Online dating: Humour matters more than ‘good looks’ but immigrants struggle with local jokes
Blog, across cultures, Canadian humour, cultural capital, cultural divide, Culture, dating apps, Living, online datingOnline dating platforms have witnessed a surge of users and activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown restrictions and physical distancing protocols have changed the way people work and live — but also how they date. Dating...
Success in HR Starts with Ashton College’s Diploma Program
Blog, Ashton College, Careers, Careers & Education, Featured, hrThe field of Human Resources (HR) is all about people. HR workers are responsible for the well-being of a company’s employees as well as the growth of the company itself. Finding a balance between employee satisfaction and meeting...
Lebanese-Canadian author shares her story of survival and hope
Blog, Artists, immigrant stories, Lebanese, Lebanese-Canadian author, PeopleNora El Najjar says that three things helped her survive the Lebanese Civil War which led to the destruction of her home, the deaths of her grandfather, father, and brother, the loss of her child; and also an unhappy marriage […]...
How my family dealt with a health emergency during the pandemic
Blog, bad health, People, sickness during COVID-19, Staying mentally strong during COVID-19, Your StoriesRecently, in August, my husband came back from a trip to the grocery store. As he was getting ready to cook dinner for a family of six (due to the pandemic, all our four children live with us now), something […]...
RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2020 announced
Blog, News, Featured, News, PeopleTareq Hadhad, founder of Peace by Chocolate; Hamza Haq actor on the hit show Transplant and Michael Hurley, Mayor of Burnaby, B.C., have something in common — they have been named among the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award winners...
The importance of being an effective advocate for your child
Blog, advocacy, Advocate for your child, children's needs, Community, Living, Parenting, speaking outParents are the child’s first and best advocate. Advocacy is being able to speak, write, represent or act on your child’s behalf as they may not have the knowledge, skills or experience to advocate for themselves. Many professionals...
What makes an immigration application strong?
Blog, apply for immigration, challenging refusals, Immigrate, immigration documentation, Immigration Law, Strong visa applicationKey advice and tips As the immigration implications of COVID-19 continue through the summer and into autumn, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website changes daily. These frequent changes have generally left most...
How mentoring newcomer talent will be invaluable to post-COVID-19 recovery
Blog, Careers, Careers & Education, mentoring, The mentoring partnership project TRIECArtistic director, Atlantic Boychoir and National Boychoir of CanadaCity: St. John’s, Newfoundland and LabradorCountry of Origin: Czech Republic Jakub Martinec, Ph.D., is director of choral activities at Memorial University of...
Doing something special to mark a milestone birthday
Blog, People, Your StoriesArtistic director, Atlantic Boychoir and National Boychoir of CanadaCity: St. John’s, Newfoundland and LabradorCountry of Origin: Czech Republic Jakub Martinec, Ph.D., is director of choral activities at Memorial University of...