by CCI Ottawa | Jun 8, 2018 | News
More than two years ago, Canadians lined up to sponsor families from Syria who were fleeing a brutal civil war that had raged for almost five years. They were part of the effort by the Canadian government to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada in the first three...
by CCI Ottawa | May 29, 2018 | News
For the Nzokira family, Ottawa is a new beginning filled with dreams for their children and hope for a safe and bright future. Their story began in a refugee camp in Tanzania. Jean Marie Nzokira, 37, and his wife, Janet, 36, were children when they escaped a brutal...
by CCI Ottawa | May 24, 2018 | News
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...
by CCI Ottawa | Jan 8, 2018 | News
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...
by CCI Ottawa | Dec 22, 2017 | News
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″...
