court documents: Prosecutor Timothy Hasson filed the court documents while asking that Wahhaj be held without bail after he was arrested last week with four other adults facing child abuse charges, according to CTV. He poses a great danger to the children found on the property as well as a threat to the community as a whole due to the presence of firearms and his intent to use these firearms in a violent and illegal manner, Hasson wrote. The documents say Siraj Ibn Wahhaj was conducting weapons training with assault rifles at the compound near the Colorado border where authorities say they found 11 hungry children living in filthy conditions in a raid Friday. Prosecutors did not bring up the school shooting accusation in court on Wednesday during an initial appearance by the abuse suspects. In the court documents, authorities said a foster parent of one of the 11 children removed from the compound had told authorities that the child had been trained to use an assault rifle in preparation for a school shooting. A judge ordered Wahhaj held without bond pending further proceedings. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

chiang rai: The area is home to ethnic minorities with roots in neighbouring Myanmar, according to CTV. In all, 12 boys and their 25-year-old coach were trapped by the flooding until their dramatic rescue by Thai navy SEALs and other experienced divers that concluded July 10. All four had been stateless, and their lack of citizenship deprived them of some basic benefits and rights, including the ability to travel outside of Chiang Rai, the northern province where they live. Nopparat Kanthawong, the head coach of the Wild Boars team, said the four received official Thai ID cards along with another teammate who had not been in the cave but also applied for citizenship. I want to say that football soccer can elevate the lives of kids whose families may not be in the best position. I'm happy, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hrm councillors: On the main stage, starting at 3 p.m., audiences will enjoy performances by Jeri Brown, Elsy Makhlouf, Diaga Irish Dance, Atlantic Kids Bhangra Group, Korean Association of Nova Scotia Drum Group, Arsoniste, Shan-E-Punjab, The Filipino Association of Nova Scotia, Rush! Bahamian Culture, Dancing Divas, SMU Taiko, Vibeat Dance Studio, East Coast Combat Hapkido, Serpentine Studios and Evolution Sounds, according to The Chronicle Herald. Along with the array of performers, some of the region's leaders will be participating in the event, including Mayor Mike Savage, Minister of Immigration Lena Diab, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage Leo Glavine and several HRM councillors. Starting with a parade at 2 p.m. along Lower Water Street, the vibrant celebration of the city's diversity will continue with a waterfront party at Salter Lot until 9 p.m. Organized by the Halifax-based immigration platform, My Halifax Experience, the inaugural Mosaic Festival will break the mould of past multicultural festivals, wowing spectators and participants with a carnival-inspired display of colourful culture. So many cultures will be represented in the parade, on stage and in the vendors' area. We can't wait to showcase the talent we have in this city, says Ifeanyi Emesih, founder of My Halifax Experience and Mosaic Festival. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

kansas: Sharice Davids won the Democratic primary even though her closest primary opponent, Kansas labour attorney Brent Welder, picked up the endorsement of Vermont Sen, according to Toronto Star. Bernie Sanders. Davids, who would be the first gay, Native American elected to Congress, narrowly won a six-way primary in her eastern Kansas district, shattering the mould for a congressional primary winner in conservative Kansas and embodying the range of ethnicities and sexual orientations of Democratic candidates running throughout the country this fall. Danielle Hull Robinson / The Associated Press Notably, the 38-year-old lawyer and activist from Kansas City, Kansas, is among a wave of gay, bisexual and transgender candidates running the vast majority as Democrats including at the top of the ballot in key states. Roughly 200 LGBT candidates are expected to be on the November ballot across the country for state and federal office, the most ever, according to Sean Meloy, senior political director of the LGBTQ Victory Fund, a non-partisan political advocacy group. Voters in the third congressional district have sent a clear message to the nation Fairness and tolerance are Kansas values, said Tom Witt, executive director of Equality Kansas, a LGBT advocacy organization. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ifeanyi emesih: Ifeanyi Emesih is the organizer of the Mosaic Festival, a multicultural festival that will take place for the first time this August on the Halifax Waterfront. / Contributed Jeri Brown, an American jazz singer, is scheduled to perform at the first-ever Mosaic Festival in Halifax on Aug. 18, 2018, according to Toronto Star. Buddy Holland / Contributed We decided to bring people together and celebrate diversity through food and music The easiest way to get introduced to someone else's culture is through food or music or dancing, he said in an interview. Ifeanyi Emesih is the organizer of the inaugural Mosaic Festival, and said he wants to give locals and newcomers in Halifax a space to connect and share their different cultural traditions. The one-day festival on Aug. 18 will feature food and other vendors, musicians, dancers and a parade that will march along the waterfront from Pier 21 to the Salter St. parking lot. Article Continued Below He compared it to Toronto's Caribbean Festival formerly Caribana which attracts more than one million people to the city each year and culminates in a parade of people wearing elaborate headdresses dancing to traditional Caribbean music. Emesih said the parade will be the crowning feature of the Mosaic Festival, with people showing off the traditional costumes of their home cultures. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

marigold bloom: There are even classes for garden-related photographs and flower arrangements, as well as baking and preserves, according to The Chronicle Herald. This show is for gardeners of all ages, with special categories for children such as It's Not Easy Being Green,which calls for one hosta leaf;Daisy, Daisy, Give Me Your Answer, Do,in which one daisy of any colour is required; and Inch Worm, Inch Worm, Measuring the Marigolds,for which children enter one marigold bloom to be judged on the width of the bloom. You can enter Garden Melodies,the Valley Gardeners Club's 36th annual open horticultural show, if you grow veggies, fruit, flowers, houseplants or outdoor containers. Adults can enter cut flowers in 22 different classes. If veggies and fruit are more your thing, there are classes for all the items commonly found in local gardens, as well as classes for Any Other Vegetable and Any Other Fruitwhere you can show off your more exotic produce. No matter what you grow, if it doesn't fit into one of the specific classes it's bound to be covered by one of the catch-all classes any perennial vine, other perennial flowers and other annual flowers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

beer: Premier Doug Ford announced Tuesday the province would decrease the lowest legal price to allow brewers to sell 355ml cans or bottles for a dollar a beer, according to CTV. The current minimum is 1.25. Ont. Dominion City Brewing Co., an Ottawa brewery, said on Instagram Wednesday morning that it will soon offer a Buck-a-Beer blonde ale. As an independently-owned brewery, we can tell you unequivocally that it is impossible to sell a beer for a dollar without compromising quality, Dominion City wrote. The beer will cost 3.55 for a 355ml can, but the company will donate 1 from each sale to support refugee integration efforts in Ottawa. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ruling: U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen did not immediately issue a ruling Wednesday, according to The Chronicle Herald. But he asked pointed questions of both sides about how this case compared to his ruling three years ago against another expansion of immigrant protections by former President Barack Obama. Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, argued that the state's claims were baseless during a hearing in a lawsuit that's being closely watched by immigrants and advocates on both sides. In that case, Hanen ruled against an expansion of DACA and new protections for immigrant parents. The expanded protections never went into effect. A federal appeals court sided with Hanen and the U.S. Supreme Court split 4-4, leaving his ruling in place. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

daca: But he asked pointed questions of both sides about how this case compared to his ruling three years ago against another expansion of immigrant protections by former President Barack Obama, according to Vancouver Courier. In that case, Hanen ruled against an expansion of DACA and new protections for immigrant parents. Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, argued that the state's claims were baseless during a hearing in a lawsuit that's being closely watched by immigrants and advocates on both sides.article continues below Trending Stories Smaller retailers lead exodus from Vancouver Police asking for help finding convict who failed to return to Vancouver halfway house Vancouver campus is Yorkville University's first Reader's rant on teachers belies his loneliness, bitternessU.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen did not immediately issue a ruling Wednesday. A federal appeals court sided with Hanen and the U.S. Supreme Court split 4-4, leaving his ruling in place. If Hanen rules in Texas' favour now, his decision would conflict with three other federal judges who have stopped President Donald Trump's administration from ending DACA. Legal experts say that conflict would draw the attention of higher courts and potentially the U.S. Supreme Court.DACA, created by the Obama administration in 2012, has authorized around 700,000 people brought to the U.S. illegally as children to obtain work permits and driver's licenses. The expanded protections never went into effect. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

chason yeboah: Laneways, streets, parks, public space and alternative exhibition spaces, in addition to galleries will be used to activate the neighbourhood in new exciting ways for the public, according to NOW Magazine. The festival will also curate a series of programming to accompany the exhibition and artist installations that will galvanize the public. The event features exterior/ interior installations in historic Victorian and eclectic architecture. Programming will include historic tours, workshops, talks, family activities and musical performances. Reception 5-10 pm, Sep 5 Cafe Pamenar, 307 Augusta. Group exhibition including Lido Pimienta, Raini Perera, Patrick Cruz, Ness Lee, Luke Parnell, Shellie Zhang, Chason Yeboah, Philip A Saunders and Dave Setrakian. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

dozen businesses: The investigative arm of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations led the operation that saw about a dozen businesses and plants raided and 17 business owners and managers indicted for fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.article continues below Trending Stories Smaller retailers lead exodus from Vancouver Police asking for help finding convict who failed to return to Vancouver halfway house Vancouver campus is Yorkville University's first Reader's rant on teachers belies his loneliness, bitterness Of those, 14 were taken into custody Wednesday and three were still being sought, according to Vancouver Courier. Authorities also arrested more than 130 workers at various businesses, busing them to Grand Island, Nebraska, to be questioned and processed. A large federal law enforcement operation conducted Wednesday targeted businesses in Nebraska and Minnesota that officials say knowingly hired and mistreated immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally. Most of the arrests occurred in northern Nebraska and southern Minnesota. Officials said they were still looking to take three owners or managers into custody as part of the operation. Several of the businesses were in O'Neill, Nebraska, a town of about 3,000 about 160 miles 260 kilometres northwest of Omaha. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

harassment allegations: John Conyers held for more than five decades before retiring amid sexual harassment allegations, Tlaib, the eldest of 14 children born to Palestinian immigrants vowed to take the fight to Trump once she's in Washington, according to Vancouver Courier. I will uplift you in so many ways, she told her cheering supporters early Wednesday. The 42-year-old attorney, who is set to become the first Muslim woman elected to Congress, was booted from a 2016 Trump campaign speech in Detroit for heckling the polarizing Republican.article continues below Trending Stories Smaller retailers lead exodus from Vancouver Police asking for help finding convict who failed to return to Vancouver halfway house Vancouver campus is Yorkville University's first Reader's rant on teachers belies his loneliness, bitterness After winning Tuesday's Democratic primary to run unopposed for the House seat that Rep. Not only through service, but fighting back against every single oppressive, racist structure that needs to be dismantled, because you deserve better than what we have today in our country. You think of the hope and possibilities about being in America he doesn't really believe in that, Tlaib told The Associated Press on Wednesday. She also challenged Trump, calling him a bully and adding I don't know if he's ready for me. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

music canada: Despite steadily climbing the music industry ranks, working for heavy hitters like Universal Music Canada and the U.S.-based Billions agency, Tao-Ming Lau decided to take a leap of faith, according to NOW Magazine. The local booking agent and artist manager wanted to see the mainstream better reflect the burgeoning diversity of talent across Canada, and took matters into her own hands. BLUE CRANE AGENCY X PIRATES BLEND X BANDBOX featuring LIZA, HALEEK MAUL, JUNIA-T AS STUDIO MONK, TERRELL MORRIS as part of MANIFESTO at Nightowl Toronto 647 College Thursday August 9 . Doors 9 pm. 15, adv 10. mnfsto. She's launched her own agency, Blue Crane a nod to her Chinese heritage blue cranes are often depicted in Asian artwork which focuses on promoting women and artists of colour and handling their tour bookings across North America and beyond. Blue Crane's mandate goes far beyond simply booking shows Lau's dedicated to building safer spaces for her artists and their fans, as well as advocating for inclusivity in all aspects of the live experience, from venue accessibility to gender-neutral bathrooms. Blue Crane's starting roster of nine artists boasts wide-ranging talents from space-soul singer Zaki Ibrahim to former A Tribe Called Red member Deejay NDN, and promising newcomers such as soul singer LIZA and trans Iranian-Canadian rapper S ye Skye. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

alberta: Grant money is intended to either start or maintain programs aimed at improving the lives of women, according to Toronto Star. MLA Annie McKitrick, future business owner Nadifa Oma, and Status of Women Minister Danielle Larivee enjoy Oma's catering selection at a news conference Tuesday. The Status of Women Community Grants started in 2017 gave up to 50,000 to 32 different projects run by non-profit organizations across Alberta. Government of Alberta We're doing this because we know when women succeed, families succeed as do their communities and Alberta succeeds, said Danielle Larivee, Minister of Status of Women, at a press conference on Tuesday. One of these programs the Women's Centre of Calgary received nearly 30,000 to develop and pilot a leadership program for adult women. The 32 projects we've announced today will help women get good jobs and training, increase the number of women in leadership roles, and help prevent violence against women and girls. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

anti-immigrant group: Supporters gather outside the Discontent City in downtown Nanaimo on Sunday to face off against a rally of anti-homeless camp activists, including members of anti-immigrant group the Soldiers of Odin, according to Toronto Star. Photo via Facebook This is exactly the kind of strategy that the far right has been adopting for many years, Dutton said in an interview. Alan Dutton, director of the Canadian Anti-racism Education and Research Society, said becoming involved in contentious local issues is a trademark move designed to make extremist groups appear more palatable in the eyes of average citizens. Why would you adopt the name of a fascist organization if your intention is simply to help get social housing for the poor and clean up the streets The Sunday confrontation, which ended up being non-violent, pitted roughly 60 anti-homeless camp activists against nearly 150 supporters of Discontent City a tent city formed to protest Nanaimo city council's lack of action on developing supports for the city's exploding homeless population.A spokesperson for Action Against Discontent City AADC the citizens' group that organized the rally against the homeless camp, said the Soldiers of Odin SOO was brought in to protect members of his group from threats of violence, acknowledging they were also there to intimidate. Yeah, they are big guys, but that was the whole point. Article Continued Below I can see why people might be freaked out, said the spokesperson, who declined to provide his name, citing ongoing threats to his personal safety from supporters of Discontent City. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

crowds lack: Yet stoned audiences are often the toughest to make laugh, say standup comics, who note that what high crowds lack in audible appreciation they make up for in friendly feedback and less heckling than drinking audiences, according to The Chronicle Herald. They might not laugh at you the entire show but after they'll stop you outside and be like, 'Dude, that was the best show,' says comic Mike Rita, host of the Stoner Sundays comedy showcase at Vapor Central in Toronto. You just have to watch a Cheech and Chong movie to know that cannabis makes you susceptible to laughter, says Mark Breslin, founder of Yuk Yuk's comedy clubs in Canada. I'm like, 'But you didn't laugh.' They're like 'You don't have to laugh you've just got to feel it, man.' Vapor Central is among several 4/20-friendly Canadian comedy clubs that have been catering to medical marijuana users for several years now and are bracing for a possible influx of patrons or bylaw changes when Canada legalizes recreational cannabis use in October. You can feel how engaged they are. It's one of the most forgiving audiences, just because they're down to have fun, says comedian Andrew Packer, who runs the Jokes N Tokes comedy showcase at the Underground Cafe and Social Club in Toronto, where cannabis use is allowed inside. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

heritage: Tony Ince, the minister of African Nova Scotia Affairs, announced the designation under the Heritage Property Act during a ceremony Tuesday at Beechville Baptist Church, according to CTV. A developer has proposed a subdivision in the area, and the community had sought the heritage designation. The settlement in Beechville contains land plots settled by black refugees during the War of 1812. The province says it will ensure the defining elements of the site's character are preserved for future generations. Ince said the heritage recognition acknowledges the settlement's ties to the African Nova Scotian community and a place that contributes to our province's shared history. According to the Beechville Baptist Church web site, the first Black Loyalists arrived in 1816, and the province granted the refugees 1,000 acres of land. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

historicblack community: Tony Ince, the minister of African Nova Scotia Affairs, announced the designation under the Heritage Property Act during a ceremony Tuesday at Beechville Baptist Church, according to The Chronicle Herald. A developer has proposed a subdivision in the area, and the community had sought the heritage designation. The settlement in Beechville contains land plots settled by black refugees during the War of 1812. The province says it will ensure the defining elements of the site's character are preserved for future generations. Historicblack community of Beechville vanishing Ince said the heritage recognition acknowledges the settlement's ties to the African Nova Scotian community and a place that contributes to our province's shared history. According to the Beechville Baptist Church web site, the first Black Loyalists arrived in 1816, and the province granted the refugees 1,000 acres of land. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sisterly trio: GIVE 'CHARMED' A CHANCE, CREATORS SAY The cast and producer of CW's new Charmed are defending the reboot as a story for its time, according to The Chronicle Herald. The drama series about three young half-sisters who are witches will confront modern issues including the MeToo movement, executive producer Jennie Snyder Urman told a TV critics' meeting Monday. A roundup of news Monday from the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs. The varied ethnicity of the sisterly trio white, Latina and African-American also gives the reboot more currency, Urman said. Most people she's talked to are in favour of the switch to characters of colour, said Urman. The women have the same mother but different fathers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jewish supremacism: These thoughts ran through my mind as I struggled to write about Bernie Farber's standing among some leftists and liberals, according to Rabble. After Israel recently solidified its apartheid regime, a Facebook friend posted an opinion by illustrious pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim titled Today, I Am Ashamed to Be an Israeli. Consider the source. While expressing opposition to its recent entrenchment of Jewish supremacism, the story effectively denied the ethnic cleansing of Palestine by claiming, the founding fathers of the State of Israel who signed the Declaration of independence considered the principle of equality as the bedrock of the society they were building. In response to my complaint about citing the former CJC CEO approvingly, Farber wrote, I will continue to work for mutual understanding and do my best to see all sides. More than this sop to colonial history, my leftist Facebook friend's post piqued my ire because it highlighted that the article came from Farber, who worked at the now defunct Canadian Jewish Congress CJC between 1984 and 2011. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

career tuesday: Still beaming after the biggest win of his career, Auger-Aliassime explained the origin of his name to reporters, detailing how his father, an African immigrant, insisted that his mother's French name be included to give Felix more recognition in Quebec, according to Vancouver Courier. I hear all kinds of pronunciations like obviously in English 'ogre' is always present, Auger-Aliassime said with a laugh. After beating a Top-20 opponent for the first time in his career Tuesday, the Montreal teenager is doing what he can to make his name more memorable.article continues below Trending Stories Superyacht Cloudbreak anchors off Vancouver's coast Macdonald elementary renamed Xpey'Courage to Come Back nominations sought Lack of customers, high rents force Hobbs in Kerrisdale to close Auger-Aliassime pronounced oh-ZHAY ah-lee-ah-SEEM upset Lucas Pouille of France 6-4, 6-3 at the Rogers Cup, cruising into the second round of the tournament in his main draw singles debut. But no, it doesn't really matter if people who reached a career-high No. 133 world ranking heading into the week, needed just one hour 18 minutes to down the No. 18 Pouille on centre court at Aviva Centre. He also fired five aces including four in the second set alone and won 73 per cent of his first service points. The Canadian wild card saved 5-of-6 break points and converted on 3-of-6. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration documents: The allegations, which have not been proven in court, come just two months after two Charlottetown hoteliers were charged with aiding in immigration fraud, with the CBSA alleging 566 immigrants used the addresses of the siblings' hotel and home, according to National Observer. The siblings' lawyer recently denied the allegations of misrepresentation in comments to reporters, and said they intend to plead not guilty. Rather, she alleged their immigration documents are collected and sent on to them, at their real address elsewhere in Canada or back in China, she writes. However, the latest allegations, if they lead to charges, would bring the total number of address of convenience cases to about 1,000 in the provincial nominee program PNP with all but a few of these immigrants gaining permanent residency in Canada. They have most of the rights of citizens and can take advantage of social programs, but they can't vote, seek public office, obtain a Canadian passport or hold jobs that require a security clearance. Permanent residents are immigrants who are not Canadian citizens, but they have been given permission to stay and work in Canada for five years before applying for renewal. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

monday: The father, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, had told his wife he wanted to perform an exorcism on the child, authorities said, according to Vancouver Courier. We discovered the remains yesterday on Abdul's fourth birthday, Hogrefe said, appearing to fight back tears. It's not yet certain the remains are of Abdul-ghani Wahhaj, who would have turned 4 on Monday.article continues below Trending Stories Superyacht Cloudbreak anchors off Vancouver's coast Macdonald elementary renamed Xpey'Courage to Come Back nominations sought Lack of customers, high rents force Hobbs in Kerrisdale to close But Taos County Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe indicated the body appeared to be that of a boy similar in age to Abdul-ghani, who suffers from seizures and was reported missing in December after his father said he was taking him to a park in Jonesboro, Georgia, south of Atlanta. The search for Abdul-ghani led authorities Friday to the compound shielded by old tires, wooden pallets and an earthen wall studded with broken glass. Investigators said they found the heavily armed Wahhaj along with four other adults and 11 hungry children living in filthy conditions. It's located on the outskirts of Amalia, a tiny, remote town near the Colorado border marked by scattered homes, sagebrush and open plains. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

province: The province says it will ensure the defining elements of the site's character are preserved for future generations, according to Vancouver Courier. According to the Beechville Baptist Church web site, the first Black Loyalists arrived in 1816, and the province granted the refugees 1,000 acres of land. The settlement in Beechville contains land plots settled by black refugees during the War of 1812.article continues below Trending Stories Superyacht Cloudbreak anchors off Vancouver's coast Macdonald elementary renamed Xpey'Courage to Come Back nominations sought Lack of customers, high rents force Hobbs in Kerrisdale to close Tony Ince, the minister of African Nova Scotia Affairs, announced the designation under the Heritage Property Act during a ceremony Tuesday at Beechville Baptist Church.A developer has proposed a subdivision in the area, and the community had sought the heritage designation. Ince said the heritage recognition acknowledges the settlement's ties to the African Nova Scotian community and a place that contributes to our province's shared history. We are honoured that many from our senior generation are here to witness their long-time efforts contributing to this significant announcement. Designating this site as a historical property is another proud day for us in Beechville, Danielle Wright, a resident of the community, said in a statement released by the province. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

quebec: The trolls said that Canada, too, has a bevy of internal issues it needs to resolve, according to National Observer. Saudi Arabia's social media campaign to discredit and shame Canada internationally has been bizarre, writes toulastake particularly its decision to focus on Quebec independence. qcpoli cdnpoli Saudi Arabia humanrights The online retaliatory outburst took a strange turn when bots started tweeting in support of Quebec independence, implying that Saudi Arabia could have interfered with the 1995 Quebec referendum and supported the province's bid to separate, but graciously chose to remain on the sidelines. Attempting to publicly shame Canada for interfering in their internal affairs, an army of Saudi Arabian online accounts started trolling the Canadian government this past Sunday with a batch of insults. Going back 23 years in time to dig up an issue that most Quebecers are no longer that passionate about is probably not the most effective method of penalizing Canada for meddling in Saudi business. ; The Saudi trolls' strategy was lazy and destined to be a bust. This whole saga started on August 2, when, compelled by the recent arrest of Samar Badawi, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland denounced the Saudi Arabian government over their human rights violations via a tweet. If only they had spent a little more time digging, they would have noticed that Quebec voices have been among the most vocal critics of the Saudi regime and unlikely to ally themselves in this type of fight against the Canadian government. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

area gora: The trio have published a mixed style of investigative reportage in Global Warming and the Sweetness of Life A Tar Sands Tale MIT Press that combines a road trip with political analysis, investigative reporting and in-depth interviews to provide a 360-degree view of the tar sands.rabble.ca's June Chua caught up with Johal to unpack the objectives and the stories behind the book's journey, according to Rabble. This interview has been edited and condensed. Johal, who works at Simon Fraser University's Vancity Office of Community Engagement, and Hern, an activist and writer based in Vancouver, managed to also corral Joe Sacco, the eminent comic book artist known for such acclaimed graphic novels as Palestine, Safe Area Gora de and The Fixer. June Chua Joe Sacco is an internationally recognized comic book artist and journalist, he's gone to war zones and many areas of conflict, how did he get involved Am Johal I work at Simon Fraser University at the School for Contemporary Arts and part of my role is to invite speakers and I've been a fan of Joe for a long time, so he got invited to come and speak. Matt is also a friend of mine and he was writing this book called What is a city for about the displacement of African-Americans in Portland due to gentrification. We became friends. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.