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,...
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weareneighbours
Nov 17, 20211 min read
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...
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weareneighbours
Oct 20, 20212 min read
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...
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weareneighbours
Oct 6, 20213 min read
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...
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weareneighbours
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Nasro: Quiet and Peaceful
1. How do you like Canada? I like the peace, and also I have a job and can study. I had no English when I arrived, but now can speak...
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weareneighbours
Aug 25, 20212 min read
Alvin: Beauty and Peace
Hi, My name’s Alvin Mugume I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) I came to Canada in 2019 And I live in Brockville...
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weareneighbours
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Melissa: Refugees for Brockville
1. How long have you been involved with Refugees for Brockville? I was one of the founding members when it was established by City of...
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weareneighbours
Jul 21, 20213 min read
Victor: A Free and Happy Country
1. What was your journey here? I came to Canada from the Ivory Coast. I had seen Canada on the TV, so it was like a dream that I was able...
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weareneighbours
Oct 29, 20191 min read
Falafel by Abeer
This is a Mediterranean recipe! I learnt this recipe from my mother when I was growing up in Syria. We used to enjoy cooking and eating...
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weareneighbours
Oct 15, 20191 min read
Red Lentil Soup by Somaya
I learned this recipe in my country Syria when I was 16 years old. I like to eat this soup in winter to keep warm and feel cozy. I love...
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weareneighbours
Oct 1, 20191 min read
Seafood Pizza by Mohamed
When I was a high school student, I would go out with my friends every night to restaurants. We would eat seafood pizza and share...
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weareneighbours
Sep 24, 20191 min read
Yorkshire Pudding by Judy
This is such a simple recipe but foolproof. It is special to me because it has been passed down three generations and I can still...
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weareneighbours
Sep 17, 20191 min read
Ontario Gold Barbecue Sauce by Michael
My name is Michael Fincher and I’m a chef originally from Cairo Georgia. I moved to Canada from New York about 15 years ago and I...
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weareneighbours
Aug 20, 20191 min read
Spanakopitta by Alice
I chose to share my Spanakopitta recipe, as it’s a recipe I’m always asked for. Everyone loves it. I remember my mom always made it, and...
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weareneighbours
Aug 13, 20191 min read
Radio Pudding by Maggie
The recipe I decided to share is my grandma’s recipe for Radio Pudding. When asked why it was called Radio Pudding, my grandma laughed...
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weareneighbours
Aug 6, 20191 min read
Butter Brickle by Kay
I learned how to make Butter Brickle from a friend of mine, and have probably been making it for forty years now. It’s always been a big...
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weareneighbours
Jul 23, 20191 min read
Melktart by Rina
My favourite recipe is Milktart, which is similar to a custard pie. We often made it as a dessert after a nice Sunday lunch or for tea...
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weareneighbours
Jul 16, 20191 min read
Spicy Thai Soup by Melissa
I have always loved to travel, and with that comes an adoration for food from other countries and cultures. I’ve enjoyed homemade rice,...
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weareneighbours
Jul 2, 20191 min read
Mandu by Jann
Shortly after our oldest daughter was born, our family moved to Winnipeg. When we arrived, we didn’t know anyone, but lucky for us there...
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weareneighbours
Jun 25, 20191 min read
Khyar bil Labban from Ahmad
In 1996, upon our arrival to Montreal and during our intensive French language course, I met people from all around the world. One of...
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