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Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Online via Zoom Are you new to Canada and want to know how to access healthcare? Join our workshop “Navigating the Canadian Healthcare System: How to Get the Care You Need.” Topics discussed: Who is eligible for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) How
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Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Location: Online via Zoom In Spanish Are you looking for housing support? Join our housing workshop to learn about available assistance and support options. Topics covered: Understand the various housing support options, including the Toronto Rent Bank and the Ontario Electricity Support program Explore
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: In-Person (Finch office) or Online via Zoom We’re excited to bring you our How to Understand and Manage Diabetes workshop, where you’ll learn about: Understanding diabetes (defining different types of diabetes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, causes, and treatment of high and low
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Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Online via Zoom We are hosting a free online workshop: LinkedIn & Networking, to help you build a strong professional presence and expand your career opportunities. Learn more about your LinkedIn job potential: Why is it important? The hidden job market How to
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Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: In-Person (Finch office) or Online via Zoom We are excited to announce an upcoming workshop tailored for expectant mothers. This workshop is designed to provide essential information and support for a healthy pregnancy journey. The event will cover the following topics: Managing Stress
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By Trudy Tumusime Basir’s story is one of courage, resilience and hope – a journey that resonates with everyone who has had to leave familiar territory to start over in a new land. Born and raised in Afghanistan, Basir raised a family and hoped for a bright future for his seven children. But when Afghanistan
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Date: Thursday, March 13 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Online via Zoom Are you passionate about supporting older adults in your community? Learn how to join the Canadian Red Cross to provide nutritious meals and meaningful social connections. By volunteering, you’ll have the opportunity to pick up prepared meals, deliver them to seniors’
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Date: Thursday, March 13 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: Online via Zoom This employment law info session helps you better understand employment insurance (EI) benefits. These are the main topics: Types of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits Eligibility criteria Reporting requirements Common issues and challenges Rika Sawatsky, an experienced Employment Lawyer, will join us
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Date: Thursday, March 13 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: In-Person (Finch office) or Online via Zoom This free education session will help you better understand what healthcare services are available in Canada and how to access them. You will learn about how to: Find a family doctor Apply for an OHIP card Navigate
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