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… of going to Canada! This dream became a reality in the summer of 1952. We left the Netherlands, Mom, Dad my brother, my sister and myself with … of $100.00. This was to allow us to begin a new life in a new land. We left Rotterdam that summer and entered Halifax harbour on September …
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… Silvio, Teresa, e Marisa Bozzo / An Immigration Story It all began back in the beautiful, medieval town of Donnici Superiore, Cosenza, … married Teresa Canale (born June 9, 1928) on January 28, 1951. During the Christmas season the happy couple welcomed their firstborn, Marisa, On December 2, 1951. The following April, the young family sailed on the Homeland from the port of …
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… The Railside Room offers space for small meetings, workshops and conferences for up to 40 guests. The intimate space is located conveniently near the front entrance, has … light and is fully accessible. Other Details: Exclusive on-site catering is provided by our partner, RCR Hospitality Group. 80 inch Display …
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… Photo courtesy of Saïd Allibou. “I can’t feel my hands!” Saïd was wearing gloves. His wife, Ghita, was not. It was February 4th, just nine … app. “It's more accurate compared to the others,” according to Saïd. Buy your winter clothing in Canada. Saïd and Ghita purchased winter … outfits in Morocco but “our clothes didn't match the winter here.” Buy mittens, not gloves. Saïd has learned that “mittens are more …
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… Last places seen: Warsaw, Poland and Versailles, France Last known destination: Canada The Scotiabank Family History Centre needs the public’s … friends. Irene and Maja, Holocaust survivors from the Warsaw ghetto, were separated in France in 1947 when Irene’s family left the country …
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… In the 2001 movie The Wedding Planner , we watch JLo with her calm professional demeanour and her bag of tricks …
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… How can I share my story? You can share your story in two ways. You can complete the online story form located here . You … I donate an artifact or archival document, am I entitled to a tax receipt? If your item is acquired by the Museum you are entitled to a tax receipt for its equivalent fair market value. If your item(s) are valued at …
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The Second World War was over and there was no employment. I felt I couldn't continue to work the land; it was a miserable life! I had thought of going to work in Chile, but then I found the road to Canada and I took it. I intended to stay only a few years (maybe 4 or 5) and I told my wife not to …
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Time 0:04:50 Transcript I was born in Bremerhaven on January 23, 1941 to Karoline and Theo Muller, two doting parents. Everything was on fire, chaos everywhere. Although I was born in St. Joseph Catholic Hospital, I was baptised Lutheran immediately. Since Bremerhaven was bombed continuously and …
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… Settling in a new country may pose many challenges for immigrants There are … to name only a few. Though there are countless other adjustments we may discuss relating to immigration, one important and certainly … face struggles in trying to cook healthy food. Sometimes it’s hard to buy food within your budget because many items are more expensive than …