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Money, Newcomer and ESL, Uncategorized, Work

Skills for Change Brings You an Accelerated Training Course in T1 Income Tax  Preparation

Do You Want To Earn Money Preparing Tax Returns? Are You Self Employed And Need To Prepare Your Own Tax Return? Do You Need Help Completing The CGA Taxation 1 (TX1) Course? This Skills for Change course is designed to follow the general structure of the Income Tax Act. It will cover major income categories and applicable rules used to  calculate net income for tax … Continue reading Skills for Change Brings You an Accelerated Training Course in T1 Income Tax  Preparation

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Laughs, Newcomer and ESL

How to Become a Canadian

One of the funniest people I have ever heard, Canadian comedian Russell Peters, will have you laughing out loud as he tells a story of what his father, who is an immigrant from India, did one weekend to show his Canadian born son that he knew what to do to ‘be Canadian‘.  We do love to have fun talking about our own families and identities. … Continue reading How to Become a Canadian

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Uncategorized, World Culture

Authentic $4 Tacos Straight From Mexico

‘Born in Mexico, Perfected in Toronto’ at Tacos 101 Yes you can have the delicious taste of authentic Mexican corn tacos including fish, al pastor (pork), nopal (cactus), chicken adobado or carnitas (pork).  Set your our level of heat and add a side dish.  See Tacos 101 for menu details. Where:  Tacos 101 101 Dundas Street East, Toronto When: Monday-Saturday: 11am – 9pm | Sunday: 11am … Continue reading Authentic $4 Tacos Straight From Mexico

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Children, Good News, Teens, Uncategorized, Youth

Good News: Teen Does Good

Teen noticed and helped lost boy alone on a public transit bus See and read this CBC news story about this teen who reached out to get vulnerable child to safety.  The boy, Confidence Eluozor, had only been in Canada 3 days when he got separated from his older sisters who had been on the same bus. There is such goodness in youth in Canada.  We … Continue reading Good News: Teen Does Good

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Uncategorized, Work

Information Interviews: What Ask About

So you finally found someone to talk with who has the job you have been dreaming of landing and now you need to figure what to ask them about. Well thanks to the collective thoughts of my clients we offer a list of questions to choose from.  These are questions that could be used for most occupations. You can and should include questions with information and … Continue reading Information Interviews: What Ask About

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Art, Museums, Uncategorized

Texture of Good Living!

The Textile Museum of Canada Showcases the Texture of Life Enjoy the vibrant and subtle colors and textures in this outstanding collection at The Textile Museum of Canada. Suitable for all ages. Where: 55 Centre Avenue (Dundas St. W & University Ave., St. Patrick subway) Toronto, Ontario M5G 2H5 When: PWYC (pay what you can) Wednesdays 5pm to 8pm. (Open daily 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesdays 11:00 am – … Continue reading Texture of Good Living!

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Food, Good News, Health and Wellness, Uncategorized

Health Benefits of Eating Nuts – Cashews can help Depression — Be Like Water

Nuts and seeds are rich in energy and nutrients. Nuts nutrition loaded with excellent source of monounsaturated-fatty acids (MUF) such as oleic and palmitoleic acids, which help to lower LDL or “bad cholesterol” and increase HDL or “good cholesterol.” Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet that is rich in MUF to prevent coronary artery disease, strokes by favoring healthy blood […] via Health Benefits of Eating … Continue reading Health Benefits of Eating Nuts – Cashews can help Depression — Be Like Water

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Good News, Money, Teens, Uncategorized, Youth

Canada Turns 150 and RBC Gives $150

In honor of Canada’s 150 birthday coming up in 2017, RBC is giving youth support to make this great country even better! RBC is giving youth in Canada between the ages of 16 and 25 who are not immediate family members of RBC employees $150 each to do with as they chose to make a social impact and make Canada better.  Here’s a link  the application.  Go for … Continue reading Canada Turns 150 and RBC Gives $150

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Work

Information interviews really do pay off if well planned, prepared for and executed

One of my clients ended up getting a very good professional job through information meetings he had through people he connected with through LinkedIn and you can too. With the right effort you can open the hidden job market. Here is how he did it. First, he searched LinkedIn for people working in the industry and profession he had education and experience, and the geographic … Continue reading Information interviews really do pay off if well planned, prepared for and executed

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