milwaukee residents: Between 2009 and 2011, one in eight Milwaukee residents were forced from their homes by eviction or foreclosure, according to Rabble. Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City tells their stories. Over 170,000 people, including 41 per cent of the city African-American and 32 per cent of the city Hispanic residents, are living in poverty. Written by Matthew Desmond, now a Harvard sociologist, the book follows eight families, Black and white, who struggle to keep a roof over their heads. After several short stays in apartments across the inner city, she finds a duplex unit for $550 a month, 88 per cent of her welfare cheque. The reader meets Arleen and her two boys, Jori and Jafaris, after their rented house is condemned as "unfit for human habitation" by the city. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mother mayda: This song is about peace, a new concept for the young choir members, all newly arrived refugees from Syria. "I like singing songs in English, Arabic, and English again," Majid says, her eyes sparkling, "and we sing at home too, according to CTV. It is good for the language. Standing in the hallway of the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ont., Majid is practising one of several songs she has learned as a member of Nai Syrian Children Choir. And it fun!" The choir also helps Majid in ways unrelated to language. "It important for them to express themselves," her mother Mayda says. "And to forget what we had escaped from. They have the potential to help youth overcome the emotional, linguistic, academic and social challenges of adjusting to their new home. To just be children and enjoy singing." Music programs have emerged as a valuable tool to help integrate refugees, especially children, into their new Canadian surroundings. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

newly-arrived refugees: By Amitha Kalaichandran The Canadian Press Thu., Oct. 27, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—At 11 years old, Majid has a voice that more than does justice to her slight 4-foot frame, according to Toronto Star. Standing in the hallway of the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ont., Majid is practising one of several songs she has learned as a member of Nai Syrian Children Choir. Research shows that music helps children integrate into new surroundings. This song is about peace, a new concept for the young choir members, all newly-arrived refugees from Syria. It is good for the language. I like singing songs in English, Arabic, and … English again, Majid says, her eyes sparkling, and we sing at home too. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

newness: Pearl has gotten used to the mystery created by newness since taking over the Auburn program three years ago. "For the third straight year, we have six or seven new guys on scholarship, so how could you possibly know as a person, as an observer, as somebody in the media or even me as a coach " he said. "Part of the real challenge in building the program is just the fact that the roster has had to be reconstructed, and yet I wouldn't have done it any other way, because there really weren't any other options. "While it may be restructured and very new, we've got eight very, very solid freshmen and sophomores that are all good players, according to Hamilton Spectator. And so now the foundation is built and a good percentage of our team will return next year, and that not something we've had yet." It still makes for an uncertain present even if the future seems bright. Most of the roster is comprised of underclassmen and newcomers, including top recruit Mustapha Heron, redshirt freshman Danjel Purifoy and two graduate transfers. The Tigers are picked to finish 11th in the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers were 11-20 last season amid injury problems and the early departure of star Kareem Canty. Pearl has experienced the first two losing seasons of his 21-year head coaching career since taking over Auburn downtrodden program. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

price acceleration: Halifax, however, is green across all categories including overheating, price acceleration, overvaluation, and overbuilding, according to Metro News. Guillaume Neault, CMHC market analyst, said for the first half of year the city received 4,500 new Canadians. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. elevated the national risk rating to the highest level this week and placed several cities in the red and yellow risk zones. A whopping increase compared to 1,300 in the same period last year. In that you would have the Syrian families that came here in March. This is three times as much, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

favourable signs: Clinton is showing strength in Florida and North Carolina, both must-win states for Trump, as well as the battleground states of Nevada, Colorado and Arizona, according to Brandon Sun. There are even favourable signs for Clinton in Republican-leaning Utah and Texas. The strong early-voting turnout by those likely to support Clinton — registered Democrats, minorities, and young people among others — could leave Donald Trump with virtually no path to the 270 electoral votes needed for victory. Related Items ArticlesFBI investigating new emails for classified information"It going to be a very tall order for Trump to win," said Michael McDonald, a University of Florida professor who specializes in election turnout. Early voting, via mail or in-person, is underway in 37 states. Other analysts also point to a strong finish for Clinton based on the early vote. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mother mayda: This song is about peace, a new concept for the young choir members, all newly arrived refugees from Syria."I like singing songs in English, Arabic, and … English again," Majid says, her eyes sparkling, "and we sing at home too, according to Brandon Sun. It is good for the language. Standing in the hallway of the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ont., Majid is practising one of several songs she has learned as a member of Nai Syrian Children Choir. And it … fun!"The choir also helps Majid in ways unrelated to language."It important for them to express themselves," her mother Mayda says. "And to forget what we had escaped from. They have the potential to help youth overcome the emotional, linguistic, academic and social challenges of adjusting to their new home. To just be children and enjoy singing."Music programs have emerged as a valuable tool to help integrate refugees, especially children, into their new Canadian surroundings. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

newness: Pearl has gotten used to the mystery created by newness since taking over the Auburn program three years ago. "For the third straight year, we have six or seven new guys on scholarship, so how could you possibly know as a person, as an observer, as somebody in the media or even me as a coach " he said. "Part of the real challenge in building the program is just the fact that the roster has had to be reconstructed, and yet I wouldn't have done it any other way, because there really weren't any other options. "While it may be restructured and very new, we've got eight very, very solid freshmen and sophomores that are all good players, according to The Waterloo Record. And so now the foundation is built and a good percentage of our team will return next year, and that not something we've had yet." It still makes for an uncertain present even if the future seems bright. Most of the roster is comprised of underclassmen and newcomers, including top recruit Mustapha Heron, redshirt freshman Danjel Purifoy and two graduate transfers. The Tigers are picked to finish 11th in the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers were 11-20 last season amid injury problems and the early departure of star Kareem Canty. Pearl has experienced the first two losing seasons of his 21-year head coaching career since taking over Auburn downtrodden program. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

seattle attorney: Crapser waived an appeal during the hearing Monday because he is desperate to get out of detention, his Seattle attorney, Lori Walls, told The Associated Press on Wednesday."I'm sure he doesn't have any idea what he can do in Korea," Yoon said in a phone interview from his group offices in Annandale, Va, according to Brandon Sun. Crapser plight mirrors those of thousands of others. Crapser remains confined in an immigration detention centre in Tacoma, Washington, pending his deportation. Yoon group says an estimated 35,000 intercountry adoptees lack U. S. citizenship. Seven years after Crapser and his older sister were adopted, their parents abandoned them. It is backing legislation in Congress to address that. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

tenure: Even with nine players on the roster who didn't play a minute for the team last season, the Vols' goals remain as high as ever. "Playing in March, that the No. 1 goal," senior guard Robert Hubbs III said. "Everything else can take care of itself, if we're still playing in March, playing on a big stage and just trying to go as far as we can." The list of newcomers includes seven true freshmen as well as redshirt freshman Lamonte Turner and Utah State graduate transfer Lew Evans, according to The Waterloo Record. All those new faces create plenty of uncertainty in the second season of Rick Barnes' coaching tenure in Knoxville. Just don't try telling them that. That explains why the SEC preseason media poll had Tennessee finishing 13th out of 14 teams in the league, ahead of only Missouri. Barnes believes this team has more talent than last year squad and is capable of reaching the NCAA Tournament. "I think we're just more skilled from top to bottom," Barnes said. "We don't have a lot of size, but we do have more size than we had a year ago. Barnes said he isn't surprised Tennessee was picked that low, but he doesn't necessarily agree with the assessment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

basketball skills: There was lots of roster churn after the season, and this year edition of the Cougars also took a tour of Italy to hone their basketball skills. "With the talent level coming in the door, I think people should be pleasantly surprised when they see this team play," Kent said. "Much improved shooting, passing and defence." A better team may also help increase the average of 2,800 fans at home games last season, according to Hamilton Spectator. The Cougars have some bright spots. That would be good news after a forgettable campaign last season that saw Washington State finish 9-22 overall and just 1-17 in the Pac-12. Most notable is Josh Hawkinson, who averaged 15.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game last season and led the Pac-12 in rebounding and with 20 double-doubles. Hawkinson said he must do more to help the team. "I've got to step up more defensively," he said. "I can be more of a distributor." Also back is senior guard Ike Iroegbu, who averaged 12.7 points and 3.6 assists, and guard Charles Callison, who recorded 7.9 points and 3 assists per game. The 6-foot-10 forward is now a senior and was an All-Pac-12 honourable mention last season. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

campaign worker: But not just... Early in his race for District 8, a campaign worker warned the corn-rowed, goateed Smith he'd have to "deal with people looking at you like you're Snoop Dogg trying to be a politician." Rather than change, Smith made sure voters in white neighbourhoods also got to know Smith, too, according to Rabble. As Toronto community activist Andray Domise reflected admiringly after-the-electoral-fact in Maclean's: "there Black and there Black... This is the genuine, non-conforming, and natural Black aesthetic with which Smith is comfortable, and which he kept during the campaign." By staying true to himself in a city with a sorry history of racial divide, Smith won 53 per cent of votes in a field of seven candidates, including another Black community worker and a former councillor. Lindell Smith is Halifax first Black city councillor since 2000. Noted Canadian Press: "his supporters were of all races, ages, sexualities and genders." No wonder the national media lined up for interviews. At 26, he is at least 15 years younger than the previous council youngest member. And then, of course, there is Smith age. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian history: Mulroney responded by saying that, as prime minister, he raised immigration levels to the highest in Canadian history, and did so because it was the right and proper thing to do, according to CTV. Immigrants, generally speaking, are ranked among our most productive, able, loyal citizens, who enormously to the economic health of our nation, Mulroney said. In an interview Wednesday with Don Martin, host of CTV Power Play, Mulroney was asked about Conservative leadership hopefuls who have said that immigrants should be screened for anti-Canadian values or called for veiled women to uncover their faces while voting. And so any talk about diminishing immigration or immigrants is unacceptable and I think unhelpful to Canada. Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch has controversially suggested that newcomers should be screened for anti-Canadian values, something that Mulroney has previously called unnecessary. I doubt very much if that kind of policy could ever be sustained by a national political party that wanted to win elections, he added. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian life: Maysoun Darweesh Born and educated in Syria, Darweesh worked as a journalist before she fled the country, and uses her communication skills to make connections now, according to Metro News. Since arriving in Winnipeg, she been recruiting Canadian families to host government-sponsored refugee families with the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Welcome Place. Although they come from different places, and fled for different reasons, a common link between them is how each one continues to support others like them in their new Canadian life. Darweesh said that her experiences leaving Syria and coming to Canada help give her a deep empathy for others going through the same process, something she can convey to potential hosts and recognize in newcomers. I thought this is the best way to help them, to support them, this is the best thing to do. Because I myself was a refugee, I know exactly what they need, she said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

maiduguri: A taxi-van of refugees exploded Oct. 12 outside Maiduguri, killing eight people and an armoured personnel carrier escorting refugees hit a land-mine, injuring several soldiers, according to Metro News. Maiduguri is the biggest city in the northeast, the birthplace of Boko Haram and houses more than 1 million refugees from the 7-year Islamic uprising. It the third attack in two weeks on returnees blamed on Boko Haram Islamic extremists. Nigeria military said Wednesday explosion hit a truck in a military escorted convoy of 200 vehicles travelling from Maiduguri 140 kilometres northeast to Gamboru-Ngala. The attacks come as Nigeria government hopes to persuade hundreds of thousands of refugees to return home. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

cbc documentary: ANALYSIS 'Race against time' to save migrants adrift on the Mediterranean Sea The Current CBC documentary captures life of asylum seekers on rescue boat Scores of migrants have been drowning each week as the fragile and often overcrowded boats they travel on capsize or sink, the UN agency said, according to CBC. It blamed bad weather, flimsy boats and the fact that migrants fleeing war and poverty are increasingly taking the hazardous central Mediterranean route from Libya to Italy in an attempt to reach Europe. The Geneva-based agency had warned Tuesday that this year death toll was likely to exceed the 3,771 deaths reported for the whole of 2015. A deal between the European Union and Turkey largely closed off the eastern route earlier this year. About half of the 327,800 migrants who crossed the Mediterranean this year did so using the central route, where about one in every 47 people dies. About half of the 327,800 migrants who crossed the Mediterranean this year did so using the central route from Libya to Italy, where about one in every 47 people dies. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

information: In an interview, Crosby said that while government-sponsored refugees have flowed into Canada at a brisk rate, "things really slowed down" for private sponsoring parishes that "rallied to the call to open doors and welcome refugees. "People who were expecting a newcomer or family in January would have the family finally arrive in June," he said. "Information given about people arriving was delayed and was incorrect, according to Hamilton Spectator. It just caused frustration and dissipation of good energy. "Enthusiasm was high but it dissipates when information is incorrect, when you have to wait for a long time, when you rent an apartment and no one is in it for five months, and all that money is gone to naught." Erin Pease, director of the office for refugees with the Hamilton diocese, said "the issues that were noted in the letter are particularly relevant to our blended visa-office referred refugees in Hamilton." The BVOR program matches refugees identified for resettlement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees with private sponsors in Canada. Crosby, who wrote the letter in his capacity as president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, said "delayed arrivals and the lack of clear and transparent communication about the status of pending cases, poses the risk of undermining the faith of Canadians in the government ability to follow through on its promises." McCallum office said it was not able to give a response to the letter Tuesday. This year 14 families came to the city within parishes of Hamilton Catholic diocese. Pease said a total of more than 150 refugees have been sponsored by the diocese in 2016, under BVOR and private sponsorship processes, and that number could have been much higher if the system was better functioning, she said. In virtually all cases, arrivals were greatly delayed, she said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

refugee panelists: They are human beings, according to CBC. They didn't choose to be refugees. Darweesh, one of three refugee panelists at a discussion at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Wednesday, says it is important that people understand that refugees are simply looking for a fresh start. "These people are just like you. They lost everything because of bad circumstances," she said. ​"Try to remember that they deserve a second chance, and look at me, I got this chance and I'm trying to prove myself and I'm trying help everyone around me." The discussion was put on by Passages Canada, a national storytelling program of Historica Canada. She now works as a host-matching specialist with the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Welcome Place. Darweesh and her husband fled Syria 10 years ago and lived in China for five years while waiting to be sponsored and to move to Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trade deal: Wettlaufer, 49, was charged Tuesday with eight counts of first-degree murder, according to Metro News. The alleged victims include five women and three men ranging in age from 75 to 96.___EU- In a race against the clock, the European Union edged closer Wednesday to being able to sign a free trade deal with Canada after Belgium made progress in lifting the veto of one of its regions. The source familiar with the investigation says officials from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health alerted the Toronto force about Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a nurse from Woodstock, Ont. But Wallonia leader Paul Magnette said late Wednesday that his region would not be able to back the deal in the coming hours, making it ever more unlikely the full signing ceremony with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could be held on Thursday. "No, tonight, no agreement! There are still a lot of legal and technical verifications to do," Magnette said as he entered late night talks. Mulroney says he believes Canada should shift its efforts toward making deals with countries like India and China. He said an EU-Canada summit would come "one day, but not tomorrow!"___MULRONEY SAYS TRANS- Former prime minister Brian Mulroney says the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal is doomed to fail because of hostility in the U.S. Congress. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

basketball skills: There was lots of roster churn after the season, and this year edition of the Cougars also took a tour of Italy to hone their basketball skills. "With the talent level coming in the door, I think people should be pleasantly surprised when they see this team play," Kent said. "Much improved shooting, passing and defence." A better team may also help increase the average of 2,800 fans at home games last season, according to Guelph Mercury. The Cougars have some bright spots. That would be good news after a forgettable campaign last season that saw Washington State finish 9-22 overall and just 1-17 in the Pac-12. Most notable is Josh Hawkinson, who averaged 15.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game last season and led the Pac-12 in rebounding and with 20 double-doubles. Hawkinson said he must do more to help the team. "I've got to step up more defensively," he said. "I can be more of a distributor." Also back is senior guard Ike Iroegbu, who averaged 12.7 points and 3.6 assists, and guard Charles Callison, who recorded 7.9 points and 3 assists per game. The 6-foot-10 forward is now a senior and was an All-Pac-12 honourable mention last season. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

law enforcement: However, it is quite clear that although most black people obey the law, they are consistently singled out by law enforcement, according to The Waterloo Record. In the NYPD stop-and-frisk program, 53 per cent of those stopped in the last decade were black; 11 per cent were white. The letter writer based much of his argument on their belief that if only black people obeyed the law, they would be free from discrimination. Of all New Yorkers, 25 per cent are black, 45 per cent are white. Too many innocent black men are killed by police, such as Philando Castile, who was shot with his hands raised in his car as his daughter was in the back seat. Nearly all of those stopped were obeying the law at the time, only six per cent resulted in arrest. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trade deal: Wettlaufer, 49, was charged Tuesday with eight counts of first-degree murder, according to Brandon Sun. The alleged victims include five women and three men ranging in age from 75 to 96.___EU- In a race against the clock, the European Union edged closer Wednesday to being able to sign a free trade deal with Canada after Belgium made progress in lifting the veto of one of its regions. The source familiar with the investigation says officials from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health alerted the Toronto force about Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a nurse from Woodstock, Ont. But Wallonia leader Paul Magnette said late Wednesday that his region would not be able to back the deal in the coming hours, making it ever more unlikely the full signing ceremony with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could be held on Thursday. "No, tonight, no agreement! There are still a lot of legal and technical verifications to do," Magnette said as he entered late night talks. Mulroney says he believes Canada should shift its efforts toward making deals with countries like India and China. He said an EU-Canada summit would come "one day, but not tomorrow!"___MULRONEY SAYS TRANS- Former prime minister Brian Mulroney says the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal is doomed to fail because of hostility in the U.S. Congress. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

truck series: Those other 11 wins came in NASCAR two lower-tier national series, much to the chagrin of die-hard race fans who believe the Xfinity and Truck Series should be for newcomers and development drivers, according to Brandon Sun. On Wednesday, NASCAR announced a limit beginning next season for how many times veteran Cup drivers can moonlight at the lower level. Only four of the trips were in his Sprint Cup car. A Cup driver with more than five years full-time experience will be restricted to 10 races in the Xfinity Series and seven races in the Truck Series. And in the Xfinity Series, veterans will not be allowed to race in the four Xfinity Dash 4 Cash bonus events."The updated guidelines will elevate the stature of our future stars, while also providing them the opportunity to compete against the best in professional motorsports," NASCAR senior vice-president Jim Cassidy said. "These updated guidelines are the result of a collaborative effort involving the entire industry, and will ultimately better showcase the emerging stars of NASCAR."Busch for years has dominated the Xfinity and Truck Series via participation either with Joe Gibbs Racing or his own Kyle Busch Motorsports. Veterans will also be prohibited from competing in the regular-season finale and all Chase races. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: In addition, the prime minister announced more than $64.5 million in new multi-year funding to support people affected by humanitarian crises around the globe, according to Huffington Post Canada. Now that Syrian newcomers have arrived safely in Canada, they can start building their new lives. Last month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reinforced the country commitment at the UN General Assembly when he announced that the Government of Canada will increase humanitarian assistance by 10 per cent this fiscal year. As the focus shifts from managing the large number of arrivals to integrating families, particularly youth, we see a critical need for more collaboration, research, and knowledge sharing of best practices in Canada and around the world. More than half of the newly-arrived Syrian families in Canada are composed of five to eight members, and 56 per cent of arrivals have been children 14 years old or younger. Delivering real opportunities for refugee success requires a solid understanding of the obstacles refugees face and the best way to address those challenges. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Tues., Oct. 25, 2016 A year after Canada opened its doors to 31,000 Syrian refugees, a new national survey finds Canadians have not been caught up in the xenophobia witnessed elsewhere, but have grown to be more immigrant friendly, according to Toronto Star. Almost half of Canadians said Canada has received the right number of Syrians, with 10 per cent saying too few were admitted, according to the joint survey by the Environics Institute and Canadian Race Relations Foundation conducted between Oct. 3 and 16. Canada has so far welcomed 31,000 Syrian refugees. Although 36 per cent of the 2,000 respondents said Canada was taking in too many Syrians, their primary concern was over the country capacity to support them and how it might divert resources from other priorities, rather than fear of newcomers failing to fit in or posing a security threat. The results of the latest Focus Canada survey of Canadian public opinion confirm the answer is no. Is growing international xenophobia and racism catching hold in Canada or emboldening Canadians to more explicitly express previously suppressed politically incorrect views asks the poll to be released Tuesday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

lane: While Cedar Lane is being monitored by the OSPCA not to move or sell animals until it safe to do so, customers are speaking out, and warning others by sharing their experiences, according to CTV. They're cute, cuddly and the price will have you hooked. It an issue that even caught the attention of the Ontario SPCA who received concerns about Cedar Lane Kennels, a puppy broker business in Norwich. Puppies selling for $300 to $600 a pop. If you get right down to hard numbers, I think we're out anywhere between $6000 to $8000 dollars," Just a few weeks ago, Gray says he purchased Charlie, a 7-week old Yorkie from Cedar Lane puppy broker. But is a steal really a good deal Dyan Gray, purchased a dog from Cedar Lane. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.