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Getting used to four seasons

CANADA — Living in a country with only two seasons in a year, then moving to another with four seasons is certainly a big change not only in terms of the weather but also in dressing up. Full story

Remembering flood of the past

Tales from Canada Tess Guieb

I was so engrossed with reviewing for my upcoming exams last week that I did not pay too much attention to the news about the storm in Manila. It was only when my Mom called and told me what happened that it all dawned on me.

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Challenges of new migrants to Canada

Tales from Canada Tess Guieb

CANADA—What challenges can you expect when you arrive in Canada? I have received a lot of e-mails from readers asking me this question. Most of them are worried about making it here if they immigrate.

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What I miss about the Philippines—and not

Tales from Canada Tess Guieb

CANADA—After having lived in Canada for a couple of years, I must say I really miss a lot of things back home.

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Working in Canada

Tales from Canada Tess Guieb

It was late September when I started working for the property management division of the insurance firm.

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Finding work in Canada

Tales from Canada Tess Guieb

It did not take long for my husband to find a job as soon as we arrive in Canada.

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