Ukrainian Refugees

• Calgary Ukrainian Festival ‘very important’ for new arrivals fleeing the war zone

  Performers and organizers are preparing for the 2023 edition of the annual Calgary Ukrainian Festival on the first weekend in June.

  Canada

  Jun 1
  
• Close friendship leads to curling tournament for Ukrainian refugees in Montreal

  The goal Sunday was to raise $5,000 by the end of the day, and the Lachine Curling Club hopes that the tournament will be annual.

  Canada

  Apr 30
  
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• Some Ukrainian newcomers in Manitoba turning to food banks as food prices soar

  'Even if you received some support from the government, even if you have some savings, you are still afraid. What will happen in one month if I will not find a job?'

  Money

  Apr 13
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• Ukrainian family finds safety in Quebec after surviving Russian airstrikes

  The psychological scars still give Aurika Olkhova nightmares and loud noises trigger memories of the bombings, but "the girls are happy."

  Canada

  Apr 12
• N.B. spa helps provide employment for Ukrainian estheticians displaced by war

  Krystel MediSpa in Dieppe, N.B., is owned and operated by a Ukrainian couple that has gone to great lengths to hire displaced Ukrainian estheticians now living in Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• 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
• ‘Blue Jeans, Burgers and Bevvies’ fundraiser helps Ukrainians settle in Kelowna

  A co-organizer says that over 100 Ukrainian refugees will be moving to the Okanagan by the end of next month and they want to smooth the transition.

  Canada

  Mar 29
• Ukrainian students comforted by high school chess event — a game with a universal language

  Manitoba's High School Chess Championship was held at Sisler High School in Winnipeg on Tuesday and around 10 Ukrainian students took part.

  Canada

  Mar 28
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• Canada extends Ukraine temporary visa program by 4 months. What to know

  There was growing pressure on the federal government to extend the CUAET program — which expires on March 31 — as the war in Ukraine has entered its second year.

  Canada

  Mar 22
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• Alberta provides additional $2.1M in pre-arrival supports for Ukrainians

  As part of the 2023 provincial budget, more funds will be given to supporting newcomers from Ukraine, including creating a Ukrainian help line.

  Canada

  Mar 21