Being in Canadian workforce for several years, I have learned not to ask about salary in an interview. Well, you’ll already have an idea in the job advertisement and sometimes preferred compensation is included in the resume. (Don’t forget to do the research). It’s another way around for anyone who is looking for either live-out… [Read More]
Cultural Access Pass: The Perks Of Becoming A Canadian Citizen
Do you remember the day you sing O Canada with great pride in the Citizenship ceremony? After years of waiting, working, and breathing the Canadian air, you finally become a Canadian citizen. So now there’s this souvenir from the ceremony, a small Canadian flag in your house. It will always remind you of that special… [Read More]
Canadian Embassy And Consulate In The Philippines
For Filipinos, it’s important to find out where are the Philippine Embassy and Consulates in Canada to avail the consular services: Philippine passport renewal NBI Clearance Special Power of Attorney Authentication of Philippine documents After becoming a Canadian citizen or dual citizen (eg. Fil-Canadian) it’s just as important to know the Canadian Embassy and Consulate… [Read More]
Two-Day Trip To Jasper And Edmonton From Calgary (Part 2)
If you made it here from a website somewhere else, you may want also to read the first part of the trip that started in Calgary then to Jasper National Park. Or why not jump straight to the second part and find out the places to visit in Edmonton, Alberta. Day 2: From Nature to… [Read More]
Two-Day Trip To Jasper And Edmonton From Calgary (Part 1)
This summer, my friends and I started July with an out-of-town trip to Jasper and Edmonton from Calgary. Hurray! All locations are found in the lovely province of Alberta. We only had two days to explore the park and city so as much as possible we went to many places that we could on the… [Read More]
How To Apply For Dual Citizenship (Filipino And Canadian) In Calgary
So you want to have the best of both citizenship: Filipino and Canadian? Well why wouldn’t you. Did you know that you need a visa to travel in Asia as a Canadian passport holder but not if you have a Philippine passport. Using either one of the passports are one of the perks of having… [Read More]
Trip To Shane Homes YMCA At Rocky Ridge
The Shane Homes YMCA at 11300 Rocky Ridge Road NW in Calgary has been on my “places to visit” list since the grand opening day on February 1, 2018. Why anyone wouldn’t want to visit the largest YMCA in the world? It is 284,000-square-foot facility. And we have it here, in Calgary. Such a treat!… [Read More]