From an interview with Conrad Osei-Bonsu. Conrad Osei-Bonsu was born in Canada. When he was three years old, his parents divorced, and he moved to Nigeria with his mother and older brother. His father stayed in Canada and eventually remarried. Conrad grew up in Nigeria, went to school there, [...]
From an interview with Clemence (Clem) Leveau-Vallier. Clem arrived in Canada in 2012 with her husband. She has worked in a variety of marketing roles in both large corporations and start-ups, both B2B and B2C. She leads Arrive’s marketing team and is passionate about helping other newcomers find success [...]
Cost, convenience and choice – it’s what’s driving a record number of Canadians to adopt subscription services, and in the process, cut the cable TV cord and change up their shopping habits. Streaming services let you watch video on-demand and with most providers permitting two or more simultaneous streams with [...]
With the cold weather, snow-covered trees, and festive lights all around, Canada seems like a magical place during the holiday season. Many Canadians get in the holiday mood right after Halloween by decorating their homes with Christmas trees, various festive ornaments, oversized stockings on the fireplace mantel, and festive figures [...]
From an interview with Paula Prado. Originally from Brazil, Paula Prado is a tech recruiter specializing in cybersecurity. In 2018, she and her husband came to Canada by way of the U.S. They had been to Canada on vacation and knew that Canadians were nice, friendly, and there seemed [...]
From an interview with Quentin Verlé. Passionate about art, music, and graphic design, Quentin is originally from Belgium. He moved to Canada in 2012 on a working holiday visa in search of new career opportunities and eventually ended up staying here and making Canada home. At Arrive, Quentin takes [...]
Canada is often referred to as the great white north, and with good reason – the winters are snowy and cold. Temperatures in some cities could drop as low as -30 or -40 degrees Celsius. But don’t let this scare you. Know that life goes on as usual, even [...]
From an interview with Genevieve Raveau. Genevieve Raveau spent the first twenty-five years of her life in India. Born in New Delhi, she moved to Bangalore when she was four years old. Genevieve discovered her strong affinity for people, communication and community service. At the age [...]
Last updated: November 30, 2022 Note Effective October 2022, the Government of Canada has removed all COVID-19 related travel restrictions, including vaccination and testing requirements, quarantine, the mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and masking in public places. However, as the pandemic evolves, travel restrictions may continue to be [...]
In Canada, spring is generally an exciting time in the world of sports, with both the NHL and NBA entering the playoffs, and the baseball season gearing up. There is usually no shortage of games to watch. And if you’re into sports, there are plenty of options for you to [...]
From an interview with Hector F. Hector was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. When he was only seven years old, three of his older half brothers emigrated with their father to Canada. Hector always dreamed of one day joining his brothers here. In 2013, it happened. One [...]
Canadians are streaming and doing so in a big way. In 2010, Canadians watched only 30 minutes of video streaming each week. Fast forward to 2018, the average Canadian streamed an average of 3.8 hours each week. In 2020, as people stayed home during the pandemic, the popularity of streaming [...]