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Life as a Newcomer

Job Searching Tips – How to Avoid Employment Scam

Employment, Life as a NewcomerBy Devi ShintaJanuary 23, 2023

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…

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Life in Canada: How Halloween is Celebrated.

Life as a Newcomer, Life in CanadaBy Devi ShintaOctober 26, 2022

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

Employment, Life as a NewcomerBy Devi ShintaJune 14, 2022

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…

Reasons Why We Choose to Volunteer as a Newcomer

Life as a Newcomer, Life in Canada, Services for NewcomersBy Devi ShintaApril 25, 2022

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…

Winter in Canada

Your First Winter in Canada

Life as a Newcomer, Life in CanadaBy Devi ShintaDecember 9, 2021

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).

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To Buy or Not to Buy in November: Financial Literacy Month

Finance, Information Session, Life as a NewcomerBy Devi ShintaNovember 17, 2021

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…

100th anniversary of red poppy as symbol of remembrance day

Red Poppy: The Symbol of Remembrance Day

Life as a Newcomer, Life in CanadaBy Raluca CosteaNovember 11, 2021

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…

Ways to Improve Your English Language Skills

Life as a Newcomer, Life in CanadaBy Devi ShintaNovember 1, 2021

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…

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July 1 is Canada Day!

Life as a Newcomer, Life during COVID-19, Life in CanadaBy Raluca CosteaJune 30, 2021

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.

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Join our New Series of Webinars for Internationally Educated Professionals

Employment, Information Session, Life as a Newcomer, Services for NewcomersBy Raluca CosteaJune 18, 2021

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.

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