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Immigration partnership launches welcome app for Sarnia-Lambton newcomers
Tyler Kula The Observer Nov 28, 2022
It was maybe eight years ago when the Sarnia-Lambton Local Immigration Partnership first started talking about developing a smartphone app to make it easier and more welcoming for newcomers here to get settled, an official says.
“Sadly…
Published November 29, 2022
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New program at Western University seeks to empower London's future Black leaders
Isha Bhargava · CBC News · Posted: Nov 11, 2022
A significant goal for Western University student Olateju Obisesan is to bridge the gap between her city and its Black community by helping provide them with the support they need.
It's an ambition that made her one of 20 members…
Published November 15, 2022
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Immigration has never been higher, and Canadians have never been more pleased with it
Tristin Hopper The National Post Oct 31, 2022
As immigration surges to its highest levels in Canadian history, a new poll finds that Canada remains one of the most pro-immigration countries on Earth.
According to a telephone survey of 2,000 Canadians conducted by the Environics…
Published November 4, 2022
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New immigrants to Canada are building bridges with Indigenous Peoples. Here’s why that matters
Jeremy Nuttall & Nicholas Keung The Star Sun., Oct. 2, 2022
VANCOUVER—At the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, Indigenous Elders Al Houston and Travis Angus are taking centre stage.
The pair walk into the full meeting room and smudge it, with the ritual burning of sacred…
Published October 5, 2022
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County to get $63K in new federal funds to support immigrants
Jessica Owen Collingwood Today September 28, 2022
An influx of cash has followed an influx of newcomers to Simcoe County.
Language data released last month as part of the 2021 census illustrates the number of Simcoe County residents whose first language is not English or French…
Published September 29, 2022
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Services for newcomers being offered in new joint location
Jinsh Rayaroth Timmins Today September 16, 2022
The grand opening of the joint settlement service centre in Timmins means a lot to local immigrants.
The centre at 330 Second Ave., Suite 105, opened in December 2021 and celebrated its grand opening this week. It allows people to…
Published September 16, 2022
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Representation matters: Black youth talk about the power of connection and community
CBC Communications · Posted: Sep 14, 2022
There was a sense of comfort, empowerment, and belonging for the 400 Black youth who recently gathered in Halifax during the National Black Canadians Summit.
As author and educator Moashella Shortte said: "There is joy in the coming…
Published September 15, 2022
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OCASI wants to hear from you, settlement practitioners!
In order to better serve its communities of settlement practitioners, OCASI is organizing a survey for its 2 bilingual knowledge hubs, SettlementAtWork and its French counterpart SecteurEtablissement.
The short survey will allow OCASI to get feedback and more insight on how…
Published February 4, 2021
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Ontario Launches Workplace Education and Enforcement Campaigns
Inspection Blitzes Helping to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 and Keep Workers Safe.
Published November 19, 2020