TORONTO – THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 – JUNO award-winning artist Lorraine Klaasen has a new album out called Nouvelle Journée, or New Day, (Justin Time Records). It’s a stunning collection of songs sung in Tsonga, Sotho, IsiZulu and Xhosa, as well ...
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The low loonie is making Canadians think twice about travelling abroad this year, so if you feel the same way, there are certainly plenty of exciting places in our home and native land. With 173 impressive hotel properties across the ...
Read More »Checklist For Newcomers Who Are Entering The Workforce
Employment opportunities for newcomers to Canada are as diverse as the Canadian landscape. Manufacturing, natural resources, government, financial, and professional designations are just a few of the employment sectors to choose from. “Immigrants can sometimes face unique challenges when looking ...
Read More »Foster Some Hoop Dreams With Your Generosity
Although Canada has long been known as a hockey nation — with formidable athletes and dedicated fans — in recent years, basketball has battled for the spotlight. Have you become a fan? If not yet, there’s a good chance you ...
Read More »How To Grow A Great Big Graduation Nation
Each year, thousands of Canadians drop out of high school and this number is especially high for youth in low-income communities. Although the average high school dropout rate is low (7 to 13 per cent), this number skyrockets to up ...
Read More »Change In Your Community
The 2016 Census is here, find out how it can help you, your family and your community. Courtesy of News Canada.
Read More »“Africville in Black and White” To Premiere At b current’s rock.paper.sistahz Festival
By Narissa Van Cooten PRIDE Guest Writer Africville in Black and White, by Gemini Award-winning filmmaker Cyrus Sundar Singh, is a site-specific verbatim theatrical and live musical piece based on the tragic story of the residents of Africville. Located just ...
Read More »Quick Tips To Get Started If You Have A Legal Problem
Did you know that a 2009 Department of Justice report found that over 85 percent of people surveyed did not seek help when facing a legal problem? Don’t let this happen to you. The Law Society of Upper Canada offers ...
Read More »A Glance At Home Prices Across Canada
(NC) With much attention to home prices these days, property owners are increasingly curious about the value of their homes. According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey, Canada’s residential real estate market showed strong year-over-year price increases in the ...
Read More »Summer Travel Tips To Combat The Low Canadian Dollar
(NC) As the warm weather and long weekends of summer approach many of us will start to think about a vacation. However, with the struggling dollar many of our thoughts will quickly turn from vacation to staycation. While the low ...
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