Newcomers
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Survey shows newcomers lose financial confidence after coming to CanadaPacking up and moving to a new country is no easy task, and for many newcomers, the biggest learning curve is Canada's financial system.MoneyDec 5
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Fredericton art show explores the meaning of ‘home’A Fredericton art exhibition, put on by the Multicultural Association of Fredericton, features pieces by over 100 people from 30 countries that centre around the word, 'Home.'CanadaJan 1
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Newcomers in Calgary celebrate first Christmas in CanadaIn Calgary, refugees have been staying in hotels for up to two months before they can get housing. On Christmas Eve, a celebration was held at a local hotel many are temporarily calling home to celebrate their first Christmas in Canada. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports.Dec 24, 2023
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Newcomers to Canada discover and share holiday spirit at Calgary education centreThe Immigration Education Society celebrated the holidays with its clients on Friday, but the work of supporting newcomers to Canada requires an ongoing effort.FeaturesDec 15, 2023
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Hamilton immigrants struggle with high cost of living and underemploymentA new survey shows that immigrants in Hamilton face barriers to affordable housing and finding meaningful employment that matches their skills.CanadaNov 10, 2023
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New Brunswick man shares his passion for hockey with newcomersAlex Arsenault said he already has 24 families booked to take in their first Moncton Wildcats game and he plans to book the remaining home games in the coming weeks.CanadaOct 3, 2023
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Town of Ajax dealing with ‘crisis situation’ after influx of refugeesThe town of Ajax in the Greater Toronto Area says a crisis is brewing after more than 200 displaced newcomers arrived in just one week's time, and resources are already maxed out.CanadaJul 14, 2023
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N.B. father and son cultivate peace through Africamani Community GardenThe peace garden located at the entrance to Mapleton Park in Moncton, N.B., set out to provide vegetables from their homeland to fellow newcomers from Africa, but it has grown.CanadaJun 14, 2023
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Refugee kids shine on Calgary soccer pitch thanks to community associationA Calgary community association is paying registration costs so that all refugee children can play soccer.CanadaJun 9, 2023
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Manitoba provides millions in funding for recruiting and retaining newcomersMillions of dollars in funding will go toward the services provided by two dozen organizations in their efforts to attract, retain and help integrate newcomersEconomyMay 15, 2023
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