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Mohamed Fakih appointed to the Order of Canada

Mohamed Fakih appointed to the Order of Canada

Mohamad Fakih has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his business and community leadership, and for his philanthropic involvement in his community and abroad. The Lebanese-Canadian businessman is the well-known owner of the Paramount Fine Foods restaurant chain that he grew from a single shop to 80 locations

BC Muslims provide emergency flood relief to First Nations community in province

BC Muslims provide emergency flood relief to First Nations community in province

British Columbia Muslims have made a donation to First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) to provide culturally sensitive emergency support to the First Nations community of B.C. in response to the historic flooding the province recently faced. The BC Muslim Association (BCMA), in collaboration with other faith based charities,

RIS Convention goes virtual for second year

RIS Convention goes virtual for second year

The largest Muslim convention in Canada was held virtually this weekend for a second year running due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS), which has a storied presence in Toronto, ran from Saturday, December 25th to Sunday, December 26th and featured well-known speakers from around

Toronto Mosque responds to Omicron variant and hosts vaccination clinic

Toronto Mosque responds to Omicron variant and hosts vaccination clinic

The TARIC Islamic Centre hosted a vaccine clinic on Monday, December 20th as Torontonians scramble to get their third doses and to have their children vaccinated due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of Humber River Hospital

Islamic Society of Toronto and Metrolinx to convert building in Thorncliffe Park to a new Islamic Centre

Islamic Society of Toronto and Metrolinx to convert building in Thorncliffe Park to a new Islamic Centre

Today (Dec. 14), the Islamic Society of Toronto (IST) and Metrolinx [https://blog.metrolinx.com/2021/12/14/islamic-society-of-toronto-and-metrolinx-to-convert-building-in-thorncliffe-park-to-a-new-islamic-centre-with-significant-additional-community-benefits/] announced that an existing IST building, at 20 Overlea Boulevard in Thorncliffe Park, will be converted into a new Islamic Centre with significant additional community benefits, as part of the Ontario

Petition calls on the Federal government to mount a legal challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21

Petition calls on the Federal government to mount a legal challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21

An online petition was launched today asking the federal government to mount a legal challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. “Bill 21 is a law in Quebec that bans Muslims who wear the hijab, Jews who wear a Kippah, and Sikhs who wear Turbans from working in several public service

Saeed El-Darahali appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia

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Saeed El-Darahali appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia

Saeed El-Darahali has been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia. El-Darahali is a well-known business founder, entrepreneur, educator, board member and engaged volunteer. The Order of Nova Scotia is the highest honour in the Province of Nova Scotia, recognizing those who have distinguished themselves in many fields of endeavour

Muslims offer condolences on the passing of Indigenous Elder Dave Courchene Jr., founder of The Turtle Lodge

Muslims offer condolences on the passing of Indigenous Elder Dave Courchene Jr., founder of The Turtle Lodge

> [The following message of condolence was released by Canadian Muslims on the passing of Elder Dr. Dave Courchene Jr. [http://www.turtlelodge.org/staff-view/dave-courchene-jr/] who founded The Turtle Lodge, [http://www.turtlelodge.org/] an internationally-recognized centre that shares Indigenous knowledge and teachings. He died peacefully at his home

Racialized and Indigenous workers in jobs at high risk of COVID-19 infection

Racialized and Indigenous workers in jobs at high risk of COVID-19 infection

Throughout the pandemic, a larger share of racialized and Indigenous workers have been in jobs that put them in close proximity to others, increasing their risk of COVID-19 infection, says a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). “Racialized and Indigenous workers have played an essential role

Toronto residents share personal COVID-19 stories

Toronto residents share personal COVID-19 stories

The City of Toronto launched a series of 30- to 60-second videos to thank residents for getting vaccinated and to support those who are unvaccinated by sharing personal stories, community-based insights and vaccine information and resources. The 10-part series will be released throughout December. “Toronto Voices helps share the powerful

An inspiring man

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An inspiring man

By Brian Carwana So often when Muslims make the news, it is as either victims or perpetrators of violence (the murdered London family or the Taliban respectively). Where, I always wonder, are the stories of Muslims like those I know – people who are excellent neighbours, insightful colleagues, and community supporters?

ICNA Canada donates $50K to The Mississauga Food Bank and receives community award

ICNA Canada donates $50K to The Mississauga Food Bank and receives community award

ICNA Canada was recently recognized for its generosity and compassion and awarded the 2021 Community Challenge Award by the City of Mississauga following its thanksgiving campaign that raised $50,000 and 2,390 pounds of food for the Mississauga Food Bank. “On behalf of the great City of Mississauga and

Canadian Muslims mourn the loss of Wahida Valiante - a trailblazing leader

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Canadian Muslims mourn the loss of Wahida Valiante - a trailblazing leader

By Taha Ghayyur On Friday, November 26, 2021, Wahida Chishti Valiante, a visionary Canadian Muslim leader passed away in Toronto, Canada. Wahida, also affectionately referred as “Auntie Wahida” by many younger Muslims she inspired, was born in Azad Kashmir and raised in the UK. Living in Canada since 1961, Wahida

Muslims urged to embrace environmental side of Islam

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Muslims urged to embrace environmental side of Islam

By Beatrice Ekoko Eight years ago, Toronto-based Muslim environmentalist Muaz Nasir was looking for a way to combine his background in environmental science and his passion for community activism with the goal of furthering an Islamic perspective on the care of the Earth. He wanted to offer Muslims Canadians across

Faith of Life Network donates $250K to Prince Margaret Cancer Foundation

Faith of Life Network donates $250K to Prince Margaret Cancer Foundation

The Faith of Life Network presented a donation of $250,000 to Toronto’s Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation on Tuesday, November 23 to support the work of the top cancer institution. “Alhamdulillah, it was a great pleasure this afternoon to present a cheque for $250k to The Princess Margaret Cancer

Muslim Association launches digital platform to combat Islamophobia

Muslim Association launches digital platform to combat Islamophobia

On November 18, the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) unveiled its MAC Islam Awareness platform [https://islamawareness.ca/] to combat Islamophobia during a virtual meeting with Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Education, and Kaleed Rasheed, MPP for Mississauga East-Cooksville and Associate Minister of Digital Government. The government ministers expressed

Forum addresses Muslim Indigenous Relationships

Forum addresses Muslim Indigenous Relationships

“When you respect, respect is given; when you hold back, it is held back,” Shahina Siddiqui, a well-known Canadian Muslim leader, told participants during an online forum [https://fb.watch/9qnul-Xtim/] on Muslim Indigenous relationship held on Sunday, November 14th. “That has been the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Muslims

Canadian Muslim News show launched

Canadian Muslim News show launched

A daily news and analysis show covering headline news about Muslims and explaining Canadian Muslim communities to a wider audience was recently launched. Canadian Muslim News [https://www.muslimnetwork.tv/tv-programs/canadian-muslim-news/] is a fifteen-minute show launched on September 9th 2021. “We have been praised for our objective, calm reporting,

Canadians step forward to support B.C. residents impacted by floods and landslides

Canadians step forward to support B.C. residents impacted by floods and landslides

Canadian charities have launched flood relief campaigns to support residents of British Columbia who have been affected by the recent mudslides and floods. Severe rainfall has caused mudslides and debris flow, resulting in the closure of many highways, streets, and schools in British Columbia’s interior and southern regions. Parts

Man charged with mischief after vandalism of Toronto’s TARIC mosque

Man charged with mischief after vandalism of Toronto’s TARIC mosque

Toronto police have arrested and charged a man in connection with recent vandalism at the TARIC mosque. Police took into custody a suspect shortly after the incident at the Toronto and Region Islamic Congregation (TARIC) Islamic Centre on November 9th. A 50-year-old man has been charged with mischief under $5,

Muslim organization endorses Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

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Muslim organization endorses Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

The American-based, national Muslim organization, the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) has endorsed the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and called on other Muslim and religious organizations to sign an interfaith letter in support of the treaty [http://www.greenfaith.org/treaty]. ISNA was joined by GreenFaith, an international, multi-faith

American Muslims are more generous than the overall U.S. population

American Muslims are more generous than the overall U.S. population

Muslim-Americans contribute more of their wealth and income toward charitable causes than the general population, making them one of the largest and most generous religious groups in the United States, according to recent research. “Muslim Americans are stepping up to play an important role in making our world and nation

Afeefah Haniff is empowering immigrant women through mural photography

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Afeefah Haniff is empowering immigrant women through mural photography

By Shabna Rahman A Canada-based Guyanese woman is on a mission to uplift other immigrant women who are struggling to cope with difficulties and make a difference in their lives, through the lens of her camera. Afeefah Haniff, who found solace in having her photographs taken in front of vibrant

Canadians donate $9.6 million to help vaccinate nearly 4 million people in low-income countries

Canadians donate $9.6 million to help vaccinate nearly 4 million people in low-income countries

UNICEF Canada is thanking Canadians for donating over $9.6 million towards global vaccination efforts through the #GiveAVax [https://www.unicef.ca/GiveAVax] campaign, which the Government of Canada will match. “Thanks to the exceptional generosity of Canadians, we are able to deliver millions of life-saving vaccines to frontline health

Muslim leaders call on Ontario to tackle Islamophobia

Muslim leaders call on Ontario to tackle Islamophobia

Today, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) together with the London Muslim Mosque called on the Ontario government to implement several measures that they say will help curb Islamophobia. On June 6, 2021, three generations of one family were killed in an Islamophobic terror attack in London, Ontario. In