THURSDAY JUNE 9, 2022 We believe in endless possibilities. Learn more. Get involved. www.deafblindontario.com Sponsored by NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN durhamregion.com FESTIVAL DAYS, PATIO NIGHTS, TRAILS, BEACHES, THEATRE AND MUSIC YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER FUNSUMMER FUN YOUR GUIDE TO YOUR GUIDE TO YOUR GUIDE TO DURHAMREGION.COMDURHAMREGION.COM Durham has mobilized its communities to provide a warm welcome for families fleeing the Russian attacks on Ukraine. For Inna Bortnyk and her family, that warm welcome was provided at the Ashburn home of Uxbridge Township CAO Kristi Honey and family. "We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support Kristi and Tom have provided," said Bortnyk. "They have opened their home and their hearts to us." Being able to enjoy the peaceful nature of Ashburn has been critical for the family after the trauma of fleeing Ukraine. Formerly residents of Kyiv, the family were caught off guard when fighting broke out, as were many. "There had been a lot of con- FAMILY THAT FLED UKRAINE FINDS HOME IN DURHAM See 'OUR', page 4 COMMUNITIES, REGION COME TOGETHER IN WELCOME MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com The Bortnyk family fled Kyiv after Russian attacks began. They are now settling into a host home in Ashburn. From left, Inna with Luka, six months, Nika, 5, Daniel, 3 and husband Bogdan. Moya Dillon photo