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SUMMARY:Online Discover Canada – CLB 4-Above
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-06-18/1/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T130000
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SUMMARY:Online Discover Canada – CLB 4-Above
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-06-18/2/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T140000
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CREATED:20260619T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203359Z
UID:10013041-1781874000-1781877600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Online Discover Canada – CLB 4-Above
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T193635Z
CREATED:20260619T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193635Z
UID:10012968-1782122400-1782129600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Maple Ridge office. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online-2/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260619T201330Z
CREATED:20260619T192008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201330Z
UID:10012998-1782151200-1782154800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T202038Z
CREATED:20260619T202036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202038Z
UID:10013019-1782208800-1782212400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-3-4-online/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260619T201037Z
CREATED:20260619T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201037Z
UID:10012986-1782383400-1782388800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Coquitlam office. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-in-person/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T140000
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CREATED:20260619T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203359Z
UID:10013042-1782392400-1782396000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Online Discover Canada – CLB 4-Above
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T100000
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UID:10012926-1782468000-1782473400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Financial Foundations for Newcomers - TechTime Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented in Partnership with RBC\n\n\n\n\n\nNew to Canada? Want to learn and feel more confident managing your finances?\n\nJoin ISSofBC and RBC for an exciting 8-week financial literacy series designed to help newcomers better understand Canada’s banking and financial systems. \n\nThrough weekly 1.5-hour workshops led by RBC experts\, participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to help them make informed financial decisions\, protect themselves from scams\, plan for the future\, and build financial confidence in Canada. \n\nTopics include:• Basic Banking in Canada• Canadian Banking and Building Credit• Budgeting\, Savings and Investing• Fraud\, Scam & Cyber Fraud • Online Banking and Mobile Banking• Home Buying for Newcomers• What to consider when planning for your retirement• Government Grants & Bonds\, Investment Options & Tax Benefits \n\nRegister today and take the next step toward building your financial future in Canada! \n\nEligibility: Permanent Residents and Protected Persons \n\nWhen:Every Friday\, starting June 26th\, 202610:00am – 11:30pm \n\nWhere:Online\, Microsoft Teams \n\nClick here to register:  https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2SkJK6pMXxtHsf48Vo3nkTRUQzlTMFhETEZDV040NzU3NVhKQU1PWFVWQS4u&route=shorturl
URL:https://issbc.org/event/financial-foundations-for-newcomers-techtime-series/2026-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T140000
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CREATED:20260619T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203359Z
UID:10013043-1782478800-1782482400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Online Discover Canada – CLB 4-Above
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T193635Z
CREATED:20260619T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193635Z
UID:10012970-1782727200-1782734400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Maple Ridge office. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online-2/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T201330Z
CREATED:20260619T192008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201330Z
UID:10012999-1782756000-1782759600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online/2026-06-29/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T202038Z
CREATED:20260619T202036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202038Z
UID:10013020-1782813600-1782817200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-3-4-online/2026-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T201037Z
CREATED:20260619T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201037Z
UID:10012987-1782988200-1782993600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Coquitlam office. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-in-person/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T203359Z
CREATED:20260619T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203359Z
UID:10013044-1782997200-1783000800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Online Discover Canada – CLB 4-Above
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CC-Spring.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260618T191517Z
CREATED:20260618T191018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T191517Z
UID:10012927-1783072800-1783078200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Financial Foundations for Newcomers - TechTime Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented in Partnership with RBC\n\n\n\n\n\nNew to Canada? Want to learn and feel more confident managing your finances?\n\nJoin ISSofBC and RBC for an exciting 8-week financial literacy series designed to help newcomers better understand Canada’s banking and financial systems. \n\nThrough weekly 1.5-hour workshops led by RBC experts\, participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to help them make informed financial decisions\, protect themselves from scams\, plan for the future\, and build financial confidence in Canada. \n\nTopics include:• Basic Banking in Canada• Canadian Banking and Building Credit• Budgeting\, Savings and Investing• Fraud\, Scam & Cyber Fraud • Online Banking and Mobile Banking• Home Buying for Newcomers• What to consider when planning for your retirement• Government Grants & Bonds\, Investment Options & Tax Benefits \n\nRegister today and take the next step toward building your financial future in Canada! \n\nEligibility: Permanent Residents and Protected Persons \n\nWhen:Every Friday\, starting June 26th\, 202610:00am – 11:30pm \n\nWhere:Online\, Microsoft Teams \n\nClick here to register:  https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2SkJK6pMXxtHsf48Vo3nkTRUQzlTMFhETEZDV040NzU3NVhKQU1PWFVWQS4u&route=shorturl
URL:https://issbc.org/event/financial-foundations-for-newcomers-techtime-series/2026-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TechTime-series-pic.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260703T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260703T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T203359Z
CREATED:20260619T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203359Z
UID:10013045-1783083600-1783087200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Online Discover Canada – CLB 4-Above
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CC-Spring.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193635Z
UID:10012972-1783332000-1783339200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Maple Ridge office. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online-2/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T201330Z
CREATED:20260619T192008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201330Z
UID:10013000-1783360800-1783364400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online/2026-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T202038Z
CREATED:20260619T202036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202038Z
UID:10013021-1783418400-1783422000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-3-4-online/2026-07-07/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T201037Z
CREATED:20260619T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201037Z
UID:10012988-1783593000-1783598400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Coquitlam office. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-in-person/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T113000
DTSTAMP:20260618T191517Z
CREATED:20260618T191018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T191517Z
UID:10012928-1783677600-1783683000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Financial Foundations for Newcomers - TechTime Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented in Partnership with RBC\n\n\n\n\n\nNew to Canada? Want to learn and feel more confident managing your finances?\n\nJoin ISSofBC and RBC for an exciting 8-week financial literacy series designed to help newcomers better understand Canada’s banking and financial systems. \n\nThrough weekly 1.5-hour workshops led by RBC experts\, participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to help them make informed financial decisions\, protect themselves from scams\, plan for the future\, and build financial confidence in Canada. \n\nTopics include:• Basic Banking in Canada• Canadian Banking and Building Credit• Budgeting\, Savings and Investing• Fraud\, Scam & Cyber Fraud • Online Banking and Mobile Banking• Home Buying for Newcomers• What to consider when planning for your retirement• Government Grants & Bonds\, Investment Options & Tax Benefits \n\nRegister today and take the next step toward building your financial future in Canada! \n\nEligibility: Permanent Residents and Protected Persons \n\nWhen:Every Friday\, starting June 26th\, 202610:00am – 11:30pm \n\nWhere:Online\, Microsoft Teams \n\nClick here to register:  https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2SkJK6pMXxtHsf48Vo3nkTRUQzlTMFhETEZDV040NzU3NVhKQU1PWFVWQS4u&route=shorturl
URL:https://issbc.org/event/financial-foundations-for-newcomers-techtime-series/2026-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TechTime-series-pic.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T193635Z
CREATED:20260619T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193635Z
UID:10012974-1783936800-1783944000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Maple Ridge office. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online-2/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ECC-picture.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T201330Z
CREATED:20260619T192008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201330Z
UID:10013001-1783965600-1783969200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online/2026-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ECC-picture.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T202038Z
CREATED:20260619T202036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202038Z
UID:10013022-1784023200-1784026800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-3-4-online/2026-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CC-Spring.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T201037Z
CREATED:20260619T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201037Z
UID:10012989-1784197800-1784203200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Coquitlam office. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-in-person/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CC-Spring.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260717T113000
DTSTAMP:20260618T191517Z
CREATED:20260618T191018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T191517Z
UID:10012929-1784282400-1784287800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Financial Foundations for Newcomers - TechTime Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented in Partnership with RBC\n\n\n\n\n\nNew to Canada? Want to learn and feel more confident managing your finances?\n\nJoin ISSofBC and RBC for an exciting 8-week financial literacy series designed to help newcomers better understand Canada’s banking and financial systems. \n\nThrough weekly 1.5-hour workshops led by RBC experts\, participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to help them make informed financial decisions\, protect themselves from scams\, plan for the future\, and build financial confidence in Canada. \n\nTopics include:• Basic Banking in Canada• Canadian Banking and Building Credit• Budgeting\, Savings and Investing• Fraud\, Scam & Cyber Fraud • Online Banking and Mobile Banking• Home Buying for Newcomers• What to consider when planning for your retirement• Government Grants & Bonds\, Investment Options & Tax Benefits \n\nRegister today and take the next step toward building your financial future in Canada! \n\nEligibility: Permanent Residents and Protected Persons \n\nWhen:Every Friday\, starting June 26th\, 202610:00am – 11:30pm \n\nWhere:Online\, Microsoft Teams \n\nClick here to register:  https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2SkJK6pMXxtHsf48Vo3nkTRUQzlTMFhETEZDV040NzU3NVhKQU1PWFVWQS4u&route=shorturl
URL:https://issbc.org/event/financial-foundations-for-newcomers-techtime-series/2026-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TechTime-series-pic.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T193635Z
CREATED:20260619T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193635Z
UID:10012962-1784541600-1784548800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Maple Ridge office. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online-2/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ECC-picture.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T201330Z
CREATED:20260619T192008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201330Z
UID:10013002-1784570400-1784574000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ECC-picture.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T202038Z
CREATED:20260619T202036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202038Z
UID:10013023-1784628000-1784631600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-3-4-online/2026-07-21/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CC-Spring.jpg
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END:VCALENDAR