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Several Ukrainian newcomers told CTV News that they're feeling mixed emotions reflecting on the anniversary. While they're happy to be safe and in peace in Vancouver, they also feel guilt knowing their loved ones are still back home.
Athletes at B.C. Place carried Ukrainian flags, people rallied in Richmond, and others made donations in Vancouver on Saturday to support Ukraine as it faces ongoing attacks by Russia.
With hundreds of thousands of British Columbians having ties to Ukraine, many are looking for ways to help Ukrainians as the crisis prompted by Russia's invasion intensifies.
Wracked with worry about family back home, hundreds of Ukrainians rallied in downtown Vancouver to plead for peace.
'C'mon people, stop pretending. War has started,' said Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations