

Learn more about Light Therapy Lamps, here, opens a new window. They are designed to provide artificial light that imitates sunlight.

Light Therapy Lamps are a great way to help beat the winter blues, and they are now available for you to use and borrow at all branches of Halifax Public Libraries. Here are some ways that your Library can help ease those winter blues: Borrow a light therapy lamp The winter blues can lead to depression and reduce your productivity. Many people experience changes in their mood during winter, and these changes are called the winter blues. Ways to adapt to Canadian winter and avoid the winter blues
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Install the Halifax Transit appĭownload the bus app, opens a new window on your phone, or print out the bus schedule, opens a new window to have a better idea of when the bus will arrive so that you can avoid any long waits out in the winter cold. Check the weather broadcast frequentlyĪ good thing to do during the winter is to install a weather broadcast application on your cell phone and to check the radio in the morning to hear about road conditions and possible school cancellations. That's why it is crucial to stock up on non-perishable food that you will need ahead of time. Snowstorms can be harsh, and it’s possible that you will not be able to go out to shop for groceries for two or three days. Other ways to prepare for a Canadian winterīuy non-perishable food items and keep them at home In January after Christmas, stores will put their stock of winter clothes on sale to clear the way for spring fashion. The Salvation Army, opens a new windowī uy winter clothes during sale season for good prices.These clothes can be expensive, but you can buy them from thrift shops for great prices. The clothes that you will need to keep you warm during winter are a winter coat, winter boots, mittens or gloves, and a hat. This is when you will need to dress warmly for the weather. Winter clothingĪs a newcomer to Canada, you may use public transit during winter more often than you would in the summer- which means that you might have to wait at the bus stop for long periods of time. However, when taking part in fun and affordable activities, while also wearing proper clothing, you may start to enjoy the wintry Canadian weather. Your first winter in Canada can be difficult and long, especially if you are coming from a warm country.
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, opens a new window Click here to download and read the Arabic version Written by Esraa, staff member, Keshen Goodman Public Library.
