Job Searching Tips – How to Avoid Employment Scam Finding a job in a new country can be a stressful experience. If you don’t know how the official hiring process is done in that country or are new to job searching, you can be a victim of an employment scam. There are many ways to…
Life in Canada: How Halloween is Celebrated. Every year on October 31, Canadians celebrate Halloween as part of their tradition. The very first Halloween was celebrated when the Irish and Scottish immigrants settled in urban North America in the 1800s. If this is your first Halloween celebration in Canada, read this blog post to learn…
YMCA Mentoring Program for Immigrants Networking is considered one of the important parts of someone’s career success. When you start a new life in a country where you don’t know anyone, go out and explore. Talk to people, or join a group of your interest. In Canada, you can find many programs that support newcomers…
As I immigrated to Canada in the fall of 2016, I was very excited to start a brand new life – in a new country, far, far away from home. Since I was born and raised in a tropical country, moving to Canada was like a dream come true! A four-season country where I can…
Depending on which province you are in, winter in Canada can be extremely cold with the lowest temperature of -76°F (-60°C) or mild with the lowest temperature of 21°F (-6°C).
This blog was prepared by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist, Egle Madhok. Prepare yourself, my friends! 80% off everything, special deals only today, Black Friday sales – these ads will try to charm and seduce you everywhere you go as we are slowly approaching the 26th of November, the first day of the…
As a newcomer, you may be wondering why Canadians wear a Red Poppy in their left lapel; it’s impossible not to notice it, especially in November. The Red Poppy, which grows on the First World War battlefields in Flanders, in Belgium and northern France, is the symbol of Remembrance Day. This memorial day is observed…
When you move to a new country, knowing how to speak their language is beneficial as it can help you adapt better. Most newcomers in Canada want to improve their English language skills for the following reasons: to find a job, pursue higher education, or better integrate into the new society. Speaking in a language…
Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada) is one of the most celebrated holidays across the country. And the reason is very simple; it’s the national day of Canada.
Understanding the challenges faced by newcomers when it comes to foreign education and work experience, the YMCA of GTA Newcomer Information Centre prepared a new series of webinars for Internationally Educated Professionals, starting in July 2021.
