Free CRA Webinars in March

Lisa C. Finance, Newcomer Information, Updates

As the 2021 tax season is in full swing, join the Canada Revenue Agency’s Outreach Team for a series of free webinars Tuesdays in March from 1pm to 2 pm. Outreach officers from the Canada Revenue Agency will share information on the following topics: March 9: Benefits and Credits: The GST credit, Canada Child Benefit, Child Disability Benefit, Canada Workers …

Storm Drains

Lisa C. Community, Daily Life, Newcomer Information

As the cold spell draws to an end this weekend, snow will smelt all around our communities in Calgary. Today, let’s learn one thing or two about storm drains in Calgary. What are storm drains? Storm drains collect rainwater and melted snow from sidewalks, streets, and roads. Storm drains are the main way storm water gets into our underground pipes …

Black History Month – Violet King

Lisa C. Newcomer Information, Updates

Black History Month is a time that we recognize, honour and celebrate their contributions. Learn about the history of Black History Month: How did Black History Month come into being? Today let’s read about biography of Voilet King, a notable Black individual who helped shape Canadian heritage and identity! Born in 1929, Violet King was the first Black person to …

شرح كتاب Discover Canada –Citizenship Study Class in Arabic

Lisa C. Citizenship & Immigration

هل ترغب في الاستعداد لاختبار الجنسية الكندية؟ انضم لفصولنا المجانية باللغة العربية الجمعة الأولي والثالثة من كل شهر سوف نناقش: الأقسام المختلفة لكتاب “اكتشف كندا” علي مدار 5 حلقات التدريب على الأسئلة و مناقشة الإجابات تعلم المصطلحات المستخدمة في الكتاب وشرحها باللغة العربي https://youtu.be/0VnMCjtm66s:تفضلوا بمشاهدة هذا الفيديو لأحد فصول الاستعداد لاختبار الجنسية الكندية باللغة العربية Click here to take the …

Black History Month

Lisa C. Newcomer Information, Updates

Black communities in Canada have made enormous contributions in all sectors of the Canadian society for over 400 years. Black History Month is a time that we recognize, honour and celebrate their contributions. How did Black History Month come into being? In 1978, the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) was established and its founders petitioned to the City of Toronto …

Canadian Addresses

Lisa C. Daily Life, Newcomer Information

For newcomers, learning how to correctly write and understand English addresses is a practical skill that you need the moment you land in Canada. Today, let’s learn the basics about Canadian addresses! The structure of a Canadian address An address is made up of 5 different parts. Let’s use this address as an example: Unit 530, 910 7 Ave. SW, …

Donate Your Blood with Canada Blood Services

Lisa C. Community, Daily Life, Newcomer Information

Have you considered donating blood? Yes, one hour of your time could save someone’s life! Blood and blood products are a critical part of everyday medical care including major surgeries medical procedures cancer treatments managing diseases and disorders Blood donors form a vital link in Canada’s lifeline, helping many Canadians wake up healthy each day. Canada Blood Services is an …

Knowledge about Canada: When to Call 911

Lisa C. Daily Life, Newcomer Information

When someone’s life, health or safety is at risk, calling 911 is the fastest to get help. In a true emergency, call 911 and stay on the phone with the operator. Calgary 911 also provides life-saving instructions on the phone when you wait for the ambulance to arrive. When should you call 911? When someone has difficulty breathing, is bleeding …