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Tri-Cities News

This section features stories related to our strategic priorities and local news relevant to the Tri-Cities on immigrant inclusion.

Richmond students showcase their roots at regional heritage fair

Students from all over Richmond are coming together at the Richmond Regional Heritage Fair today (Friday) to showcase and learn more about Canadian history and their own roots. The fair, which is being held at the Richmond Cultural Centre, features projects shortlisted from creations by more than 300 local students.  One of these students is Hailey […]

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Discover the flavors of Latin America at Coquitlam's newest grocery store

Olé! A new grocery store has just opened in Coquitlam with Latin American groceries and food. Mi Tierra Latina, which began in 2020 with a storefront in the West End’s Davie Village, has just opened its sixth store at 1024 Ridgeway Ave. in the Austin Heights neighbourhood. The female-founded business sought to fill a gap in the […]

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Cast your vote for 25 of our nation’s most inspiring immigrants!

It’s time to vote for the 15th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards! Canadian Immigrant magazine has opened the national online voting portal and is inviting all Canadians to vote for your favourites among the shortlist of 75 finalists at: canadianimmigrant.ca/top25. Presented by Western Union along with program partners Windmill Microlending and COSTI Immigrant Services , this […]

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