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Community Centres: Your Second New Home in Canada

blog, Community Partners, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyNovember 25, 2019

Community centres can help your transition to Canada with educational programs, cultural groups, recreational activities, social networks, and more!

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10 Tips For Getting Started With Public Transit In Canada

blog, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to Canada, Transportation in CanadaBy ymcaPonyNovember 7, 2019

Concerned about how to use public transit upon arriving in Canada? This handy article will provide you with the tips necessary to become an expert rider.

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The Power of Positive Thinking Paired with Proactive Preparation

blog, Newcomer stories, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyOctober 24, 2019

Before immigrating to Canada, Rakshak made sure to be proactive by using our pre-arrival settlement services, making him feel more confident about his move.

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Empower Yourself with Pre-Arrival Services

blog, Employment in Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyOctober 21, 2019

Here’s a list of ways you can empower yourself and your career objectives with pre-arrival services to arrive prepared in Canada.

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The Truth About Job Search Myths in Canada from a Newcomer

blog, Employment in Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyOctober 8, 2019

Hearing different perspectives about job search in Canada can be helpful, but it can also be confusing and misleading if you get the wrong information.

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Connecting to Mentors in Your Field Before Coming to Canada

blog, Employment in Canada, Social Connections, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyOctober 3, 2019

Learn how you can make connections with mentors in your desired career field to help your chances of finding employment before immigrating to Canada.

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5 Things Newcomers Should Know About Construction

blog, Community Partners, Employment in Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonySeptember 4, 2019

If you’re immigrating to Canada and interested in working in the construction sector, this blog by BCCA will inform you about the industry.

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The Making of a Life Long Volunteer: Sukhjit’s Story

blog, Newcomer stories, Social Connections, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyApril 11, 2019

Next Stop Canada is recognizing and valuing the contributions made by mentor Sukhjit Singh, recent recipient of the Sovereign Medal for Volunteers Award.

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How to Manage Your Money, Budget and Credit in Canada

Banking & Finances in Canada, blog, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyApril 9, 2019

Read these tips by Credit Canada on how you can manage your finances in order to build and maintain good credit in your new home.

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Empowering Each Other – Black Female Accountants Network

blog, Employment in Canada, Social Connections, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyMarch 6, 2019

The Black Female Accountants Network focuses on creating opportunities for black female accountants to share knowledge and experiences.

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