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Ontario Day to Day
Workbook 2010
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The majority of people in Ontario use a land line to
make and receive calls at home. In most Ontario
cities and towns there are several different telephone
service providers, offering many different service plans.
Options are more limited in rural areas. Typically you
will pay a fixed monthly fee for unlimited local calls and
either a package rate or per-minute charges for long
distance calls. You can also use phone cards to make
long distance calls, which may cost less in some cases.
Many people use mobile phones (also known as cell
phones). Cell phones are convenient, but can be very
expensive especially for long distance or international
calls. Whatever combination of land or mobile phone
service you choose, make sure you fully understand
the contract terms.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
As with phone service, there are many different Internet service options available in Ontario cities and towns,
with fewer options in rural areas. In larger centres Internet service is offered by telephone service providers, cable
television companies, and others. You may also be able to gain Internet access using a wireless connection in various
“hot spots” located throughout the province..
INTERNET SERVICE
Canada Post is the national postal service, with offices in
every city and town and in many rural centres across the
country. You can send and receive letters and packages
to or from anywhere in the world using Canada Post.
Private courier companies can also provide this service.
The cost of mailing an item depends on the size and
weight of what you are sending, where you are sending
it, and how quickly you want it to get there.
For more information about Canada Post or to
find a local post office, call 1-866-607-6301 or visit
http://canadapost.ca
SENDING AND RECEIVING MAIL
Getting to know your community can make it easier to adapt to your new life in Ontario. By participating in community
events, you will meet new friends, learn about the Canadian culture, and improve your language skills. Ontario has
diverse cultural and recreational activities happening year-round.
Every community in Ontario has community and recreation programs and facilities such as arenas or swimming pools.
Local community centres offer many types of activities for children, youth and adults including senior citizens. Many
cities have guides that list all the programs and services available in the community. Speak to your local immigrant
serving agency or community/recreation centre for more information.
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
1. Go to this website:
www.settlement.org
, and click on “Community and Recreation”
2. Click on “Sports and Recreation” (twice), then on “Where can I find a local recreation centre?”
3. Use the resulting page to find a recreation centre near you.
4. Depending on your area, you may see one or several centres listed. Click on the centre to view contact information.
5. Write down the contact information for your local centre(s) below.
Find your local Community/Recreation Centre
EXERCISE