Credit to Author: Hazel Morley| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:38:01 +0000
February is a definitely a special month for love – with Valentine’s Day and all the symbols of romance that surround us during this time! But, many of us are much better at loving other people than we are at loving ourselves. So, I want to bring focus on self-love. Most of us can be […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 17:51:05 +0000
Immigrant Women of Inspiration 2020 In honour of International Women’s Day each March, Canadian Immigrant has been recognizing some truly inspirational immigrant women in Canada since 2014. Several women are selected annually by a Canadian Immigrant judging panel for their achievements and influence in their area of expertise of sphere of influence. A new theme or […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:47:55 +0000
We asked a few of our RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants from 2019 to share their words of wisdom and inspirational tips as we take on 2020! Here is their winning advice. Rola Dagher, President and CEO, Cisco Canada “Thirty years ago, I arrived from war-torn Lebanon with few possessions and no expectations; survival has […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:00:48 +0000
Anxiety and stress can be overwhelming for those looking to build a new life in Canada. Settlement programs along with wellness tools and resources to boost mental health are available to support immigrants reach their potential and thrive in their new home. Thirty-five-year old Sharmistha Manna’s enthusiasm is both unexpected and infectious. The Indian-born immigrant […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Hazel Morley| Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 04:14:13 +0000
Every year offers an opportunity for a new beginning; for a fresh start. If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to look ahead and set some new goals and targets for 2020. Review the positives from 2019 It is common for some of us to end a year feeling deflated and disappointed […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:15:44 +0000
Seven reasons why print books are still powerful tools in the digital world With increasing use of technologies, many parents are turning to electronic books, or other audio-visual media to replace reading old-fashioned print books to children. Does this mean that print books are obsolete? While there are pros and cons to both options, I […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:19:45 +0000
We are creatures of habit. Between a third and half of our behaviour is habitual, according to research estimates. Unfortunately, our bad habits compromise our health, wealth and happiness. On average, it takes 66 days to form a habit. But positive behavioural change is harder than self-help books would have us believe. Only 40% of […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:19:05 +0000
[By Mark S. Tremblay, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Mariana Brussoni, University of British Columbia] New research from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Health Measures Survey reaffirmed the dramatic decline in Canadian children’s fitness seen over the past 35 years — with only one-third of Canadian school-aged children meeting physical activity guidelines. Other research from the same […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Margaret Jetelina| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:00:15 +0000
Christmas in Canada is a wonderful time of year, breaking up the cold weather with beautiful lights, music and celebrations. If you’re a newcomer to Canada, here are 10 facts to know about the holiday. Canadians are known for being polite and may refrain from wishing you a “Merry Christmas,” so as not to offend […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:08:45 +0000
Leading live-entertainment company Starvox Entertainment, Bend it Films and Kintop Pictures in association with TO Live, have announced the lead creative team of their upcoming North American premiere production of Bend it like Beckham: The Musical. Playing from December 17, 2019 – January 5, 2020 at the Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts, rehearsals […]
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