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EAWLC Lunch Coaching Hour on Business Communication – 2026 Session #1

Thursday, March 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Welcome to the 2026 EAWLC Lunch Coaching Hour Series on Business Communication!

Session #1: Active Listening During High Pressure Meetings —
How to understanding others better and respond accurately

Register the series today and challenge yourself to think more strategically about what will best support your career growth.

EAWLC Entrepreneur Mentoring Program with Martin Copeland 2026

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Want to become an Entrepreneur? Already an Entrepreneur and have questions?

Come to this 12-session online entrepreneurship lectures offered by Martin Copeland through The East and West Learning Connections for free!

A successful business owner with over 40 years’ experience in practice in both Canada and the U.S., and a business mentor since retirement, Martin would also be happy to answer audience’s questions on everything about entrepreneurship, to share practical advice as well as cultural context, and mindset insight of the business world to help guide early stage entrepreneurs. Continue reading “EAWLC Entrepreneur Mentoring Program with Martin Copeland 2026”

How Canada Works: The EAWLC Civics Class & Seminar

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Do you want to

  • Understand how Canadian society and government function, and how this influences your daily life?
  • Know how to fulfill your obligations, and protect your rights as a Canadian citizen, to become an integral part of , and contribute to Canada’s democratic society?
  • Be able to read and interpret news with greater historical and political awareness?
  • Build intercultural communication and civic engagement skills, and participate in societal as well as social life with more confidence?
  • Win generous grocery shop vouchers, plus get invited to an year-end celebration party?

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Silent Auction for 2026 EAWLC Spring Festival Celebration

Welcome to the EAWLC 2026 Spring Festival Silent Auction! Online bidding has now closed, but the excitement continues.

In-person bidding will take place on Saturday during our Celebration Party. If you’ve registered, come ready to join the fun, place your bids, and support EAWLC’s wonderful programs for our community.

We look forward to celebrating with you! All winners will be announced and notified

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Where Is Peace (& What’s Blind Tennis) / 何 以 安 宁 （ 兼 何 为 盲 人网 球 ）

By Yang Wang

Last Tuesday, my friends Chris and Teresa, a married couple, took me to their church for a Christmas lunch. I am agnostic, but have general interest in learning about the teachings of different religions and the philosophies behind them. Sometimes I go with friends to their gatherings. On the day, many participants brought delicious homemade dishes. After the meal, the pastor gave a speech, followed by Christmas carol singing by everybody. Some of the songs were familiar to me, others were not. Teresa is a francophone, and used to live in Montreal. She said in those days local newspapers would distribute Christmas carol booklets for free before the holiday. I could imagine how many warm and nostalgic memories would come to the minds of those who grew up singing these songs.

Continue reading “Where Is Peace (& What’s Blind Tennis) / 何 以 安 宁 （ 兼 何 为 盲 人网 球 ）”