South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SLNRC)

The Newcomer Settlement Services at South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre was officially launched in late 2007. Through the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP), Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) provided funds to implement programs aimed at serving newcomers. These services include information and referral on life in Canada and the community, connect newcomers to other resources and services, assist with day-to-day issues, and provide one-on-one information as well as group sessions on settlement-related issues. The centre provides neighbourhood-based services and is considered as a community hub. The centre focuses on bringing several programs and services through partnerships with and delivers a client-centered approach.

The Centre also provides Job Search Workshops (JSWs) to newcomers by offering workshops on Canadian job market, resume and cover letter writing, interview skills including video taping of mock interviews, cold calling and networking and how to overcome the barrier of “No Canadian Work Experience”. In addition, basic computer training is offered to assist newcomers with employment readiness.

Library Settlement Program (LSP) is a partnership settlement program between CIC, public libraries and settlement agencies in communities. Services under LSP program include one-on-one settlement information and referral, group information sessions, and community outreach.

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) is a partnership of Settlement Agencies, Boards of Education and Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Through SWIS, SLNRC helps newcomer students and their families settle in their school and community.

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London Dragon Boat Festival

August 21, 2010
1424 Clarke Road, London, ON
EMAIL: raceinfo@dragonboatlondon.ca
WEBSITE: www.dragonboatlondon.ca

Since 1993, the London Dragon Boat Race Festival has held this exciting community event. Great food, interesting cultural displays and arts and crafts accompany the dragon boat racing.
 

Festa Italiana

August 27 - 29, 2010
130 King St., London, ON N6A 1C5
TELEPHONE: (519) 963-0963
WEBSITE: www.festaitaliana.ca

This is the 9th year the Covent Garden Market will host an Italian festival. Music, dancing, children's entertainment, great contests and exhibits. Contact Angela Greco-Wilson 519-963-0963
 

Celebrating Chopin

October 2, 2010
10 am to 5 pm
Central London Public Library

Doors Open London 2010

Date: September 18 & 19, 2010
Discover London's special stories and spaces as you explore a variety of unique sites throughout the city during this two-day event in September. Theme for this year’s event: Our Changing Landscape.
More information will be available soon at: www.doorsopenlondon.ca
 

Labour Force Trends/Survey by Service Canada

From April 2009 to April 2010 employment in the London economic region rose by 5,900, led by full-time employment gains of 3,900 jobs. The labour force remained stable and the number of unemployed people fell by 4,200 workers. Read more>

NEW SERVICE Offered in Schools

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program offers school-based settlement services for newcomer students and their families at no cost. It places settlement workers from community organizations in elementary and secondary schools to help newcomer students and their families settle into their school and community easily. It is a partnership between the Service Providing Organizations, London’s School Boards, and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Average House Prices

According to the Royal LePage Survey 2010 of Canadian House Prices, average prices of standard two-storey homes in London are $239,000; for the same type of home in North Toronto, the average price is $795,000 (comparison found on page 23). For more information: visit Royal LePage

New Website for LGBTQ Youth and Educators: MyGSA.ca

GSAs are "Gay Straight Alliances," student clubs with LGBTQ and heterosexual student membership. This new website has resources for youth and educators about GSAs, safer spaces, inclusive curriculum, school policies, events and more. From Egale Canada... Learn More>

Get Fresh...Eat Local

Late spring through to fall, fresh foods are available from the farms and fields of Middlesex-London. This local map lists the farms and vendors who sell their produce and products or allow you to pick your own! Download Brochure>

LOLA Fest

September 16 - 19, 2010
London, ON
WEBSITE: www.lolafest.com

LOLA Fest is an innovative festival that dares to bring unconventional musicians and groundbreaking visual artists – from the unknown to the world renowned.

New French-Language Website for Ontario's Francophone Settlement Sector

The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) is pleased to announce the launch of:
Ensemble pour l'établissement. The website aims to support professionals in the settlement sector by providing information, resources and an on-line discussion forum. Visit the new site>

Conservatives announce plans for new immigration regulator

Minister unveils legislation aimed at cleaning up immigration consulting along with long-promised legislation to crack down on unethical “'ghost” consultants. Read more>