His name means 'light' in Arabic, and that's what Nour Ali was to so many people

Airs Sept. 24, 2022
8 p.m. on CBC Manitoba

His name was Nour, which in Arabic, means "light." The 42-year-old Syrian refugee arrived in Winnipeg in December 2012 with his family, ready to begin a new life.

Nour Ali lived a life dedicated to helping others; before coming to Canada, he was invested in human rights movements in Syria.

That didn't change when he moved to Winnipeg. His family was sponsored by a Mennonite church in Manitoba, and once settled into his new home, Ali wanted to pay it forward.

Ali treated the opportunity for his family to come to Canada as a gift, and he wanted to share it with as many people as he could.

Blood drives, community cleanups, homemade meal deliveries; these are just a few ways Ali gave back to the community.

Over the years, he became a pillar of support and kindness in Manitoba's refugee community. It wasn't uncommon to see him at the airport at all hours of the day to welcome a new family.

All The Light You Leave: The Nour Ali Story details the remarkable life he lived, and the legacy he left behind after a tragic boating accident on Lake Winnipeg claimed his life.

Through interviews with the people closest to him, the film captures the impact Ali had on the many lives he helped.

WatchAll The Light You Leave: The Nour Ali Storyon Saturday, Sept. 24or stream it onCBC Gem.