Fredericton Multicultural Association and Lisa Bamford De Gante

Lisa Bamford DeGante: Lisa Bamford De Gante of the Fredericton Multicultural Association says the number of arriving refugees is accelerating. "We don't want to put a pause, we want to continue to be able to receive the families, according to CBC. But it means we have to step up, acceleratewhat we're doing," she said. Lisa Bamford DeGante, executive director of the multicultural association, says the number of refugees in Fredericton will more than double to 175 by Sunday, with another 500 on the way in the coming months. De Gante sats the multicultural association is looking for new beds and transportation to carry furniture and supplies to help families get established. "We're also moving the families within three days of arrival now, nine or so families a week, so we need more physical resources to keep up our pace," she said. Warm welcome A special reception was help on Friday to welcome the new Syrian families to Fredericton, with hundreds ofhandmade hats, mittens, sweaters and blankets spread out for the newcomers to choose from. In the meantime, many people are trying to help those who have already arrived feel at home. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.