Canada and the Province of Ontario have been celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation this year and newcomers' contributions have been highlighted throughout. Multiculturalism is one of the most well-known features of Canada. Everyone "is welcome to Canada" as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in his Canada Day message. There are many different services and […]
This May, there are two events for newcomers in Toronto that you won't want to miss! On Monday, May 15, the third annual Toronto Newcomer Day will take place at Nathan Phillips Square. Between 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, there will be family-friendly activities, showcasing Toronto's diverse communities. Be sure to mark this date on your calendar and […]
A companion novel to The Star-Touched Queen. Gauri, an exiled princess, has been captured and imprisoned by a rival kingdom, Ujijain. However, just before she is executed, the prince of Ujijain, Vikram, rescues her and forces her to compete in the deadly Tournament of Wishes. In order to win a wish, Gauri and Vikram must […]
On the drive home, 16 year-old Starr Carter and her childhood friend, Khalil, are pulled over. Khalil, unarmed, is fatally shot by the police officer and Starr is the sole witness to her friend's murder. In the months that follow, Starr struggles with the pressure of testifying before a grand jury and the responsibility […]
I still recall how much fun everyone had at the first annual Toronto Newcomer Day on May 29, 2015. It was a day celebrating newcomers’ contributions to the City of Toronto and Mayor John Tory’s Proclamation of Newcomer Day. Over 2,000 Torontonians and Newcomers came out and took part in different activities throughout the day: meeting […]
Welcome Ahlan wasahlan أهلا وسهلا Roj baş A very warm welcome to our newest Torontonians soon to arrive from Syria. On behalf of all of us at Toronto Public Library, we look forward to meeting you and your family soon! Toronto Public Library is a welcoming place in your neighbourhood that offers many services, resources, […]
Many Canadians look forward to the opening of the Canadian National Exhibit (CNE or the Ex) near the end of August. Many families visit the CNE every year as a tradition, marking the end of summer and the upcoming new school year. If you are new to Toronto, the CNE is the place to visit! […]
Have you heard? Toronto Public Library is working with Toronto Newcomer Office for the city’s first annual Newcomer Day. It will take place on May 29 at Nathan Phillips Square from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Newcomer Day, activities will include: a formal presentation on the stage at Nathan Phillips Square to celebrate the City of Toronto’s […]
The After School Newcomer Hub is now called Youth Hubs. The Centennial Youth Hub and the Sanderson Youth Hub welcome newcomer teens (all teens as well) in grades 7-10 for free homework help and a place to hang out with friends after school. Both Hubs run 3 times a week with trained volunteer tutors on […]
The Toronto East Quandrant Local Immigration Partnership Employment (TEQ LIP) has organized its second Scarborough Community Safety Week September 22nd–26th. Working with TEQ LIP, Albert Campbell library is hosting library workshops to encourage greater safety awareness in the community, and to shine a spotlight on safety especially for newcomer and immigrant families. You are invited […]