First of all, congratulations on finally making it! Now that you’re arriving soon here in Canada, or perhaps you’re here already, you’re probably wondering what you should do next. Thanks to my friend Kristine of The Maples Diaries, she made a video of the 8 things you should do during your first few weeks of …
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Are you torn between choosing Ottawa and Toronto as the city you want to call home here in Canada? I totally get it. My husband and I lived in Toronto for almost a year and I can say that it is indeed an amazing city despite of its flaws. Meanwhile, we have visited Ottawa once …
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The fall season here in Canada is about to say goodbye. And it only means one thing: winter is coming. In fact, it’s set to officially begin on December 21. This reminds me of one of the most common questions I get from both friends and acquaintances who are all aspiring immigrants… “Is the Canadian …
Are you a newcomer who’s about to experience your first winter wonder here in Canada? Or perhaps you’re an aspiring immigrant who just wants to get a glimpse of how to survive the freezing weather here. In this video by Kristine of The Maple Diaries, she’s going to show you some tips on the right …
Are you wondering about Canada’s public school system? Is it really free? What age do kids go to school? Kristine of The Maple Diaries shares some of the information you need to know about Canada’s public school system here in her video. But before you proceed, I want to add some things you might be …
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Are you wondering how much is the cost of living here in Canada? Before we moved here, we also wondered the same thing. The good news is, Kristine Kasselis from Ottawa shares their family’s monthly expenses in one of her videos from her YouTube channel, The Maple Diaries. Watch here and find out how much …
Are you an aspiring Canadian immigrant looking for an employer who can give you a job offer? Or a newcomer who’s on the look out for your first job in Canada? Then your first step is to create your CV that’s in Canadian format. Want to know how? Watch this video by Kristine Kasselis of …
On June 27, 2019, more than one year since our temporary stay in Canada, we finally left the UAE. We said goodbye to our friends, families, and to an amazing country we called “home” for eight years. Our hearts were filled with sadness, but at the same time, we were excited to start a new …
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It has been 2 years since we moved here to Canada as immigrants. And for me, it was a roller coaster ride. In the past 2 years, we experienced both exhilarating and depressing moments. We met new people, visited new places, experienced new seasons–it was a brand new kind of life. But we also faced …
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Are you also wondering if it’s going to be worth it to immigrate to Canada? Is living here worth the money and the long wait? We also wondered the same thing during our PR application. Some people say good things about Canada, while others say they regret their decision of moving here. So, just allow …