by CCI Ottawa | Jun 7, 2017 | News
It was a packed house at the Catholic Centre for Immigrants when two Liberal MPPs stopped by to talk about the impact a new minimum wage will have on immigrants in Ottawa. Yasir Naqvi and John Fraser, along with CCI Ottawa Executive Director Carl Nicholson, spoke to a...
by CCI Ottawa | Jun 1, 2017 | News
Being an avid runner for almost 30 years, how would I remember one of my slowest races? Despite the pain I endured during the 10K at the 2017 Ottawa Race Weekend, it will come down as one of my most memorable ones. And it’s not just for the beautiful medal...
by CCI Ottawa | May 12, 2017 | News
Everyone can benefit from a helping hand now and again. Sometimes, that helping hand takes the form of a mentor. A mentor is someone who has been there before you and can guide you through that next stage of your life or career. Many businesses uses mentoring as a way...
by CCI Ottawa | May 10, 2017 | News
Getting settled in a new country is easier when you have friends. The Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) has partnered with Together Project and COSTI Immigrant Services to invite volunteers to form Welcome Groups. These groups will be matched with...
by CCI Ottawa | May 4, 2017 | News
It was a thank you that came with a free breakfast. The Catholic Centre for Immigrants recently thanked their volunteers and sponsors with a free breakfast of pancakes and sausages with the help of Dow Honda. This is the second year Dow Honda has graciously organized...
by CCI Ottawa | Mar 10, 2017 | News
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival Program is offered jointly by the Catholic Centre for Immigrants and World Skills. The program delivers a series of online courses to new immigrants in Canada or immigrants who are destined for Canada. These online courses help newcomers...
