Immigrant Services Association Of Nova Scotia

• More than 300 Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion have arrived in Halifax

  The flight from Warsaw, Poland, is the third chartered by the Canadian government in the last two weeks carrying Ukrainian nationals fleeing the Russian invasion.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2022
  
• 100 Afghan refugees and how they’re beginning new lives in Nova Scotia

  More than 200 refugees arrived at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Wednesday. About 100 will remain in Nova Scotia while the rest will go on to other provinces.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
  
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• New Canadian launches business that aims to keep Nova Scotians safer on the roads

  A new Canadian is hoping to turn a tragic life experience into an opportunity to make the roads of his new home province safer.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2021
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• ISANS launches Youth Explore! Program to help young newcomers

  Jennifer Watts, CEO of ISANS, says the program will particularly help those who haven’t been able to connect with others due to a variety of reasons.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2021
• N.S. association calls for federal, provincial support of refugee sponsorship program

  Many immigrants and refugees are choosing to settle in Nova Scotia — and it's a trend that's continuing to rise.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2019
• ‘This is my home now’: Syrian refugee marks three years in Halifax

  It's been a long and exhausting three years since Ahmad Alzoubi was forced to leave his home in Syria and flee the country.

  Politics

  Dec 23, 2018
• Syrian newcomers fundraising to help refugees arriving in Nova Scotia

  The group is trying to raise $50,000 via a fundraising campaign to expand its services.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2018
• Jennifer Watts chosen as new CEO of immigrant organization ISANS

  Jennifer Watts served as councillor for two terms in north end Halifax and opted not to run in the 2016 municipal elections.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2018
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• ‘Soccer knows no language’: Refugee children welcomed into Nova Scotia soccer community

  Like many youth, newcomers are ecstatic whenever they get an opportunity to play the "beautiful game."

  Sports

  Dec 22, 2017
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• ‘Come from away’ attitude lingers in Nova Scotia, newcomers’ agency head says

  Some employers in the province only want to hire people they went to school with or who live down the road, and are reluctant to consider hiring an immigrant from overseas.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2017