Diaspora communities

A dense crowd of soccer fans packs the FIFA Fan Festival grounds in Toronto, most wearing red Canada jerseys and waving Canadian flags, with several also holding South African flags. In the foreground, fans cheer, wave scarves, and hold up a black and white Toronto-branded banner. In the background, a Coca-Cola Fan Zone structure and a large "FanFestival Toronto" screen rise above the crowd, framed by trees and a highway overpass.

July 22, 2026

Commentary/Top Stories

The World Cup is over but don’t forget the feeling of connection that made it so joyful

Unity and diversity were on display during the World Cup. Let’s keep that same energy

Druze community members hold flags, signs and photographs during a rally outside the Ontario legislature at Queen’s Park in Toronto.

July 16, 2026

Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/Top Stories

Venezuela earthquake is a double tragedy for Canada’s Druze community

Druze Canadians with family ties to Venezuela and Syria are seeking news of relatives after the June 24 earthquakes while marking a