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Meet Denzel: Different Perspectives
1.      What brought you to Leeds and Grenville/Canada? I came to Canada for the work opportunities, and to run away from corruption. I...
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Jul 4, 20245 min read
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Leeds and Grenville: Affordable Housing
Having shelter is a basic human need. Having access to affordable, adequate, and suitable housing is a critical issue for immigrants and...
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Jun 26, 20241 min read
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Meet Caroline: Be A Good Neighbour
1.     What supports already exist in relation to affordable housing for immigrants and refugees?  The United Counties of Leeds and...
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Jun 20, 20245 min read
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Oct 4, 20230 min read
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Word Cloud: Leeds and Thousand Islands Public Library
What makes a welcoming community?
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Sep 20, 20231 min read
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Sep 6, 20230 min read
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Meet Zaid: A calm, slower pace
What brought you to Leeds and Grenville? I was drawn into working within a smaller city/area due to the community and environment present...
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Aug 23, 20234 min read
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Aug 16, 20230 min read
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Meet Megan: Moving Emotions
Hello! My name is Megan Carter. I was born in Canada and grew up in Leeds and Grenville, specifically in Brockville. After I finished my...
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Aug 2, 20233 min read
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Jul 27, 20230 min read
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Jul 26, 20230 min read
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Brockville Library: Welcoming Community
What makes a welcoming community? The patrons of the Brockville Public Library had a lot of ideas, which you can see in the word cloud...
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Jul 19, 20231 min read
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Meet Matthijs: Building a Network
1. What brought you to Leeds and Grenville/Canada? My wife is working for the Coast Guard and had an opportunity to start at the...
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Jul 12, 20233 min read
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Meet Jassiya: Love of the St. Lawrence
1. What brought you to Leeds and Grenville/Canada? A few years ago, I realized my calling and decided to pursue a career in mental...
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Jun 21, 20232 min read
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Meet Wouter: A Laidback Country
1. How do you like your job/business? I enjoy my work, absolutely 2. How is working different in Canada compared to where you...
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Nov 2, 20221 min read
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Sep 28, 20220 min read
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Meet Felipe: Patience and Open-Mindedness
1. How do you like your job/business? I like my job. But it’s not what I want to do, and what I want to do in the future. I like...
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Sep 14, 20223 min read
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