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Sep 7, 20220 min read
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Meet Johanna: International Learning
1. How do you like your job/business? I love my job at the Merrick Preparatory School in Merrickville! I am proud to help...
weareneighbours
Aug 31, 20226 min read
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weareneighbours
Aug 25, 20220 min read
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weareneighbours
Aug 25, 20220 min read
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Meet Richard: Integrating into the Communities
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? Newcomers have been an important part of my personal and professional life for many...
weareneighbours
Aug 17, 20224 min read
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Meet Lucas: Safe Living
Lucas arrived to Brockville from Brazil in October 2021. Lives in Brockville with his husband Felipe. Lucas works at Boboli and Felipe...
weareneighbours
Aug 3, 20222 min read
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weareneighbours
Jul 27, 20220 min read
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Meet Jane: The Next Generation
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? My parents are immigrants, and I grew up in Nunavut, so I was fortunate enough to grow...
weareneighbours
Jul 20, 20222 min read
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weareneighbours
Dec 15, 20210 min read
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Dec 8, 20210 min read
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Meet Patricia: Volunteering to Help
My name is Patricia Younger. I was born in Canada, as were my parents. My husband and I lived in Ottawa for our entire careers but,...
weareneighbours
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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weareneighbours
Nov 25, 20210 min read
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Meet Becky: Beautiful and Interesting Culture
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? I had the opportunity to teach some newcomers in a classroom setting a few years ago. 2. What...
weareneighbours
Nov 17, 20211 min read
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weareneighbours
Nov 10, 20210 min read
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weareneighbours
Oct 27, 20210 min read
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Teanne: A More Welcoming and Diverse Community
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? I became actively involved in assisting new commers to our area in 2015. Our community...
weareneighbours
Oct 20, 20212 min read
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weareneighbours
Oct 13, 20210 min read
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Jackie: Knowing Newcomers
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? Newcomers have fortunately always been part of my life. My most vivid memories are from...
weareneighbours
Oct 6, 20213 min read
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weareneighbours
Sep 29, 20210 min read
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Lauren: The Need for Kindness and Empathy
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? I became involved with newcomers to the area when I started as the Projects Coordinator...
weareneighbours
Sep 23, 20212 min read
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