Must-Have Winter Driving Safety Tips
As temperatures dip below freezing and blizzards start to rage, it's natural to feel a little uneasy about hitting the road. Canadian winters are known for treacherous roads, unpredictable weather, reduced visibility, and icy conditions, making driving feel like a risky task to undertake. But...
Tips on How to Dress for Winter in Canada
Welcome to Canada! With the temperatures beginning to drop and the days turning gloomier and shorter, you may have wondered, “How do I dress for this cold weather?” Canadian winters are known for their subzero days, blizzard conditions, and unpredictable temperature swings, and this is...
Tips to Celebrate Halloween in Canada
As the air begins to smell of cinnamon, and the leaves blanket the streets in shades of red, yellow, and orange, do you see how Canadians have started preparing for one of the most exciting times of year- Halloween? This festival isn't just about candies...
Get Your Home Winter-Ready
As the leaves turn orange and the air grows chilly, it’s time to get your home winter-ready. Wondering why now? Because starting this early helps you identify your needs in advance, get hold of early deals and save the stress of last-minute hassles in cold,...
How to Stay Healthy in Winter
As the new year unfolds, it also creates a perfect opportunity to reset your priorities and focus on self-care. Being a newcomer overwhelmed with acclimatizing to the temperature changes, icy roads, and long nights, making resolutions might seem too far-fetched for you at the moment!...
How to Support Mental Health Challenges of Newcomer Youth
How can I help my teen child deal with depression? Where can I learn how to support the mental health challenges of newcomer youth? Are there free mental health services in Ontario for adolescents? If questions similar to these are troubling you, you are not...
Newcomers’ Guide to Survive Canadian Winter
If you have heard tales about the harsh, dark, and freezing days and are apprehensive about your first winter in Canada, you may rightfully feel nervous. Surviving the challenges may not be easy, but with our newcomers' guide to Canadian winter, you can enjoy the...
Celebrating Our Journey: Unveiling the CCSYR Website Redesign
Today, we are thrilled to share the exciting journey we've embarked on and successfully completed – the redesign of the CCSYR website. Our collaborative effort, spanning from June 12th, 2023 to September 12th, 2023, reflects the remarkable synergy between our dedicated team of volunteers, contractors,...
Embrace the Power of Giving: 5 Main Reasons Volunteering in Canada Is Invaluable
Volunteering is an act of selflessness that has the power to transform lives, both for those offering their time and expertise and for the communities they serve. In Canada, the spirit of volunteerism runs deep, and countless individuals generously donate their time, skills, and passion...
National Caregivers Month
This month is National Caregivers Month, and our CCSYR counselling team is excited to announce that CCSYR Counselor Nazanin has prepared an online Mental Health Well-being workshop session tailored explicitly for caregivers on May 18 from 6-7 pm and on May 19 from 4-5 pm....
Celebrating Mother’s Day with Love and Gratitude!
On May 12th, we celebrated Mother's Day with Ukrainian newcomers, creating an unforgettable occasion! A heartfelt thank you to The Purse Project