Transforming a community

When Hamdi Mohamed arrived in 1989 as a Somali refugee, she faced many of the challenges newcomers still face today. She struggled to find work in her field, and was unfamiliar with Canada’s institutions. But by helping others, she was able to overcome those barriers to become the executive director of the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization, and a renowned community leader.

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New humane society building long overdue

Feces and urine float through the watery gutters lining the eroding cages of the Ottawa Humane Society’s dog runs. In the stray cat ward, cages filled with two to three cats are stacked on top of one another, spilling out into the hallways and filling closets – the meows from the distressed animals are deafening.

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