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Cultures and food somewhat will water down in the future, but will not be entirely lost. It is important to recognize someone culture and background. Understanding where their family came from and how socialization played a major factor in the history of their family. In addition, it allows us to realize that our own families came from diverse roots and heritages. Does not matter what cultures we came from or if we are citizens or immigrants. By preserving culture, we are exposed to…

to recently release census data, international migration fuelled Canada’s population growth by two-thirds of Canada’s population between 2001 – 2006 (Stats Can 2011). Almost three-fourths of newcomers arriving between 1996 and 2001 have settled in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver. Both Canada and the United States have experienced an increase in the regional distribution of entering immigrants. American research shows that a mixture of economic push factors (away from states like California) and…

The book, The Massey Murder takes place predominantly in downtown Toronto and mentions many streets and buildings which are still present. Some of the many buildings that were mentioned in the book include Old City Hall, Osgoode Hall, the Court Street Police Station, The Adelaide Street Courthouse, and Massey Music Hall. Most of these buildings are located near Adelaide Street, Jarvis Street, Bay Street and Queen Street. During the time of the trial, times and the city were a lot different than…

Canadian Magazine of Immigration, more than half of Filipino immigrants have move to the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. Immigration is a tough process people go through around the world. I will show a practical view on moving to Canada on an Filipino Canadian’s perspective over the years. I have chosen to interview my father’s journey to Canada. I will ask him a set of questions about his life in Toronto. The interview will happen at our home and will consist of him describing his struggles…

where they can start a war free life where they are not fighting for their lives every single day. Canadas largest city, Toronto Ontario has a 630 Square kilometres of land in a population of around 2.6 million people. Mayor John Tory expects Toronto to take in between 2,000 and 2,500 refugees, but has not found specific place for them to live yet. They'll be scattered all over Toronto but some might not have enough money to buy a house or support their family. They don't want to be put into…

Canadian Wonderland If I were to choose a country in the whole world to live in, I would choose Canada. There is many reasons for this but the major reason would be the beautiful sight there. Canada has everything, from glaciers and mountains to live theater shows. This country is very diverse, there is many different types of people as well as different languages being spoken. Their most spoken language is French (one of the languages I’ve been dying to learn), their national tree is the…

ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a time when artists and creative minds alike are able to show their work and, if you will, bare their soul. On September 28, 2015 the sun is shining bright, scorching the skin of locals and tourists gathered around venues in the name of art. On the corner of Fountain Street and Division is the Fountain Street Church. The non-denominational, liberal church holds one of the best venues at ArtPrize. It is a piece of art itself with a tower standing tall above…

Just over a century ago a new bird species was introduced in Central Park, New York. A man by the name of Eugene Schieffelin; a Shakespeare enthusiast, had brought a bird species in called the European Starling (Sturnus Vulgaris). Eugene had set them off in this park with the hopes that these birds that are mentioned in Shakespeare's works would be established here in the “New World”. To Schieffelin's surprise, his introduction to this new bird species was a success throughout the nation, but…

Chase Hospitality Group (CHG) is a Toronto based hospitality company, which operates six fine dining restaurants throughout the city. Established in 2013 CHG offers a range of catering, dining and event services within the restaurants and in other event spaces (“About Us”). Although aimed to be an upscale dining experience, the restaurants are designed to be a welcoming and relaxed space to enjoy a grand culinary adventure. The atmosphere and culinary services are an extension of the company’s…

reports indicate that the agency is a not-for-profit organization. In essence, more that ninety percent of the total funding comes from grants and donations, which are challenged in various programs that the agency operates throughout ten locations in Toronto. For instance, grants and subsidies generate about $10,709,144, donations generate $937,621, rental revenue $449,805, and incidental revenue generates $298,382 as funds for the organization`s charity programs. Substantially, government…