Greater Toronto Area - GTA Updates

01/14/2025

01/14/2025

Happy Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal & Bihu Everyone from Indian community in GTA region.

01/13/2025

Good Morning Everyone in GTA region.

03/02/2023

Accenture offering paid internship through Career Edge Intership Program.

The Career Edge paid internship program seeks to assist those who are having trouble finding work in connecting with top Canadian firms, securing employment opportunities, and starting fulfilling careers.

Get important Canadian experience that matches your education, skill set, and career choice, regardless of whether you are a recent graduate, a person with a handicap, a skilled immigrant to Canada, or a current or former member of the Canadian Military Forces.

Apply here : https://www.careeredge.ca/for-job-seekers/

03/02/2023

Dial 211 for free tax filing!

The tax filing season is here. Did you know that 211 can direct you to free community tax clinics operated by volunteers that can help you with your taxes if you have a low or moderate income?

Or visit this link - https://211ontario.ca/

03/02/2023

Free aquatic certification classes are being provided by the City of Brampton so that you can work as a lifeguard or swim teacher there! Take a skills evaluation, then begin working with the City.

Visit this link to learn more. https://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/Recreation/Swimming/Pages/Aquatic-Leadership.aspx

03/01/2023

IRCC announced : Up until February 28th of 2025, foreign citizens who are visiting Canada and who obtain a legitimate job offer can still apply for and be granted a work permit without needing to leave the country.

Visit this URL to learn more : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/visit-to-work.html

02/27/2023

Region of Peel can assist you if you are facing eviction, have unpaid rent payments, or just need assistance with your first and last month's rent.

Dial 905-453-1300 to reach Peel Housing Services. Or submit a request for help online.

https://www.peelregion.ca/help/past-due-bills/

02/26/2023

Many scam calls reported asking for SIN number on name of Service Ontario.

ServiceOntario will never ask for your SIN
This is a scam. ServiceOntario never contacts customers asking for their social insurance number (SIN). You should:

1. Report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501
2. Inform your local police service

02/26/2023

A special weather advisory from Environment Canada has been issued for Vaughan. Tomorrow afternoon, Feb. 27, high winds and a wintry mix of precipitation are anticipated. Observe this warning: https://ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest_en.php?ualert_id=708&alert_code=SPS

02/26/2023

Address, timings and contact details of all drive test locations across Ontario.

02/26/2023

Searching for a summer job?

The Town of Oakville's Parks and Open Spaces division is looking to add summer interns to their staff. There are numerous positions open there!

Use the following link to apply: https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=TOWNOFOA&cws=43&rid=2885

02/25/2023

: On Saturday, February 25, from 7 am to 7 pm, Lower Simcoe Street between Lake Shore Boulevard and Queens Quay will be blocked to ensure the safe operation of a crane at 230 Queen Quay West.

Visit this link for a complete list of all road closures -
https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/road-restrictions-closures/restrictions-map/ =&lat=&lng=

02/25/2023

You or your kid interested to learn gardening!

City of Brampton in collaboration with Brampton Horticultural Society, organising a free family event "Seedy Saturday" which offers a place where residents can learn about gardening and horticulture, swap seeds and hear from experts. All gardeners, new and experienced are welcome. Children’s programing will also be available.

Event Name : Seedy Saturday

Date and Time : March 11, 10 am - 3 pm

Venue :
Century Gardens Recreation Centre
340 Vodden St E
Brampton, ON
L6V 2N2

For further details, visit www.brampton.ca/seedysaturday

02/25/2023

Hi Everyone,

Training available from trainer with 13 years of corporate experience who has trained over 200 people in QA.

Name of Course : Complete Software Testing and Real Project like experience.

Topics to be covered :

1. Basics of Software Testing.

2. Manual Testing in Detail.

3. Testing Techniques and methods.

4. UI testing and automation using Selenium.

5. SOA testing and automation using Ready API.

6. Continuous Integration using Jenkins.

7. Version Control using Git Hub.

8. Agile testing using JIRA (Scrum Based).

9. Real projects like ex*****on with complex cases.

10. Interview Preparation

Course Duration : 3 months (Classes on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 6:30 - 7:30 PM) - Can be adjusted based on response.

New Batch starting on 7th March, 2023

Course Fee : 1500 CAD (500/month)

Purpose of Course : To give you an experience of real projects and to prepare you for software testing jobs.

Please email to [email protected] or call/Whatsapp on the number provided in signature if you are interested in this course or you want any other software testing course or project support. We can design/arrange any software course based on your requirement. Don't hesitate to send your queries.

Regards,
Rashmi Shailesh Singh
Course Coordinator
First Week in Canada
Mobile : +1 705-218-1089
Email : [email protected]

02/24/2023

📢 The City of Brampton is calling all sports enthusiasts!

Residents 18 and older can register to play Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Dodgeball and Ball Hockey at the Save Max Sports Centre. 🥏🏀🏉🏐

Spring registration starts on February 27th🔗:
https://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/Recreation/Programs-Activities/Pages/Sports-Leagues.aspx

02/22/2023

City of Hamilton : Drop-In Skate and Shinny sessions are available at select arena locations. For more information and to review schedules, visit: www.hamilton.ca/skating