Did you know that not all recyclable materials are recyclable in Manitoba? You read that right. That recycle symbol on… Read more »
Your First Few Days
10 articles to guide you in your first days in Manitoba
Welcome to Manitoba! We hope that your journey has been a pleasant one. Take time to rest and take in… Read more »
Living in Manitoba
The province of Manitoba is twice the size of the United Kingdom. Manitoba is known as the land of 100,000… Read more »
Why do we need to recycle? Here are some recycling basics
Blue bin? Black bin? It can be tedious to segregate waste, so what’s the difference? Here’s why you need to… Read more »
Loneliness, culture shock and disappointment. 5 ways to get over settlement stress
Do you suffer from settlement stress? It’s the strain and tension that newcomers feel in reaction to events related to… Read more »
8 marvelous things to look forward to in fall
Sad that summer is over? Don’t feel down. There’s so much to look forward to in the fall! First, the… Read more »
Is it spring yet? 7 wonderful things spring brings
Tired of the cold? Starting to have cabin fever? Don’t worry, if it’s already March, you will start noticing a… Read more »
5 tips to get you ready for fall in MB
Where did summer go? Suddenly it’s September and in Manitoba this means that you will start to feel a slight… Read more »
5 things I love about being an immigrant
It is not easy to leave a life you to which you have grown accustomed. It’s comfortable, familiar and warm…. Read more »
8 Things I didn’t know about Manitoba until I got here
You will never really know a place until you’ve lived in it. Just like you, I scoured the internet for… Read more »
Manitoba libraries: Books and so much more
One of the first things you should get as a newcomer is a library card. If you are in Winnipeg,… Read more »
What is Daylight Saving time?
Did you know that Daylight Saving Time (DST) was used for the first time in Canada? It was first used… Read more »
Are you ready for spring?
Spring has sprung! This is the time when you join the rest of Manitoba in a collective sigh of relief… Read more »
Did you know that there are different types of snow?
How many ways can you say “snow” in Manitoba? Let me count the ways. During my first winter here, my… Read more »
Orientation programs in MB
Even if you have taken pre-departure seminars like the Canadian Immigrant Integration Program (CIIP) or the Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA),… Read more »
5 best ways to stay up-to-date
Acquiring the right information at the right time is crucial for newcomers. When everything is new and unfamiliar, you need… Read more »
Garbage, plumbing and other household concerns
Living in a new country brings many changes to day-to-day living. Minor things like garbage management, maintaining the lawn, or… Read more »
Your first few days in Manitoba: A newcomer checklist
Welcome to Manitoba! After months or even years of anticipation, you are finally here in your new home. As you… Read more »