Newcomers Corner 
Newcomers...don't stay New for long!
Newsletter by Newcomer Information Centre December 2011 |
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Events Alert
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Information Session:
Emergency Situation Workshop
Thursday, December 8th
1:00 pm
Newcomer Information Centre, Malton
For more information contact:
905-677-0007 ext 5233 or
nic@tcet.com
Cash Register Training for Youth
Wednesday, December 14th
5:00 pm
Newcomer Information Centre, Sussex
For more information contact:
905-949-0049 ext. 1290 or
nic@tcet.com
Working in Canada
Wednesday, December 21st
10:00 am
Newcomer Information Centre, Brampton East
For more information contact:
905-595-0722
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Canadian Newcomer Magazine Goes DIGITAL!
Canadian Newcomer Magazine is a free magazine designed to connect the regions diverse ethnic communities in Canada by providing free information, advice, entertainment and encouragement to new immigrants. To that end, the magazine is written in English, but the vocabulary and grammar are kept as plain and simple as possible. Subjects covered include employment, housing, Canadian lifestyles, health, finances, ethnic media and education.
In addition to the bi-monthly print edition, the magazine is now available online in both English and French.
For more information on this magazine, please contact nic@tcet.com
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Feedback and Submissions
We would like to hear from you. Please send us your feedback. Service providers, we are happy to promote new programs and events at your agency through this newsletter. Sincerely, Newsletter Team Newsletter Team |
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GTA HAS BECOME GROUND ZERO FOR MARKETERS FROM MAJOR RETAILERS, BANKS AND WIRELESS PROVIDERS TRYING TO ATTRACT "THE ETHNIC CONSUMER"
The Globe and Mail is reporting what most of you may already know: the newcomer population is inc reasing and fast becoming the driving economic and purchasing force in the GTA.
Read the article linked below and see what you think.
Globe and Mail Article
Want to make sure major brands are not missing the mark in getting your attention? Have your say and become a customer advisory panelist.
Just click here and offer your opinion and have a chance to win a $2000 shopping spree at a Metro Grocery.
For more information please contact nic@tcet.com or visit any of our locations. |
Let's Beat the Flu
Influenza (commonly known as "the flu") is a serious respiratory infection that is caused by the influenza virus. The flu is spread easily through coughing, sneezing or through touching contaminated surfaces or objects like unwashed hands, toys and eating utensils. The flu can be prevented by getting the flu vaccine every year and by practicing good hand washing.
There are two seasonal flu vaccines available for children and adults ages 6 months and older for the 2011-2012 flu season. Peel Public Health will be offering free seasonal influenza immunization clinics to all Peel residents
For more information about the influenza virus and vaccination clinics, please contact nic@tcet.com or visit any of our locations. |
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Government to Cut Wait Times for Family Reunification
The Government of Canada is taking immediate action to cut the backlog and wait times for sponsored parents and grandparents.To deal with the large backlog and lengthy wait times, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is announcing Phase I of the Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification.
The Government of Canada will increase by over 60 percent the number of sponsored parents and grandparents Canada will admit next year. The government is also introducing the new Parent and Grandparent Super Visa which will be valid for up to 10 years. The multiple-entry visa will allow an applicant to remain in Canada for up to 24 months at a time without the need for renewal of their status. The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa will come into effect on December 1, 2011, and CIC will be able to issue the visas, on average, within eight weeks of the application.
For more information about this new action, please contact
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If you are attending high school in Ontario, you most likely already know that you need 40 hours of community involvement in order to graduate. But, why do schools require students to volunteer?
You might not be aware but volunteering might be one of the most valuable experiences of your life. Volunteering has many benefits for newcomer youth. It is a great way to:
- Obtain Canadian work experience
- Practice your English
- Take on a leadership role
- Develop new skills
- Do something you truly enjoy, and help others along the way
- Meet people in your community and network
Moreover, by volunteering you are giving back to your community. Many organizations and individuals rely on the work that volunteers perform in order to deliver their services to people in need. Therefore, it's a double win situation, both you and your community benefit from your volunteer work.
For more information on volunteer opportunities for newcomer youth please connect with one of our Youth Information Counsellors by calling (905) 949-0049 ext. 1290 or via e-mail at nicyouth@tcet.com. |
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The Newcomer Information Centre is an innovative program that provides free settlement information to newcomers and residents from a number of accessible locations across Peel and Halton. A smooth transition into Canadian life is critical to success and our program provides accurate referrals to make this happen. Clients work with friendly multi-lingual staff and get confidential counselling about settlement, employment, health, housing, education, language training, immigration issues and more. Counsellors speak Punjabi, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, Farsi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Romanian, Croatian, Russian, Serbian, French, German, Polish, Swahili, Tamil, Hindi, Bulgarian and Pashto.
Drop by at any of our locations to speak with a counsellor. No appointment is required.
***Occasional Childcare services available at Malton and Oakville locations*** ***Free Commissioner of Oath service at all locations***
NIC Itinerant services in
Caledon Library: last Tuesday of every month
Milton, Library - Beaty Branch: every Tuesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Milton, Library - Main Branch: every Tuesday 2 - 5 p.m.
Mississauga, Meadowvale Library: Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
Mississauga, Central Library: Monday to Thursday & Saturday
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