Countdown is on to 2018 WOW

Countdown is on to 2018 WOW

Note: This article first appeared in the Centretown Buzz. By Suzanne Charest Every year, about 12,000 immigrants arrive in Ottawa and our city has a well-earned reputation as being welcoming to newcomers. It is one of six cities in the country receiving top marks for...
Bust these myths about refugees

Bust these myths about refugees

Fake news. We’ve heard this phrase many times, especially if you happen to follow a certain U.S. President in the news. Fake news, though, is no laughing matter and it’s not just a problem in the U.S. With the proliferation of social media in the last 10 years and the...
Santa makes a visit to refugees

Santa makes a visit to refugees

Santa made another early visit to Reception House this year. Our annual Christmas Party was another fun afternoon of presents, food and companionship. Here are a few photos from the event. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”28″...
NHL Enterprises makes donation

NHL Enterprises makes donation

Santa Claus made an early visit to the Catholic Centre for Immigrants on Thursday in the form of former NHLers Shane Doan, Kris King and officials with the NHL Enterprises Canada. The group was on hand to deliver $15,000 worth of gift cards to Canadian Tire and Sport...
An update on Seniors Circles

An update on Seniors Circles

It’s been just a little more than a year since we started our Seniors Circles program.   This program is part of a collaborative project, Keeping Ottawa Seniors Connected (KOSC), funded by Employment and Social Development Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors. It...