al muhamad: We are scared we are not going to find jobs, according to The Waterloo Record. It a cause of stress. But the honeymoon will soon be over, as the Mississauga couple ponders quitting their English classes and starting to look for jobs to support their five children, Hanan, 13; Hasan, 11; Azzam, 9; Mohammad, 8; and Rahaf, 6. How are we going to pay for our 1,735 rent when money stops coming in asked Al Muhamad, 37, whose family monthly government refugee resettlement assistance ends on Feb. 12. We dont want to take more handouts. But we feel Canada has already given us enough. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jammeh: I hereby reject the results in totality, he said in his address that aired late Friday, according to Brandon Sun. Let me repeat I will not accept the results based on what has happened. In a speech on state television, President Yahya Jammeh said that investigations since the Dec. 1 vote have revealed a number of voting irregularities that he called unacceptable. Only one week ago, a jovial Jammeh was filmed on state television calling opposition candidate Adama Barrow to wish him the best. I have no ill will. You are the elected president of The Gambia, and I wish you all the best, Jammeh told Barrow at the time. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

army corps: Word came down that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had denied a permit for the pipeline owner, Energy Transfer Partners, to drill underneath the Missouri River, and that a full environmental-impact study would be launched, according to Rabble. Grassroots organizing, nonviolent direct action and leadership from frontline Indigenous people succeeded in stopping the 3.8 billion, 1,200-mile pipeline in its tracks. The Standing Rock Sioux Nation and thousands of native and non-native allies won a remarkable and unexpected victory Sunday. As water protectors celebrated in the frozen camps, one question loomed What will happen when Donald Trump takes over the presidency in six short weeks Finally, for the first time in history, over centuries, somebody is listening to us, Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault II told us on Democracy Now! hours after hearing the news. Bitter cold weather has descended over the region, making life in the resistance camps even more difficult. Weve been talking about this with the Corps of Engineers for almost two years now, and weve been letting them know that we had problems with this pipeline, because it not only threatens our water, it threatens our heritage, it threatens our culture, it threatens our environment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: We have to understand these concerns, said Immigration Minister John McCallum, according to CBC. He made the comment while answering a question about the anti-globalization sentiments that surfaced during the U.K. Brexit vote in June and the campaign for the U.S. election in November. Canadians are not 100 per cent different from Americans, from British. Saturday marks the one-year anniversary ofthe first planeload of Syrian refugees landing in Canada. Welcome to Canada. The scene of Syrians of all ages arriving in Canada garnered international attention when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went to Toronto Pearson airport to welcome them himself. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

deals: And that what people hear about the 140 lift tickets, said Mary Jo Tarallo, executive director of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, according to The Chronicle Herald. Don t get fleeced wearing your fleece. That the most expensive way to go skiing. Here are six ways to score deals and discounts on ski trips this winter. Check out ticket prices and deals at Get SkiTickets Liftopia and Ski . Consider renting gear and clothing from Get Outfitted . PROGRAMS WITH BENEFITS January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month when many resorts offer deals that typically include a lesson, gear rental and a lift ticket to the beginner slopes. ONLINE DEALS Buy tickets online, not at the window. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

id: They spent two days there before government workers told them the news they were going to Vancouver, according to Metro News. It was love at first sight, he said. Said arrived in Toronto on February 19, 2016 with his parents and his brother and sister. Before I came to here, I didn t have ID. We were refugees, Said told Metro. They think I am an immigrant. Here in Canada, everyone, even when I show them my ID, they don t think I am a refugee. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

carolina: Three losses in four games have sent the Orange 5-3 a step or two backward, befuddled by a sudden inability to score, according to The Waterloo Record. Since a commanding 101-59 win over South Carolina State, Syracuse has hit a wall. After the Orange started the year inside the top 20 and posted three commanding victories, Boeheim looked like a sage. The Orange struggled to put up points in losses to unbeaten South Carolina, now ranked 19th, No. 17 Wisconsin, and UConn, and has fallen out of the national rankings . The only positive blip in the past four games was a 77-71 win over North Florida, and that had plenty of negatives the Orange nearly blew a 24-point lead in the final 12 minutes. It not good enough to really win, Boeheim said. The offence is not good enough. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

guangdong province: Today a newcomer creates Christmas memories for his family, according to Toronto Star. As a toddler, my dad immigrated to Canada from Taishan, Guangdong Province, China with my grandparents in the 1950s. Handout Fri., Dec. 9, 2016 In the countdown to the holidays, the Star is sharing readers stories of their favourite holiday ornaments. A lot of things would come to fascinate him such as blue eyes and snow but nothing would captivate him more than Christmas. To him, Christmas was a time of thankfulness and togetherness, and though it was a bumpy ride for a newly settled family, my Grandpa always made sure that Christmas was a special time for his family through perseverance and hard work. His love of the holiday was inspired by my Grandpa, who adored it. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

horse trader: The actor, whose name at birth was Issur Danielovitch, was the son of poor Jewish immigrants from Russia, according to Hamilton Spectator. He had six sisters and the language spoken at home was Yiddish. With 91 acting credits, Douglas is number 17 on the American Film Institute list of greatest screen legends and the highest ranked person still living. In his 1988 biography, Douglas described an impoverished childhood in which his father, formerly a horse trader in Russia, made a precarious living with a cart and a horse selling discarded clothing. Douglas received three Oscar nominations for roles in Champion 1949 The Bad and the Beautiful 1952 and Lust for Life 1956 in which he played Vincent Van Gogh. The book is called The Ragman Son and Douglas noted the ragman was on the lowest rung on the ladder in the community in which his family grew up, Amsterdam, New York. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

housing immigrants: To some churches, sanctuary means spiritual support or legal assistance to fight deportation, according to Metro News. Others promise or already are extending physical sanctuary by housing immigrants. Hundreds of houses of worship are offering sanctuary to people who could face deportation if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his campaign pledge to remove millions of immigrants living in the country illegally. In Brockton, a poor city of about 95,000 people south of Boston, four churches have pledged to take in immigrants fearful of being deported. Abraham Waya, pastor of Central United Methodist Church, who said his church can shelter as many as 100 people. If you need a safe place, once you enter the doors of this building, you are safe, said the Rev. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

justin: Great voices & adorable kids, according to Huffington Post Canada. What a pleasure to hear the Syrian refugees of the Nai Kids Choir perform today on the Hill. The kids, all between the ages of six and 13, performed classic and original songs before an audience that included Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Immigration Minister John McCallum and Liberal MP Arif Virani. Justin Trudeau Justin Trudeau December 8, 2016 Under lit garlands and wreaths, the choir, in bright yellow shirts, shared their gratitude for their new Canadian home in song. Your wonderful message of peace & hope filled the halls of Parliament with joy! Bardish Chagger BardishKW December 8, 2016 Toronto-based newcomer settlement agency Culture Link started the choral group in April to give newly arrived refugee children an outlet to express their grief, yearning, love and hope all while strengthening their English. Thx to the Nai Kids Choir for your outstanding performance. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

kilometre trek: Kevork Jamgosian hangs a sharp right and joins the queue at the Tim Hortons drive-thru, according to Toronto Star. The 30-year-old Syrian, in a touching role reversal, has already dropped his parents off at school and bundled and unbundled his 2-year-old daughter for daycare. Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star By Paul Hunter Feature reporter Fri., Dec. 9, 2016 LAVAL, QUE. It is as much daily affirmation as it is morning ritual a caffeine-charged reminder of one refugee grip on the Canadian dream. He about to make the 23-kilometre trek to his job as a car jockey at a downtown Montreal dealership. If you take Tim s, you are original Canadian, Jamgosian says with an infectious laugh that punctuates many of his observations. But first, an extra-large triple-triple to kick-start a day that sometimes doesn t end until his own evening French class is dismissed at 9 30. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

make-up products: The first warrant was executed at the main floor of a hotel, which happened to be hosting an international anti-counterfeiting conference, Det, according to Metro News. Rob Whalen said in a news conference, Friday morning. In the investigation, Project Lucky Chan, the police executed four search warrants around the city. The hotel seizure then led investigators to three stores Lucky Imports and Wholesale on The Queensway; Beach GLO in The Beaches, and Jazz Casuals clothing store in North York, where 16 truckloads of products were located. Among the goods seized are make-up products that have caused skin irritations and rashes, combustible electronics, and children toys that pose a health risk due to possible toxic chemicals. As a result of this seizure, which we believe is around 2.5 million if the product was real we ve got a lot of this property off the street, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

neighbouring state: The driver fled, according to CTV. Mexico national immigration institute says the migrants were found packed and suffocating inside the trailer. Officials say the cargo truck was apparently speeding when it hit another truck early Thursday on a highway near the city of Coatzacoalcos. Some were injured in the crash. The migrants told officials that they had boarded the truck in the neighbouring state of Tabasco and were headed for the central state of Puebla. The agency says most of the migrants are from Central America and 48 of them are younger than 18. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

search warrants: In the investigation, Project Lucky Chan, the police executed four search warrants around the city, according to Toronto Star. The first warrant was executed at the main floor of a hotel, which happened to be hosting an international anti-counterfeiting conference, Det. Toronto Police By Evelyn Kwong Staff Reporter Fri., Dec. 9, 2016 As the holiday season approaches, Toronto Police are warning the public to be vigilant with their gift-giving after they seized 2.5 million in counterfeit goods. Rob Whalen said in a news conference, Friday morning. As a result of this seizure, which we believe is around 2.5 million if the product was real we ve got a lot of this property off the street, he said. The hotel seizure then led investigators to three stores Lucky Imports and Wholesale on The Queensway; Beach GLO in The Beaches, and Jazz Casuals clothing store in North York, where 16 truckloads of products were located. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

syrian: Hardest just found job, according to CBC. Found job, after that, all easy, Aldawrish told CBC on Thursday. While the extreme cold is a big change for the Syrian refugee, the weather hasnt been the most difficult part of his new life in Canada. Any job no problem with me, no problem with any refugee, just you find a job, he said. The federal-funded study will focus on the resettlement experiences of the 4,196 Syrian refugees who have arrived in Alberta in 2015 and 2016. Starting Friday, the Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies is holding several community forums as part of a study into the needs, barriers and experiences of Syrian refugees. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

world attention: Another 25,756 applications are pending final processing, according to CBC. Chris Friesen, director of settlement services with the Immigrant Services Society of B.C. ISSBC calls the 2016 push to resettle tens of thousands of Syrians displaced by a bloody conflict a bold humanitarian mission. According to Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada there are 4,264 Syrians with approved applications who are waiting to fly to Canada. It captured the world attention, and, of course, captured Syrian interest in the region. CBC But with reduced numbers for the refugees to be resettled next year, and the large inventory of applications already being processed by Canada immigration offices, Syrian families hoping to come here could be waiting for years. Chris Friesen, who works with refugees arriving in B.C., says the government needs to look at the growing backlog and the frustration of Canadians who are ready to help. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

company bankruptcy: Drabinsky seven-year sentence was later reduced on appeal, and he was granted full parole in 2014, according to Guelph Mercury. Now, the producer behind Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Show Boat is hoping to find fresh success with Sousatzka. The ex-CEO of the now defunct Livent Inc. and his business partner Myron Gottlieb were convicted in 2009 in connection with a book-cooking scheme that eventually led to the company bankruptcy. He the best producer I ever worked with. Thursday during a press day for the musical. He still the best producer I ever worked with, said Sousatzka lyricist Richard Maltby Jr. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

fight deportation: Others promise or already are extending physical sanctuary by housing immigrants, according to Brandon Sun. In Brockton, a poor city of about 95,000 people south of Boston, four churches have pledged to take in immigrants fearful of being deported. To some churches, sanctuary means spiritual support or legal assistance to fight deportation. If you need a safe place, once you enter the doors of this building, you are safe, said the Rev. We will host you and take care of you for as long as it takes. Abraham Waya, pastor of Central United Methodist Church, who said his church can shelter as many as 100 people. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

imogen sudbery: The plan drew sharp rebukes Friday from aid organizations, according to The Waterloo Record. The International Rescue Committee, which has been assisting people trapped in Greece by closed borders farther north, called the proposed policy change out of step with what is urgently needed on the ground. But under a European Union plan announced this week, Greece continental partners may be sending more people its way rather than helping to ease the burden. It is absurd that rather than stepping up to meet the pledges they have already made to relocate people from Greece, E.U. countries are actively seeking to send more refugees to Greece, said Imogen Sudbery, head of the IRC Brussels office. A European Commission plan announced Thursday could, at least in theory, add to those numbers by reinstituting rules that asylum seekers must apply for protection in the E.U. nation where they first arrived, and can therefore be sent back to Greece from other countries in Europe. In a statement, Sudbery cited the thousands of refugees staying in sites, designed for temporary stay, for nine months and now facing winter in inadequate shelters. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jazz casuals: They say the merchandise was traced to three businesses Lucky Import and Wholesale, Beach GLO and Jazz Casuals, according to Guelph Mercury. All three locations were searched and police say officers seized 16 trucks of evidence worth an estimated 2.5 million. Investigators say they received reports from the public about personal safety incidents involving recently purchased merchandise, including skin irritations and products overheating. Forty-six-year-old Hock Chan is charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking, fraud over 5,000 and passing off wares. Police say two other people face immigration-related charges. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

shabbat dinner: New groups are forming, and interfaith coalitions that already existed say interest is increasing, according to The Waterloo Record. Vaseem Firdaus, a Muslim who has lived in the United States for 42 years, spent Friday night at a Shabbat dinner for members of a women group called the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, in a home here filled with Jewish art and ritual objects. They are putting aside for now their divisions over Israel to join forces to resist whatever may come next. Until Trump was elected president, Firdaus, who is 56 and a manufacturing manager at Exxon Mobil, felt secure living as a Muslim in America. But Trump victory has shaken her sense of comfort and security. She has a daughter who is a doctor and a son who is an engineer, and she recently travelled to Tampa, Florida, with her husband looking to buy a vacation home. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

british columbia: The outpouring of support and help and the level of collaboration between the different level of governments, faith communities, health authorities, private sector was unparalleled in our history in working with history over the past 45 years unparalleled, according to Metro News. Royal visit Prince William and Kate meet Syrian refugee families Metro chats with refugees in Vancouver But with the vast majority of B.C. allocated refugees going to the Lower Mainland, resettlement service providers struggled at first to accommodate everyone, especially large families. About 2,100 government-assisted refugees have arrived in British Columbia since the Canadian government promised to take in 25,000 Syrian refugees in November 2015.B.C. can expect another 299 refugees before the end the year, according to Chris Friesen, director of settlement services at Immigrant Services Society of B.C. ISSofBC . It has been a rewarding 12 months, he said. There weren t enough resources for children, for example, said Friesen. Subsequently now, over the last few months, we now have children programming at all of our temporary sites. We didn t realize that 50 per cent of Syrian refugees would be under the age of 12, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

deepak obhrai: Obhrai told Alexander in the House of Commons that equality under the law was a fundamental right, no matter what, according to Huffington Post Canada. A Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadian, Obhrai said. His name is Deepak Obhrai and, in 2014, he challenged then-immigration minister Chris Alexander on controversial legislation that allows the federal government to revoke the citizenship of dual citizens convicted of terrorism or treason. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ended up repeating that phrase the night he captured a majority government. Photo Liam Richards/Canadian Press Obhrai is now running for Conservative leader. Deepak Obhrai is dean of the Tory caucus. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

job: Now finding work is difficult, he said, according to CBC. He only started to speak English after he arrived in Fredericton in September 2015. When war forced Enana Jaber to leave Iraq with his wife and four sons, they sought refuge in Canada. He continues to take classes, but his English is still not good enough to find employment or go back to school, he said. I am thinking about a job but I think first I must complete my English. The language is very important if you want to open a business or get a job, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

government crackdown: The slickly produced video surfaced as IS propaganda has waned as the extremists continue to lose territory in Iraq and Syria under the onslaught of a U.S.-led coalition campaign against them, according to The Chronicle Herald. Bahrain is part of that coalition. The appeal for violence came in a video that also urges militants to attack the Sunni-ruled island Shiite majority amid a wider government crackdown on dissent there. In the IS video, images of Bahraini fighter jets are juxtaposed to footage of an airstrike hitting an IS-held area. Wherever the enemies of Allah are found, there is jihad. It also shows clips of a Bahrain-based Gulf Air flight, the King Fahd Causeway linking the island to Saudi Arabia and other sites in the capital, Manama. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.