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Staff share expertise on ePortfolios among peers

January 30, 2014

ISSofBC staff recently showcased their expertise on ePortfolios, a tool to improve clients’ language, soft skills and employment readiness, at...

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ISSofBC helped over 600 refugees make Metro Vancouver home

January 29, 2014

Over 600 Government Assisted Refugees (GARs) from Iran, Somalia, Iraq, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar all made Metro...

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Karen community celebrates year 2753 in Surrey

January 16, 2014

The wind and rain didn’t stop about 500 people from joining the 2753rd Karen New Year celebration at the Bell...

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ELSA students show holiday spirit leading food bank drive

December 19, 2013

What does 800 pounds of food look like? ISSofBC ELSA students in Richmond found out after they collected that amount...

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Staff shares volunteer benefits during settlement expo

December 17, 2013

Volunteering is not only a door to helping newcomers land a new job but can offer an invaluable experience in...

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Jolly old Santa brings cheer to Child Care students

December 13, 2013

Hello everyone, big and small, at ISSofBC! Thank you very much for inviting me to your organization this week. I...

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Charades and melodies of the Mediterranean kick off holidays

December 9, 2013

ISSofBC staff kicked off the holiday season last Friday with a competitive round of charades, melodies of the Mediterranean and...

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ISSofBC Settlement director co-chairs historic conference

December 6, 2013

Settlement Services Director Chris Friesen, as co-chair of the National Settlement Council (a pan-Canadian body whose members include representatives from...

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Volunteers celebrated for dedication to community

November 29, 2013

“ISSofBC volunteers contribute 44,745 hours to the community each year which is equivalent to 24.6 full-time staff. You are all...

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CBC mentorship program with ISSofBC wraps up a success

November 28, 2013

CBC-Radio Canada’s first career mentoring partnership for skilled immigrants came to a close last week with an informal ceremony at...

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ISSofBC hosts Youth Common Ground Circle

November 25, 2013

From facing language barriers and isolation to learning English and making friends— this is the road many immigrant and refugee...

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Staff present at largest ELSA Net Conference

November 22, 2013

November 22, 2013 – During BC’s largest English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) professional development conference, ISSofBC staff presented one-third...

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Spooktacular Halloween at ISSofBC

November 1, 2013

Students, staff, clients and childcare children dressed as ghosts, vampires, witches and even a hot dog on Thursday to celebrate...

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ISSofBC staff to train regional teachers on student portfolios

October 29, 2013

October 29, 2013 – Lisa Herrera, Lead Instructional Coordinator for the ISSofBC ELSA Program, is now one of 12 Regional...

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Children enjoy autumn at Vancouver farm

October 25, 2013

ISSofBC’s childcare students pet horses, collected colourful fall leaves, jumped in hay and took home prized pumpkins this week during...

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ISSofBC connects to community at Public Services Expo

October 24, 2013

The third annual Public Services Expo in Surrey was a unique opportunity for organizations to showcase their services and for...

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Chinese Study Mission learns from ISSofBC

October 24, 2013

ISSofBC recently hosted a study mission from China for a CIDA-funded project to draw on Canadian experience in “One-Stop Shop”...

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ELSA students show their green thumbs in Richmond

October 23, 2013

ISSofBC’s ELSA literacy class in Richmond showed their green thumbs Tuesday by weeding and planning a garden on their new...

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Newcomer youth get help coping through My Circle

October 22, 2013

School’s out for the summer, but in a Port Moody Secondary portable, a dozen teens circle a table dabbling in...

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ISSofBC Tri-Cities hosts staff social and potluck

October 10, 2013

ISSofBC employees from different departments in Tri-Cities and Maple Ridge shared their knowledge of the organization through an interactive puzzle...

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