Life in Canada

By Sandy Zwyer If you have concerns about what you’re reading, listening to, or watching on Canadian media, you can stop buying it; change the channel; or, in the case of the internet, adjust the settings on your computer. There is also…

by Gustavo Neme L Translated by Rev. Jack Costello

by Teenaz Javat "I traded my business suit for an apron. And I can proudly say I have no regrets." With this thought, Anita Asli, a supplier of home-cooked meals, narrates her journey from investment banker to cook.

On March 3, 2011, the 19th Annual New Pioneers Awards Gala, organized by Skills for Change, recognized the accomplishments of six remarkable immigrants. 

By Sandra Fletcher The call came in to my office mid-afternoon. I had only been back to work for 4 months and my sons were at a day care near our home. My oldest, then 3, had run head first into a wall and wouldn’t stop crying no matter…

by Sabine Ehgoetz Sabine says she has fallen in love with two much younger men. And her husband Will knows about it! The “men” she’s referring to are her newborn twins Tristan and Nathan. As far as we know, she is still actively looking for…

by Murray Burton Many of you came from countries with strong musical traditions. When you hear music from China, Iran, Peru, India or Africa - to name just a few - there is no mistaking which part of the world it comes from. Is there such a…

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…

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…

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…