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Tips to create your social support network and stay connected

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Credit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:05:22 +0000

Build and strengthen relationships for better health We all go through difficult periods in life. Having supportive people to count on can make the difference in managing those difficult times. Research has shown that having good social relationships contributes to improved psychological and physical well-being. In particular, social support can serve as a protective factor […]

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Recycling tips: Teach your children to take small steps for a better future

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Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:51:29 +0000

There is no time like today to start recycling, to help improve the environment for future generations. Recycling can reduce pollution and landfill waste, and help with protecting our natural resources, ecosystem and wildlife.

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Taking fitness outside: 9 tips for becoming more active through the Canadian winter

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Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:13:31 +0000

If you made a New Year’s resolution about physical activity, you are not alone. Many Canadians make resolutions, and most focus on moving more.

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A mother’s perspectives on a half-empty nest

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Credit to Author: Gu Zhenzhen| Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:05:32 +0000

Chinese-born Canadian Gu Zhenzhen shares her feelings of emptiness as her children move away from home. But then, she reminds herself that she is walking in her parents’ shoes. Zhenzhen moved to Canada in 1990 to begin a new life. 

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Caring for a child with special needs: Strategies for newcomer families

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Credit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:56:48 +0000

Learning that your child is born with a chronic illness or has special needs can be devastating for all families; but even more so for newcomer families as they navigate an unfamiliar healthcare system, without traditional sources of community support.

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Award-winning Canadian LGBTQ+ South Asian documentary now available online

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Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:04:16 +0000

A new award-winning documentary, Emergence: Out of the Shadows’, looks at the lonely and terrifying experiences of three South Asians – Kayden, Jag and Amar, and their struggle to express their sexuality within their conservative families.

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Spread the holiday cheer! Ways to celebrate the season of giving

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Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 01:37:15 +0000

The arrival of the holiday season means spending time with family and friends. But it’s also the perfect time to focus on gratitude and giving. Here are some simple ideas on how to spread some joy, which can also elevate your own mood! Donate excess materials This is a great time to declutter and see […]

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Special ‘First Winter’ programming at Toronto’s cold-season hotspot

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Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 01:47:55 +0000

This year, from December 17 to February 20, the Toronto-based non-profit The Bentway invites newcomers to create new memories and explore how experiences of winter can connect all of us. Offerings include free hot chocolate Mondays, free skate lessons and beginner skate lessons and more!

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The 10 best warm weather destinations for digital nomads this winter

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Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:08:25 +0000

For digital nomads, the possibilities of where to work are virtually limitless. When frigid winter weather rolls around, it’s natural for those who can work remotely to start thinking about snow birding out to a more temperate locale far from snow, ice, and frozen flurries.

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Winterize your wardrobe

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Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:23:57 +0000

Stay safe and warm this snowy season with proper gear and boots from Mark’s Whether it’s your very first Canadian winter — or even your second, third, fourth, fifth — preparing for the cold temperatures in Canada can be a culture shock to the system. While the beauty of the snowy landscape can be awe-inspiring, […]

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