ont .,: Also returning from that rink are vice-skip Ina Forrest of Armstrong, B.C., and Dennis Thiessen of Sanford, Man., at second, according to Metro News. Ideson, from London, Ont., will also be joined by newcomers Marie Wright of Moose Jaw, Sask., at lead and alternate James Anseeuw of Oak Bluff, Man. He played lead on the team that won gold four years ago in Sochi. Team Canada is a very dedicated group of athletes that have been completely focused on performance excellence and exceptional team dynamics, Curling Canada high-performance director Gerry Peckham said Friday in a release. Canada will try to win Paralympic gold for the fourth straight time. They will do the Maple Leaf proud, on and off the ice. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mariam manaa: Paquette is chair of the Halton Indigenous Education Advisory Council, according to Rabble. Manaa wanted to create an online petition asking the federal government to redesign the current Canadian Citizenship guide and exam to acknowledge Indigenous history. Petition E-1228, an initiative of Mariam Manaa, a former summer intern in the office of Oakville North-Burlington Liberal MP Pam Damoff, is supported by Stephen Paquette, a member of the Anishinaabe from Wikwemikong First Nation on Manitoulin Island. Paquette volunteered to play a supporting role to Manaa's initiative. The citizenship exam would be modified to include a question about the traditional territories new Canadians inhabit. The petition calls on the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada IRCC to continue working in consultation and partnership with Indigenous Nations across Canada as well as the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs to redevelop the study guide curriculum to acknowledge Indigenous Treaty Rights and educate new Canadians on intergenerational effects of residential schools and the legacy of colonialism. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

lottery ticket: Other critics insisted that apologizing to victims is a symbol of current attitudes which find fault in outdated traditions judged to be colonizing and discriminating by today's standards, according to Rabble. As a victim of government policies of systematic discrimination towards Muslims after 9/11, I totally disagree with those arguments. Some argued that his late father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, would not have done so; in this patriarchal analogy, a son has to follow in the footsteps of his dad, whether he is right or wrong. Apologies are not merely monetary gifts won through a lottery ticket, or hollow words pronounced in public by teary politicians. They are highly symbolic gestures that are instrumental in building a collective memory, defining our history as a country and restoring faith in institutions. They are crucial steps for mourning victims and supporting survivors. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

places exposure: It urged its citizens to stay inside and avoid crowded places, according to The Chronicle Herald. China's exposure to militant attacks has risen in recent years as its overseas footprint expands. The Chinese Embassy in Islamabad said on its website Friday it had information about a series of terror attacks planned against Chinese organizations and personnel, without giving details. The Islamic State group said in June it kidnapped and killed two Chinese teachers in Quetta. The port and road-building projects in Baluchistan province have come under frequent insurgent attacks. China has invested heavily in Pakistan, where thousands of Chinese workers are employed in 60 billion worth of infrastructure projects under Beijing's Belt and Road initiative. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

roy hollett: Friday, according to CTV. By the time firefighters arrived, the family had already escaped the home. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency say they were called to the townhouse on Princess Margaret Boulevard around 2 15 a.m. Halifax Fire believes the father was checking the furnace in the basement when it exploded. At this time we don't know what happened, what caused the explosion, says Roy Hollett, Deputy Fire Chief of Halifax Fire. The man found his way to the top floor, threw a small mattress out the window, and the family jumped. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

syrian: The UNHCR said it is co-ordinating with local authorities, adding that families who lost their homes and possessions in the fire have gathered at the local municipal hall, according to Metro News. It said they have received food, water, blankets, winter clothing and other humanitarian assistance. Lebanon is home to more than a million Syrian war refugees. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

samara canada: The greatest joy for me is how much I get inspired every year meeting folks like Lorelei, Jane Hilderman, the non-profit's executive director, told Metro in a phone interview, who have actually been doing this for a while but haven't necessarily hit the national platform yet they deserve, according to Metro News. Lorelei has managed to find a way to take tragedy the experiences that affected her family and turn that into something other people can relate to, be involved in, and offers some healing. Keeping it secret until it's announced has been hard I wanted to see my kids' reaction! That announcement that she was chosen by Samara Canada out of nine shortlisted Canadians was unveiled Thursday evening in a Toronto ceremony. Hilderman hopes Williams can use Thursday's award to talk about her work on missing and murdered Indigenous women that's she's been tirelessly devoted to. It's an issue she knows personally, and speaking out through a steady stream of media interviews, through her dance troupe Butterflies in Spirit, and through the Aboriginal policing centre where she works hasn't been easy, she revealed. The 37-year-old Skatin and Sts'ailes First Nation member, who studies Aboriginal justice at Vancouver's Native Education College, has been one of B.C.'s most outspoken advocates for missing and murdered Indigenous women. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

school i: Maya and her classmate, Rebecca Weinberg, wanted to put up Hanukkah-themed decorations such as the menorah alongside the Christmas trees and wreaths at the school, according to CTV. I have nothing against Christmas. I don't feel like everybody is being recognized in the way that they should be, said 11-year-old Maya Sontz, who attends General Gordon Elementary in the city's West Side. I just think they should add more Hanukkah and other religions, Rebecca told CTV News. Maya's mother, Sheila Sontz, said she also asked the principal, Hope Sterling, to include some Hanukkah songs during the school's Christmas concert, which will take place during the Jewish holiday this year. I would really like to feel represented. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

translator job: The YMCA of Greater Saint John provides support to Syrians settled in the area, including interpreters, according to CBC. But several newcomers told CBC News that the majority of the interpreters provided aren't qualified or aren't available when needed, which could be a serious problem when medical visits are involved. At the core of the issue is access to interpreting services. Arabic interpreter leaves translator job in Saint John school district Speaking through an interpreter, Mohammad Khawdam said refugees primarily use interpreters for medical visits. Newcomers rely on interpreters primarily for medical visits but say they often aren't up to the task. A lot of people here, they don't speak very good English, and they've been at the hospital translating for people, Khawdam said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

villa charities: And it is doubly rotten when a body such as the TCDSB, a creature of the province and sustained by taxpayers' money, will build a new school on land to be acquired from Villa Charities for more than 20 million, according to Toronto Star. Especially when it already owns two schools and about 6.5 hectares of land immediately south of the CC campus, plus an additional 1.3 hectares it acquired in January for 18 million from Sisters of the Good Shepard. There is certainly much rotten when two bodies entrusted by the community to preserve and enhance our cultural heritage ally themselves in a project whose ultimate outcome is the development of five hectares of the Columbus Centre campus for private gain. These forays in land assembly and land speculation should definitely be within the scope of the provincial auditor general. I understand change is evitable and could be for the good, but with the current proposal, the entire city of Toronto will lose a huge treasure. Article Continued Below Joseph Baglieri, TorontoI have serious concerns about the restructuring demolition of the iconic Columbus Centre. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

wall: Wall reminisced about giving up his private identity for a public one when he first ran for office in 1999, according to National Observer. He said he never lost a feeling of awe when he walked through the front doors of the legislature to represent his community. Wall is retiring next month after holding the Swift Current seat for the Saskatchewan Party for almost 20 years. I have been humbled and blessed with the honour of my working life, Wall told his colleagues and many guests sitting in the gallery. I'm so grateful to my colleagues and my family. I've gotten too much credit for the good things and not enough blame for the bad things. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

pamela geller: Pamela Geller, co-founder of Stop the Islamization of America SIOA is scheduled to appear at a speaking engagement organized by the Jewish Defence League JDL at Canada Christian College on December 18, according to NOW Magazine. The JDL, which has come under increasing scrutiny from its own supporters in the Jewish community over its alignment with neo-Nazi and anti-immigrant groups at anti-Muslim rallies in Toronto and around the GTA in recent months, is promising a barnburner. An American blogger described as the world's top Islamophobe, has been invited to speak in Toronto. A promotion for the event on the group's website says the evening will include excerpts from the documentary Can't We Talk About This The Islamic Jihad Against Free Speech, which features interviews with far right Dutch politician Geert Wilders, who has also written the forward to Geller's new book, and many other heroes of freedom. An exclusive meet Pamela dinner is also being organized the day before the Canada Christian College event. Geller's speech will be followed by a one-on-one interview with Rebel Commander Ezra Levant of Rebel Media, the only truthful media outlet daring to talk about radical Jihad and radical Islam, according to the JDL promo. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

idea: But a handful of new organizations are trying to channel that anger into reinvigorating the country's democracy by luring fresh faces into a political establishment widely seen as closed off and unrepresentative, according to CTV. The idea was simple how to turn indignation into political action, said Jose Frederico Lyra Netto, a co-founder of Acredito, one of the new non-partisan movements. After one of the deepest recessions in its modern history, the largest corruption scandal in Latin America and more than a year under what may be the most unpopular president in the world, Brazilians are desperate for something different - so desperate that some are calling for the return of a military dictatorship. Acredito and another group called Agora! hope to each field about 30 candidates in next year's elections who have never held office before. Their efforts focus on state and federal legislatures. They're asking people across the country to help create their platforms by suggesting solutions to Brazil's thorniest issues inequality, crime, failing schools and an aging population with a faltering social security system. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

effervescent excitement: So after years of toiling and hoping and working disposable jobs, Tran is now a movie star, the kind of person who holds hands with Laura Dern at media events and considers Gwendoline Christie a good friend, according to The Chronicle Herald. I know, right Let me pinch myself real quick, Tran said, her effervescent excitement bright and obvious. The 28-year-old was about to give up on her dreams of becoming an actress when she landed a breakthrough role in The Last Jedi. I am just trying to stay present and really trying to experience every moment of this. Tran was plucked from obscurity to play Rose Tico, a Resistance mechanic in The Last Jedi. It still feels very impossible and very much like it's all a big dream or something. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

executive commission: But Hungary and Poland have taken none at all, while the Czech Republic has accepted 12, according to Metro News. The EU's executive Commission sought reasons why but was given no satisfactory explanations. Under the plan, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic were supposed to take in a combined 10,000 people. The Commission said Thursday that the three remain in breach of their legal obligations and have given no indication that they will contribute to the implementation of the relocation decision. The refugee relocation plan was adopted in a legally-binding vote by a majority of EU member states, but not the three refusing to take part. Their cases are being referred to Europe's top tribunal, the Court of Justice. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

journalism theory: But to a lot of us in community and alternative media, it's what we've always done, according to Rabble. According to traditional journalism theory, it's the job of a journalist to tell people what's going on. Solutions-focused media is a new concept to many mainstream journalists. But once they get that information, what happens afterwards isn't a journalist's job anymore. Solutions-focused media turns that on its head. Put out the info and let whatever is going to happen, happen. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jubilee auditorium: Looking for a gift for the football fan in your life The locker room sale at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday may be the ticket, according to CBC. Doors open at 10 a.m. for season seat holders and from noon until 2 p.m. for the general public. The lights on Candy Cane Lane flicker to life Friday along 148th Street between 92nd and 100th Avenues in support of the Edmonton Food Bank. The Muttart Conservatory's feature pyramid is showcasing holiday events. Alberta Ballet's version of The Nutcracker is on until Sunday. Muttart Conservatory A Christmas classic hits the stage at the Jubilee Auditorium. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

legislature: Wall is retiring next month after holding the Swift Current seat for the Saskatchewan Party for almost 20 years, according to CTV. He told the legislature he never lost a feeling of awe when he walked through the front doors of the legislature to represent his community. Wall gave his final speech to the house after an hour of memories and praise shared by colleagues and opponents alike. I have been humbled and blessed with the honour of my working life, Wall told his colleagues and many guests sitting in the legislature gallery. Wall, saying he believed renewal would be good for the Saskatchewan Party and the province, announced in August that he was retiring. He said the names on the doors of ministry offices change, but the institution of democracy will remain. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

libyan camps: But Hungary and Poland have taken none at all, while the Czech Republic has accepted 12, according to Toronto Star. The EU's executive Commission sought reasons why but was given no satisfactory explanations. Under the plan, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic were supposed to take in a combined 10,000 people. Read more Migrants living in inhuman' Libyan camps, say African and EU leaders Article Continued Below Analysis How Poland became a breeding ground for Europe's far rightEU court rejects Hungary, Slovakia appeal in refugee case The Commission said Thursday that the three remain in breach of their legal obligations and have given no indication that they will contribute to the implementation of the relocation decision. react-empty 164 Their cases are being referred to Europe's top tribunal, the Court of Justice. The plan never worked well. The refugee relocation plan was adopted in a legally-binding vote by a majority of EU member states, but not the three refusing to take part. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

people abdi: They fall through the cracks of the various systems that do not work in the interests of Black, racialized and poor people, according to Toronto Star. Abdi arrived in Nova Scotia in mid 2000 with his sister, and two aunts. What about the children who never even got a chance Abdoul Abdi's situation is one that dozens of people find themselves in. The family was granted permanent residency under a sponsored refugee program. By the age of nine, he had become a permanent ward of the state. Within a year of arriving, he and he sister were apprehended by children's services. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

nova scotia: The Hadhads arrived in Nova Scotia as refugees from Syria and formed Peace by Chocolate in a small barn in Antigonish in August 2016, according to The Chronicle Herald. Success was immediate and accelerated when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised the chocolate in a speech he gave to the United Nations in the fall of that year. Next year, they intend to expand nationally and into the U.S. All of this comes less than 18 months after the Syrian chocolatiers began operating in Canada. Trudeau's praise precipitated so many orders the company was forced to shut down its website for a while. Ingredients include local fresh organic honey and pure juices. The box of 15 chocolates now sold by Sobey's features white, milk and dark chocolate. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

wife: Holding their hands, he rushed them towards the back door of their house in Rakhine, Burma, according to Toronto Star. But the soldiers were already there. He quickly gathered his two daughters, his toddler son, and his wife who was 6 months pregnant. They grabbed his two daughters and took them into the surrounding forest. They ran for two days and one night. Maqsood couldn't help them, he just ran with his wife and son, away from the screams of his two young girls. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

wren dosant: It also aims to prep some of these students for a career in the force, according to CBC. Camp Brombal kicking off its 15th year I learned that it's not an easy job, said E.J. Lajeunesse grade 12 student Emily Kader. Windsor police celebrated them for completing an ethnic and cultural exchange program, that shows the teens what police officers do every day. There's a lot of gear you have to wear during the physical test and that was really hard. Wren Dosant said he hopes students are able to figure out if policing is for them or not, through the program. Sgt. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

year range: In return, millions of dollars in commissions are being paid to middlemen often Canadians. '1111915587851', 'playlist Selector' 'container Selector' ' container23473128', 'ciid' 'caffeine14438809' ; Is Canadian citizenship for sale 3 47 Estimates by top industry insiders of just how much the citizenship by investment business is worth each year range from 1 billion to 10 billion, according to CBC. One of the biggest attractions for potential investors is the visa-free access the passports offer to more than 100 countries, including the European Union. Industry insiders paint a picture of a multi-million dollar industry that runs in large part through Canada, connecting wealthy individuals from areas like China, Russia and the Middle East to citizenship by investment programs around the world. Without that access, citizens of some countries like China or Russia have to go through the paperwork of applying for separate visas for each country they want to visit. Antigua and Barbuda's program was designed by Don Myatt, a former Canadian federal public servant who worked with Henley and Partners, which designs and markets citizenship by investment programs. Canadians aren't only involved in promoting the programs they're also designing and running some of them. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

factory girl: Opens Friday December 8 . See listing, according to NOW Magazine. Rating NNNNAki Kaurism ki's been telling the same stories for decades now. Subtitled. His films are about unlikely connections that make the world a little warmer for the people in it. His latest, The Other Side Of Hope, reworks the premise of his 2011 drama, Le Havre, with an older European once again helping a displaced person from the Middle East find his way in a new country, but just six years later the state of the world imbues that plot with considerably more urgency. From Lights In The Dusk to The Man Without A Past, and The Match Factory Girl to Drifting Clouds, they're all about compassion and an abiding faith that people will heed their better angels. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

right rally: There's no easy way out, says Mayor Michael Signer, according to NOW Magazine. The recovery is going to continue for years. Months after Charlottesville, Virginia, became the scene of a deadly Unite The Right rally, residents are still dealing with the trauma. It's not just the physical violence that people were subjected to. Last week, more than 700 people in the community attended a workshop on healing, says Signer, who was in Toronto on November 29 to deliver a lecture at Ryerson University entitled Democracy In The Age Of Trump Trials, Tribulations And Resilience, as part of the student-led International Issues Discussion series on contemporary issues. It's also the visual violence, the actual terror that occurred. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.