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Як завантажити та відкрити PDF форму з веб-сайту IRCC?

Шановні новоприбулі, ось інформація IRCC щодо неможливості завантаження в PDF. Багато документів на нашому веб-сайті доступні вам у форматі портативних документів (PDF). Для перегляду такого типу документів на комп’ютері потрібно буде встановити програму для читання файлів PDF, наприклад Adobe Reader 10 (або новішої версії). Будь ласка, не забудьте перезавантажити комп’ютер після завантаження програми для читання […]

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Recently migrated Ukrainians celebrate first Christmas in the Comox Valley

The Comox Valley Ukrainian community hosted a Christmas concert and dinner on Sunday, Jan. 8. Approximately 200 people attended the event, which was organized by those who have made the Comox Valley their new home in the past year. For many in attendance, it was the first Christmas away from their homeland, through little choice

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Places to Look for Jobs

From Ukraine to Vancouver Island, Newest Information / By Help Ukraine

Our anonymous blogger is now settled and has asked us to share the following links. This is a collection of job search websites throughout Canada. On Vancouver Island, don’t forget about the Help Ukraine Job Board and the importance of registering with Work BC . https://employukraine.org/ 1. LinkedIn2. Indeed (https://ca.indeed.com/)3. Monster (https://www.monster.ca/)4. Work in Non-Profits.ca

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Statement about the Time Magazine Person of the Year

From Ukraine to Vancouver Island, Newest Information / By Help Ukraine

Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society would like to congratulate Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Spirit of Ukraine for being named as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. Each year, Time chooses someone who they believe represents the most important issue or issues of the past 12 months. The war in Ukraine and the bravery of the

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How to Find a Doctor

From Ukraine to Vancouver Island, Newest Information / By Help Ukraine

It is a challenge to find a family doctor on Vancouver Island. You will need to rely on several services for medical care. If you don’t know what to do, call 8-1-1 to speak to a nurse, pharmacist, or other medical professionals 24 hours a day. For emergencies, including bleeding that needs stitches, head injury,

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Why? / чому?

From Ukraine to Vancouver Island, Newest Information / By Help Ukraine

дивіться український текст нижче Why? I have been asked this question almost every day since March. “Why? Why do you spend so much time and energy helping Ukrainian refugees?” For me – the answer is simple. Because this is how I choose the world I want to live in. I want to be a person

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Guest Applications have been Paused (Archived post)

From Ukraine to Vancouver Island / By admin1

Please note: this post was published September 6, 2022. Applications have re-opened. More info here. Folks – we have made the sad decision to close our guest application for the moment. We are going to take a bit of time to re-evaluate what we are doing. We will continue to accept host appplications, and may

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💰💰💰Мені запропонували роботу, але я не розумію скільки я буду отримувати після виплати податків?💰💰💰

From Ukraine to Vancouver Island / By admin1

Автор: Андрій Фабриков Ми спробуємо допомогти вам. Нижче ми зробили таблицю щоб трошки пояснити як це працює. Ця таблица зроблена для 2022 року (наступного року вона 99% зміниться) з урахуванням що ви працюєте 8 годин на день, та у вас не відраховують пенсійні плани та інші бенефіти. Як ви побачили – більше заробляєш, більше податки.

💰💰💰Мені запропонували роботу, але я не розумію скільки я буду отримувати після виплати податків?💰💰💰 Read More »

Abusive behaviour

From Ukraine to Vancouver Island / By admin1

Important/Важливо Based on an incident this week, we feel it’s necessary to highlight a few things: Violence of any kind toward ANY person (including verbal abuse) is illegal and not tolerated in Canada. Being drunk in a public place is illegal and not tolerated in Canada. Trying to bribe a public official or police officer

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If you are sick

From Ukraine to Vancouver Island / By admin1

Many things are different in Canada than in Ukraine. Going to work while sick is one of them. Post-COVID, going to work sick is not only considered disrespectful, it’s also illegal. Going to work while sick endangers other people. It could lead to you losing your job, or facing legal trouble if you make other

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