anticapitalist convergence: Most of the anti-capitalist protesters stayed above-ground, however, and marched through downtown to disturb what they claimed were the corporate playgrounds of the scheming rich, according to Brandon Sun. For the 10th consecutive year, a group calling itself the anticapitalist convergence organized a march in the city to celebrate International Workers' Day, also known as May Day. Moments later, red flags, black masks and other clothing littered a downtown square, belonging to a few protesters who entered into the city's underground network to evade arrest. Similar protests took place around the world. Aside from the initial tear gas incident, some protesters broke bank office windows and threw projectiles at cars along the march route, which was limited to the central core of the city. The slogan of this year's protest was, They are rich because we are poor and we are right to revolt, according to the group's literature. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

boulevard: Speakers on the back of a truck led the peaceful march along International Boulevard, punctuated by drum beats from protesters in indigenous costumes, according to Brandon Sun. The rally headed to San Antonio Park, about a mile away. More than 1,000 people took part in a May Day rally in Oakland, California, closing off a main downtown boulevard as they marched to another event at a public park. Different groups representing Mexican, Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino and other immigrants took part in the march. The mood was festive and upbeat. 10 50 a.m. Protesters spoke out for worker's rights, immigrants in the country illegally and a variety of issues. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

holiday marches: Amid the holiday marches, masked demonstrators threw firebombs at police in Paris before being dispersed by tear gas, according to Brandon Sun. Four officers were injured, with one seriously burned in the face, Interior Minister Matthias Fekl said. Thousands across France celebrated May Day by showing their top concerns are jobs and the kind of country the next leader will give them. While violence from fringe groups is a standard presence in French demonstrations, at least some of those who mixed in the union-organized march came with an angry message against both candidates. Macron equals Louis XVI, Le Pen equals Le Pen, read another, a reference to Marine Le Pen's father, Jean-Marie, the co-founder of the anti-immigration National Front party known for his extremist views. Not one or the other; instead it's the people's self-defence read one sign. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

burkina: A resident in a nearby village said planes dropped bombs in the area late Saturday and many jihadists fled by foot, according to The Chronicle Herald. The Burkina Faso-Mali border region has been increasingly unstable. A statement Sunday from Operation Barkhane says soldiers also discovered large amounts of arms, ammunition, rocket launchers and explosives in the Foulsare forest. A group of extremists from Burkina Faso who are ethnic Peul have been launching attacks this year in the border region against Burkina Faso forces. Byline, Source Byline, Source Baba Ahmed, The Associated Press More than 3,500 French soldiers are in Mali, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso and Mauritania as part of Operation Barkhane. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hat trick: The Gatineau native is now responsible for two of the greatest individual feats in Senators playoff annals, according to Metro News. His hat trick in a decisive 6-1 2013 Game 3 victory over the Canadiens launched the now-famous Pageau, Pageau, Pageau chant.2. Pageau's four-goal performance set a franchise playoff record. The 24-year-old is listed at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds. His ability to crash the net and tip a pair of clutch third-period markers illustrates this.3. But Pageau appears shorter and plays taller than his size. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

u.s: The Orlando Sentinel reports http //bit.ly/2pJfs Wv Henry Dorvil needed to briefly return to Haiti to straighten out his immigration status after unwittingly failing to renew his temporary protected status, which allowed him to stay in the U.S. But Dorvil has been stranded Haiti since December, according to Metro News. This month, Dorvil's friends started a Help Henry campaign to urge U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to speed up his immigration process. A 24-year-old native of Haiti who has lived in the U.S. since he was a baby says he is in immigration limbo after returning to the island. They launched a Facebook page and posted Help Henry posters downtown. Dorvil had recently moved into his first apartment in the Orlando suburb. Also, more than 75 Sanford business owners and residents have sent letters to the federal government pleading for Dorvil's case to be expedited. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration services: This month, Dorvil's friends started a Help Henry campaign to urge U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to speed up his immigration process, according to CTV. They launched a Facebook page and posted Help Henry posters downtown. The Orlando Sentinel reports Henry Dorvil needed to briefly return to Haiti to straighten out his immigration status after unwittingly failing to renew his temporary protected status, which allowed him to stay in the U.S. But Dorvil has been stranded Haiti since December. Also, more than 75 Sanford business owners and residents have sent letters to the federal government pleading for Dorvil's case to be expedited. His new video production business was taking on new clients and growing quickly. Dorvil had recently moved into his first apartment in the Orlando suburb. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

island right: Or at least, not grateful enough, according to Hamilton Spectator. Would it kill them to smile once in a while I spent a month with refugees recently. Aren't we the generous nation We open our doors to refugees, we find them accommodation, we shower them in tax dollars to feed and clothe their families and they are not grateful. Not in Canada, but in Cyprus. Cypriots are well accustomed to being refugees in their own land. Cyprus is an island right in the middle of a volatile triangle with vertices of Turkey, Israel and Syria. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

latin lover: The film also passed its predecessor, Furious 7, to become the highest-grossing imported film in China, where the Universal release has grossed 361 million, according to CTV. In second domestically with 12 million and drawing a large Hispanic audience was Eugenio Derbez's comedy How to Be a Latin Lover. As expected, the eighth Fast and the Furious installment stayed atop the domestic box office with an estimated 19.4 million. The Bollywood sequel Baahubali 2 The Conclusion also surprised with 10.1 million, a total that bested Hollywood stars Emma Watson and Tom Hanks. Their terribly reviewed The Circle opened with 9.3 million. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

pictures release: The Universal Pictures release also throttled past 1 billion globally, and passed its predecessor, Furious 7, to become the highest-grossing imported film in China with 361 million, according to CBC. The Fast and the Furious franchise, the latest of which is helmed by F. Gary Gray, has always been held up as a model of the diverse blockbuster, given its cast led by Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. As expected, it was another runaway weekend for The Fate of the Furious, which took No. 1 for the third straight week with 19.4 million US, according to studio estimates Sunday. Prabhas stars in the South Indian historical fantasy epic Baahubali 2 and also starred in the the first film, Baahubali The Beginning seen here as a warrior battling his brother for power. In second domestically with 12 million was Eugenio Derbez's comedy, How to Be a Latin Lover. Baahubali But the smaller films that trailed it over the weekend also reflected the box-office might of often underserved audiences. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sanctuary city: We recognize there are challenges at the border at the moment, Fred Dixon said by phone from New York before the trip, according to Huffington Post Canada. Tourists pause to view the Statue of Liberty from the deck of a Liberty Island ferry boat at Battery Park in New York in 2013. The head of New York City's official tourism organization, NYC & Company, minces no words in admitting he's keen to counter a little bit of the negative rhetoric that is coming out of Washington. Photo Mike Segar/Reuters We want to remind everyone that New York City is welcoming and that we are a diverse and safe city, a sanctuary city like Toronto, and we value the same things. And then Trump started railing against Canada in recent weeks, with attacks targeting dairy farmers, softwood lumber subsidies and the North American Free Trade Agreement. A supposed Trump slump has yet to be verified by hard data, but anecdotal evidence abounds of would-be travellers vowing to avoid the U.S. Dixon said New York's allure plummeted after Trump unveiled a barrage of proposed anti-immigrant policies that included a ban on travel from certain Muslim-majority countries. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

iran: She said Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen also was discussed, according to CTV. For more than two years, the kingdom has been bombing Yemeni rebels aligned with Saudi Arabia's regional Shiite rival, Iran. After her meetings in the Red Sea city of Jiddah, she told German journalists travelling with her that she raised human rights concerns with Saudi leaders, including the rights of women. The conflict there has driven the Arab world's poorest countries to the brink of famine, with 27 million people needing humanitarian or protection assistance. Saudi Arabia and Iran also back opposite sides of the conflict in Syria, and Germany was one of six international powers that negotiated the nuclear deal with Iran to which Saudi Arabia objected. We don't believe there can be a military solution to the conflict, Merkel said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sunflower man: According to Mayworks, These bold and beautiful works are brought together for their common thread of migrant activism, their shared investigation of the power of art to empower, express, and create change, and their connection to our deep desire to belong, according to Rabble. The performance is on Sunday April 30, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Alliance Fran aise Theatre 24 Spadina Rd. in Toronto.I had the opportunity to interview Heryka Miranda, the co-creator of the Sunflower Man dance performance with Juan Luis Mendoza de la Cruz before the performance. This event features the drag performance Sarap, the short film The Sunflower Man, and the visual exhibit My Journey on the Pathway. We talked about where the project started, the process of its creation and how art is linked to activism. Read on to find out more. One of the culminating events for Luis and Heryka was performing on Parliament Hill in October 2016 and planting the seed of justice for migrant works. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

tom hanks: In second domestically with 12 million and drawing a large Hispanic audience was Eugenio Derbez's comedy How to Be a Latin Lover, according to The Chronicle Herald. The Bollywood sequel Baahubali 2 The Conclusion also surprised with 10.1 million, a total that bested Hollywood stars Emma Watson and Tom Hanks. The film also passed its predecessor, Furious 7, to become the highest-grossing imported film in China, where the Universal release has grossed 361 million. Their terribly reviewed The Circle opened with 9.3 million. Disney-Marvel via AP Photo Caption This image released by Disney-Marvel shows Zoe Saldana, from left, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista and Rocket, voiced by Bradley Cooper, in a scene from, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. Byline, Source Byline, Source Jake Coyle, The Associated Press Photo Caption This image released by Disney-Marvel shows Zoe Saldana, from left, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista and Rocket, voiced by Bradley Cooper, in a scene from, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

toronto star: Nick Kozak For the Toronto Star Like Filipino ceviche, kinilaw is raw tuna cooked in cane vinegar, according to Toronto Star. Nick Kozak For the Toronto Star A view of the interior of Dolly's Mojito Bar & Panciteria on 1285 Bloor St. Nick Kozak for the Toronto Star Pancit ginataang green and yellow noodles is rich from coconut, green from spinach. W. Nick Kozak For the Toronto Star A Cubano mojito at Dolly's is made with fresh pressed sugar cane juice, rum and mint. Nick Kozak For the Toronto Star By Amy Pataki Restaurant Critic Sun., April 30, 2017 Dolly's Mojito Bar & Panciteria Address 1285 Bloor St. Nick Kozak For the Toronto Star Filipino artist Bryan Espiritu reworked The Last Supper into a graffiti-style mural. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

winter construction: Efforts to rebuild some of the more than 2,500 dwellings destroyed were also delayed as the risks and costs of winter construction meant many decided to put off the work, according to The Chronicle Herald. It's been a slow start, but it's really starting to motor, says local builder Gilles Huizinga, who's also president of the UDI-Wood Buffalo developer association. While many residents and businesses had hoped to break ground last year, challenges ranged from the amount of debris that had to be removed to the volume of permits and insurance claims that needed to be processed. Construction started on a record 96 detached houses in January, while the 92 in February were not far behind the record for the month set at the end of a 2007-08 building frenzy. But with semi-detached and row housing included, there's already 282 units underway this year. March saw a drop in detached housing starts to 34. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

dwayne johnson: The Universal Pictures release also throttled past 1 billion globally, and passed its predecessor, Furious 7, to become the highest-grossing imported film in China with 361 million, according to Brandon Sun. The Fast and the Furious franchise, the latest of which is helmed by F. Gary Gray, has always been held up as a model of the diverse blockbuster, given its cast led by Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. As expected, it was another runaway weekend for The Fate of the Furious, which took No. 1 for the third straight week with 19.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the smaller films that trailed it over the weekend also reflected the box-office might of often underserved audiences. The film is easily the biggest success yet for Pantelion, the Latino-oriented joint venture of Lionsgate and Grupo Televisa. In second domestically with 12 million and drawing an overwhelmingly Hispanic crowd was Eugenio Derbez's comedy, How to Be a Latin Lover. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

operation barkhane: A group of extremists from Burkina Faso who are ethnic Peul have been launching attacks this year in the border region against Burkina Faso forces, according to Brandon Sun. More than 3,500 French soldiers are in Mali, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso and Mauritania as part of Operation Barkhane. The Burkina Faso-Mali border region has been increasingly unstable. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

winter construction: Efforts to rebuild some of the more than 2,500 dwellings destroyed were also delayed as the risks and costs of winter construction meant many decided to put off the work, according to Brandon Sun. It's been a slow start, but it's really starting to motor, says local builder Gilles Huizinga, who's also president of the UDI-Wood Buffalo developer association. While many residents and businesses had hoped to break ground last year, challenges ranged from the amount of debris that had to be removed to the volume of permits and insurance claims that needed to be processed. Construction started on a record 96 detached houses in January, while the 92 in February were not far behind the record for the month set at the end of a 2007-08 building frenzy. But with semi-detached and row housing included, there's already 282 units underway this year. March saw a drop in detached housing starts to 34. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian press: The Progressive Conservative government asked for federal help in Feburary to provide housing, education and other services for an influx of asylum-seekers entering the country near Emerson, Man, according to Toronto Star. Education Minister Ian Wishart said there have been ongoing discussions but no firm commitments. JOHN WOODS / THE CANADIAN PRESS By Steve Lambert The Canadian Press Sat., April 29, 2017 WINNIPEG The Manitoba and federal governments have been unable to resolve a dispute over refugee funding because they cannot agree on how many claimants walking across the border stay in the province. There's been no specific commitments. And we will work with them on that and try and find some solution. They're certainly willing to talk, which is a good sign, Wishart said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

care centre: Refugees in Winnipeg opening their homes to help recent wave of asylum seekers Newcomer centre has no more room for border-crossing asylum seekers The refugees are new to Winnipeg and are from several countries including Congo and Syria, according to CBC. Catherine Biaya helped organize the event and was acting as a translator for two youth from Congo. About 40 refugees were invited by the United Way to the Odyssey Dental Care centre to get cleanings, fillings and extractions, all free of charge. They are so happy to have their teeth cleaned because it's the first time. Staff at the clinic volunteered to give dental care free of charge for the refugees. They never did that, so for them it's a great opportunity, Biaya said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

caroline robbie: The inspiration for Katimavik, it turns out, wasn't so much rooted in the cosmos as it was in a team of immigrant architects with a profound love of Canada and who found inspiration in the shape of a simple ashtray, according to CBC. The immigrant architects The contract for designing the pavilion that would represent Canada at Expo 67, the focal point of the country's centennial celebrations, was the biggest and most important architectural commission to come along in a hundred years, says Caroline Robbie, daughter of Canada Pavilion co-designer Rod Robbie. With its nine-storey inverted pyramid called Katimavik, the pavilion loomed like a giant funnel over Expo's 365-hectare site in Montreal, ready to channel cosmic vibes directly into the exhibition grounds. Enid and Rod Robbie, photographed here with their three daughters in 1965, moved to Canada in 1956. Their son Angus was born in 1965. Caroline Robbie is the first daughter on the left, with Nicola, middle, and Karen. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

days notice: Reuters By The Canadian Press Fri., April 28, 2017 WASHINGTON A published report says President Donald Trump planned to give Canada and Mexico five days notice that the U.S. intended to leave the North American Free Trade Agreement, according to Toronto Star. The Financial Times says it received a leaked draft executive order that Trump had originally planned to sign on Saturday before backtracking and agreeing to renegotiate the trade pact.A copy of the draft order posted online by the Financial Times says Canada has continued to exploit the American dairy and lumber industries. As the two men sat together in the Oval Office, Trump said he would renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico. Read the latest on U.S. President Donald Trump The document blames NAFTA for a massive transfer of wealth from the United States, the loss of 700,000 jobs and a more than 1-trillion trade deficit with Mexico since the agreement was enacted in 1993. Trump said on April 27 he had agreed to pleas from the leaders of Canada and Mexico not to withdraw immediately from the North American Free Trade Agreement. /react-text STEPHEN CROWLEY / The New York Times File Photo On Thursday, Trump insisted he wasn't bluffing about threatening to pull out of NAFTA, but said he had a change of heart during phone calls with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. Article Continued Below It also states NAFTA is responsible for waves of illegal immigration and the closure of tens of thousands of factories and manufacturing establishments in the U.S. react-text 150 President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shake hands at a joint news conference at the White House, Feb. 13, 2017. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

education: Education Minister Ian Wishart said there have been ongoing discussions but no firm commitments, according to CTV. There's been no specific commitments. The Progressive Conservative government asked for federal help in Feburary to provide housing, education and other services for an influx of asylum-seekers entering the country near Emerson, Man. They're certainly willing to talk, which is a good sign, Wishart said. Welcome Place, a non-profit agency that has provided short-term shelter, paralegal services and other help to most of the recent arrivals, has also asked the federal government for money. And we will work with them on that and try and find some solution. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration detention: Superior Court Justice Ian Nordheimer called the lengthy detention unacceptable and said that it violated Ali's charter rights, according to Toronto Star. One thing is clear, and that is that Canada cannot purport to hold someone in detention forever, Nordheimer said, reading from his decision. Brendan Kennedy / Toronto Star By Brendan Kennedy Staff Reporter Fri., April 28, 2017 In a forceful rebuke to Canada's practice of indefinite immigration detention, an Ontario court has ordered the release of Kashif Ali, a West African man who spent more than seven years in a maximum-security jail because Canada was unable to deport him. Mr. Ali, 51, was the longest-serving immigration detainee still being held. Ali has not been convicted of a criminal offence, and yet he has been held for over seven years in detention facilities, facilities that, if he had been convicted of a criminal offence, would have entitled him to a credit of more than 10-and-a-half years against any sentence that might be imposed. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ares: A Future Fest began at Florence and Normandie avenues -- the South Los Angeles intersection where rioting erupted -- and was followed by a community festival, according to CTV. Organizer Eric Ares, 34, is a lifelong resident of the area. On Saturday, hundreds of people marked the anniversary with marches advocating peace and hope. He remembers the electricity going out in his house at the start of the rioting, leaving his family essentially cut off from the outside world without lights or a TV. For the next couple of nights, there was this fear going on, he said. When he did venture outside, Ares saw plumes of smoke coming from places where buildings had been torched. We were huddled up in the living room. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.