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Making his mark in Ottawa
Meet Mykyta, an 18-year-old from Ukraine who came to Canada last year to flee the war.
Valeriia is pursuing her Canadian dreams
It was almost eight years ago when Valeriia came to Canada to pursue her education. She is ambitious and focused. Like all newcomers who come to Canada, the settlement journey is not always an easy one, but she pushes forward every day.
This newcomer has huge ambitions
Mahnoosh and her husband, Ali, came to Canada one year ago. Mahnoosh is earning her PhD in human rights and technology law at the University of Ottawa. This lifelong student has been earning top marks while she works and volunteers.
Growing number of immigrants leave Canada
A new report says a growing number of immigrants to Canada are deciding to leave rather than stay.
Why Ren volunteers
I believe that whatever I have is God’s gift to me, and that whatever good that I do is my gift to God and to my fellow men. I came across the Catholic Centre for Immigrants on social media. There I learned that the centre is committed to helping newcomers, most...
Future bright for this former refugee
My name is Akenga Rehani. I am a student at the University of Ottawa. My roots are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and my feet are coming from those dusty and muddy houses of Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. I have no doubts to mention this because that’s...
How do fun activities help settlement?
Every Wednesday evening, 40 women spend their afternoon on the main floor of CCI Ottawa -- sewing. Meanwhile, another group of old and young newcomers go skating every Thursday evening at Lansdowne Park. In late summer, Michael Tay just wrapped up a paddling course on...
Newcomer brings some relief to long-term care home
Within a week of arriving in Canada, 23-year-old Dilruba Hussaini, originally from Afghanistan, had started a full-time job in St. John’s at one of the many long-term care homes in the province that is often looking to fill jobs.
Program helps international students
Catholic Centre for Immigrants launch a new program to help international students find jobs in Ottawa.
Hayfaa tells her refugee story
Hayfaa discovers how determined she is to build a new life for her daughters. This refugee is an inspiration to everyone.