Changiz M. Varzi

1 month ago | policyalternatives.ca | Jon Milton |Changiz M. Varzi

Donald Trump had barely settled into the White House when his victory sent a wave of anxiety through Canadian politicians, business leaders, and citizens. Concerns quickly emerged about a potential trade war between the two North American neighbors and a surge in immigration. How will stricter US immigration policies impact Canada?

2 months ago | nationalobserver.com | Changiz M. Varzi |Max Fawcett

Adrian Niculcea was about eight years old when he first rode a bike, a red Pegas, borrowed from a friend. “As soon as I got on, I had no trouble keeping my balance,” said Adrian, who grew up in Vatra Dornei, a small Romanian city surrounded by forested hills in the country's northeast. “It was my first time on two wheels, and I fell in love immediately. A deep, deep love. I was ready to do anything to have my own bike.”Getting one was not so easy.