Tips for tough conversations with children
Blog, conversations with children, Living, Parenting, parentsSocial impact entrepreneurCity: VancouverCountry of Origin: Mexico In a world where many people do their banking quickly and conveniently online, Canada’s temporary farmworkers have been left behind. When Rene Blanco looked at the...
Language requirements for work permit applications
Blog, canada language benchmark, celpip, ielts, Immigrate, Immigration LawSocial impact entrepreneurCity: VancouverCountry of Origin: Mexico In a world where many people do their banking quickly and conveniently online, Canada’s temporary farmworkers have been left behind. When Rene Blanco looked at the...
Building your financial reputation — in other words, a good credit history
Blog, building credit, CIBC, credit score, Featured, Newcomer Financial GuideSocial impact entrepreneurCity: VancouverCountry of Origin: Mexico In a world where many people do their banking quickly and conveniently online, Canada’s temporary farmworkers have been left behind. When Rene Blanco looked at the...
Tips for navigating motherhood in a new country
Blog, Family & Relationships, LivingSocial impact entrepreneurCity: VancouverCountry of Origin: Mexico In a world where many people do their banking quickly and conveniently online, Canada’s temporary farmworkers have been left behind. When Rene Blanco looked at the...
What does home really mean? asks Lebanese-Canadian author Najwa Zebian
Blog, Artists, Lebanese-Canadian author, Living, Najwa Zebian, PeopleWhat does home really mean? And what happens when we build it in the wrong places? These are the questions at the heart of poet, speaker, and educator Najwa Zebian’s debut book, Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for...
Vibrant Brampton Festival returns in a digital format
Blog, ACISA, Culture, Featured, Living, South Asian Festival, Vibrant BramptonFrom July 23 to 25, 2021, the Arts and Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA) will be presenting one of the largest South Asian festivals in Canada – VIBRANT BRAMPTON – that will showcase the culture and diversity of Ontario. […]...
What are your personal gifts?
Blog, building confidence, building personal brand, Living, loving yourself, WellnessBefore the pandemic, while at a yoga class, the teacher asked us to consider the following question during our practice – “what gifts do you offer to the world?” I resisted the urge to open my eyes and look around […]...
Get in shape for school: 6 good habits to cultivate for your academic year
Blog, academics, Careers & Education, International Students, Post-Secondary Education, Study in CanadaBuying school supplies, maybe some new clothes and a haircut was once sufficient for the start of the school year. For post-secondary students, the ritual is more demanding and elaborate. It is more like getting in shape for a...
Financial first steps
Blog, banking in Canada, CIBC, Featured, Newcomer Financial Guide, opening a bankYou’ve arrived in Canada and your first days are filled with so many first steps. Settling into your temporary accommodation, exploring your new city, applying for your health care and social insurance cards, and much more. From where...