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Accessible Learning Services and Social Inc. encourage you to participate in National AccessAbility Week with us! National AccessAbility Week is an annual event, and this year it begins on May 31, 2020. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities, to promote...

May marks Asian Heritage Month, a celebration that has been observed in communities across Canada since the 1990s and was made official in 2002, when the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month. Immigration from Asian countries dates back to the...

When situations are uncertain you can feel more anxious than usual. From focusing on what is within your control to practicing compassion to connecting virtually with friends or loved ones there are a few ways to help get you through. Consume news and online content mindfully Consider setting a...

Science has shown that regular meditation practise reduces stress and anxiety. It also promotes emotional health, self-awareness, and long term memory. Anyone can meditate. Building a routine can start with as little as one minute a day. Cara-Lea, David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre Yoga...

When I was in elementary school, I read many story books. I liked the books with the coloured pictures, especially the ones about schools, streets and gardens. The first time I saw a school crossing guard was in a story book. Since I came to Canada, I have been extremely curious to know more about...

Canada, like many countries, has a taxation system which exists to collect money from individuals and institutions. The money gained will be transferred to services and I can say that this process is the main difference between Canada many of the countries newcomers come from. Since we were paying...

When you say Canada, the first idea that comes to your mind is the snow. You think that you will live in the ice age, miss the sun for the rest of your life and the warmth is a feeling you won’t feel again. That's also what I thought, but now after one year of living in Canada I can tell this common...

Celebrating International Women's Day in the Middle East is not too common. Anything that is done for International Women's Day is by individuals, not governments or institutions. For me, the first and only International Women’s Day event was two years ago, when I was in the second year of...