to The Chronicle Herald. These are Syrians who have come from cities in Syria like Damascus and Daraa to escape from the Syrian conflict, Galisson said from Calais. They have not had a warm welcome in France and so would prefer to go to Britain and The standoff began Wednesday, when about 60 Syrians who had fled the conflict in their country but felt they were being harassed in France began occupying a gangway at the Calais ferry terminal. When the French police intervened Friday, two of the Syrians climbed onto the roof of the terminal building and threatened to jump or stay there until their demand for asylum in Britain was met, according to Ma l Galisson, the coordinator of Migrant Services Platform, an outreach group. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Unacceptable: Re: Police stops damage lives of black Torontonians, Opinion Sept. 29, according to The Star. Devastating, Unacceptable, Sept. 28 Re: Devastating, Unacceptable, Sept. 28 Re: Ex officers candid view of carding, Sept 29 (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.