The global pandemic COVID-19 is having an impact deep into the religious heart of community hubs, forcing places of worship to adapt to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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Sukaina Jaffer
Sukaina Jaffer holds a Master’s degree in International Journalism. As a freelance journalist, she has written for New Canadian Media, The Guardian, Guardian Unlimited and The Independent.
COVID-19 Fallout: Family Disruptions Continue Indefinitely
As schools are closed across Canada to fight further spread of the new coronavirus, New Canadian Media takes a look at the impact on Ontario families.
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Supporting Our Children Through Stress and Anxiety
On April 25th, parents attended a workshop titled “Supporting our Children through Anxiety and Stress,” at Silver Stream Public School. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario (CMHA), “1 in 5 children and youth…
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Bill 21: Secularism is Not About Limiting Individual Freedoms
Quebec’s secularist Bill 21, which bans public workers from wearing religious symbols, dredges up memories of a similar ban France initiated in 2004. In 2004, the French government banned the display of “conspicuous” religious symbols…
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“This was an attack on humanity,” say Canadians about Christchurch shootings
On March 18th, a Sheikh, a rabbi, a Member of Parliament (MP) and a reverend gathered at a commemorative service in honour of victims of the Christchurch shooting victims at Jaffari Community Centre (JCC) in…
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Adapting to a New Country
Across Ontario, women are making adjustments to ensure they are in a position to succeed in a new land.
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Ethnic Media Demand More from City of Brampton
Despite an increase in outreach efforts, some members of Brampton’s ethnic media still feel disconnected from the City. “There is a broken link between the City of Brampton and ethnic media,” says Jagdish Grewal, the…
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How Tax Changes Affect Newcomers
A tax cut introduced by the new federal government looks to strengthen the middle class, but some Canadian immigrants disagree about how it will help newcomers. The new change will provide about $3.4 billion in…
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Peel Region Releases Sex-Ed Guide for Parents
Unlike those in the Toronto and York districts, the Peel District School Board’s (PDSB) schools have taken a proactive approach in creating a 14-page sex-education guide for parents in the Peel region based on the…
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Saving With RESPs Not Un-Islamic
Hussin Masaud, originally from Iraq, has resided in Canada for over 26 years. A father of three, he attests to having Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) for all of his kids, who are 14, 11…
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