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Keshen Goodman Library: Rising to the occasion The Ivany Report published by the One Nova Scotia commission says we need to be more welcoming to newcomers, according to CBC. A recent government fact sheet draws the same conclusion. Today, March 8, CBC Radio Mainstreet will be at the Keshen Goodman Library in Clayton Park for Beyond Hello — a community conversation about how Nova Scotians can be more welcoming to newcomers. Previous public opinion research by Corporate Research Associates found fewer than a third of Nova Scotians believe the province would be best served by having more immigrants come to the province. But Danny Graham at Engage Nova Scotia says Nova Scotians will rise to the occasion as more opportunities to meet newcomers present themselves. BLOG CBC Mainstreet guests offer simple ways to be more welcoming to newcomersBLOG 'Come from away' problem makes integration difficult for newcomers If you wish to be part of the discussion about whether Nova Scotians are welcoming to newcomers, come to the Keshen Goodman Library Tuesday night at 7 p.m. About 40 per cent of those polled thought the province was getting the right number now, and a quarter said we'd be best served by having fewer newcomers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.