The “treat” is some form of confectionery, usually candy/sweets, although in some cultures money is given instead. The “trick” refers to a threat, usually idle, to perform mischief on the resident(s) or their property if no treat is given. Some people signal that they are willing to hand out treats

If you’ve done any kind of research about software design, you’ve probably heard of the term “UI”. So, what is UI design? User interface (UI) design is about building interfaces with a focus on styling and interactivity. The UI designer’s goal is to create an interface the user finds easy

Spooky Season at IGK!: Autumn traditions and Halloween fun throughout the month of October It’s that time of the year again! As the leaves start to change and all the cafes start serving everything pumpkin spice, we at IGK are gearing up for Halloween! October is by far our favourite

Inside Intelligence reports that the average Canadian spent 10 hours and 12 minutes online every day in 2021. With the fast-paced life people lead, the convenience of online services is welcomed and for many people, life happens online. People can communicate with loved ones, they can work remotely, they can

Have you ever dreamt of traveling abroad, exploring the world and creating forever memories? Have you ever thought about making life-long connections and friendships with people from all over the world? Have you ever wondered how you could do so without spending your life savings? The solution for you may

The Okanagan has always been a favourite spot for sunshine-seeking British Columbians and Albertans, and now news of this sun-soaked paradise has travelled further, bringing more international visitors and people hoping to call the Okanagan home. Kelowna has the fastest-growing metropolitan area in Canada, and we can understand why! Here

Displaced Ukrainians arriving in Canada find a home at International Gateway Thank you to Global News, Kelowna Daily Courier, and Castanet for spreading the word of our recent efforts! This summer has been busier than usual here at International Gateway Kelowna. When displaced Ukrainians began arriving in the Okanagan, we

IGK, the oldest, most accredited language academy and career college in Kelowna, is proud to announce our new Calgary branch. The grand opening of this prestigious language school located at #100 800 5th Avenue SW is February 6th. Calgary, known by a couple of other nicknames, including Cowtown and Stampedetown

International Gateway Offers Insight Into Canadian Government Study Permit Hours of Work Rules As part of the IGK Futures Series, we have been highlighting opportunities for local businesses to find valuable employees from the international community. The Canadian government has recently lifted the maximum workable hours for students which was

As the oldest and most accredited language school in Kelowna (est. 2002), we design learning environments, and then our teachers deliver curriculum for the teaching of students. There are skills learned, primarily English language skills. However, it is understood that the curriculum of the class is not the only learning