Tag: syrian refugees

Syrian family reunited with son after 11 month separation

When Abdel Kafi Al Rahmoun first walked into Vivyan Salih’s office at Immigrants Working Centre with tears in his eyes, she knew something was wrong. His family had been separated from their 19-year-old son on their way to Canada.

Int’l Marketplace to celebrate Syrian culture

Hazem Alkanakri, Emad AlKarri and Fadi Al Kanakri will cook Syrian food for the Hamilton community at the 12th annual International Marketplace – Taste of the Middle East on December 2 & 3.

It’s only been four months since Fadi Al Kanakri and Hazem Alkanakri arrived in Canada as Syrian refugees. For Emad AlKarri, just seven months. Today, Hamilton is their home.