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How donating food this holiday season can help families in need

November 29, 2024 admin 0 Comments canada food poverty, Community, community volunteers, donate food holiday season, food banks, food banks ontario, food banks peel, food banks toronto, food poverty, Living

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:19:50 +0000

The holiday season often brings out the best in Canadians, with many giving back to their communities through food donations, volunteer work, and fundraising efforts. However, for thousands of families across the country, this time of year highlights the growing challenge of food insecurity.

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Moving from an international to Canadian driver’s licence: a Provincial and Territorial Guide

November 29, 2024 admin 0 Comments apply for canadian driving licence, changing international licence to canadian licence, driving, driving in canada, driving with international licence in canada, how to convert international driving licence in canada, how to get a driving licence in canada, licence rules canada, Living, provincial driving rules in canada, territories driving licence rules canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:49:40 +0000

As a newcomer to Canada, you might already have a driver’s licence and substantial driving experience from your home country. But does that mean you can automatically drive in Canada?

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New anthology celebrates immigrant voices in Canada

November 26, 2024 admin 0 Comments and non-fiction anthologies, bilingual anthology canada, canadian immigrant literature, culture, diversity in canadian literature, Fiction, immigrant authors, immigrant resilience and creativity, immigrant themes literature, immigrant writers, Living, multicultural identity in literature, poetry

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:56:35 +0000

Canada’s multicultural identity thrives on the stories of its immigrant communities, and Old Roots, New Shoots, the latest anthology from the Immigrant Writers Association (IWA), captures this essence through a compelling collection of fiction, poetry and non-fiction.

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Practising self-care during traumatic times

November 13, 2024 admin doomscrolling, global conflict, Living, mindfulness, PTSD, stress management strategies, traumatic stress, wellness

Credit to Author: Carter Hammett| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:46:55 +0000

Managing our emotional responses helps us cope with difficult situations.

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Self-care during traumatic times

November 12, 2024 admin doomscrolling, global conflict, Living, mindfulness, PTSD, stress management strategies, traumatic stress, wellness

Credit to Author: Carter Hammett| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:46:55 +0000

Managing our emotional responses helps us cope with difficult situations.

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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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