From an interview with Antonietta Andreone, fashion designer Antonietta (Anto) came from Caracas, Venezuela, to join her boyfriend – now husband – Diego, after a four year long, long-distance relationship. As a fashion designer, Anto takes the ideas in her head and brings them to life. Likewise, with her [...]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has compelled us to live our lives according to a ‘new normal,’ which involves social distancing and self-isolation. As individuals and families deal with unemployment, stress, and the risk of being exposed to the virus, it is often the acts of kindness, solidarity and altruism that [...]
From an interview with Siang Khor, Tech Lead at Arrive Over the past number of years, working from home (WFH) has become increasingly normal for an ever-growing segment of the workforce – especially those in tech. Employees working remotely a day or two a week has become a matter [...]
From an interview with Sonia Sidhu, Product Lead at Arrive I'm kind of used to working from home. I'm no expert in this, but there are a few things that I've found that help. My alarm goes off (I'm not going to lie – I've [...]
It’s a challenging time for many Canadian businesses as so many have had to limit their operations or shut down temporarily and downsize their workforce in the wake of measures to control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As an employee and a newcomer in Canada, you may qualify for [...]
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 updated, so please check the [...]
From an Interview with Princeton Ebanks – software developer, teacher and writer Princeton Ebanks came to Canada from Jamaica in November 2018. He is a software developer, teacher and writer. He is also the central character in a story familiar to newcomers the world over – leaving friends and [...]
Newcomers in Canada have most of their goals and dreams tied to three essential pillars — life, career, and finance. In our article, Coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions as a newcomer in Canada, we shared some tips and advice to guide you during this uncertain time. For those who have [...]
Leaving behind your loved ones and moving to a new country is stressful enough. But when you have to adhere to additional government guidelines and procedures in a rapidly changing global pandemic scenario, that brings another level of anxiety and stress. As countries strive to contain the disease and flatten the [...]
The Covid-19 (also referred to as coronavirus) Pandemic is an unprecedented global event. It has changed the way we live, work, and connect with each other. Since the virus emerged a few months ago in Wuhan China, it has spread rapidly around the world, dramatically affecting populations from Iran to [...]
From an interview with Hannah Mendonça, administrative assistant Hannah Mendonça was a lawyer in Aracaju, Brazil. She left her successful career behind with her family and set out with her husband to start from scratch in Canada. She faced obstacles in her field, so she pivoted, and is now [...]
Hello, At Arrive, we know that coming to a new country is a highly emotional and stressful time. The COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) pandemic has made everyone’s lives a little more stressful. We understand that as a newcomer, your situation may be more uncertain and want you to know that all [...]