MPs visit new Brampton mosque hosted by Muslim women
Dec 06, 2018 Brampton Guardian A Muslim women’s group opened the doors of a new mosque in Brampton recently to host the then-mayor and other dignitaries at an event […]
Surrogate mothers: ‘I gave birth but it’s not my baby’
Source: BBC News By Valeria Perasso Social Affairs correspondent, BBC World Service Canada has become a hot destination for parents-to-be looking for “altruistic surrogates” – women who give birth to babies […]
Hate crimes in Canada surge 47%, fueled by attacks on Jewish, Muslim and black populations
In February 2017, mourners gather at an arena in Montreal for the funeral of three of the six victims of the massacre at the Grand Mosque of Quebec. (Catherine […]
Hate crimes in Canada jump 47 percent in 2017
Source: Reuters BY Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO (Reuters) – Hate crimes in Canada increased 47 percent in 2017, primarily targeting Muslims, Jews and black people, according to figures released by […]
Vernon’s first Pathways to Peace conference a success
Source: Vernon Morning Star Pathways to Peace, a world religion conference, came to Vernon for the first time Monday. Taking place from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Centre, scholars […]
Stranded Syrian refugee leaves airport for Canada
AFP November 27, 2018 He had been stuck since March — blocked from entering Malaysia because of visa issues and barred from traveling to other countries “For the […]
Indigenous, Muslim youth unite through sport in Leduc
Friendly basketball tournament brings youth from both communities together CBC News · Posted: Nov 25, 2018 The basketball tournament in Leduc Sunday was a chance for Indigenous and Muslim youth […]
Ahmadiyya Muslims host Vaughan heritage celebration
Community by Simone Joseph Vaughan Citizen On Oct. 27, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama at Canada hosted its first ever heritage celebration at Vaughan City Hall. Pictured at microphone is […]
‘The right time to die’: Canada’s law allowing physician-assisted suicide faces criticism over restrictions
Source: The Washington Post By Amanda Coletta November 15 TORONTO — Nearly three years into her battle with terminal breast cancer, Audrey Parker, a 57-year-old former television makeup artist who loved […]
Canada in talks with Pakistan over possibly taking in Asia Bibi
Source: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that his government was holding talks with Pakistan over potentially offering asylum to Asia Bibi, a Christian woman recently freed […]
‘Pure joy’: refugees fleeing conflict delighted by first snow in Canada
Justin Trudeau, in stark contrast to Donald Trump, has publicly welcomed families fleeing conflict and supported by sponsors Leyland Cecco in Toronto Mon 12 Nov 2018 Eritrean refugee children experience […]
Aga Khan officially opens garden in Edmonton
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 His Highness the Aga Khan officially opened the Aga Khan Garden this month in Edmonton. The Aga Khan Garden, located at the University of Alberta […]
Apologizing for Canada’s rejection of Jews in 1939, Trudeau vows to fight anti-Semitism
Source: The Washington Post By Emily Rauhala OTTAWA — It started as an apology for a shameful chapter in Canadian history and ended with an urgent call to fight anti-Semitism here and […]
Trudeau apologises for Canada’s 1939 refusal of Jewish refugee ship
Reuters International Nov 7, 2018 (reuters_tickers) By Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formally apologised on Wednesday for the country’s 1939 refusal to take in […]
Trudeau won’t stop $12bn of arms sales to Saudi after Khashoggi’s death because money always wins over murder
Source: Independent The Canadian prime minister may have condemned the actions of the Saudi regime, but his position over light-armoured vehicle sales to the kingdom tells us everything we need […]
Bradford celebrates Islamic Heritage Month
Source: Bradford Today The Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association of Bradford held an Islamic information session at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library on Oct. 25. “It’s Islamic Heritage month,” explained […]
Toronto woman charged after alleged ‘evil spirit blessing scam’
Source: CBC News A York Region man, 67, handed over $600K to rid his home of evil spirits CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2018 2:13 PM ET | Last Updated: October […]
Quebec Muslims Troubled By Proposal To Ban Public Officials’ Wearing Hijabs, Kippas
Source: Huffington Post By Carol Kuruvilla Muslims and other religious groups in Quebec are concerned about the new right-wing ruling party’s plans to bar certain public employees from wearing religious […]
Building playgrounds and relationships: Ahmadiyya Muslims and Standing Buffalo celebrate new play structure
CBC October 23, 2018 A new playground for the children of the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation could also act as a way to learn and expand knowledge. Chief Rodger Redman said the […]
Thousands of Canada’s indigenous children died in church-run boarding schools. Where are they buried?
Source: The Washington Post By Amanda Coletta TORONTO — Armed with everything from school attendance records to drones, researchers across Canada are racing to shed light on a bleak part of the […]
