Montreal launches cruise season with ship that protected 1,500 Ukrainian refugees
Around 1,500 refugees fled their homeland and boarded the ship with their scant possessions. The ship they boarded would be their home for the next six months.
Canada
May 4
Former Ukrainian soldiers move to Kelowna in search of better life
“We decided to move to Canada to bring our baby to a more safe place than Ukraine is now,” said Andrew Filipoviych.
Canada
May 1
Ukrainian Newcomer Furniture Warehouse closes permanently after 2 years of operations
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Alberta welcomed nearly 60,000 Ukrainian refugees. Although some have gone back, roughly 20,000 people remain in Edmonton.
Canada
Apr 28
Alberta makes driver’s licence exchange program for Ukrainian refugees permanent
The Alberta government said it will make the exchange of driver's licences for Ukrainian refugees permanent.
Canada
Apr 18
Ukrainian woman, 98, walks 10 km in slippers to flee Russian bombing
Lidia Lomikovska got separated from other members of her family, but pressed on with just a cane and piece of wood to support her.
World
May 2
Moncton microbrewer brews batch of Ukrainian beer: ‘A taste of freedom’
Oleg Kvasha from the Ukrainian Club of Moncton has teamed up with Moncton's O'Creek Brewing Company to brew up a batch of Ukrainian beer.
Canada
Mar 26
Ukrainian newcomer artists showcase work at ‘Pysanky for Peace’ exhibit
For the third year, a giant display of intricately decorated Ukrainian Easter eggs is set up at Kingsway Mall as part of the Pysanky for Peace project.
Features
Mar 26
Calgary fatal stabbing victim ‘gave himself’ to help those fleeing war in Ukraine
Joel Clark, who died in a stabbing in Calgary on April 8, is being remembered as someone who dedicated his life to helping others, particularly Ukrainians.
Crime
Apr 22
Alberta seeking more control over immigration, more Ukrainian refugees to fill jobs
The Alberta government is asking the federal government for more control over provincial immigration.
Canada
Mar 27
Ukraine’s energy system far from collapse despite ongoing Russian strikes
Recent Russian attacks have caused significant damage to the Ukrainian power system, but a total collapse is unlikely, the head of Ukraine's national grid company says.
World
Apr 1
Canada’s Ukraine emergency visa program is ending. What now?
The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association wants the federal government to explore new tracks for Ukrainians apply for permanent residency as a special visa program expires.
Canada
Mar 30
Russia carries out largest air strike of Ukraine war on energy facilities
Russia on Friday staged its largest air strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure of the war, leaving more than a million others without electricity, Kyiv said.
World
Mar 22
Family who immigrated to Canada says they couldn’t stay amid high cost of living
A Ukrainian woman who moved to Nova Scotia says her family couldn't stay as it was too hard to keep up with the cost of living, so they returned home to Europe after seven months.
Canada
Mar 21
Lethbridge Ukrainians reflect on 2-year anniversary of Russian invasion
'It was such a sadness and such a terrible situation,' says Mila Wagner, president of the Lethbridge branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC).
Canada
Feb 26
Two years after Russian invasion, Ukrainians continue to arrive in Manitoba
Nearly 29,000 Ukrainians have presented to Manitoba's reception centre at the Winnipeg airport with more than 23,600 provincial health cards issued.
World
Feb 23
Some Ukrainians in Quebec struggle with French requirement for immigration
Ukrainians came to Canada through a program that allows them to stay and work for three years, and beneficiaries have until March to apply to extend their temporary status.
Canada
Feb 24
2 years into Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians still fight forcible deportation
Ukrainian researchers say they have uncovered dozens of facilities in Russia and Belarus where forcibly deported Ukrainians have been held since Russia's invasion began.
World
Feb 24
Local Ukrainian volunteer organization to mark grim anniversary
It’s been nearly two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, but the war is far from over.
Canada
Feb 20
On 2nd anniversary of war, Ukrainian refugee in Saskatchewan recalls leaving home
Ukrainian refugee Alla Kuranda, who currently lives in Saskatchewan, recalls the emotions of being forced to leave her home two years ago after the Russian invasion began.
Canada
Feb 24
Ukrainians seeking refuge in Calgary worry about support faltering on 2nd anniversary of invasion
Calgarians marked the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine on Saturday.
Canada
Feb 24