How to overcome loneliness during Canada’s long winters

Credit to Author: Carter Hammett| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:28:29 +0000

Winter in Canada can be beautiful but isolating. Many Canadians struggle with feelings of loneliness during the colder months, especially as daylight hours shrink

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Culturally tailored patient education can improve heart health

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:44:50 +0000

Recent research reveals that adapting patient education to match cultural contexts can significantly improve health outcomes, offering hope in the fight against the world’s leading cause of death: cardiovascular disease.

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Looking ahead to 2025: newcomer hopes and expectations

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 01:46:37 +0000

We spoke with newcomers stepping into the new year with fresh optimism and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Are your habits helping or hurting your health? Take the quiz!

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:09:47 +0000

From how much water you drink to how active you are, your everyday choices can significantly impact your overall well-being.

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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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Maya Nathani : From cancer survivor to healthcare innovator

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:59:23 +0000

Maya Nathani’s journey to Canada has been marked by both challenges and triumphs. A cancer diagnosis in 2020 became a pivotal turning point in her life, leading her to complete her nursing degree and establish Universal Health Hub, a private healthcare organization dedicated to providing affordable geriatric care to seniors.

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Consider this your winter gear checklist from Mark’s

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:03:36 +0000

Sponsored Content From afternoons spent skating at the local rink, to sledding down local park hills and even a weekend stroll for hot chocolate, Canadian winters can be a lot of fun. But before embracing the snowy season in all its glory, you’ll need to have all the right winter gear on hand to keep […]

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Immigrants are reinventing Canadian cuisine

Credit to Author: Chitra K. Menon| Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:42:09 +0000

The first snowfall of the season blankets Canada in white. Winter has arrived, bringing with it the need for meals that soothe both body and soul. In kitchens across the city, pots simmer, ovens warm, and plates fill up with some of Canada’s most iconic comfort foods: the much loved poutine — crispy fries smothered in savoury gravy and topped with fresh cheese curds — and butter tarts with their sweet, gooey filling.

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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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Comedian Alia Rasul’s jokes reveal that immigrants are more alike than different

Credit to Author: Sabrina Almeida| Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:13:09 +0000

Comedy has helped Alia Ceniza Rasul find her voice and perspective in life. The writer, performer and comedian shares with Canadian Immigrant that seeing life and her Filipino heritage through a comedic lens is both a “unique” and “weird” thing about her. Nevertheless, she believes this offers a more joyful perspective and is grateful for how it turned out for her.

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