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Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants.

Now that we are into the first weeks of back to school, you and your child may be starting to fall into the new “normal” routine. Alternatively, new experiences may be causing you to rethink your decision of whether your child is back in the physical classroom.

The days leading up to back to school are always filled with nervous excitement. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the balance between anxiety and excitement has shifted as everyone from parents to teachers to students are feeling the stresses of the unknowns this year will bring.

You found a brilliant posting online. You researched the company, took time to work with your Employment Advisor to develop a cover letter, and feel confident about your resume. You applied to the appropriate channels recorded the information in your job search tracker – now you have to sit back and wait for the employer to give you a call – right?

While many job seekers would prefer permanent employment, sometimes contract or temporary employment can be a good first step. Depending on your career circumstances and where you are at financially, here are some ideas to ponder.

It’s important to develop a critical eye when job searching, to avoid being fooled by untrustworthy or illegitimate employment opportunities. Employment “scams” are becoming more sophisticated and tougher to spot but recognizing these red flags can help you protect yourself when job searching.

Searching for housing online can be difficult for everyone especially so if you are not technologically-savvy. Learning and understanding how to utilize online resources for a housing search can help the process be quicker, easier, and more effective. Here are a few steps to using Kijiji for an online housing search using a computer.

When planning on moving to a new apartment, considering looking for a roommate has a few benefits! Consider the following information as to why having a roommate may be beneficial to you:

You found an apartment that you want to view, what now? Consider the information below before your next viewing.