Latest News

digitalJOURNEYS project

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:37:29 +0000

We invite you to be part of a digital storytelling project. Join Guelph based filmmaker, Irene Njomo, to create a short 5 minute web video using image, text and voice to describe your journey to Canada.

2012 Income Tax Workshop

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:35:40 +0000

The 2012 tax season is upon us and it is time to find out why and how to file your taxes. If you are a new immigrant and want to be educated about this process, please visit Immigrant Services on February 25th 2012 from 9-3pm.

Resource Developer Position

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:58:20 +0000

Immigrant Services - Guelph Wellington is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to raise funds through planned and strategic activities.

Bus Route Changes

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:00:57 +0000

Clients, please be aware that commencing January 2nd, 2001, the bus routes will be changed.

Clients can no longer use the 23 or 70B.

New bus routes are #9 and #10

Please visit guelphtransit.ca for more information.

Holiday Season Closure

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:23:27 +0000

Immigrant Services will be closed the week of December 26 to December 30. We will re-open Monday, January 2, 2012.

From Immigrant Services, have a Happy Holidays and a great New Year.

Sponsorship Workshop

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:40:03 +0000

Do you want to sponsor your loved ones? We will discuss what sponsorship is and who you can sponsor, the recent changes in parents sponsorship, the documents needed for sponsorship and what your responsibility as a sponsor is.

Workshop: Family Law, Wills and Power of Attorney

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:30:00 +0000

On Thursday January 19th, Immigrant Services will be hosting a 1 hour workshop about family law, wills and power of attorney. If you have questions regarding any of these issues, come join Immigrant Services in this.

Fraud Prevention Workshop

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:56:26 +0000

Are you a new immigrant? Has anyone you know been the victim of theft or any kind of fraud? Are you looking to secure and protect yourself against different types of fraud? Join Immigrant Services for a 1 hour presentation on topics such as door to door sales, internet frauds, identity theft and other types of fraud.

Volunteer Appreciation Party!

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:58:30 +0000

Join Immigrant Services on December 5th from 3-6pm for a fantastic day celebrating and honouring volunteers. From 3-4pm, there will be one of two annual Diversity Training sessions which all volunteers are to attend as part of their overall training to Immigrant Services. From 4-6 the Appreciation Day will take place. Join us for great food, music and company.

Journeys... call for submissions

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:14:03 +0000

On November 16th, we are having a unique fundraising event for the United Way of Guelph Wellington.We invite you to be a part of this even by submitting a photograph or series of photographs and a description of their significance to your experience as an immigrant. Deadline for submission is October 20.