Clearing the backlog: Upcoming measures to reduce processing times

Credit to Author: Steven Meurrens| Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:38:09 +0000

After several years of unfulfilled promises from IRCC that processing times would decrease there is reason to believe this may be changing and that backlogs may soon be meaningfully reduced, says our Immigration columnist.

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Ease your child’s transition to school in Canada with these 10 storybooks

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:54:36 +0000

From preschool to kindergarten to high school, starting school in September comes with mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety for both students and their parents. While anxious feelings are common, it is still important for parents to help ease their children’s transition to school as best they can. Start with a positive attitude and outlook. […]

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Study Abroad Hacks: How to Manage Finances as an International Student

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:00:49 +0000

Canada is acknowledged around the world as a prime location to pursue post-secondary education and ranks third globally in attracting international students. As international students studying in Canada prepare for their upcoming fall semester — one that’s likely to resemble pre-pandemic times — there’s a lot to consider and prepare for, including their budgets. The […]

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Record-breaking attendance at Canada’s Largest South Asian Festival

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:51:39 +0000

Tens of thousands danced and sang at #BollywoodMonster Mashup presented by TD on Aug 5 & 6 Mississauga, ON: #BollywoodMonster Mashup presented by TD culminated 10 days of virtual and in-person events with two days of live concerts, food and family activities at Mississauga Celebration Square. Photos and videos being posted on social media show […]

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Meet our 2022 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award Winners!

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:00:15 +0000

It’s time to meet our Top 25 for 2022! Hundreds of nominations were received from which 75 finalists were shortlisted by a diverse judging panel of past winners. Over 60,000 online votes were then cast and 25 winners have been chosen!

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 Budget your money for success

Credit to Author: Gokul Jayapal| Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:30:02 +0000

Living without a budget is like travelling to a destination without a map. While both are possible, you are likely wasting time and gas without a map, and wasting money without a budget. Budget is not a dirty word; it is a rather liberating one. It magnifies the buying power of your hard-earned money, and […]

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“Naach Meri Rani” singer, Child Prodigy Akash Vukoti and More Free Fun at Canada’s Largest South Asian festival 

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:34:08 +0000

#BollywoodMonster Mashup presented by TD brings exclusive interviews with Bollywood stars, sand art, Irish x Punjabi fusion music and more Mississauga, ON: The largest South Asian festival in Canada, #BollywoodMonster Mashup presented by TD, revs up its 12th year with virtual events leading up to the in-person concerts. The free #BollywoodMonster World Showcase will run […]

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5 ways to get kids moving and off their screens

Credit to Author: Dr. George I. Traitses| Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:14:27 +0000

Sometimes it seems as if slowing children down is parents’ biggest challenge, but with video games, television, fast food and a vast array of other couch-promoting activities on the rise, keeping Canadian kids active is actually a growing concern. What can you do to promote regular physical activity? Here are five outside-the-box ways to get […]

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Special days to celebrate Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:48:49 +0000

Summer is here and so are special days to strengthen the ties that bind us together as Canadians. Take part in the ‘Celebrate Canada’ days that highlight our ethnic, linguistic, cultural and regional diversity.

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Latin American culture is about to take over Vancouver

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:25:49 +0000

And here it comes, one of the most sought-after events in Vancouver for the people who want to get themselves into the culture, dances, food, and all the fun that Carnaval del Sol is going to bring from July 8th to 10th at Jonathan Rogers Park, Downtown. Just as in other years, the Plaza will […]

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