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Vancouver Art Gallery connects young immigrants and refugees to world of art

August 24, 2017

Newcomer youth expressed their creativity with pastels using the inspiration of renowned artist Emily Carr during a tour and workshop...

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Newcomers discover joy of cycling

August 4, 2017

The first project of its kind in Vancouver, the ISSofBC and Hub Cycling Newcomer Bike Host program, helps newcomers get...

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VPL provides first connection to community programs

July 28, 2017

The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) information table at ISSofBC Welcome Centre is more than a place to check out books,...

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ISSofBC joins 150th Canada Day festivities-view celebration photos

July 12, 2017

Multicultural parades, picnics, new Canadian presentations and an O Canada sing along —ISSofBC  celebrated in numerous events across Metro Vancouver....

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World Refugee Day honours the spirit and courage of millions of refugees worldwide

June 21, 2017

ISSofBC participated in several World Refugee Day events to raise awareness about the plight of refugees and what the public...

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ISSofBC Report – Syrian refugees destined outside Metro Vancouver

June 6, 2017

Did you know 251 Syrian Government-Assisted Refugees settled in five communities outside of Metro Vancouver in 2016? Learn more about...

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Building a Reggio-inspired Program for Newcomer Children

June 2, 2017

Inspiration and knowledge can come from anywhere. This is especially true at the ISSofBC Preschool at Welcome Centre, where each...

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CEO Woroch receives 2017 YWCA Women of Distinction Award

May 30, 2017

Patricia Woroch, CEO of ISSofBC, received the 2017 YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the Non-Profit category at ceremonies held...

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Six 25-year service awardees among 84 honoured at all-staff meeting

May 12, 2017

Six ISSofBC employees at various levels of the organization were recognized for completing 25 years of service to the organization,...

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Burnaby LINC moves to Lougheed Hwy

May 11, 2017

ISSofBC LINC in Burnaby is now open at a new location near Gilmore and Brentwood Town Centre. The facility offers...

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ISSofBC report maps out refugee settlement patterns

May 3, 2017

Where did the Syrian Government-Assisted Refugees (GARs) who arrived in Metro Vancouver as part of the largest refugee resettlement initiative...

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City of Vancouver boosts funding to help asylum seekers

April 27, 2017

The “voice of the asylum seeker” was heard this morning when representatives from four organizations serving refugee claimants released the...

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ISSofBC launches Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants

April 5, 2017

Yesterday marked the launch of ISSofBC’s newest employment program to bridge immigrant professionals to careers in BC. The rollout of...

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ISSofBC hosts citizenship ceremony for new Canadians

March 30, 2017

It’s an occasion 30 new Canadians will likely never forget when they took their oath of citizenship with two federal...

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One last visit to ISSofBC Welcome House

March 4, 2017

ISSofBC staff, clients, friends and family shared their favourite memories of living and working over three decades at Welcome House...

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ISSofBC recognized for dedication in helping newcomers

March 2, 2017

ISSofBC received the Mayor’s Achievement Award Tuesday during the annual Vancouver Awards of Excellence recognizing outstanding achievements made by individuals...

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ISSofBC Vancouver celebrates dedication of volunteers

February 18, 2017

ISSofBC celebrated the dedication of its 1,600 volunteers in Vancouver and Richmond yesterday with an authentic Syrian dinner prepared by...

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ISSofBC welcomes new year in Chinatown parade

January 31, 2017

“WELCOME” in bold signs and sounds was the message proclaimed by the ISSofBC contingent at this year’s Chinatown Spring Festival...

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Newcomers receive toys for first Christmas in Canada

December 22, 2016

Puzzles, cars, teddy bears, board games and more! ISSofBC received 150 gifts for newcomer children this week thanks to the...

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Refugee settlement experience – one year in

December 9, 2016

A year after they arrived as part of the largest resettlement initiative in Canadian history, Syrian government-assisted refugees (GARs) shared...

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