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Publication Date: May 31, 2026 - 04:00

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Ottawa non-profit teaches trades skills to newcomers

May 31, 2026

The new BUILD program offered through Envirocentre, an eco-friendly non-profit based in Ottawa, aims to teach Canadian newcomers climate-conscious trade skills.



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