How 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…
DetailsNewcomer Guide: 9 Public Transit Etiquettes for Newcomers to Know Using public transportation is one of the best ways to explore the city, get to know its people, and experience daily life in Ontario. Whether you’re riding the TTC in Toronto, hopping on a GO Train, or catching a bus in Mississauga, public transit connects…
DetailsBuilding a New Beginning: My Journey with YMCA Newcomer Services We had a wonderful opportunity to hear from one of our newcomer members who is willing to share his settlement journey to motivate and inspire other newcomers. Below is his story, written by Ankur himself. Moving to a new country is both an exciting adventure…
DetailsBuilding Community and Connection: Newcomer Support Group for Hispanic Women This blog was written by the YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist and the Sense of Belonging Program Facilitator, Diana Correa. In May 2024, the YMCA GTA Newcomer Information Centre started a project for Hispanic newcomer women called the “Sense of Belonging”. This project…
DetailsTaking Care of Your Mental Health: A Practical Guide for Newcomers May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada—a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind everyone that mental health matters. What is Mental Health? Mental health is about how we think, feel, and act. It affects how we handle stress, relate to others,…
Details
