News
Each month, the NCC publishes a new Newsletter containing information about our programs and events taking place at NCC, updates, and news, as well as stories of how community support helps #bringpeopletogether.
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Survey of Immigrant Needs 2025
Are you a newcomer to Canada living in the Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha, or Haliburton regions?The Peterborough Immigration Partnership (PIP) wants to hear from you! We are excited to announce the…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Bruce Lindsay
Meet Bruce Lindsay!Volunteer Role/Position(s): Group Facilitator and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2022Languages: English “My name is Bruce Lindsay, and I have been a volunteer with the NCC since June 2022, after earning my Ontario English…
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The BITS Program: Breaking into the Sector
Build Your Skills BIT by BIT: A New Opportunity in Construction and Manufacturing Are you looking to break into the construction and manufacturing sectors? The BITS Program: Breaking into the…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Sid Vasudeva
Meet Sid Vasudeva! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Refugee Support Team Leader/Member and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2021.Languages: English and Urdu (and Some Arabic). At the New Canadians Centre, our volunteers make an incredible impact every day. This…
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Opportunities can transform lives – Esther’s Story
It is an emergency, and you must flee.To move quickly, you must leave someone behind.Which child would it be? This is a decision no one should have to make. But…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Mandana Kamalisarvestani
Meet Mandana Kamalisarvestani!Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member.Volunteering Since: 2023.Languages: Dari/Farsi and English. “My name is Mandana Kamalisarvestani (a long family name!). I was and am a volunteer in the refugee support team and an interpreter…
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Job Posting: Director of Fundraising and Communications
The Director of Fundraising and Communications provides strategic leadership of the organisation’s fundraising & communications, including development of fundraising and communications strategies, in collaboration with the Executive Team and Board…
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Bringing People Together: Peterborough Concert Band Fundraiser Supports the New Canadians Centre
September 19, 2024 – For immediate release As the New Canadians Centre (NCC) sees an exponential increase in the need for its services, the Peterborough Concert Band (PCB) is joining…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Marina Di Francesco
Meet Marina Di Francesco! Volunteer Role/Position(s): English TutorVolunteering Since: 2023Languages: English “Through the NCC, I have been trained to help newcomers develop their English Language Fluency. I have been retired for several years,…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nameera Ghouse
Meet Nameera Ghouse! Name (Pronouns): Nameera Ghouse (she/her)Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member & Special Events VolunteerVolunteering Since: 2022Languages: Urdu, Hindi & English Why do you love volunteering at our Centre?“I love volunteering at NCC because…
Read MoreFrom time to time, we share community events and programs which our clients may find informative or useful.
We do not have a lot of wall space for posters on the bulletin board outside our office. To help us publicise your event, please send us either:
- The link to a website or Facebook page for your event information OR
- Image file of your event poster (jpeg or png) OR
- Pdf/Word file of your event poster
Please make sure that your contact information and all event details are noted in your poster or website. Please send your emails to [email protected] by the 10th of the month. The newsletter will be sent via email to our mailing list by the third Friday every month.