Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
BGC South Coast BC offers safe and supportive spaces for kids and youth across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Through programs and activities at BGC’s Clubs, and summer camp, kids develop a sense of success, a sense of belonging, and positive relationships.
Many internationally trained professionals make common mistakes when starting their job search in Canada. Being aware of these pitfalls can help you save time, energy, and frustration, allowing you to find meaningful employment faster. Here are some key mistakes to avoid.
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Have you been told by your landlord that you need to move out? Before you move out, read this article to find out what you need to know about the next steps you should take.
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Many internationally trained professionals make common mistakes when starting their job search in Canada. Being aware of these pitfalls can help you save time, energy, and frustration, allowing you to find meaningful employment faster. Here are some key mistakes to avoid.
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If you are a renter in Ontario, it can be hard to know what to do when something in your home breaks or needs repair. This article will focus on providing some advice for what to do in these situations.
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Understanding Canada’s current housing crisis can be crucial for a newcomer’s ultimate success in Canada. It can help you choose the right location to land, setting you on a path to homeownership, which is a long-term goal for many newcomers. In the short term, it can help you find that first permanent rental property with an action plan that can save you time and money.
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Nowhere are employers more active in searching for candidates than on LinkedIn. That’s why it’s so important to create a professional and polished profile.
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Yellowknife is a modern city of 20,000 people, and it has everything you would expect from a city of its size: shops, a movie theatre, library, swimming pool, concert hall, hospital, and more. It’s set in an amazing natural landscape of lakes and sub-arctic forest offering an abundance of recreational opportunities.
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Starting a new life in Canada is exciting, but for many senior newcomers, it comes with challenges. Unlike younger immigrants who find connection through work or school, seniors often struggle to adapt. Language barriers, unfamiliar systems in healthcare and technology, and the loneliness of being far from close friends and cultural roots can make the transition difficult. This article explores the challenges faced by senior newcomers and how community services help them build connections and thrive in their new home.
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Effective mentorship is pivotal in helping newcomers integrate successfully into a new workforce. This is especially true for professionals who have just immigrated to Canada: a supportive mentoring partnership can make a substantial difference as they adjust to their new environment.
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