With a passion for fashion, Olinda Manzano runs her own sewing design and alterations shop on Hamilton’s James Street North. / MICHELLE BOTH By Natalie Timperio Strolling down James Street North, Olinda’s Fashion Studio’s bright pink storefront and stylish mannequins are not easily missed. Upon entry, however, one takes notice not of the studio itself… Continue reading Fashioning her own future
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Newcomer women learn DIY Home Repair skills at workshop
When Sumera Zaman moved to Canada two years ago, she didn’t have an interest in home repair. That changed when she learned the cost of hiring skilled labour in Canada. Now, she considers learning these skills a necessity for financial survival. “In the country I’m coming from, the labour was very cheap, so I never… Continue reading Newcomer women learn DIY Home Repair skills at workshop