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Get to know your city on a “Jane’s Walk” May 1-2
April 26, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off on Get to know your city on a “Jane’s Walk” May 1-2
Get to know your city on a “Jane’s Walk” May 1-2

Put on your walking shoes!

If you’re new to Canada (or even if you’ve lived here for a while), here’s a chance to get acquainted with your home city and get some fresh air at …

The best places to work in Canada
April 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off on The best places to work in Canada
The best places to work in Canada

We recently wrote about Canada’s top employers for new immigrants.

Now, there’s a new list of 75 Great Places to Work in Canada — whether you’re a newcomer or not.

The company earning top honors …

Canada’s top employers for new immigrants
April 12, 2010 – 5:00 am | Comments Off on Canada’s top employers for new immigrants
Canada’s top employers for new immigrants

New to Canada and looking for work?

Check out Mediacorp Canada’s list of the 2010 Best Employers for New Canadians.

Among the industries well-represented on this “best employers” list are banking and financial services, …

Canadian cities to see economic growth in 2010
April 9, 2010 – 7:15 am | Comments Off on Canadian cities to see economic growth in 2010
Canadian cities to see economic growth in 2010

Good news for job-hunters, business owners, and investors in Canada:

The economies of all Canada’s major cities are expected to grow in 2010, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada.

This …

Meet fellow tech entrepreneurs at Startup Drinks
March 31, 2010 – 5:00 am | Comments Off on Meet fellow tech entrepreneurs at Startup Drinks
Meet fellow tech entrepreneurs at Startup Drinks

When you’re new in town, networking events become a lifeline — for job contacts, business opportunities, and just making friends.

If you’re a high-tech entrepreneur in Canada, there’s a networking group just for you: Startup