Teaching young women how to be good citizens and good leaders Mary D’Isendoorn, who emigrated to Canada in 1951, has been a volunteer with Girl Guides for 50 years. Now 70 years old, she says that her volunteer work with Girl Guides helped…

By Gilda Spitz According to an old proverb, "The eyes are the mirror of the soul." That's only one of many reasons why you should take good care of your eyes.

by Aurélie Goudal (Translated from French In some countries, birth control pills are sold freely. Here in Canada, they are prescribed by a physician or a nurse practitioner.

by Maria van Harten It is your third week at a new job. In fact, it is your first job here in Canada. The pay is all right, the commute is not bad and your coworkers are friendly. You are settling in nicely… until that nagging tenderness in…

Everything always looks delicious at the Job Finding Club “pot luck” lunch on the second Tuesday of each month. And, since most of the food brought in by our clientele — who are all newcomers to Canada — is vegetarian, I am always excited…

Moving to a new country, especially with small children in tow, can be a life-changing experience. The biggest fear is that of the unknown. Where will we live? How will we manage without a job? How cold will it be? These are some of the…

Summer is here, which means that many Canadians will be dusting off suitcases and backpacks and setting off on vacation. Before you go, take a little time to think about money matters. A little prevention will save you a pack of troubles…

By Aruna Papp Research shows that immigrant children learn English faster than their parents, therefore it is understandable why some parents use their children as interpreters. Parents requiring assistance might be reluctant to ask…

By Stephanie Dickison Over the past 20 years, the selection and quality of ethnic food has been rising across the country. No matter where you live there are lots of good ethnic restaurants and markets.

As summer turns to autumn, Canadians gather to take advantage of the last of the warm weather. Some of Canada’s best festivals take place in the fall, against the colourful backdrop of red, orange and yellow leaves. Get out and join the…