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.
This blog was prepared by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist, Margaret Wong. In Ontario, March Break, also known as Spring Break, and it usually falls on the third week in March. It is a holiday for elementary and secondary school students. Typically, families will use this break time to do fun activities…
This blog was prepared by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialists Dora Rabinovich. February 14th is perceived to be the day for couples or people in relationships to remind the other one that how much they love them. They would go for a date, exchange gifts, chocolates or flowers. It is not a…
This blog was prepared by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialists Doris Garcia. For Canadians, the family is mostly described as a father, a mother and children. However, the family is beyond that. In my country and for me family means brothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, pets, extended family and close friends who can…
This blog was written by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist Prashant Shori. The word ‘resolution’ is very closely attached to New Years’ time. Many of us make resolutions at the beginning of the New Year and when asked, we often declare them with full confidence, without any hesitation. Most of the resolutions…
This blog was written by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist Rudy Purwanto As someone who has recently relocated to Canada, especially if you are from a tropical country, you may never have experienced any winter season before. You might even ask yourself what months of the year we have this season. What…
