Syrian Transplant Gives Back To Halifax With Barbershop On Wheels
Mohammad Alnabelsi noticed how difficult it was for some people to get to the barbershop. So now he is bringing the barbershop to them!
Mohammad Alnabelsi noticed how difficult it was for some people to get to the barbershop. So now he is bringing the barbershop to them!
There are many reasons why welcoming refugees is positive for Atlantic Canada.
About 300 Ukrainians, fleeing war in their country, will land in Halifax on May 2. Already, a vast network of volunteers and organizations are working to make their transition to life in Nova Scotia as easy as possible.
The CEO for TechImpact says Atlantic Canadian companies have pledged to provide employment to displaced Ukrainians, with some offering additional support for immigration, travel, housing and more.
The federal government says about 60,000 Ukrainians have applied to enter Canada in an effort to escape their country as Russia continues its unprovoked invasion.
David Campbell argues that after World War II New Brunswick didn’t take in enough refugees and the province paid the economic price. As Canada welcomes Ukrainians fleeing war, he says New Brunswick should bring in our share.
Five years ago Rafat Harb and his large family were just weeks into adjusting to their new home in Halifax, after spending three years in a refugee camp. Now, the 22-year-old has just opened the largest international food store in Atlantic Canada.
After having to close for a few months during the pandemic, HS Empire reopened Saturday in Dieppe, offering electronics accessories and repair, as well as clothing, and international food items and giftware.
The owner of Booza Emessa ice cream shop fled Syria as a refugee, and now Samer Aljokhada and his family in fear again after their business was broken into and home vandalized last weekend.
Rabih Store now has three locations: a grocery store and a clothing store in Moncton, and another grocery store in Saint John.