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Sep 23, 20212 min read

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 3, 20191 min read

Almond Green Bean by Lauren

I chose Almond Green Beans (as they’re known in my family, though properly they’re called Green Beans Almandine) as it was one of the...

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Jul 30, 20191 min read

Beef and Green Peppers by Curtis

Beef and Green Peppers is the first recipe I learned to make. I did cook before, but it was mostly from a box or throwing meat on the...

weareneighbours

Aug 28, 20183 min read

The First Country by Priscilla Everett

I was born in South Africa as one of four children. We lived on a sheep farm in a rather arid, desert-like area that was relatively...

weareneighbours

Jun 26, 20182 min read

Favourite Things by Maxine Birtch

Favourite Things Maxine, though we mostly call her Max, is turning one at the end of the month. She obviously can’t write or be...

weareneighbours

Jun 19, 20182 min read

Becoming a River Rat by Kim McCord

I remember visiting Brockville when I first came to Canada from the US. I was living in downtown Toronto at the time, but my...

weareneighbours

Apr 19, 20182 min read

Dima and Amy: Ukraine and Canada

Amy was born and raised in Frankville Ontario on an off grid self sustainable family farm. The mentality of growing and doing it yourself...

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Apr 16, 20181 min read

Emma: Canada

Where were you born and raised? I was born at the Brockville General Hospital in Brockville, Ontario. I grew up in downtown Brockville,...

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Apr 11, 20183 min read

Sarah and Bill: Canada

Where were you born and raised? Born in Ottawa and Lanark County, Bill and Sarah have deep roots in Eastern Ontario. At the age of...

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