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Omair Imtiaz

Freelance contributor

Omair Imtiaz came to the Maritimes from the Middle East in 2007 to pursue studies in biology and healthcare. He's a part-time resident care worker in Belfast, P.E.I., and serves as a community health co-ordinator, overseeing the Friendly Calls Program for the Canadian Red Cross in the province. A dedicated advocate for unity and social justice, he strives to bring people together. Beyond his professional roles, Imtiaz enjoys being a husband and a dad. His hobbies include e-cycling, piloting his drone, kayaking, photography, motorcycling and globe-trotting while exploring his Island abode.

    Latest from Omair Imtiaz

    First Person

    'Is this going to survive another hurricane?' After Fiona, I ask myself this all the time

    Omair Imtiaz felt light-headed seeing the extent of nature’s fury, but the spirit of determination on P.E.I. helped awaken a sense of purpose to rebuild not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well.
    Canada PEI
    First Person

    Gen COVID: I worry for my child who has known nothing but the pandemic

    They say it takes a village to raise a child, writes Omar Imtiaz as he reflects on his daughter's second birthday. But that has not been the case for children born in the pandemic.
    Canada PEI

    Here are 5 great reasons to mow — that's right, mow — your leaves

    Don't just rake them into a pile and, worse, toss them away. As contributor Omair Imtiaz writes, mowing your leaves can feed your garden and help save the world.
    Canada PEI
    First Person

    First Person: The COVID-19 vaccine experience on P.E.I.

    Health-care worker Omair Imtiaz shares his first-person account of the vaccination experience on P.E.I. for anyone who may still be hesitating to get their vaccine.
    Canada PEI

    5 tips for newcomers from someone who's been there: Opinion

    After almost a decade on the Island, Omair Imtiaz passes on some helpful tips for newcomers to P.E.I.
    Canada PEI

    Ready, set, Ramadan! Everything you need to know: Point Of View

    There are a few simple things that Islanders can do as a community for Muslims during this month of Ramadan — like waiting until after sunset for dinner parties to which Muslim friends are invited.
    Canada PEI

    Why we need to rally together to leave plastic behind: Opinion

    The waste we produce is being mismanaged. Even our current recycling systems are flawed to say the least, argues Omair Imtiaz.
    Canada PEI