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Newcomer Story: Elvira Rubio

Posted July 26, 2024 by Len Loza

A new year, a new life. Elvira arrived in Winnipeg literally on New Year’s Day last year to join her… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Jihad Laguerbia

Posted February 15, 2024 by Len Loza

“My first advice to newcomers is to stop overthinking,” Jihad said. “I worried a lot (when we arrived in Canada)…. Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Vira Bugaienko

Posted December 7, 2023 by Len Loza

Meeting Vira was like catching up with a long-lost friend. After being a consistent winner in our Summer Photo Contest… Read more »

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Summer Photo Contest Mechanics

Posted June 26, 2023 by Len Loza

DESCRIPTION: It’s summer! Time to make great memories! Share with us your wonderful photos and win prizes! The contest will… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Volodymyr Kryvenko

Posted June 16, 2023 by Len Loza

This quarter, we are privileged to share Daria’s story, as well as that of her husband, Volodymyr. The couple, along… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Daria Kryvenko

Posted May 26, 2023 by Len Loza

Have you ever encountered a moment when you felt the undeniable power of destiny? For Daria, it was a series… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Luidmila Nakonechna

Posted May 16, 2023 by Len Loza

This quarter, we are highlighting the story of one our Language Contest Champions, Luidmila. It’s a story of resilience and… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Isabella (Xinyu Yang)

Posted March 10, 2023 by Len Loza

“One kind word can change an entire day.” This came to mind as I was reading Isabella’s appreciation letters for… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Sara Yousufi

Posted March 7, 2023 by Len Loza

Congratulations to our December Language Contest winner, Sara Yousufi! This soft-spoken lady started learning with English Online (EO) just last… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Mariya Ostapchuk

Posted January 12, 2023 by Len Loza

Congratulations to our November Language Contest winner, Mariya Ostapchuk! Despite being one of English Online’s (EO) newest learners, Mariya rose… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Landiarisoa Razafindranaivo

Posted September 20, 2022 by Len Loza

Hooray for our August Language Contest Grand Winner, Landiarisoa Razafindranaivo! Landy has won several times in the past weeks, winning… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Mithula Raveendran

Posted September 9, 2022 by Len Loza

We are proud to feature the first graduate of our revitalized e-Volunteer program, Mithula Raveendran. Mithula was paired with a… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Mariela Camero

Posted August 2, 2022 by Len Loza

Double hooray for our June Language Contest Grand Winner, Mariela Camero!! Double, because aside from her language contest win, we’re… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Anne Sonie Joseph Noel

Posted May 19, 2022 by Len Loza

Three cheers for our Language Contest April Grand Winner, Anne Sonie Joseph Noel!!! We are shining the spotlight on her… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Ellen Min Chen

Posted March 31, 2022 by Len Loza

We’re celebrating Ellen who is our first Language Contest winner. Our Language Contest consists of three fairly difficult grammar questions… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Silvia Ortega dela Cruz

Posted January 6, 2022 by Len Loza

Silvia’s cheerful face came on the screen after I clicked on Skype. She was all smiles but she told me… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Soledad Orcorchuk

Posted August 20, 2021 by Len Loza

Moving to a new country is tough. Now imagine going through it during a global pandemic. On top of your… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Kirandeep Kaur Gill

Posted July 8, 2021 by Len Loza

My interview with Kirandeep had a few stops and starts. First, she failed to show up for our Skype meeting… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Nguyen Thi Hoang Dung (Dzung Nguyen)

Posted February 1, 2021 by Len Loza

Dzung Nguyen was among the first to answer my request for interviewees. I had posted an ad asking for “stories… Read more »

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Newcomer Story: Brhan Abrha

Posted November 10, 2020 by Len Loza

Brhan’s answer to the question “what do you like about Manitoba?” confused me. She said “Oh, I like the shiny… Read more »

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