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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- General
- Cision Canada
Grand Opening of Polycultural Reception House: A New Chapter in Supporting Refugees in Peel Region
MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services proudly opened the doors to the Polycultural Reception House at 73 King Street West—the first dedicated shelter and service hub for Refugees including Government-Assisted Refugees (GARs) in the City of Mississauga. GARS, unlike other categories of refugees, are resettled to Canada by the Canadian government and are identified as convention refugees by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). "This newly renovated, purpose-designed facility represents a pivotal step in addressing the housing and integration needs of newcomers to the region," said Scott Small, Director of Resettlement Programs at Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services. "Polycultural's Resettlement Assistance Program has helped over 1,350 people in the past year alone. This new site ensures we can continue doing that work in a space that's built for the job. It reflects our values—compassion, inclusion, and care." After acquiring the site in October 2024, Polycultural began welcoming GARs in January 2025, transitioning away from a hotel-based model that had become increasingly unsustainable. "The opening of the Polycultural Reception House will help newcomers from around the world build and live the Canadian dream," said Peter Fonseca, Member of Parliament for Mississauga Cooksville. "This project reflects our government's commitment to building a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate Canada. By investing in organizations like Polycultural, we're ensuring that newcomers—especially Government-Assisted Refugees—are welcomed and supported so they can thrive and be successful." "This centre is about more than shelter. It's about dignity, stability, and a strong start for families who have faced immense challenges," said Mayor Carolyn Parrish, who delivered remarks at the grand opening. "Mississauga is proud to be one of Canada's most welcoming and diverse cities—and this project is a powerful example of how we can support successful integration of newcomers through infrastructure and resettlement services." The new facility provides temporary housing (typically for three weeks) wraparound resettlement services, and a foundation for newcomers to transition into permanent housing. Importantly, it fills a longstanding gap in Mississauga's infrastructure: until now, the city had no dedicated resettlement facilities for refugees. The Reception House includes services to ensure children are quickly enrolled in local schools and receive appropriate supports, while adults receive assistance navigating employment, health care, and language services. Polycultural's leadership acknowledged the vital partnership of all levels of government, including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Province of Ontario, and the United Way, for their support in bringing the project to life. Polycultural also works closely with community agencies in the region to deliver services in-house to the residents of the Reception House. This includes collaborations with the Region of Peel, Peel Children's Aid Society (CAS), Peel Police, and others. The event concluded with a tour of the facility, followed by a networking lunch. About Polycultural: Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services has been supporting newcomers, youth, and seniors for over 50 years across the GTA. Its mission is to deliver inclusive, client-centred services that empower diverse communities to thrive.
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Man shot near hotel before crashing car in West Philadelphia, police say
A man was shot in a car outside a hotel in West Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said. The man was shot just before 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Courtyard Marriott Hotel on the 4100 block of Presidential Boulevard, police said. The man then drove onto City Avenue, where he crashed into another car near the I-76 overpass. A man and woman who were inside the car he hit were injured and are in stable condition, Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. The man shot at the hotel was taken to the hospital with a graze wound on his hip, according to police. He's been released. Police said the shooting appears to be targeted, and about 40 shots were fired. Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting.
ABC News
23-05-2025
- Health
- ABC News
Forgetting, not memory, moves us forward
Forgetting is the only safe response to the world's problems, from a geopolitical perspective, according to author and journalist David Rieff. Sometimes it's too dangerous to remember. And forgetting is also a good thing in your personal life, say scientists. It moves us forward. The science of memory is giving way to the science of forgetting. Forgetting used to be seen as a failure of the brain, but new research suggests it's a crucial part of the way our minds function. Original broadcast on March 27, 2022 Guests Dr Scott Small – Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Columbia University Dr Oliver Hardt - Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, McGill University (Canada) David Rieff – writer and journalist Further information Scott Small – Forgetting: The Benefits of Not Remembering David Rieff – In Praise of Forgetting
CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
12-year-old shot inside West Philadelphia home, police say
A 12-year-old was shot inside a home in West Philadelphia on Wednesday night, police said. The child was rushed to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after being shot in the head, according to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small. The shooting happened on the 800 block of Brooklyn Street, Small said. It's not clear if the shooting was accidental, police said. One person is in police custody, Small said.
CBS News
16-04-2025
- CBS News
Man killed in shooting outside Philadelphia hookah lounge, 22-year-old in critical condition
A 77-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting outside a hookah lounge in Center City, Philadelphia police said early Wednesday morning. The older man was picking up the younger victim outside a lounge on the 100 block of South 18th Street, not far from Rittenhouse Square, shortly before 2 a.m. when another vehicle pulled up behind their SUV, Chief Inspector Scott Small said. Two men got out of that vehicle and at least one of them started shooting at the victims in the SUV. The 77-year-old was able to drive a short distance away to 17th and Chestnut, where Small said he eventually crashed into a light pole. Police said at least four shots were fired, and that the 77-year-old was hit in the head. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene. The 22-year-old was shot multiple times and taken by police to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was placed in critical condition. Small told CBS News Philadelphia that the entire shooting was captured on private surveillance cameras in the area, and that the shooters were driving a dark-colored or black newer-model Jeep Grand Cherokee that might have Massachusetts tags on both the front and rear of the vehicle. He added that the relationship between the two victims isn't clear at this point, and that the vehicle the 77-year-old was driving wasn't clearly marked as an Uber or rideshare car. However, Small said that there was "definitely a physical altercation" between the 22-year-old and the men from the other SUV before the shooting started. Investigators are still working to identify a motive for the attack.
