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PWC’s 16th Annual Power of Words Breakfast – 2025

PWC’s 16th Annual Power of Words Breakfast – 2025

Sep 11, 2025 PWCUpdates Events
Every year for 16 years, PWC has marked International Literacy Day with the Power of Words Breakfast Event. This year, International Literacy Day, September 8th, fell on a ...
Perspectives Vanier – “New and Improved Literacy Website”

Perspectives Vanier – “New and Improved Literacy Website”

Aug 18, 2025 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
Sample Text On June 19, 2025, PWC held our "Launch for Literacy" event where we unveiled our refreshed website to our learners, tutors, community partners, and supporters. Read the article on p. 16 of the ...
“Launch for Literacy” – New Website Launch Event June 19, 2025

“Launch for Literacy” – New Website Launch Event June 19, 2025

Jul 08, 2025 PWCUpdates Events
Exciting News! PWC's new website and promotional video havelaunched! On June 19, 2025, we officially revealed the new site to our learners, tutors,board members, community partners, and special guests. The event was emceed byThe Hon. ...
Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 29, 2025

Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 29, 2025

Jul 04, 2025 PWCUpdates Events
body.kc-css-system .kc-css-1783081 ,body.kc-css-system .kc-css-1783081 p{font-family: Poppins;font-size: 14px;}PWC held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on April 29. It was a fun evening featuring a performance by OrKidstra, a  charitable social development program that empowers kids ...

PWC in Barrhaven Independent January 2025

Feb 06, 2025 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
PWC was a recipient of the Christmas Cheer Breakfast Benefit which raises funds in order to help fight food insecurity over the holidays. Our story was also featured in the Barrhaven Independent in their ...

PWC in Perspectives Vanier January 2025 Edition

Feb 06, 2025 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
PWC was a recipient of the Christmas Cheer Breakfast Benefit which raises funds in order to help fight food insecurity over the holidays. Read about it on page 15 of the January 2025 edition ...

PWC Article in September 2024 Edition of Perspectives Vanier

Nov 28, 2024 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
Extra, extra, read all about it! PWC is featured in the September 2024 issue of Perspectives Vanier! Check out the story on page 2 about PWC receiving a grant from the Peter Gzowski Foundation ...

PWC in Manor Park Chronicle

Nov 18, 2024 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
People, Words & Change was featured in the Around Town section of the September-October 2024 edition of The Manor Park Chronicle.

A Conversation with Learner Joan – CKCU Interview

Oct 24, 2024 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
    Learner Joan speaks with host Jeff Larocque of Thursday morning Special Blend about the circumstances surrounding her coming to PWC and her experiences in the digital literacy program.
PWC’s 15th Annual Power of Words Breakfast

PWC’s 15th Annual Power of Words Breakfast

Sep 27, 2024 PWCUpdates Events
PWC hosted our 15th Power of Words Breakfast on Friday, September 6, to mark International Literacy Day and to celebrate our learners, tutors, and community partners! Over 90 people attended -- our highest number ...

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