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Toronto Mosque raises funds to help repair vandalized church

Dr. Hamid Slimi

Toronto Mosque raises funds to help repair vandalized church

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-mosque-raise-funds-to-help-repair-vandalized-church/church2/] Father Camillo Lando and Imam Dr. Hamid Slimi(June 5, 2015) – A Toronto area mosque is reaching out to a Mississauga Catholic Church that was vandalized last month and is raising donations to help the church repair the damages. Saint Catherine

Canadian Women’s Festival builds bridges of understanding

Amira Elghawaby

Canadian Women’s Festival builds bridges of understanding

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-womens-festival-builds-bridges-of-understanding/muslimwomenscoalition2015/] (June 4, 2015) – Canada’s premier Muslim women’s festival is set to take place on Sunday, June 7, in the South Western Ontario city of Kitchener, amid hopes of extending new bridges with the larger community. “Since its inception in

Ontario’s Sex-ed Battle Enters a Dangerous Phase

Canadian Muslims

Ontario’s Sex-ed Battle Enters a Dangerous Phase

By John Milloy [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/ontarios-sex-ed-battle-enters-a-dangerous-phase/milloy/] (May 29, 2015) – The debate around Ontario’s new sex-ed curriculum is entering a dangerous phase. As media coverage moves on, myths have started to solidify and a convenient narrative has taken hold about a secular society trampling

Halal Food Festival returns to Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Halal Food Festival returns to Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/halal-food-festival-returns-to-toronto/halalfoodfest/] (May 27, 2015) – The largest halal food festival in North America is set for May 30 and 31 at the International Centre in the Greater Toronto Area. “We’re extremely excited to be bringing Halal Food Fest back for a third

Aga Khan opens new park in Toronto

Aga Khan opens new park in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/agha-khan-opens-new-park-in-toronto/agha-khan-park/] (May 25, 2015) – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne joined the Aga Khan to inaugurate the Aga Khan Park in Toronto today. The 6.8-hectare park encompasses the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre, both of which were inaugurated last September. All

The Miseducation of Ontario's New Sex Ed Curriculum

Canadian Muslims

The Miseducation of Ontario's New Sex Ed Curriculum

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/the-miseducation-of-ontarios-new-sex-ed-curriculum/ontario-curriculum/] By Faisal Kutty “Have your children tested for STDs,” said a Muslim family doctor during a health session at a Toronto mosque a few years ago. Her message was that unbeknownst to the audience, many of their children were sexually active

ISNA Announces "Greening Our Ramadan" Campaign

ISNA Announces "Greening Our Ramadan" Campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/isna-announces-greening-our-ramadan-campaign/green-mosque/] (May 18, 2015) – The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and its Green Masjid Task Force recently announced a campaign to encourage Islamic centers and mosques to make their Ramadan more environmentally friendly by adopting five practices for this Ramadan. “Being

Conference addresses family violence in Ottawa's diverse communities

Canadian Muslims

Conference addresses family violence in Ottawa's diverse communities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/conference-addresses-family-violence-in-ottawas-diverse-communities/ssn0/] Keynote speakers, Dr. Hannana Siddiqui and Dr. Ruplaleem Bhuyan(May 15, 2015) – Markham-based Social Services Network held a two day conference on family violence at the University of Ottawa on May 13 and 14, part of a five year initiative developed

Cordoba Centre launched to promote civic engagement

Cordoba Centre launched to promote civic engagement

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/cordoba-centre-launched-to-promote-civic-engagement/cordobacentre2-2/] (May 12, 2015) – The Cordoba Centre for Civic Engagement and Leadership [http://cordobacentre.com/], a new centre that promotes civic engagement has been launched in Toronto. “The Cordoba Centre for Civic Engagement and Leadership will engage people in service for the

Jeewan Chanicka honored as Pan Am Torchbearer

Aldergrove Public School

Jeewan Chanicka honored as Pan Am Torchbearer

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/jeewan-chanicka-honored-as-pan-am-torchbearer/jeewan-chanicka/] (May 11, 2015) – Jeewan Chanicka is excited and proud to be chosen as a Pan Am Torch Relay Torchbearer for the upcoming Pan Am Games set to take place in Toronto and surrounding areas this summer after being selected out of

Together in Peace

Together in Peace

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/together-in-peace/togetherinpeace/] By Gary Paterson [http://www.garypaterson.ca/about/], 41st Moderator of The United Church of Canada (May 8, 2015) – These are not the easiest of times for Christians and Muslims to celebrate our common heritage and live together in peace – even

“Mr. Harper is a bigot. Mr. Harper doesn’t like Muslims” - Omar Khadr’s lawyer

“Mr. Harper is a bigot. Mr. Harper doesn’t like Muslims” - Omar Khadr’s lawyer

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/mr-harper-is-a-bigot-mr-harper-doesnt-like-muslims-omar-khadrs-lawyer/khadr-leaving-court/] Omar Khadr walks out of Edmonton police headquarters with his lawyer Dennis Edney after a judge granted him bail. (Nate Whitling/Twitter)(May 7, 2015) – Dennis Edney, Omar Khadr’s lawyer, criticized Prime Minister Stephen Harper this afternoon after Alberta Court

Dr. Safaa Fouda receives Mayor’s City Builder Award

Dr. Safaa Fouda receives Mayor’s City Builder Award

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/dr-safaa-fouda-receives-mayors-city-builder-award/safaa-fouda/] (May 5, 2015) – Ottawa resident, Dr. Safaa Fouda was awarded the Mayor’s City Builder Award on April 29th for her volunteer work in bringing Canadians, new immigrants, and faith groups together with the goal of promoting mutual understanding and compassion.

CivicMuslims join Earth Day tree planting at Rattray Marsh

Canadian Muslims

CivicMuslims join Earth Day tree planting at Rattray Marsh

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/civicmuslims-join-earth-day-tree-planting-at-rattray-marsh/civicmuslims5/] (May 3, 2015) – CivicMuslims [http://www.civicmuslims.ca/] volunteers took part in a community tree planting on April 25th at Rattray Marsh in Mississauga to mark Earth Day’s 45th anniversary. “The invasive emerald ash borer beetle is killing Rattray Marsh’

On May 5th, Toronto can make history

Canadian Muslims

On May 5th, Toronto can make history

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/on-may-5th-toronto-can-make-history/to_postcard/](May 2, 2015) – On May 5, Toronto city council will vote on a declaration to recognize the right to live in a healthy environment. A Notice of Motion for the May 5 City Council meeting has been tabled by Trinity-Spadina

Religion, LGBTQ and Sexual Education – the politics of fear and the public school system

Canadian Muslims

Religion, LGBTQ and Sexual Education – the politics of fear and the public school system

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/religion-lgbtq-and-sexual-education-the-politics-of-fear-and-the-public-school-system/ontario-curriculum2/] By Jeewan Chanicka (February 27, 2015) – Recently, there has been a lot of concern brewing about Ontario’s new Health and Physical Education curriculum, especially as it pertains to sex education. Reactions have been strong with some advocates seeing it as

Toronto Faith Leaders to meet on child poverty

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Faith Leaders to meet on child poverty

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-faith-leaders-to-meet-on-child-poverty/faith-in-the-city/] (April 27, 2015) – A Multi-Faith Symposium organized by Faith in the City [http://faithinthecitytoronto.ca/], an alliance of Faith communities, will be held on Thursday, April 30th at Toronto City Hall. This year, the Faith in the City Symposium will focus

City Librarian speaks of changing role of libraries

City Librarian speaks of changing role of libraries

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/phenomenal-changes-in-libraries-city-librarian/future-of-libraries014/] Vickery Bowles, City Librarian and Ayse Yegul, IDI Outreach Representative(April 26, 2015) – The changes in the public library system have been absolutely exponential, according to Toronto City Librarian Vickery Bowles. Vickery Bowles was speaking at the IDEALOGUE Luncheon Forum on

It's Time We Treat Chickens as Animals and Not Products

Canadian Muslims

It's Time We Treat Chickens as Animals and Not Products

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/its-time-we-treat-chickens-as-animals-and-not-products/poultry/] By Ziyaad Mia “The day may come, when the rest of the animal creation may acquire those rights which never could have been withholden from them but by the hand of tyranny…The question is not, ‘Can they reason?’ nor, ‘Can

Missing woman, Asmaa Bana, located

Missing woman, Asmaa Bana, located

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/please-come-home-asmaa-bana/asmaa-bana-3/] (April 22, 2015) – Asmaa Bana, the 20-year-old Ontario College of Art and Design University student who had been missing since Monday has been found safe on Wednesday night, Toronto police said. According to police, she was located on Wednesday, April 22,

Nature is calling!

30x30 Nature Challenge

Nature is calling!

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/nature-is-calling/nature-is-calling/] (April 22, 2015) – Want to get healthier, happier and smarter? Add a daily dose of nature to your routine. Each spring, the David Suzuki Foundation challenges Canadians and people around the world to join the 30×30 Challenge by spending 30

Masjid Toronto welcomes new Imam and resident scholar

Canadian Muslims

Masjid Toronto welcomes new Imam and resident scholar

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/masjid-toronto-welcomes-new-imam-and-resident-scholar/dr-wael-shehab2/] (April 19, 2015) – Masjid Toronto welcomed its new Imam and resident scholar, Dr. Wael Shehab at a reception held on Saturday at the mosque in downtown Toronto. Dr. Wael Shehab holds a PhD in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University and was

Toronto Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

Toronto Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslim-leaders-hold-networking-meeting/muneebnasir-april-12-2015_2/] Muneeb Nasir being presented with Green Rule poster by Donna Lang(April 17, 2015) – Muslim leaders and community development workers in the Greater Toronto Area held a networking meeting on Sunday, April 12 in Toronto to learn about each other’

Muslims to Mark Earth Day with Green Khutbah

Muslims to Mark Earth Day with Green Khutbah

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslims-to-mark-earth-day-with-green-khutbah/greenkhutbah/] (April 14, 2015) – Marking the 45th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22), Muslims world-wide plan to mark the annual event by participating in the Green Khutbah Campaign on Friday, April 24, 2015, with religious leaders delivering sermons to raise awareness on

Khadija Aziz is a Toronto Secret Superhero

Canadian Muslims

Khadija Aziz is a Toronto Secret Superhero

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/khadija-aziz-is-a-toronto-secret-superhero/khadijaaziz/] (April 11, 2015) – Khadija Aziz [http://www.khadijaaziz.ca/] is one of Toronto’s secret superheroes who will be recognized with a Volunteer Toronto Legacy Award. Volunteer Toronto’s Legacy Awards celebrates and recognizes 25 Torontonians for their outstanding volunteer contributions