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The choice was fairly easy for Ranjan and his wife when a professional offer came in to move to Canada in 2001.
“We were both settled very well in our respective medical professions in South Africa, but we had not moved our daughter there from India because we were concerned about safety,” says [...]
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As many of you already know we now have a Facebook page which we set up a few days ago. I’m sure many of you already use FaceBook so it was a natural move for us to use this fantastic social tool to stay in touch with you our readers. [...]
Canadian athletes offer tips for everyday success
We all have dreams, no matter how big or small. However, trying to achieve them can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. That’s why it’s important to prepare in advance and set goals. Canadian Olympic athletes know first-hand that dreams are not achieved overnight. With years of training, sacrifice [...]
When he left Russia, Guennadi left his entire collection of artwork behind
Artists find inspiration in many different sources. For a Russian immigrant named Guennadi, it is the Canadian landscape that provides inspiration for his art.
It was an educational opportunity for their daughter that brought Guennadi and his wife here in May of 2003, helping [...]
I do think of myself as a Canadian said Anna
Canada may have the world’s second-largest land mass, but for a graduate student named Anna, who has lived in Canada since she was 11 years old, the immense size of the country she now calls home is just another part of living here.
“I remember coming [...]
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When she started treatment for cancer, Lauren Donnelly went from being an active teen taking part in soccer and dance to completely bedridden.
Donnelly was diagnosed in September 2005 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer. Therapy left her so weakened at times that walking upstairs to bed was an [...]
Russell & Rita Hall
Russell and Rita Hall of Norwich couldn’t be more excited after collecting a $7.1 MILLION LOTTO 6/49 jackpot from the January 9, 2010draw. “After an unlucky streak, we decided to buy a 649 ticket to test our luck.” Russell said. “We never expected to win this much… this is a once in a life time experience,” Rita [...]
David Barlagne emigrated from France in 2005 with his wife, Sophie, and his daughters
A French family who immigrated to Montreal is fighting to stay in the country after Canadian authorities threatened to deport them because their daughter has cerebral palsy. David Barlagne emigrated from France in 2005 with his wife, Sophie, and his daughters, Lara [...]
As Canadians of all ages receive gifts this holiday season that will enable them to connect with each other and go online, they need to be smart about protecting their personal information, says Canada’s Privacy Commissioner, Jennifer Stoddart.
Companies are encouraging young users to become more involved in their toys and gameplay. Where this used [...]
A businessman originally from the United Kingdom has launched a lawsuit against the Nova Scotia government over a failed nominee program that was supposed to pair new immigrants with on-the-job training. The proposed class-action suit was filed Monday on behalf of Peter King, who moved to Halifax from Middlesex in April 2006 after paying $130,500 to [...]
