Two evenings a week classmates from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe congregate in a basement classroom at the Dalhousie Community Centre on Somerset Street.
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Banks offer the cash, but businesses aren’t biting
An optimistic report by the Royal Bank says Centretown small businesses will become more diverse over the next decade as immigrants and visible minorities take advantage of business openings, but some Centretown small businesses see a tougher road ahead.
CSIS interviews spread fear in community
Abid Jan says he came to Canada to find peace and security. Instead, he found only fear and loathing. He blames Canada’s intelligence services.
Underground workers exploited, says coalition
Matt worked 14 hours a day, 75 hours a week, he says, washing dishes, preparing food, running downstairs to get supplies. The restaurant owner promised Matt $5 an hour, but at the end of the week he said he could only afford $250, less than $3.50 an hour. Matt took the money. He needed the job and kept on working.