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With tragedy comes grief: Outpouring of love for 9 Winnipeggers killed in Iran plane crashWinnipeg's Iranian community is experiencing an outpouring of grief and support in response to the tragic plane crash.CanadaJan 9, 2020
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After 9-hour walk, mostly barefoot, asylum seeker finds ‘welcome’ in WinnipegCrossing into Canada was difficult, but within just a few weeks Muna Abdi was able to move into an apartment at Welcome Place.PoliticsSep 23, 2019
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Child welfare unit for newcomers unexpectedly shut down in ManitobaA specialized child-welfare unit that helps families new to Canada has unexpectedly closed in Manitoba.CanadaApr 3, 2019
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Welcome Place launching program to give each newcomer child a giftNewcomer children arriving in Winnipeg will now be welcomed with a special gift through the Touch of Kindness program.FeaturesDec 10, 2018
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Ghanian community in mourning after asylum seeker headed to Manitoba found deadThe Ghanian community of Manitoba is in shock after a woman from Ghana was discovered dead as she was making her way from the United States to cross the border into Manitoba.CanadaMay 31, 2017
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Refugee family excited for new life in WinnipegThey fled their farm in Iraq on foot, escaping with just the clothes on their back.Apr 28, 2017
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Seeking Asylum: Once asylum seekers arrive in Manitoba, what are the costs involved?After asylum seekers make the trek over from the US in to Canada, there's a whole new journey they still need to embark on.CanadaApr 10, 2017
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Fundraising campaign launched to assist asylum seekers arriving in WinnipegThe largest settlement agency in Manitoba is asking for help after a steady flow of asylum seekers have been arriving in Winnipeg in 2017.Mar 4, 2017
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Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says Manitoba borders are ‘properly resourced’Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is set to arrive in Emerson, Man., Saturday to observe what's happening on the ground in the border town where dozens of people have crossed illegally into Canada in recent weeks.CanadaMar 4, 2017
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‘If it’s not strong, you can lose’: A look at the fast-paced process of making a refugee claimFor asylum seekers, illegally crossing into Canada is only half the battle of staying in the country permanently.Feb 27, 2017
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