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Living In Canada
March Break in Canada: Planning Your Perfect Holiday
With the promise of spring right around the corner, millions of kids eagerly anticipate March Break in Canada! It is just the break children love after being wrapped up in school during the winter. Whether planning an adventure-filled getaway or choosing to relax and...
Is Family Day a Statutory Holiday in Canada?
Adults and children skating outdoors on The Bentway ice rink in Toronto. Family Day is a fairly new Canadian holiday. Currently, only Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and New Brunswick recognize it as a statutory holiday. Family Day was...
Celebrating Canadian Black History Month
Black History Month in Canada is a time to reflect on the rich and diverse contributions of Black Canadians throughout history. Recognized annually in February, this month serves as a platform to celebrate achievements. It honours and raises awareness about the...
Manage Your Finances
Holiday Season Online Shopping Scams Newcomers Can Avoid
It is always a good idea to be careful when shopping online. Scammers can be waiting to trick you out of your money in even the most unexpected of places. This is especially true for the holiday season. November and December see some of the biggest sales volumes every...
Cost-Saving Ideas: 22 Practical Tips for Newcomers
Cost-saving ideas can be especially helpful for newcomers because saving money in Canada can be quite a challenge. The financial choices you make within your first year can impact how you live in Canada for the next few years. This is why it’s important to make good...
Saving Money for Your Emergency Fund
by Zain Usmani | Oct 15, 2024For newcomers, it’s not uncommon to face an uncertain financial situation in your first few years. An emergency fund can help you meet unexpected costs, manage expenses while searching for employment, or stay afloat if you face a job loss....
Employment In Canada
Homesharing Helps Homeowners Deal with Rising Expenses
For homeowners in Canada with a mortgage to pay and spare rooms to rent, becoming a homesharing host can help solve financial and personal needs. All homeowners quickly discover that homeownership comes with costly expenses, including the mortgage, insurance, monthly...
Should My First Place in Canada be a Basement Apartment?
New Canadians may shy away from renting a basement apartment. Many imagine a dark and damp basement with bad living conditions. But this is far from the truth. It may not sound appealing, but in Canada, basements are usually quite nice and no different from any other...
What to Know About Living in Brampton, Ontario
Moving to Canada offers exciting opportunities and a new way of life. But, it's a big decision that involves exploring where to live and work in Canada. Brampton, Ontario is one of many cities to consider. It is a popular location for new immigrants because of its...
Buying Your First Home
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