Three years into war, English classes key for Ukrainian newcomers to Ottawa
Every Thursday afternoon at Ottawa’s Café Ukraine, behind the “Quiet Please – Class in Session” sign, Lisa Hrynuik and Mariia Baziuk are practicing English. Hrynuik, Baziuk’s tutor, plays the part of a patient describing her symptoms, while Baziuk intently listens to piece together a diagnosis. For Baziuk, this isn’t just role playing. Having completed her medical training in Ukraine and...
Trudeau’s support for Ukrainian long-range missile strikes in Russia launches domestic debate
Canadian experts are divided over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent statement of support for the United States and Britain to provide Ukraine the ability to launch missile strikes against military targets deep within Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned such support for Ukraine would draw NATO countries into direct war with his country, which began an illegal invasion of...
Chef escapes war in Ukraine, brings expert culinary creations to Ottawa café
Chef Nasser Saleh has brought his talents to Ottawa after fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Ottawans supporting Ukraine during a long, cold winter of war
Russia's strategy of targeting electricity and power sources in Ukraine will make for a long, difficult winter. And Ottawa's are trying to help.