The Blog
Stories, guides and news from across the North.
April 27, 2026
From Mogadishu to Bay Street: Aisha's Thunder Bay
Aisha arrived from Mogadishu in February 2024. A year later, she runs a Somali kitchen on Bay Street and serves city councillors lamb sambusas on Tuesdays.
Read →April 27, 2026
IRCC Settlement Service Eligibility Changes: What Northern Ontario Newcomers Need to Know
As of April 1, 2026, economic-class permanent residents have a 6-year cap on free IRCC settlement services. Refugees and family-class immigrants are not affected.
Read →April 26, 2026
Welcome to Diaspora North
We're building a community hub for newcomers, neighbours and local business across Northern Ontario. Here's what's coming.
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