erik gudbranson: They traded away two of my favourite players in Alex Burrows and Jannik Hansen, who won't be winning any more Unsung Hero awards, according to Vancouver Courier. And their rhetoric made it almost seem like they're acknowledging that it's a rebuild. It's hard to avoid that feeling, right At the trade deadline, the Canucks admitted, perhaps most of all to themselves, that they're rebuilding and won't be making the playoffs this season. With two new young prospects in tow, it's enough to make you feel like the future is bright. Oh!The Canucks sent Jared McCann 24th overall and the 33rd overall pick to the Florida Panthers for Erik Gudbranson, ignoring for the moment the fourth and fifth round picks that also exchanged hands. But then one tweet brought me back down to earth passittobulis they have now successfully replaced the two young assets that they wasted on a 3rd pairing defenseman who's already redundant Aaron nobikes March 3, 2017Oh. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

funeral arrangements: Stojanovic's family said Saturday that he had died in Belgrade, the Serbian capital, according to Brandon Sun. The cause of death and funeral arrangements weren't immediately known. He was 73. Stojanovic was known for his liberal democratic ideas both in communist-run Yugoslavia and after the country broke up in a nationalist euphoria that triggered a series of ethnic wars. Stojanovic was sentenced to three years in prison, while the film was released in 1990s. Stojanovic's film Plastic Jesus was banned in the 1970s because of its criticism of totalitarian regimes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

judge j: When the government attorney said he hadn't received the case file, Judge J. Dan Pelletier rescheduled the proceeding, according to Brandon Sun. Everybody would have to come back another day. But because of some missing paperwork, it was all for nothing. The sudden delay was just one example of the inefficiency witnessed by an Associated Press writer who observed hearings over two days in one of the nation's busiest immigration courts. Even before Trump became president, the nation's immigration courts were burdened with a record number of pending cases, a shortage of judges and frequent bureaucratic breakdowns. And that case is one of more than half a million weighing down court dockets across the country as President Donald Trump steps up enforcement of immigration laws. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mosque: Its name is intolerance, according to The Waterloo Record. Anti-Semitic graffiti found on public buildings. It began as ripple and threatens us with a tsunami. Vandalism of a Jewish cemetery in Missouri last weekend. The news is rife with incidents of racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia and the apparent inability or unwillingness of humanity to understand, accept and accommodate our differences, the very thing that has made us the most successful species on the planet. An attack on a Quebec City mosque that left six people dead last month. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

veteran quarterback: The six-year veteran quarterback who drew particular attention and headlines last season by not standing for the national anthem, met with new general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan before making the move, according to The Waterloo Record. Kaepernick made a meteoric rise with the 49ers under coach Jim Harbaugh, leading them to the 2012 NFC title and a close loss to Baltimore in the Super Bowl. Colin Kaepernick is a free agent after opting out of his San Francisco 49ers contract Friday. But his career spiraled in recent seasons, and he was benched for journeyman Blaine Gabbert. He's thrown for 72 touchdowns since joining San Francisco as a 2011 second-round draft pick. Kaepernick threw for 2,241 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions in 11 starts in 2016. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

alla mahdei: Even the wars in Iraq and Syria could not separate her from her sewing machine, according to Toronto Star. Resettled to Canada under the refugee sponsorship program, the mother of three has finally found an opportunity to work from home and care for her daughters. Videographer Sara Cornthwaite Editor Bruce Lapointe Producer Leora Eisen By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Fri., March 3, 2017 Alla Mahdei has been sewing all her life. The Mississauga woman is one of 20 refugee women belonging to a new social enterprise that will be showcasing their products including scarves, bandanas, and pillows marking Canada's 150 birthday at the Corvetti Education Centre on College St. on Saturday. We don't want handouts, said Mahdei, 46, whose family fled from Iraq to Syria in 2006 and was sponsored by relatives in Canada three years ago. The talented seamstresses will also be available to demonstrate their machine sewing and handstitching skills as well as bead and embroidery work by helping members of the public alter, mend and tailor anything in their wardrobes at competitive fees. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

barack administration: Perceptions were particularly positive during Barack Obama's administration because of Obama's personal links to Indonesia and his efforts to heal divisions with the Muslim world, according to The Chronicle Herald. The U.S. is one of the largest foreign investors in Indonesia. There is a reservoir of goodwill in Indonesia toward the U.S., which Indonesians often see as a beacon for values they hope will flourish in their own country. Phoenix, Arizona-based Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. operates one of the world's largest copper mines and the world's largest gold mine in Indonesia's easternmost province of Papua. Indonesia's foreign ministry warned that Trump's policy could undermine the global fight against terrorism, but President Joko Jokowi Widodo was sanguine, telling his country there was nothing to worry about. Still, Trump's attempt to ban travel from seven predominantly Muslim nations is deeply unpopular with Indonesians, who see it as an anti-Muslim measure that could affect them even though their country is not one of the seven being targeted. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

british actor: The British actor said on Thursday's episode of The View that he and his wife went to Washington last month to visit friends and to ask them what they could do about Trump, according to Toronto Star. He said the only answer was to fight and oppose Trump, but he can't do that because he's not a citizen. Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images By The Associated Press Fri., March 3, 2017 NEW YORK Patrick Stewart says he's applying for U.S. citizenship in order to fight and oppose President Donald Trump. Read the latest news on U.S. President Donald Trump The 76-year-old Stewart stars in X-Men and Star Trek. Read more about Donald Trump, Star Trek Article Continued Below Delivered daily The Morning Headlines Newsletter Subscribe The Toronto Star and thestar, each property of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1E6. He reprises his role as X-Men founder Professor X in the Wolverine tale, Logan, which opens Friday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

labrador rink: The party for the fans is going to be epic, according to Globe and Mail. The venue Mile One Centre is nice and small so it's going to be packed. John's, predicted Brent Laing, who is part of the defending champion Kevin Koe rink, competing as Team Canada. It'll be a great atmosphere and there'll be a lot of good storylines. Parity came to curling a long time ago, and it means that most top rinks still have a box or two to check to flesh out their career r sum s. Even though Koe's team also goes into the event as the reigning world championships, the spotlight will naturally fall on the home team, Brad Gushue's Newfoundland and Labrador rink, topping the chart as the No. 1 storyline. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

class analysis: If you think you own the key to history -- what makes it work and where it's going based on class analysis -- it's only logical to grade your actions based on whether they're correct responses, according to Rabble. Figures such as Lenin and Mao talked about making a correct analysis of the forces who's up, who's down, who's the main enemy. It began on the Marxist left. From that you calculate a correct line e.g., in 1939, do you attack Hitler or momentarily ally with him By the 1960s revival of the New Left, the notion had become playful. Leftists in restaurants would ponderously joke about ordering politically correct dishes. There was a strip called Correct Line Comix with a chubby cheery Mao. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

contest deportation: Trump administration considering separating women, children at Mexico border Reuters The policy shift would allow the government to keep parents in custody while they contest deportation or wait for asylum hearings, according to Globe and Mail. Children would be put into protective custody with the Department of Health and Human Services, in the least restrictive setting until they can be taken into the care of a U.S. relative or state-sponsored guardian. Part of the reason for the proposal is to deter mothers from migrating to the United States with their children, said the officials, who have been briefed on the proposal. Currently, families contesting deportation or applying for asylum are generally released from detention quickly and allowed to remain in the United States until their cases are resolved. President Donald Trump has called for ending catch and release, in which migrants who cross illegally are freed to live in the United States while awaiting legal proceedings. A federal appeals court ruling bars prolonged child detention. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

contract clause: Walworth singled out a portion of the event contract that states SXSW will notify the appropriate U.S. immigration authorities if organizers determine an artist acts in ways that adversely affect the viability of their official SXSW showcase, according to Metro News. SXSW co-founder Roland Swenson said in a statement the contract clause was merely a safeguard in case an artist does something truly egregious such as disobeying rules about pyrotechnics, starting a brawl or causing safety issues.SXSW envelops Austin each year with hundreds of unofficial events around the city in addition to the official showcases that require festival credentials. Walworth's tweet drew swift reaction on social media and comes amid heightened fears of immigration crackdowns under President Donald Trump. Swenson said the contract warns artists that U.S. immigration authorities can create trouble for international artists who don't obtain a work visa and perform at an unofficial SXSW event. Violating U.S. immigration law has always carried potentially severe consequences, and we would be remiss not to warn our participating acts of the likely repercussions, Swenson said. We understand that given the current political climate surrounding immigration, the language that was published seems strong. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

friday i: The 30-second spot marks the first time MI6 has advertised in cinemas, according to CTV. Officials say they are seeking to promote more diversity in the service. The goal is to attract more women and ethnic minorities into the ranks of agents made famous by the fictional spy James Bond. Director Alex Younger said Friday I want everyone to know that, regardless of background, if you have the skills we need and share our values, there is a future for you in MI6. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

friday morning: They're already donating much of what they've accumulated in three-and-a-half years here and are packing only clothes and personal effects, according to The Chronicle Herald. It's breaking our hearts, and we are very scared about what is to come, said Huwiler. Judit Huwiler told the Chronicle Herald on Friday morning her family is scared what the future holds if a last-minute ministerial appeal doesn't succeed. Every day our kids ask if there is any news. Halifax immigration lawyer Lee Cohen said Thursday he had written an urgent letter to the Minister of Citizenship, Refugees and Immigration and the Minister for Public Safety in Ottawa this week to ask them to review the case and intervene. Swiss family being deported after three years in Nova Scotia Hope remains for Swiss family facing deportation The Huwiler family came to Nova Scotia on visitors' visas in 2013 and live in Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, where they have relatives. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

grant ronnebeck: The suspected killer, captured on camera calmly stepping over the body of 21-year-old Grant Ronnebeck to grab a few more packs, faced deportation but was free on bond, according to Metro News. Ronnebeck and other families who have lost loved ones to crimes committed by immigrants now have a forceful advocate at the highest level with President Donald Trump in the White House. The man accused of pulling the trigger was an immigrant who was in the country illegally and had been released by federal authorities. During his speech to Congress on Tuesday, Trump announced that he would create a new office to serve victims of immigrant crime and their relatives. Trump repeatedly invoked such crimes at rallies and frequently appeared with victims on the campaign trail, pointing to case after case in which people were killed by immigrant assailants who slipped through the cracks. Although immigrants are responsible for only a small fraction of the crimes committed daily around the country, the issue played an outsized role in the race for the White House. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

barack administration: Perceptions were particularly positive during Barack Obama's administration because of Obama's personal links to Indonesia and his efforts to heal divisions with the Muslim world, according to Brandon Sun. The U.S. is one of the largest foreign investors in Indonesia. There is a reservoir of goodwill in Indonesia toward the U.S., which Indonesians often see as a beacon for values they hope will flourish in their own country. Phoenix, Arizona-based Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. operates one of the world's largest copper mines and the world's largest gold mine in Indonesia's easternmost province of Papua. Indonesia's foreign ministry warned that Trump's policy could undermine the global fight against terrorism, but President Joko Jokowi Widodo was sanguine, telling his country there was nothing to worry about. Still, Trump's attempt to ban travel from seven predominantly Muslim nations is deeply unpopular with Indonesians, who see it as an anti-Muslim measure that could affect them even though their country is not one of the seven being targeted. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

border protection: On Thursday, musician Felix Walworth, who goes by the stage name Told Slant, announced he was cancelling his SXSW appearance after reading a clause in his contract which threatens to report any international acts playing unsanctioned gigs to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to The Waterloo Record. According to the excerpt in his tweet, Accepting and performing unofficial events may result in immediate deportation, revoked passport and denied entry by U.S. Customs Border Patrol sic at U.S. ports of entry. In order to maximize exposure and get the most bang for their travel buck, up-and-coming bands often play multiple showcases while at SXSW, both official and not. The contract also bars international bands in the country on nonwork visas from playing unofficial or public shows for the last six days of the festival. He explained that rising bands from other countries who play SXSW usually do so on nonwork visas, saving the artists time and money. In a statement to USA TODAY, SXSW's managing director Roland Swenson said that Walworth's withdrawal was the result of a misunderstanding of our policies regarding international artists. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

british actor: Asked on 'The View' about a fairly innocent tweet he posted last month while staying in Washington D.C. - in which he stated he had the worst sleep he'd had but was less than 300yds from where the President sleeps - he said I did not directly insult your president, according to The Waterloo Record. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg interrupted to say Not mine. The British actor - who has lived in America for several years - is strongly opposed to the viewpoints of the new commander-in-chief but understands he can't make his voice heard in any significant way unless he undergoes the process to be recognised as a legal member of the country and plans to do so in order to fight and oppose the Republican regime. The 76-year-old actor replied He's not mine either. We have Brexit. We have our own problems. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

contract clause: Walworth singled out a portion of the event contract that states SXSW will notify the appropriate U.S. immigration authorities if organizers determine an artist acts in ways that adversely affect the viability of their official SXSW showcase, according to Brandon Sun. SXSW co-founder Roland Swenson said in a statement the contract clause was merely a safeguard in case an artist does something truly egregious such as disobeying rules about pyrotechnics, starting a brawl or causing safety issues.SXSW envelops Austin each year with hundreds of unofficial events around the city in addition to the official showcases that require festival credentials. Walworth's tweet drew swift reaction on social media and comes amid heightened fears of immigration crackdowns under President Donald Trump. Swenson said the contract warns artists that U.S. immigration authorities can create trouble for international artists who don't obtain a work visa and perform at an unofficial SXSW event. Violating U.S. immigration law has always carried potentially severe consequences, and we would be remiss not to warn our participating acts of the likely repercussions, Swenson said. We understand that given the current political climate surrounding immigration, the language that was published seems strong. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

executive orders: In a declaration hammered out over the last month, church leaders call the orders unjust and immoral and say they run counter to the values we as people of faith hold dear to welcome the stranger and assist those most in need, according to The Waterloo Record. It is imperative that we speak out against the notion that refugees are a threat to our safety, the declaration adds. A broad network of 37 Protestant and Orthodox Christian denominations announced on Friday a campaign to mobilize its congregants some 30 million Americans in all to lobby the president and members of Congress to rescind the executive orders. They are not. The White House is expected to issue a revised order very soon. The president's Jan. 27 executive order, which he called necessary for national security, barred people from seven majority-Muslim countries from entering the country for 90 days, stopped refugee admissions for 120 days and banned refugees from Syria indefinitely. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration minister: Ralph Goodale is making the trip Saturday to observe what's happening on the ground in Emerson, Man, according to Toronto Star. Goodale is expected to meet and thank local officials who played a major role assisting the people who have arrived in the small community since the start of the year. Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS By The Canadian Press Fri., March 3, 2017 OTTAWA The federal public safety minister is expected this weekend to visit the Manitoba town where dozens of people have crossed illegally into Canada in recent weeks. Read more Despite calls from Manitoba premier, immigration minister not convinced of asylum trend Article Continued Below Manitoba aid agencies brace for new wave of refugees crossing U.S. border Manitoba premier urges Ottawa to act as province shifts resources to U.S. border Exactly how many people have crossed illegally into Canada in recent weeks is difficult to pin down. react-empty 156 Manitoba RCMP say 143 people had been intercepted as of Feb. 27, but expect to release new figures Saturday. Amid calls for stepped-up enforcement along the border, Goodale has said existing resources were being shifted around as required. Most of those who've crossed the border illegally have been declared eligible to make claims for asylum, so they will not face charges for the illegal crossings until those claims have been decided, a process that could take months. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

language classes: Noori is a refugee from Iraq, and has been living in Red Deer for three years, according to CTV. Thanks to a new pilot project in the city, she's able take ESL classes while her children are looked after. I feel very proud of myself, and my children, said Noori. It has helped me a lot, because it's made me talk with the Canadian people and learn about their culture, she said. CARE staff said as many as many as 60 to 70 low income immigrant families are on their waiting list, because they can't afford other options for childcare while they're learning English. Overwhelming demand at CARE for English as a Second Language classes combined with their free child care program often means there isn't enough space for children. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ndp: I decided to share some of my thoughts in the hopes it contributes to the great debate that invariably happens when New Democrats elect a new leader, according to Rabble. We live in challenging times and any new leader of the NDP will face significant decisions about the direction we take as a party. New Democrats and friends have also asked me who I might support amongst the declared and candidates. I believe the new leader will need to demonstrate their ability to position the NDP as the clear choice of progressive Canadians and the strongest opposition and alternative to right-wing populism. Bold, modern, progressive vision We cannot equivocate on issues of economic inequality, social justice, climate change and the use of fossil fuels and pipelines, or on issues of anti-racism and inclusion in the face of fear and xenophobia against people of colour, people of the Muslim faith, LGBTQ, gender-based discrimination and other targeted communities. If we want a real alternative to the centrism of Justin Trudeau, the NDP leader must present substance and principle in the face of equivocation and contradictions. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

newcomer women: The short novel depicts dark, fictional stories from survivors of violence and abuse, according to CBC. Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants One of the reasons we had said that we were going to use art is that it will appeal to people easily, she said. Michelle Tomlinson, who moved to Canada in March 2016 after facing persecution for her sexuality in her home of Jamaica, helped write the 40-page graphic novel Telling Our Stories Immigrant Women's Resilience. It grabs your attention... People always gravitate toward that. The booklet, which launched Thursday, features four fictional stories written collaboratively by newcomer women who share their experiences of violence and abuse. It's not just a kid thing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

palestinian people: The only problem is that it is completely false, according to Rabble. Pearson was complicit in and even encouraged the ethnic genocide of the Palestinian people. It's occasionally even invoked by pro-Palestinain advocates. Thomas Woodley, president of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, wrote in a recent blog post that, Lester B. Pearson won a Nobel peace prize for his role in mediating the Suez Crisis in 1956, and for many decades afterwards, many perceived Canada as an 'honest broker' in the Middle East, trusted by both Israel and the Palestinians. During the Suez Crisis Pearson's main concern was disagreement between the U.S. and U.K. over the British-French-Israeli invasion, not Egyptian sovereignty or the plight of that country's people, let alone Palestinians. In fact, Pearson enabled the Zionist movement's 1947/48 ethnic cleansing of Palestine. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rana sanaullah: Rana Sanaullah also embraced some sectarian leaders whose groups have been accused of fomenting violence against minority Islamic sects, raising questions about his commitment to ridding Punjab of militants, according to Metro News. Two police officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the operations, said another 36 militants died in shootouts with police and in paramilitary operations since the sweep began last month. The roughly two-week operation comes despite the provincial law minister's defence of some groups designated as terrorist organizations and banned by Pakistan but resurrected under new names. In an interview with The Associated Press, however, Sanaullah questioned the label of terrorist for anti-Indian militant groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, which has resurfaced as Jamaat ud Daawa. They are related to Kashmir. Last month, Pakistan placed Hafiz Saeed, a declared terrorist with a U.S.-imposed 10 million bounty on his head, under house arrest, yet Sanaullah questioned allegations against Saeed, who is connected mostly to militant attacks in Indian-held Kashmir, a Himalayan region whose ownership is contested by both Pakistan and India and claimed by both in its entirety. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.