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New play explores the struggles of a Jamaican-Canadian family in Toronto

September 12, 2024 admin african caribbean community toronto, black immigrants, culture, immigrant life, little jamaica, Living, playwright, racism in canada, stratford, Theatre

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:00:27 +0000

Award-winning playwright Andrea Scott brings a fresh and poignant narrative to the stage with her latest play, Get That Hope. This powerful production dives deep into the life of the Whyte family, a Jamaican-Canadian family living in Toronto’s Little Jamaica. Through their story, Scott captures the struggles and resilience of a community often overlooked, reflecting […]

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Bringing goods across the Canadian border? Here’s what you need to know

August 27, 2024 admin canada border services agency (cbsa), customs and immigration, duty-free items, goods and services tax, leisure, Living, shopping

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:10:29 +0000

As summer winds down, you might be returning from your travels or making a last-minute shopping trip across the border. Here’s what you need to know about what you can and cannot bring with you, and what you may need to declare, to ensure a stress-free return to Canada.

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Minister for youth highlights initiatives for young Canadians to develop digital skills

August 14, 2024 admin canada's youth, digital, digital skills, International Youth Day, Living, marci ien, minister for women and gender equality and youth, newcomer youth, news, Technology, Youth

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:42:40 +0000

International Youth Day, celebrated annually on August 12, highlights the need to improve the lives of youth around the world. In Canada, nearly one-fifth of the population consists of youth and young adults aged 15-29.

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Jamaican musical trailblazers made Toronto a world-class reggae hotspot

August 1, 2024 admin Arts and Culture, culture, diaspora, Jamaica, jamaican canadian, Living, music industry in canada, national film board of canada, nfb, reggae

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:40:27 +0000

At the height of the golden age of reggae, some of Jamaica’s brightest stars left their homeland to relocate to Toronto. Now their stories and the musical community they helped build are celebrated in an anthology series Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land.

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5 groups that should be extra cautious in the heat

July 31, 2024 admin coping with summer heat, health and wellness, Heat, Heat wave, hydration, Living, summer, wellness

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:06:39 +0000

Heat waves are on the rise. That’s when we experience elevated temperatures and humidity for a few days. Extreme heat can harm everyone’s health, but some groups are more at risk. Here are five groups that should be extra cautious during a heat wave.

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Escape the everyday: Daytrips for refreshing breaks

July 25, 2024 admin about canada, daytrips, Holiday, leisure, Living, settlement, summer, summer activities, summer vacation travel, tips for travel, travel

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:14:17 +0000

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a cultural connoisseur, daytripping has something to offer everyone, no matter your budget. Here are a few options which might pique your interest.

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Free festival featuring Bollywood singer Kavita Krishnamurti (singer of “Bole Chudiyan”) and other stars coming to Mississauga

July 24, 2024 admin Living, news

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:53:16 +0000

#BollywoodMonster Mashup offers Bollywood x psychedelic 60s-inspired music, dance performances and more on July 26 & 27 #BollywoodMonster Mashup, the heart of Bollywood music & dance and food in Canada, is returning to Mississauga Celebration Square with two free #BollywoodMonster Concerts presented by TD Bank Group, a laser show, mouth-watering food and family activities. On […]

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Optimize health with a few less bites

July 23, 2024 admin healthy diet, healthy eating, healthy habits, Living, nutrition, quality of life, wellness, wellness tips

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:05:07 +0000

While the typical Western diet high in calories is associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease, research on calorie restriction without malnutrition has shown improved health span and lifespan in many animals and humans.

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The sandwich generation: Coping with aging parents and growing children

July 16, 2024 admin aging parents, childcare, family & relationships, family activities, family wellness, immigrant parenting tips, Living, Parenting, parenting tips, sandwich generation

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:02:33 +0000

Have you heard of the “sandwich generation”? This term is used to describe a unique group – parents who are simultaneously caring for their aging parents and growing children. Alongside navigating the complexities of the Canadian healthcare, childcare and senior care systems, these parents face multiple challenges.

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Making connections through cuisine

June 26, 2024 admin Cuisine, cultural diversity canada, culture, diverse cuisine, ethnic connections, ethnic food, immigrant community, Living, meaningful connections

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:01:05 +0000

One surprising way to make connections and integrate into your community might be through your palate! When moving to a new country, you often don’t expect to find the rich flavors of the dishes you have left behind or have a wide variety of choices. However, this isn’t the case for immigrants in Canada.

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