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kindness of people everywhere. Their cup of Tim Horton’s coffee purchased for many, many other ways to assist – from
plans are to remain in Canada and to the ride home. Vova was shocked by the a simple giving of time and sharing
apply for Permanent Citizenship and we size of it as they are used to very small expertise, to donating used/new apparel,
will certainly do all we can to support amounts overseas. Our first grocery to supplying items that may be needed
them in that regard! store trip was quite an experience as for Christmas. The list is as endless as
We asked them what they enjoy well – seeing the fresh fruits, vegetables your time permits. There are Ukrainian
most about living in Canada - and in and goods available and again there Groups dedicated to helping transition
Kincardine - and the first thing that came was laughter when they came across a Newcomers into the Region across
to their mind was being with us (and “super-size” Coca-Cola bottle! Through Canada – check your area, there may be
likewise of course!), how beautiful our everything, they are extremely grateful one already started!
country is, the town itself and the variety for the friendliness of everyone they Following are some of the resources
of shops available, the quintessential have met along the way who have made we utilized. There are now several
beauty of Lake Huron, the endless them feel welcome. groups offering help. It’s important to
sandy beach, the walkways and trails If you are interested in Hosting a be careful and cognizant as well.
and the natural surroundings around family from the Ukraine, please feel free We are grateful and proud Canadians,
them. Something that we may take for to reach out to us – we would be happy working at building a better tomorrow
granted is our wonderful clean air and to share our experience and connect for this wonderful Ukrainian family!
drinking water straight from the tap! We you with the organizations who can
still laugh when we recall that first large help best. Beyond Hosting, there are

Facebook – Canada Host Ukrainians https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadahostukrainians
(Good for learning best practices/protocols)

Facebook - Accommodation, Help Shelter for Ukraine
(Canada) https://www.facebook.com/groups/699929631375624

Facebook - Accommodation, Help & Shelter for Ukraine
(Canada/US)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/usa.canada.help.shelter
Website for Host Locations https://icanhelp.host/
(Add Address and Room(s) Available)
Settlement Organization (A huge help for orienting Hosts https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/
and Newcomers on the necessary documents and funding immigrating-to-ontario/immigration-categories/Information-
requirements. An excellent resource!) for-Ukraine-Nationals-Coming-to-Canada/

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

AD Canada ...............................................................................................................24 Nicholson and Cates Limited ................................inside back cover

AFA Forest Products ..................................................inside front cover Nu-Forest Products (Canada) Inc. ......................................................15
Atlas Polar ......................................................................................................7 Polytarp Products ................................................................................................13
Castle Building Centres Group ..........................outside back cover Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc. ..........................................................19
Doidge Building Centres .......................................................................14 Taiga Building Products .......................................................................................5

Groupe BMR ..................................................................................................9 TIMBER MARTS ......................................................................................................23

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