The town of Hawkesbury is located in Eastern Ontario, in the Glengarry-Prescott-Russell area. It’s a great place to work, build a career or even start a business. There are plenty of jobs in every field! Besides, the worldwide labour shortage has given rise to new opportunities. So writing this post...
September in the area
September marks the beginning or return of many a beautiful thing. For some, it’s heading back to school and getting back to a routine. For others, it’s the arrival of fall, new seasons of their favourite shows, cultural activities resuming, or Francophonie celebrations. As a family- and culture-oriented city, Hawkesbury...
Johanesa and his family’s first Canada day
Dear readers, welcome back! Unlike the last few blog posts, this time we are presenting a newcomer and his family’s perspective on their first ever Hawkesbury Multicultural Festival.
School-based equity and inclusion initiatives
Living in Hawkesbury gives you access to quality French education for your children. There are four French-language schools in the city—two elementary and two high schools—that are sure to meet your family’s needs. These schools are operated by two different school boards: the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de...
Tips for welcoming new comers more effectively
Over the past few years, it's very likely that you've seen new faces in Hawkesbury. This is normal because, since the beginning of the pandemic, many families have chosen to move away from major centres to enjoy more space and tranquillity
Raising a family in Hawkesbury
According to U.S. News, Canada is one of the best countries to raise a family, with a score of 95%! "Canada: The second-largest country after Russia, with a population of over 37 million, is known for its highly diverse demography.
What if your family doesn’t celebrate Christmas?
In most of Canada, Christmas is traditionally celebrated in December. That said, decorations, Christmas music and specialty craft and food markets start showing up as early as November 1, and sometimes even before Halloween. The Hawkesbury region is no exception to this. Christmas is both a religious celebration, namely Christian, and...
Moving to a new place
Moving to a new country, a new city or even a new neighbourhood can be both exciting and terrifying. Whether it’s for your career, a new start or any other reason, it takes a lot of work and effort to familiarize yourself with your new surroundings. Well, no need to...
Creating a welcoming work environment for newcomers
Sometimes we’re lucky enough to find a job that checks all our boxes: the field, location, pay, benefits… everything’s perfect! But an important part of any new position is the team we’ll be working with. Have you ever landed your dream job, only to find the atmosphere at work less...
Welcome, inclusion and integration
We’re all strangers somewhere. When it comes to immigration or lengthy trips, three words often come up: welcome, inclusion and integration. These words may seem synonymous, but they don’t quite mean the same thing.