Appointment-only employment services begin September 14
August 28, 2020
In-person employment services will reopen on a limited, appointment-only basis beginning September 14. No group services are planned at this...
Read MoreWelcoming staff and clients safely back to ISSofBC
August 18, 2020
ISSofBC is ready to welcome our staff and clients back safely as we slowly reopen our in-person services across our...
Read MoreNew Langley office improves client access to service
July 30, 2020
Newcomers in Langley can now expect more convenient access to service with ISSofBC Langley’s move to its new location last...
Read MoreISSofBC to begin appointment-only services July 27
July 14, 2020
ISSofBC is reopening limited in-person services on an appointment-only basis in most ISSofBC offices and locations soon. Settlement services –...
Read MoreIndigenous peoples greet newcomers in video
June 21, 2020
ISSofBC today formally launched Welcome to our Homelands video in celebration of National Indigenous Day. This engaging seven-minute video, accompanied...
Read MoreTech-based innovations help clients during COVID-19
May 25, 2020
“COVID-19 is a game-changer,” said ISSofBC Settlement Services Director Chris Friesen, surveying the service landscape and the impact that ISSofBC’s...
Read MoreISSofBC launches resources to help newcomers overcome digital literacy barriers
May 4, 2020
In this unprecedented time of COVID-19 it is more apparent than ever how necessary digital literacy is for newcomers to...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Updates
March 27, 2020
To help reduce the community spread of COVID-19, ISSofBC’s offices are closed but services continue. Continue to check this website for COVID-19-related updates.
Read MoreISSofBC legal clinic to offer support to newcomers
March 11, 2020
Newcomers needing legal help can soon seek support from the ISSofBC Immigrant and Refugee Legal Clinic at the ISSofBC Welcome...
Read MoreNew role means “giving back” to ISSofBC’s new president
January 28, 2020
Jack Wong describes his volunteer work with ISSofBC as “an honour” because of ISSofBC’s work providing support and services to...
Read MoreLCC’s 25th anniversary a proud milestone for ISSofBC
January 22, 2020
The ISS Language & Career College of BC (LCC), ISSofBC’s social enterprise initiative, celebrated 25 years of successful operations with...
Read MoreVideo to bolster dialogue between Indigenous peoples and newcomers
January 6, 2020
Welcome to our Homelands, a seven-minute video featuring six Indigenous individuals extending a welcoming message to newcomers to Canada, has...
Read MoreSeniors share recipes and stories from home
December 24, 2019
How to make traditional Syrian meat pies (Lahem Ajeen) just got easier for families wanting a taste from home with...
Read MoreSoft skills training recognized for building careers in IT
November 30, 2019
ISSofBC’s Advanced Literacy and Essential Skills (ALES) in the Workplace was honoured with the ALES Outstanding Site Award for creating...
Read MoreTech professionals advance networking skills
November 29, 2019
Dynamic panel discussions on elevator pitches, networking as an introvert, mentoring for youth, and more were part of ISSofBC’s Technology...
Read MoreSpeaker series captures diverse viewpoints on immigration
November 25, 2019
ISSofBC brought together thinkers and movers to the Welcome Centre this fall to explore the topic “Does Immigration Matter?” for...
Read MoreLINC teacher is ISSofBC’s first 30-year service awardee
November 4, 2019
LINC teacher Janet Massaro made history when she was honoured last week for chalking up 30 years of service at...
Read MoreSEATS OPEN for November 14 talk on Immigration
October 24, 2019
Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to Shachi Kurl, Executive Director of the Angus Reid Institute, tackle the subject “I...
Read MoreISSofBC CEO honoured for life’s work in social services
October 9, 2019
Patricia Woroch, ISSofBC CEO, today received the “Legend” award from the Community Social Services Employers’ Association of BC (CSSEA) in...
Read MoreA CLOSER LOOK takes dialogue out of echo chamber
October 1, 2019
A lively exchange between speaker and audience marked ISSofBC’s inaugural speaker series – A CLOSER LOOK – September 26 at...
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