Welcome to St. Thomas-Elgin

Gabriel and Doris wondered how their children would adjust to a smaller community and what resources a rural school could offer. They were pleasantly surprised by what they discovered. To hear it from them go to: https://youtu.be/VZKikedNn2I To see their story and to connect with Doris and Gabriel go to: https://www.welcometoste.ca/stories/gabriel-doris-chordekar

As a self-employed professional, Malichi wondered whether moving to St. Thomas would impact his business prospects. He quickly learned our area has great support and funding for entrepreneurial immigrants like him. To hear it from him click this link: https://youtu.be/eMJFEDEOpnk To hear more of Malichi’s story go to: https://www.welcometoste.ca/stories/malichi-male

St. Thomas and Elgin have access to all of the Shops and Services you need. Check out our website: https://www.welcometoste.ca/resources/shops-services

Iin offers some final opinions on life in St. Thomas, including family-friendly activities, diversity, and welcoming attitudes towards newcomers. To hear it from Iin click this link: https://youtu.be/ALFiLHBrfNY To hear more from Iin go to: https://www.welcometoste.ca/stories/iin-carder

After arriving in the area, Frank started to look for work and was surprised to discover many differences between the Canadian and UK job markets. Reaching out to free local employment services helped him adjust his resume and approach. https://youtu.be/CrmYTHv3CJA To learn more of Frank's story go and to connect with him go to: https://www.welcometoste.ca/stories/frank-gallagher

Immigrants can access settlement supports in St. Thomas and Elgin. Check out our website to learn more:https://www.welcometoste.ca/resources/arts-recreation-nature

Mo has had friendly experiences with her neighbours. She believes that her skin colour helped her new coworkers and neighbours identify and welcome them as the new family. Click the link to hear her story: https://youtu.be/xegnjvIwSLM To learn more about Mo's story and connect with her go to: https://www.welcometoste.ca/stories/mo-saliu

Malichi offers some final thoughts on his experience in St. Thomas, including why he thinks this a great place for newcomers from many different countries, including his home country of Uganda. To hear it from him click this link: https://youtu.be/qlj1jJsuiTc To hear more of Malichi’s story go to: https://www.welcometoste.ca/stories/malichi-male

Are you a healthcare provider looking to move to St. Thomas and Elgin. Check out our website for resources: https://www.welcometoste.ca//i-am-a-healthcare-professional

Dhian was concerned about social connections since the Sikh communty in St. Thomas is small. His family now attends the Sikh temple in London on the weekends, but he has also established his own community here in St. Thomas through the Chamber of Commerce and the Business After 5 events. https://youtu.be/yZz5t8mrBUk To hear more of Dhian’s story go to: https://www.welcometoste.ca/stories/dhian-siani

Arts, Recreation and Nature are abundant in St. Thomas and Elgin. Our website has more details: https://www.welcometoste.ca/resources/arts-recreation-nature

Today is National Multiculturalism Day! St. Thomas and Elgin has much to celebrate! https://youtu.be/uuynmzsoL4E