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Toronto author’s book sheds light on the struggles of queer and trans refugees

October 22, 2024 admin culture, lgbtq+ hate crimes, lgbtq+ refugee stories, Living, queer asylum seekers, queer refugees, refugee persecution, resources for lgbtq+ canada, trans refugees

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:00:04 +0000

In recent years, Canada has seen a rise in hate crimes targeting queer and trans individuals, reflecting a global pattern of intolerance and danger for 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Many are forced to flee their countries in search of safety, escaping violence and persecution.

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‘Foreign Dreams’ exhibition highlights migrant worker experiences

October 16, 2024 admin canada post-graduate work permit, canadian immigrant, challenges international students, culture, education, international students canada, Living, post-secondary education, punjabi migrants canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:27:31 +0000

Curated by Simranpreet Kaur Anand, a multidisciplinary artist focusing on diaspora and identity and Conner Singh VanderBeek, a cultural researcher and musician, the exhibition features the work of various community artists

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“Foreign Dreams” exhibition highlights migrant worker experiences

October 11, 2024 admin canada post-graduate work permit, canadian immigrant, challenges international students, culture, education, international students canada, Living, post-secondary education, punjabi migrants canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:27:31 +0000

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9th Annual Festival of Lights Brings Bollywood & Punjabi Music Stars to Brampton this October

October 9, 2024 admin diwali, Featured, festival of lights, Living

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:55:46 +0000

Brampton, ON – The 9th Annual Festival of Lights returns in full force to Shoppers World Brampton on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2024. Presented by OLG, this year’s celebration will light up Brampton with a spectacular lineup of Bollywood and Punjabi musical performances, exciting workshops, and vibrant cultural experiences — all with […]

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Practicing an attitude of gratitude has health benefits

September 25, 2024 admin acts of kindness, canadian immigrant, gratitude, happiness, journalling, Living, mental health, mindfulness, negative feelings, newcomers, practicing self care, thankful, wellness

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:57:31 +0000

By consciously incorporating the simple ritual of gratitude into our daily routine, we can
improve our lives on multiple levels.

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Canadian films by immigrant talent captivate audience at TIFF

September 25, 2024 admin canadian films, chinese-canadian, culture, housing crisis montreal, Identity, immigrant directors, immigrant filmmakers, k'naan warsame, kenyan canadians, korean canadian, Living, Oscar winner, russian-canadians, russians at war, somali-canadian, torill kove, Toronto International Film Festival, ukrainian canadians

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:33:44 +0000

Canadian films made by notable immigrant talent garnered praise from critics and audiences alike

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Give your child the tools they need to succeed

September 23, 2024 admin immigrant parenting, learning challenges, learning needs, learning supports, learning tools, Libraries, Living, optimize learning, Parenting, parenting tips, public libraries, socialization, special needs support, study groups, teaching strategies, tutor, tutoring services, visual aids

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 01:18:00 +0000

Parents play an important role in teaching children essential learning skills and identifying how and who to ask for help and most importantly, letting children know that asking for help is a sign of strength.

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Iconic grocery brands announce partnership with Cricket Canada

September 12, 2024 admin cricket, cricket canada, immigrants in sport, impact of sports in building community, leisure, Living, loblaws, news

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:12:47 +0000

Cricket has surged in popularity in Canada, fueled by the country’s growing diversity. To support this trend, discount grocery retail brands owned by Loblaws Companies have announced a partnership with Cricket Canada.

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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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