Health: Sex: ABC of Birth Control Pills
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.
Health: My tooth hurts
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…
Food: It’s not easy being Green!
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…
Housing: Finding a Safe New Home in Canada
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…
Financial safety for travellers: planning ahead lets you relax on vacation
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…
Family: Using Children As Interpreters
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…
Rent or Own?
Renting or owning your accommodations: some considerations Before you start looking at houses and apartments, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) recommends that you check your credit report and credit score, since they may…
Food: Delicious Choices
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.
Five of Canada’s Top Fall Festivals
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…
ESL Students Spell “S-U-C-C-E-S-S”
“Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things.” - Denis Diderot (1713-1784) Channah Coehn was moving into her new office when we met. We were surrounded by dismantled furniture and boxes of papers. The interview was…