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Newcomer story: Rediat Mikru
Rediat landed in Canada in June 2012 with big expectations. Coming to Manitoba via the Provincial Nominee Program, she felt… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Jenny Haimovich
I had a chance to speak to Jenny over Skype in a sort of an “ambush interview” after her LINC… Read more »
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10 pet peeves when taking the bus
Do you take the bus often? Save for a few delays or the rare cancelled trip, taking the bus is… Read more »
Westman Immigrant Services
About the Westman Region: The southwestern region of Manitoba is called Westman. It is composed of 41 municipalities, and 55… Read more »
Is a child automatically a citizen if born in Manitoba?
Are you a newcomer who is about to give birth or have just given birth to your child? You may… Read more »
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Language Explorer
Language Explorer Acts will help you decide which lessons with English Online will best suit YOU.
iEnglish Activities
iEnglish is a set of resources and videos to give learners the tools they need to take more ownership for… Read more »
Idiom Set: People & Personalities
In this idioms set you’ll find Canadian idioms relating to people and personalities. Click on each lesson for informative presentations,… Read more »
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Digital Skills at Work
Course Description Digital Skills at Work (DSW) is a four-week course focusing on essential digital skills required to succeed in one’s career…. Read more »
Law and Justice Workshops
Want to learn more about the legal system in Canada? This series of workshops will discuss a variety of topics… Read more »
Top 5 scams newcomers should be aware of
September 21 @ 10:00 am
Join this chat to learn more about scams you need to be aware of! Before joining the coffee chat Read… Read more »