Welcome! We are very happy to announce that the Cedarbrae Library now has its own blog 🙂 If, by any chance, you don't know about our magnificent branch – we are a large district branch located at 545 Markham Road (Markham / Lawrence), in the east part of the city. We just reopened in December […]
So, you mailed your application and documents and received the acknowledgement letter. Some time after that (6 months maximum) you would receive another letter, inviting you to visit one of the CIC locations to take the citizenship test. The test is usually written, and meant to verify your knowledge of Canada and ability to […]
If you are following our "citizenship" series, you might want to register for the citizenship classes in Cedarbrae branch (Scarborough, Lawrence / Markham Rd.), a comprehensive course for everyone who plans to apply for citizenship. It consists of five sessions (February 8th, 15th and 22nd; March 8th and 15th), each from 3.30 to 5 […]
Some good news to begin with: the average time required to complete the process of becoming a citizen (from the beginning to the end), as indicated on the CIC website, is 15 to 19 months, but most people I talk to say it took them a year or so. So, you mailed your application. What […]
After making sure that you meet all requirements for applying for citizenship, you can submit your application. There is a detailed guide available on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website to assist you with filling the document. Your application MUST be accompanied with 2 signed photos (not just any photos, and not signed in any […]
Today we start a series of postings dedicated to the process of becoming a Canadian citizen: how to apply, what to do, how to prepare for the test, etc. Make no mistake, it always is a big decision and will affect your life in one way or another; while it has many indisputable benefits (I […]
Toronto International Film Festival was founded in 1976, and slowly transformed from a local, independent event to one of the biggest and the most prestigious festivals in the world (some fans actually complain that TIFF is losing its independent touch…). Today it is a major industry event with over 300 new movies in ten days, […]
On September 12 the Bell Lightbox will become a new, permanent headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival (which deserves a separate entry, by the way). To celebrate its new venue, it will host a free exhibition dedicated to TIFF's list of the 100 most influential films of all time. The gallery space displays inspired […]
If you enjoy Latino music and dance (not to mention the food!), then you can't miss the 6th annual Salsa on St. Clair festival! Actually, if you enjoy Latino music you might have already attended "Salsa at Blue Mountain" in June 🙂 The festival is coming to St. Clair Street (between Winona Drive and Christie […]
Every summer the Canadian Stage Company features "Shakespeare in the park" performance – a live, outdoor theatre at the High Park amphitheatre. This year it is the ever-romantic tragedy "Romeo and Juliet"! Shows start on June 25th and will continue until September 5th. Performances run Tuesday through Sunday at 8 pm, gate opens at 6 […]