Tag: refugees
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Conference tackles the spectre of environmental refugees
BY JAKE HRIBLJAN What happens to a nation if it’s submerged under water? What happens if 50 million, or maybe 1 billion, people begin to migrate because of environmental devastation? How would the world respond to a climate crisis that affects the entire planet? These were just a few questions experts and researchers sought to…
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Helping international students cope at college
BY ROSS ANDERSEN The everyday routine a domestic student experiences, can be quite a challenge for international students. Moving to an unfamiliar country and adjusting to a different culture is something most Canadians have never endured. “The hardest part for me is letting go of my old life, and beginning a new one,” said Nikolina…
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Syrian refugees come to Ontario
STORY BY ROSS ANDERSEN Ontario will be welcoming 4,000 of the 10,000 Syrian refugees immigrating to Canada by the end of the year. The majority of the refugees will be located to the Greater Toronto Area. Find out where:
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Politicians reassure Burlington residents that Canada is ready for refugees
NEEDS FEATURED IMAGE BEFORE PUBLISHING. BY JAKE HRIBLJAN Liberal politicians and Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring reassured residents at a public forum last week that Canada is ready for an influx of 25,000 Syrian refugees. Mayor Rick Goldring organized the event, held at Mainway Auditorium, in response to what he called “a flood of emails” he…