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  • Pte E. Elizabeth Knowles Webb
    … did, on June 23, 1944. When the happy day came, our parents had only four days leave to get up to Aberdeen, get married, and then back to … to fight in Normandy, Germany, and Holland. You could say this was the best and worst time of his life. He had just gotten married, but then … stuff to this day. It didn't take long after arriving to find out how enormous Canada was, and that she still had another few days on a …
  • Quotes - Deciding to Leave
    … my wife and I and our 11- mouth old daughter arrived in Quebec City, Canada. We decided to leave our homeland of the Netherlands for a … the move for a better life.” (Simon Grin, 1948) “Although I was only four years old at the time, I can distinctly remember the kist seated … room furniture such as a table, armchairs and a china cabinet; a bed; mom and dad’s bicycles; mom’s special set of china cabinet dishes, …
  • Canada Was My University: Abdoulaye's Immigration Story
    … “I consider Canada to be my university,” he says. The youngest of four, Abdoulaye grew up in Guinea-Conakry surrounded by a fiercely … extract him from what was a dangerous situation that would close off his future. They combined resources, sold some land and secured a … He walked up to administration and said, “I am a refugee, I’ve come here, I don’t know where to go or to whom I should speak.” …
  • John Halani
    … Life in Uganda - Community Involvement Time 0:01:48 Transcript My two sisters went to … and university education, because at that time, India seemed to be the best option because it’s cheaper than to go to England. Most of the … I became the president of the council—the Ismaili community. But before that, I was active in the community as well, sitting as a member …
  • The Ilgvaris Vilumsons Family
    … Ontario and she was able to sponsor us in 1950. My parents had to have jobs waiting and a promise from my aunt that we would not be a drain on the system. It was the best decision we ever made. All I remember of the trip on the ship was … Kenora, my uncle said "Hi!". I had no idea what he was saying. That is how my basic knowledge of English was. However, I soon picked it up and …
  • Leonardo Passera
    … was no easy task seeing as I am the youngest of eight children (seven boys, one girl). After completing my studies in elementary school, I … Christian Workers Group at our church. We were married in 1964 and have to children, Livio and Elsa, of whom we are very proud. I was very fortunate to have met Vanda and to have built a life for all of us in Canada. I am …
  • Kookoo Sabzi - Naz Deravian
    … table on a regular basis are mixed here with a few eggs and spices for a fragrant, fresh, and vibrant kookoo sabzi. Use this recipe as a … This kookoo is prepared traditionally on the stovetop, which is the best way to brown the outside, but you can also place the pan in a … except for the eggs and the oil to the green herbs and give a stir to combine. Add the eggs and mix well to combine. The batter should have …
  • Papaya Salad Som Tum - Chef Nuit Regular
    … For me, papaya salad is the best salad in the entire world—tart, sweet, … 1 cup of prepared green papaya. Set aside. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce and coconut sugar. Stir well until the sugar …
  • Giovanni Marrone
    … coast in the province of Chieti-Italy. He was born the third of four siblings (Ida, Carmine Antonio and Teresa) to parents Concetta … the family while Giovanni was growing up. His education was nominal at best, barely completing the first grade. Circumstances were such that …
  • Joan Winifred Gallant
    … in North London in 1923. Her siblings included one sister, Lily, and four brothers: Jim, Len, Charlie and Jack.  In her late teens she … worked for the Ministry of Defense as a secretary. Joan’s story may have ended here.  One evening, Joan finished work late and missed her … in Human Resources for the CNR Railway. During this time, they had four more children: Michael, Denise, Robert and Raymond. With his …

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