Culture, Arts and Ideas

Grab a Refreshment, Mingle and Learn on Thursday Afternoons for People 55+ Health, cooking, music, book readings, comedy and Jewish traditions are open for all people aged 55 and up to learn about in a warm open environment.  Check the schedule to see what is coming up. Where: 750 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2J2 at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (JCC). Phone: (416) 924-6211. When: doors open … Continue reading Culture, Arts and Ideas

Ontario Making College and University More Affordable for Adult Learners

Mature Students Could Qualify for Free Tuition with New Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Posted as a News Release January 17, 2017 1:30 P.M. by Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development. “Ontario is transforming student assistance to make college and university more affordable, including free tuition for qualifying adult learners, so that they can go back to school and upgrade their skills. Deb Matthews, Minister … Continue reading Ontario Making College and University More Affordable for Adult Learners

Edmonton, Alberta Education Career Fair

Connect with school boards from across Alberta and Canada as well as International Recruiters looking to hire new teachers and Education graduates List of Exhibitors for Education 2017  includes employers from these provinces and territories in Canada- Alberta, BC, Quebec,Yukon and Saskatchewan, and these countries- Mexico, Jordan, UK, China, Korea, Macau and Sweden.  Employers are looking for candidates with education degrees and credentials.  Where:  Education Fair: 10 a.m. … Continue reading Edmonton, Alberta Education Career Fair

Visit a Farm in the City

Visit scenic Riverdale Farm’s 7.5 acres with pathways through wooded areas, ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens Riverdale Farm features a historic working farm, scenic pathways, pig and poultry barn, historic Francey Barn, Simpson House, Meeting House, the “Residence” and Old Zoo Ruins. The farm offers programs and activities and a fall festival.  If you are up for more exploring in the neighborhood, stroll through the Victorian architecture of Cabbagetown. Where: 201 Winchester … Continue reading Visit a Farm in the City

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

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

Rush to the Royal Conservatory

Experience All Genres of Music from African to Vocal For Less Than a Movie! Love great music?  You can see it for only $10 rush ticket at the Royal Conservatory of Music in a gorgeous setting. Where: Telus centre for performance and learning, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1W2. Phone: 416.408.0208. When: loads of choices every week, most performances are in the evenings. Have fun browsing the performance schedule to amazing … Continue reading Rush to the Royal Conservatory

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

Exercise in middle age can improve cognitive function later in life: study

“A new European study has found that exercise during middle age is linked with better cognition later in life. The research, carried out by a team from the universities of Helsinki, Jyväskylä and Turku, was a long-term follow-up of 3050 twins from the Finnish Twin Cohort which looked at an association between midlife moderately vigorous physical activity — described as activity more strenuous than walking … Continue reading Exercise in middle age can improve cognitive function later in life: study