Workplace Culture Workshop Series
OnlineLearn About The Canadian Workplace & How To Succeed! Join us for a two-part workshop series where you will learn: What to expect when employed in Canada Your rights as an employee Understanding the Canadian workplace culture How to make a good first impression and succeed in the workplace And lots more This series will…
Advanced English Group on Zoom
OnlineWe’re moving our English Groups Online for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic! Join us on Zoom to continue developing your English skills. This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on areas such as grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing. This group will resume…
Women’s Entrepreneurship Program Information Session (Northumberland Office)
OnlineReady to start a business? The Virtual Women’s Entrepreneurship Program can help! The Virtual Women’s Entrepreneurship Program is a pilot project offered through the Ontario East Economic Development Commission providing an opportunity for women aged 18+ years of age who want to start and run a full-time business. Participants receive virtual training, coaching, mentoring &…
Welcome Inside: Peterborough Fire Station Virtual Guided Tour
OnlineBringing Peterborough to You…Virtually! Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the Peterborough Fire Station. Firefighters will take us on a virtual tour of the fire station and teach us about fire safety and what's involved in putting out a fire and other emergencies. This is a great opportunity for newcomers to connect…
Brand Photography Workshop for Newcomer Women
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaLearn how to market yourself and your business through photos. Join us for a workshop with Heather Doughty of Heather Doughty Photography. During this hands-on session, you will learn: about brand photography how to take good photos for your business about the best lighting and camera angles how to best market yourself through photos. You are…
Fake News and Misinformation Information Session
OnlineIt’s getting harder and harder to tell what’s true these days! Let’s help you spot the fake news! You can help stop the spread of misinformation by thinking carefully about what you see in the media. Join us for an important information session with the Nourish Project where you will learn how to safely navigate…
Welcome Inside: The Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters (OFAH) Virtual Guided Tour
OnlineBringing Peterborough to You...Virtually! Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters. Staff from the centre will take us on a virtual tour of the facility and teach us about the work being done to conserve animal species in the region. You’ll also learn about black bears…
Welcome Winter Zoom Party
OnlineCelebrate the Winter Season & Holidays with your NCC Family! Join us on Zoom for an evening of music, dancing, trivia, and stories from around the world as we welcome winter. Enjoy some world music and dance performed by newcomers in Peterborough & Northumberland. Prizes are up for grabs in the trivia challenge. And you…
Sewing Alterations and Repairs Training
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaDevelop Your Skills in Sewing! We are excited to offer our Sewing Program this fall, in-person following COVID-19 protocols. All materials and sewing equipment will be provided. The second course in the Fall Program is on Alterations & Repairs. Basic sewing skills are needed, or completion of our Sewing for Beginners course. The course is…
Youth Bowling (Boys Group)
Lakeview Bowling 109 George St. N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThe Lanes Are Waiting! Try your hand at Bowling! Join the NCC for an after-school outing and some bowling fun to end the year. Come make new friends and try your hand at bowling! This group is for newcomer boys in high school in Peterborough. Another group for newcomer girls will be held on December…