Supporting newcomers in Canada: Our partnership with Desjardins Financial Group For generations, newcomers have arrived in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) full of hope, determination, and dreams for the future. At the YMCA of Greater Toronto, we support newcomers as they build their new lives — helping them find information, make meaningful connections, and feel…
DetailsFraud Prevention Month: How to Stay Alert as a Newcomer March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, an annual campaign to help Canadians better protect themselves from fraud. As technology changes, scams are also becoming more clever. Newcomers to Canada are often targeted because scammers know they may not be familiar with Canadian systems such…
DetailsNew to Canadian Winter? Here Are Ways to Stay Active This blog was written by the YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist, Arman Zobeiry. Winter can be a complicated time for maintaining our personal health and fitness. On one hand, it’s common to update or set new goals as part of New Year’s…
DetailsHow to Stay Safe During Winter: Road Safety Tips for Pedestrians As winter settles in, snowy sidewalks and icy surfaces can make daily walking more difficult. With the right preparation and awareness, you can stay safe and warm during Canada’s coldest months. 1. Wear Proper Winter Footwear and Accessories Choosing the right shoes and accessories…
DetailsHow to Stay Safe During Winter: Road Safety Tips for Drivers Canadian winters can be beautiful, but they also bring snow, ice, and freezing temperatures that make getting around more challenging, especially for newcomers experiencing their first winter. Whether you walk, take public transit, or drive, being prepared helps you stay safe and confident during…
DetailsLife in Canada: Improve Your Financial Literacy November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. This is an initiative launched by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) in partnership with the Financial Literacy Action Group. Its goal is to empower Canadians with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions—from budgeting and saving to…
DetailsCyber Security Awareness Month: 5 Online Safety Tips for Newcomers to Canada Every October, the Government of Canada promotes Cyber Security Awareness Month to help Canadians develop good online habits. They share tips and resources to help Canadians build good online habits and protect their information from hackers and scammers. As the world becomes increasingly…
DetailsCanadian Social Norms: Sorting Your Waste in Canada When you first move to Canada, one of the things you might notice is how seriously people take sorting their waste. Whether you’re in a metropolitan city like Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary, or even in a smaller town, you will see that trash, recycling, and organic waste…
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