Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 02:54:57 +0000
Did you know immigrants who have been in Canada for 10 to 30 years have higher rates of private incorporated company ownership than those born in Canada? If you’re a new Canadian thinking of starting a business, or having already started a business, it’s important to consider your intellectual property and how you can best […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:03:16 +0000
Start it Right! A new kind of youth employment program kickstarts careers for newcomer youth International students and young temporary residents are trying to build lives and careers in Canada. But when looking for career resources to help them succeed, they often come up empty. Not eligible for government job programs and services, these youth […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 17:39:37 +0000
Festivals are a great way to get to know a city and have some fun. Especially when some of these activities can be enjoyed for free! Both Toronto and Vancouver offer a wide range of annual events celebrating arts, culture, music and life itself. Canadian Immigrant has gathered a list of upcoming events, taking you […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Vivien| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 01:04:40 +0000
Syrian Canadian Foundation Executive Director Bayan Khatib knows what it’s like to feel utterly lost. When Khatib was a baby, her father, a Syrian political prisoner, escaped and fled to the US with her mother, leaving her behind with grandparents. By the time they reclaimed her, the couple had three more children. Khatib’s brother, jealous […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 02:36:30 +0000
Immigrant restaurateur and entrepreneur Mohamed Fakih, CEO of Paramount Fine Foods, speaks from his experience and offers advice to newcomers to Canada. Welcome to the best nation on Earth – a place of peace, fairness and justice. This is your new country, your new flag, your new home. It is a place that will win […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Laura Jackman| Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:32:38 +0000
News Release Oakville, July 30, 2019 Plans are underway for the 2019 Oakville Diwali Gala, Oakville’s largest South Asian gala, in support of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. On September 20thmore than 400 guests will enjoy a glamorous evening as Oakville Diwali presents Lights, Camera, Auction! This year’s event will directly benefit the expansion of the […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:15:40 +0000
Almost $6 million has been provided in funding since 2017 to 42 Greater Toronto Area (GTA) organizations that promote diversity, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives, according to a press release from the Department of Canadian Heritage. The funding is being provided through the Projects, Community Capacity Building and Community Support for Black Youth components of the […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:41:03 +0000
Summertime is definitely fun and heat lovers may be enjoying the high temperatures. But did you know that extreme heat can pose health risks? According to Health Canada, over the next 30 years, the number of extremely hot days in a year is expected to more than double in some parts of the country. Here are […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:43:05 +0000
Youth of any sexual orientation or gender identity are now welcome to apply to the LGBTQ+ January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award. Launched in 2015 by Sher Vancouver, the award recognizes youth (16 to 30 years of age) who have demonstrated involvement, commitment and leadership in the LGBTQ community whether locally, nationally or internationally. Sher […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 05:56:49 +0000
Need some inspiration for activities to do with the family in the summer? Here is a list of 25 ideas that are free or cheap for any family to try. Outdoor fun for kids Go for a nature walk or hike on trails. Make it more fun with nature scavenger hunts and other games. But […]
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