Category: Newcomer and ESL

Children, Family, Good News, Immigration, lgbtqia2s+, Newcomer and ESL, Uncategorized

Canada changes definition of “parent” for the 21st century

Here is some interesting news, written by Shelby Trevenot, posted on CIC News July 16, 2020  “A loophole in Canadian Citizenship law that prevented some parents from passing on citizenship to their children has been closed to support the needs of modern families. Canadian citizenship law is catching up with the times after Quebec Superior Court ruled that the non-biological, legal children of Canadians can … Continue reading Canada changes definition of “parent” for the 21st century

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Newcomer and ESL, Uncategorized, Work

Head for success: What does it take to make it in Canada? The right mindset, says a group of Vancouver immigrants working to inspire others

You Have Been Selected to Come Canada as a Skilled Immigrant: Here are the Additional Skills You Need to Thrive Here Thanks to  Margaret Jetelina for providing the following insights in July 17, 2017 edition of Canadian Immigrant.     “If you ask Gabriela Medar what it takes to succeed in Canada, she’ll say understanding your new culture is a must. An engineer originally from Romania, … Continue reading Head for success: What does it take to make it in Canada? The right mindset, says a group of Vancouver immigrants working to inspire others

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Children, Fitness, Food, Health and Wellness, Laughs, Learning, Newcomer and ESL, Personal Finances, Preschool, Seniors, Sports, Students, Teens, Uncategorized, Youth

Wellness and Support Programs and Services for Everyone in Ontario

Community Health Centres throughout Ontario provide a wide range of programs to  improve physical, emotional, social and economic well being of individuals Centres also connect people to medical services and other programs. These are some the programs and services they may offer: managing chronic disease nutrition artiistic expression for stress reduction living well in community with mental illness laughter for wellness gathering with fellow knitters practicing English … Continue reading Wellness and Support Programs and Services for Everyone in Ontario

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Good News, Newcomer and ESL, Uncategorized

From refugee to immigration minister: Ahmed Hussen appointed cabinet role

“A former Somali refugee is now overseeing Canada’s federal immigration policies after a cabinet shuffle Tuesday.” “Ahmed Hussen, who arrived in Canada as a refugee from Somalia at the age of 16, was sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship at a Rideau Hall ceremony. He replaces John McCallum, who is leaving politics and heading to Beijing as Canada’s new envoy to … Continue reading From refugee to immigration minister: Ahmed Hussen appointed cabinet role

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Learning, Newcomer and ESL, Uncategorized

NEW CANADIANS on OMNI Television

After the success of its first TV season, NEW CANADIANS is back with its second season on OMNI Television. Their  comprehensive New Canadians pan Canadian programming will be broadcast nationally. Resources available to newcomers in different provinces will be highlighted through their special episodes from New Brunswick, Hamilton and the Professional Immigrants Networks from across Canada.  Tune in at the following times to watch and learn: … Continue reading NEW CANADIANS on OMNI Television

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Art, Newcomer and ESL, Uncategorized

Award Winning Canadian Photographer

Lives of Black Fathers, Black Families and Human Street Life Captured and Honored “Zun Lee is an award-winning Canadian photographer, physician and educator. He was born and raised in Germany and has also lived in Atlanta, Philadelphia and Chicago. He currently resides in Toronto. Lee has been globally recognized as one of the top emerging visual storytellers to watch. His focus on the importance of quotidian … Continue reading Award Winning Canadian Photographer

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Good News, Newcomer and ESL, Uncategorized

The Man Who Saved 200 Syrian Refugees

‘Jim Estill put up $1.5 million to bring 58 families to Canada. He found them homes, gave them jobs and even bought one man a dollar store. How the mild-mannered CEO of an appliance company became the Oskar Schindler of Guelph. When Jim Estill decided to sponsor 50 Syrian refugee families, he didn’t tell anyone about it at first—not his accountant, not his friends, not … Continue reading The Man Who Saved 200 Syrian Refugees

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Good News, Newcomer and ESL, Seniors, Uncategorized

Watch watch Ashraf and Mohammed’s story of coming to Canada and thriving after having lived 70 years in Iran.

Ashraf is 100. Her husband Mohammed is 110. They’ve been married 80 years.They came to Canada at a senior age with their children.  More than 30 years later their extended family continues to grow and help make Canada the great place that it is is to call home. Watch their moving and inspirational story. Continue reading Watch watch Ashraf and Mohammed’s story of coming to Canada and thriving after having lived 70 years in Iran.

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History, Nature, Newcomer and ESL, Outdoor Activities, Uncategorized

Parks Canada Entrance Free in 2017

Enjoy All the National Parks and Historic Sites of Canada!       In honor of Canada’s 150th year, entrance to all national parks and historic sites will be free of entrance fees for everyone in 2017. Where: all national parks and historic sites in all provinces and territories in Canada. When: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. Additional free admission begins 2018 onwards … Continue reading Parks Canada Entrance Free in 2017

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