✽✺ ➋✻✼✮ ❖✿✱✮✵❱✮✵
❲✮✯✰✮✱✯❆❨✲ ✳❆✰✴❆✵❨ ✶✷✲ ✸✷✹✾
pany will be able to safely remove
the snow from your roof, and a roo-
It’s important to stay safe during
the winter, especially if your mobi-
lity is reduced. Follow these tips to
avoid injury and be ready for the
snowstorms ahead.
It’s best to hire a professional to re-
move your snow, but if you’re in
good health and you prefer to do the
shovelling yourself, be sure to stay
safe by following these suggestions:
⑦⑧ ⑨⑩❶❷❸❹⑨❸❺ ⑨⑩❻❼❽⑩ ❾❿❼➀
➁
↕⑧ ❶⑩➙ ❺❼❷⑨ ➃❹⑨ ⑨⑩❹➅❺
Keep your stairs and walkways clear.
➁
Take your car to a mechanic for a
checkup and install winter tires.
Make sure your windshield washer
fluid is designated for cold tem-
peratures, and always have an ice
scraper, jumper cables and an emer-
gency kit in your trunk.
➇➈➉ ➊➋➌➍➎➈➏ ➊➎➈ ➐➑➒➒ ➏➋➓ ➔→ ➐➣➋↔➑
icicles are a sign that your roof is
damaged.
Dress appropriately and in layers
Take your time — rushing can
lead to injury
➁ Clear small amounts of snow often;
don’t wait until a lot has accumu-
lated
➁ If possible, push the snow rather
than lift it
➁ Use abrasives like salt and sand to
avoid falling
➁ Don’t overexert yourself and be
sure to take frequents breaks
Now that your kids have moved out and you’ve stopped wor-
king, does your home feel like it’s too big? Would you be happy
to have some company and a bit of extra help around the house?
Then consider becoming a homestay host for an international
student. Welcoming a young person into your home can be a
➟➑➞➎➟➝➔➈➉ ➑➡➍➑➟➔➑➈➊➑ ➐➣➎➐ ➏➋➓ ➢➑➈➑➇➐ →➟➋➌ ➎↔ ➌➓➊➣ ➎↔ ➏➋➓➟ ➉➓➑↔➐➤
➀➥❹➙ ❺❼❷ ❶➄❽⑩
As a host, you’ll provide a private room, access to a bathroom
and kitchen, and possibly cooked meals. You’ll also be expected
to integrate the student into your life. This means including them
in family events and outings. These people are staying with you
to practise their English and learn about Canadian culture. They
rely on you to help them.
➛⑧ ➄❿❾➜⑩➃ ➙ ❺❼❷⑨ ❹➜➜❸➄❹❿➃⑩❾
Make sure your furnace is working
well, and check that your smoke
and carbon monoxide detectors are
like wise in good condition.
➂⑧ ➃❸⑩❹⑨ ➄➃⑩ ❹❿➅ ❾❿❼➀
➀➥❺ ❺❼❷➦❸❸ ➧⑩❿⑩➆➄➙
Students are expected to integrate themselves into the lives of
their hosts. This means that they can help out with household
tasks such as tidying up the kitchen and shovelling the driveway
after a snowstorm. Host families are often compensated for ha-
➆⑨❼❻ ❺❼❷⑨ ⑨❼❼➆
If you notice a lot of snow on top of
your house, or large icicles hanging
from your gutters, let the professio-
nals handle it. A snow removal com-
In addition to all the above, if a
snowstorm is on the horizon, don’t
take any chances — stay home and
wait for better weather to return.
➨➔➈➉ ➍➑➋➍➒➑ ↔➐➎➏ ➔➈ ➐➣➑➔➟ ➣➋➌➑↔ ➢➓➐ ➏➋➓➩➒➒ ➢➑➈➑➇➐ ➌➋➟➑ →➟➋➌ ➐➣➑
experience than the money.
➥❼➀ ➙❼ ➧⑩➃❼❻⑩ ❹ ➥❼❾➙
Is the spirit of the season inspiring you to spread good-
will and be more charitable? If you’ve got a bit of time
to spare and the inclination to do so, why not give back
to your community? Over the holiday season, ho-
meless shelters, hospitals and local organizations need
volunteers more than ever. You don’t have to look far
The best way to become a homestay host is to go through an agency.
There are many different organizations in Canada that place
students with hosts such as Yes Canada and the Canada Homestay
Network. If you’re interested in the experience, contact an agency
and get ready to soon welcome a new member to your household.
opportunities to help others. Some ways you can give
back include:
Wrapping gifts to raise money for charity
Preparing, serving and delivering meals on Christ-
mas or New Year’s Day
➁ Collecting donations for food banks or toy drives
➁ Visiting people who are alone
➁ Answering letters to Santa Claus
➁
➁
➐➋ ➇➈➝ ➞➎➏↔ ➐➋ ➝➋ ➉➋➋➝ ➞➋➟➠↔ ➎➈➝ ➐➣➑➟➑ ➎➟➑ ➊➋➓➈➐➒➑↔↔
No matter whether you
want to help children in
need or provide com-
pany to lonely senior ci-
tizens, the holiday sea-
son is the best time to
get involved in your com-
munity. Your lo cal chari-
table organizations will
be happy for the help.
➫➭➯➲➳➵
➫➸
➺➻➼➽➳➾➚
➯➲➾➪
➶➹➘➴➷➬➴ ➮➘
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①
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á íáàäáÞßá ãæááí óäï
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àâëáæç Þááóô Ýààäëâòäæäëç âÞó âàåöìáÞëã ßâöãáó òç ïâëäåöá
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ëé óäìäÞäãîô
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❇ þ ✂✂ þÿ ùþ ✄
Ýã ëîáàá âÞçëîäÞå ñéàãá ëîâÞ ãîâàäÞå â òáó ñäëî ãéìáéÞá
Ýï çéö÷àá ñéààäáó ëîâë ãæááíäÞå äÞ â óäïïáàáÞë òáóàééì ëîâÞ
ñîé ãÞéàáã
❡ ✁ à ñîé ßâÞ÷ë ãëéí ëéããäÞå âÞó ëöàÞäÞå ❡ õáäÞå
q öäà ❦ ã éï çéöà ãäåÞä s ßâÞë
çéöà ãäåÞä
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ñéÞ÷ë óäãâííáâà ãäìíæç òáßâöãá çéö÷àá åáëëäÞå çéöà ãîöëêáçá
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s ßâÞë
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äÞ ëîá Þá ë àééìô ÝÞ ïâßëè ìâÞç ßéöíæáã ëîâë ìâ á ëîá ìéðá
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àáíéàë ëîâë ëîáäà óáãäàá ïéà ëîáäà íâàëÞáà äÞßàáâãáãô
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➇ óâëá
✆ äÞ
Þäåîëã
☎ éöíæáã
éÞá àééì éà ëîá éëîáàè âÞó ëîáÞ
ãæááí ßéìïéàëâòæç äÞ ëîáäà éñÞ òáó âë ëîá áÞó éï ëîá Þäåîëô
❊ ðáÞ ìéàá ãäåÞä s ßâÞë äã ëîâë æâß ❦ éï ãæááí ßâÞ ßâöãá îáâæëî
íàéòæáìã
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âÞó
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ìéðäÞå äÞëé çéöà éñÞ òáóàééì ìâç òá ëîá íáàïáßë ãéæöëäéÞô
✁✂ ✄☎✆✝✝ ✆✞✟ ✠✂✄✡✟✂✞☎✄ ☛☞✌✍✟ ✍✡✎✂ ☎☞
✄✡✞✏✂✠✂✍✑ ☎✁✆✞✎ ☞✌✠ ✂✒✓✍☞✑✂✂✄ ✝☞✠
☎✁✂✡✠ ✁✆✠✟ ☛☞✠✎✔ ✟✂✟✡✏✆☎✡☞✞ ✆✞✟ ✑✂✆✠✄
☞✝ ✄✂✠✕✡✏✂ ☎☞ ☞✌✠ ✠✂✄✡✟✂✞☎✄✖
❆☞✌✍✎
▼✏✑✒✓✔✕✏✖
Turkey
and mushroom
casserole
■✝✞✟✠✡■✠✝☛☞
(Makes 4 to 6 servings)
✌ 3 garlic cloves, crushed
✌ 1 cup milk
✌ 2 tbsps. vegetable oil
✌ 1 onion, chopped
✌ 2 tbsps. butter
✌ ✍ ✎✏✑✒✑✓ ✔✕✖✗
✌ 1 (8 oz.) package of white
Here’s an excellent way to put your turkey leftovers
to good use! If you have peas or corn left over as well,
throw them in the skillet along with the other ingredients.
A hearty, delicious and affordable meal — what more
could you ask for?
or brown mushrooms, quartered
✌ 4 cups cooked pasta or egg noodles
✌ 1/2 cup diced turkey leftovers
✌ Salt and pepper
✌ 1-1/2 cups grated cheese
(mozzarella, cheddar or Swiss)
✡■✟✠❉☛■❚✝☞
1. One hour before you start cooking,
mix the garlic and milk together, then
refrigerate.
2. Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
3. In a large skillet, heat half of the vegetable oil
✘✙✚✑✘✖✎✛ ✎✜✢ ✕✙✣✕✙✑✤✕✗✦✧✢✎✕✑✢✧✢✙★✣✙✖✎✢✑
on low heat, but don’t let them brown.
4. At the same time, melt the butter over low
✜✢✘✎ ✣✙ ✘ ✑★✘✩✩ ✒✕✎ ✘✙✚ ✘✚✚ ✎✜✢ ✔✕✖✗✓ ✪✕✕✫
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ë ý
ëë ì íîï ðñòó ôõöîò ð
ë ý
÷øùöúó ûü ýëíþë
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❖
✁✂✄☎✂✆
❋❛✞
✁✂✄☎✂✆
❈
for one to two minutes while stirring with a
whisk. After removing and discarding the
garlic from the refrigerated mixture, slowly
add the milk and continue to whisk until
you obtain a smooth béchamel-like sauce.
5. Remove the onions from the skillet and
slightly increase the heat. Add the rest of
the vegetable oil and the mushrooms.
✁✂✄☎
☎✆✝
✄
☎✆✝
✄
✝☎✂
✗✘② ♣✙✚♣✛✙ ❤✗✈✙ ❜✙✙✘ ✗✜✢✣✘✤
✐✥ ✦✧★✦✩✪✫✫★✬ ✥❢✫★✧✪✩ ✪✧✧✪✫✭★✮★✫✯✰ ✪✧★
✯✧✪✫✰✥★✧✪t✩★ ✥✧✱✮ ✱✫★ ✥❢✫★✧✪✩ ✲✱✮★ ✯✱
✪✫✱✯✲★✧✳ ✴✲★ ✰✐✮✦✩★ ✪✫✰✵★✧ ✐✰ ✶★✰✷ ✯✲★✶ ✪✧★✳
✬✘✖✎✛ ✤✕✗ ✦✧✢ ✎✕ ✑✢✧✢✙ ★✣✙✖✎✢✑✭ ✖✙✎✣✩ ✎✜✢
mushrooms look golden brown.
6. Throw the onions back in the skillet. Add
the noodles, turkey and béchamel sauce,
and mix well. Remove from heat and sea-
son with salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Pour the contents into an oven-safe cas-
serole dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
8. Place the dish in the oven for 15 to 20
minutes, or until the cheese has melted
and browned, then serve!
❑▲ ▼◆▲❖P◗ ❘❙❚❯ ❱❲❳❯◗ ❨◗❩▲❬
✡✡
✟✠
✠❨
❉
❚☛
■ ❏ ❍
✗✘✙✚✛✙✜✛ ✢✣✤ ✛✥✦ ✧✘★✩ ✪★✫✦✙✢✥✬ ✢★ ✪★✩✤
✭✮ ✯✰✱✲✳ ✴✵✶✲
✴✵ ✷✰✵✶✸✲✹ ✺✻ ✭✼✽✾✿
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➼➽➽➾ ➚ ➪➶➶➹➘➴➷➬➽➶ ➮➹➱
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