Centre For Newcomers

• ‘Demand is massive’: Calgary’s Centre for Newcomers lays off 65 workers despite influx of immigrants, refugees

  The Centre for Newcomers in Calgary has been forced to lay off 65 staff members because of uncertainty in federal government funding commitments.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023
  
• Host homes needed as more Ukrainian refugees expected in Calgary

  According to Centre for Newcomers, many Ukrainian refugees are choosing Calgary due to the low rental prices compared to larger cities such as Toronto and Vancouver.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
  
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• Black youth gather at Calgary event to help empower immigrants

  Black youth gather at Calgary event to help empower immigrants and connect them to services they may otherwise not know about.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2023
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• Ukrainian newcomers prepare for first Christmas in Calgary

  Thousands of refugees who fled the war in Ukraine are preparing to spend their first Christmas in Calgary, and there could be some marked differences.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
• Calgary Pride says LGBTQ refugees to lead the Pride parade in September

  Calgary Pride says this year's parade marshals will be LGBTQ refugees who now call the city home.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2022
• City of Calgary eyeing federal funding to help address gun, gang violence

  A Calgary committee is recommending the city apply for federal funding to help support programs that tackle the root causes of gun and gang violence.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
• ‘It was really emotional’: Calgary host family encourages more people to offer places to those fleeing war

  Dozens of people fleeing the war in Ukraine were at a Calgary church on Saturday getting help and getting accustomed to their new home.

  Canada

  May 7, 2022
• How Calgary is tackling shootings and gang activity

  A new unit within the Calgary Police Service is taking a harder look at how guns are making their way into our city and what crimes they're connected with.

  Crime

  May 6, 2022
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• Calgary Muslim community marks Ramadan by giving to Ukrainians fleeing war

  The month known as a period of fasting for Muslims is also one of charity and Calgary Muslims are seeking to help Ukranians during the war.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2022
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• Calgary charities prepare support for Ukrainians: ‘No one can do this alone’

  There's a new appeal to help welcome people from Ukraine now on their way to Calgary.

  Features

  Mar 31, 2022