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Why Canada? What is the significance of this name? The name Canada actually originates from the Huron-Iroquois word kanata, and was transported around the country via a growing colonist economy of fur trading and exploration. Eventually, the name was formalized, and it has remained in place for over 150 years since 1867. Where Does the…
Yonge street is located in Toronto, Ontario that is full of headquarters of corporations, shops, restaurants and clothing stores. Besides the entertainment this street has, it is 1896 km (1178 miles) in length starting from the Lake Shore in Toronto to Rainy River at the Ontario and Minnesota border. Yonge street has even been said…
Potato. Doesn’t sound exciting right? Often referred to as bland, boring, cheap and mass produced – potatoes are often overlooked and under-appreciated. However, for the same reasons, the humble potato is the all time most consumed vegetable all over the world because of its versatility. Potatoes can be fried, baked, boiled, mashed, whipped, hashed, curried…
One thing that comes with immigrating to a completely different place is going through a culture shock, or perhaps, multiple culture-shocks. We have gathered a list of things that many international students have found either odd or amusing after they moved to Canada. Self Gas Pump If you came from Asia, it probably never occurred…
Canada has public transportation in all cities and major towns in many ways of travel. Bus Train Subway Light-rail trains Streetcars (trams) It is advisable to research your options if you plan to use public transportation before you decide where to live. Every city in Canada has its own way of the public transit system….
About Black Friday Black Friday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year and is followed by Thanksgiving Day in the United States of America. Canada celebrates on the same day as the US. Since 1952, this day has been considered the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the United States. It…
Canadians commemorate the end of the First World War each year on November 11th. The commemoration takes the form of wearing poppies, and attending small gatherings in cities or towns to take part in the moment of silence, and listen to speakers as well as bands present. The holiday has been recognized for over 100…
Toronto, like Vancouver, has a dominant transit operator. There’s is the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and it runs subway trains, streetcars, and busses. This expansive system serves thousands upon thousands of people every day, and it’s likely it’ll serve you as well while you’re in Toronto. So, be aware of the system so you don’t feel as…
International students intending to live in Vancouver should become familiar with their public transit system, as they will likely be using it to visit places in the lower mainland such as restaurants, grocery stores, school and more. The public transit system is fairly comprehensive, including busses, Skytrains, trains and a seabus between downtown and North…
Heads up, students! There are a number of ways you can save money in diverse areas such as food, travel, memberships, tech and clothing. Researching and taking advantage of student discounts will help you save money as an international student spending money on both tuition and living costs. There are some amazing discounts out there…
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