The art of being a good neighbour

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:20:48 +0000

Strong neighbourly connections foster a sense of belonging, improve safety and build a supportive network for all.

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Street cricket fundraiser aims to raise $1m for cancer research

Credit to Author: Gautam Viswanathan| Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:46:37 +0000

A new street cricket event aims to raise between $800,000 and $1 million for cancer research while raising awareness of the disease among Canada’s growing immigrant populations. 

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How donating food this holiday season can help families in need

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:19:50 +0000

The holiday season often brings out the best in Canadians, with many giving back to their communities through food donations, volunteer work, and fundraising efforts. However, for thousands of families across the country, this time of year highlights the growing challenge of food insecurity.

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Grid-Scale Deployments Drive Growth in Energy Storage

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:06:32 +0000

Installations of grid-scale energy storage across the U.S. continue to surge, with three states—California, Arizona, and Texas—responsible for 85% of that growth in the second quarter of this year. Data […]

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Communities Embrace Distributed Energy for Economic Uplift

Credit to Author: Emily Newton| Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:28:57 +0000

Global communities increasingly turn to distributed energy resources (DERs) to boost their local economies and enhance energy resilience. Generating and managing power locally cuts energy costs and fosters sustainable development. […]

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Grants for Ontario families with members who have an intellectual disability

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 29 May 2024 12:41:58 +0000

Community Living Ontario (CLO) is offering grants of up to $10,000 to families with loved ones with an intellectual disability, to create inclusive environments and bolster inclusivity across Ontario. 

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Celebrating newcomers at the annual Toronto Newcomer Day

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 22:41:36 +0000

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Torontonians are invited to welcome and celebrate newcomers at the 10th annual Toronto Newcomer Day.

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Living the Canadian dream: 11 dos and don’ts

Credit to Author: Nazreena Anwar-Travas| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:00:50 +0000

If only life came with a user manual! Unfortunately, it doesn’t, and it doesn’t have an “undo” button either. But life gives you lessons, and experience makes us wiser. Below are some dos and don’ts to help you in your Canadian journey.

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Belonging. No, better than that, thriving in Canada, says Jacinto Salcedo

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:05:28 +0000

Immigrating is a process that shakes your identity. There are so many preconceptions that come with your own culture, the perception of family, money, your contribution to society, and the unwritten cultural norms, says Venezuelan-born Jacinto Salcedo.

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Financial challenges for immigrant women taking maternity leave: 4 ways Canada can improve

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:46:03 +0000

Canada is facing a critical shortage of caregivers, both paid and unpaid. And those who do this vital work face significant pressures. In particular, there are high costs to immigrant women for taking time off of paid work to care for their own babies.

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