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SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities - English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn what are your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: October 1\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\nEnglish and Spanish \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenant-and-landlord-rights-and-responsibilities-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! 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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251001T150000
DTSTAMP:20250912T231132Z
CREATED:20250912T231131Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors 50+ Learn\, Connect\, Thrive! The New "New Horizon" Program Is starting!
DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity to build friendships\, learn in your preferred language\, and explore the local community — all in a supportive\, welcoming environment.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-50-learn-connect-thrive-the-new-new-horizon-program-is-starting/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T170027Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series | Online
DESCRIPTION:این مجموعه جلسات ۴ قسمتی که توسط برنامه خدمات اسکان ارائه می‌شود، اطلاعات ضروری را برای کسانی که برای اخذ شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، به زبان فارسی ارائه می‌دهد. هر جلسه به بررسی کتاب دانش شهروندی و تمرین سوالات آزمون شهروندی اختصاص دارد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر شهروند شدن کانادا، به ما بپیوندید. \n\nجلسات از ۴ سپتامبر تا ۹ اکتبر ۲۰۲۵، هر پنجشنبه به صورت آنلاین و به زبان فارسی برگزار می‌شود. بیایید و با ما در ارتباط باشید، یاد بگیرید و اعتماد به نفس خود را افزایش دهید تا برای آزمون شهروندی آماده شوید!
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-test-preparation-workshop-series-online/2025-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T100000
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SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Understanding Health Services in BC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a helpful series of information sessions to better understand health coverage and services in British Columbia. \n\nTopics will include: \n\n– MSP and IFH coverage \n\n– How to find a family doctor \n\n– Using walk-in clinics \n\n– Emergency vs. non-emergency care \n\n– Pharmacare and medication coverage and more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\n11:00am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nISSofBC \n\n280 – 610 Sixth Street\,  \n\nNew Westminster BC V3L 3C2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNesreen Nassleh \n\nEmail: nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall: 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/understanding-health-services-in-bc/2025-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T150000
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CREATED:20250915T165448Z
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UID:10009506-1759496400-1759503600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors 50+ Learn\, Connect\, Thrive! The New "New Horizon" Program Is Starting!
DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity to build friendships\, learn in your preferred language\, and explore the local community — all in a supportive\, welcoming environment.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-50-learn-connect-thrive-the-new-new-horizon-program-is-starting-2/2025-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T150000
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CREATED:20251006T183525Z
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UID:10010300-1759496400-1759503600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle/2025-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T150000
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UID:10010356-1759496400-1759503600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-2/2025-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003329-1759744800-1759752000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T150000
DTSTAMP:20251007T181320Z
CREATED:20251007T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T181320Z
UID:10010439-1759755600-1759762800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Improve your conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 15 – December 15\, 2025 \n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle/2025-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T120000
DTSTAMP:20251001T223135Z
CREATED:20251001T222036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T223135Z
UID:10009983-1759831200-1759838400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness: IFHP & MSP- English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about the health programs for refugee claimants and BC residents: \n\n•Type of programs\, \n\n•How to apply\,  \n\n•What are the programs about\, etc.  \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: October 7\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-ifhp-msp-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z
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UID:10003383-1759917600-1759924800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003440-1759919400-1759924800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! 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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20250929T171805Z
CREATED:20250929T171621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T171805Z
UID:10009637-1759923000-1759928400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Citizenship Test Prep Workshop Series In Farsi | Online
DESCRIPTION:این مجموعه جلسات ۴ قسمتی که توسط برنامه خدمات اسکان ارائه می‌شود، اطلاعات ضروری را برای کسانی که برای اخذ شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، به زبان فارسی ارائه می‌دهد. هر جلسه به بررسی کتاب دانش شهروندی و تمرین سوالات آزمون شهروندی اختصاص دارد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر شهروند شدن کانادا، به ما بپیوندید. \n\nجلسات از ۶ سپتامبر تا ۲۷ سپتامبر ۲۰۲۵، هر شنبه به صورت آنلاین و به زبان فارسی برگزار می‌شود. بیایید و با ما در ارتباط باشید، یاد بگیرید و اعتماد به نفس خود را افزایش دهید تا برای آزمون شهروندی آماده شوید
URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-test-prep-workshop-series-in-farsi-online/2025-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20250915T171318Z
CREATED:20250915T165448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171318Z
UID:10009507-1759928400-1759935600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors 50+ Learn\, Connect\, Thrive! The New "New Horizon" Program Is Starting!
DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity to build friendships\, learn in your preferred language\, and explore the local community — all in a supportive\, welcoming environment.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-50-learn-connect-thrive-the-new-new-horizon-program-is-starting-2/2025-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20251001T223450Z
CREATED:20250929T222440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T223450Z
UID:10009703-1759932000-1759939200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities - English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn what are your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: October 8\, 2025 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm  \n\nEnglish\, Farsi and Dari \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenant-and-landlord-rights-and-responsibilities-english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20251001T223427Z
CREATED:20250929T223905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T223427Z
UID:10009704-1760004000-1760011200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities - English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn what are your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: October 9. 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\nEnglish and Arabic \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenant-and-landlord-rights-and-responsibilities-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20250828T170027Z
CREATED:20250828T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T170027Z
UID:10009180-1760032800-1760040000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series | Online
DESCRIPTION:این مجموعه جلسات ۴ قسمتی که توسط برنامه خدمات اسکان ارائه می‌شود، اطلاعات ضروری را برای کسانی که برای اخذ شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، به زبان فارسی ارائه می‌دهد. هر جلسه به بررسی کتاب دانش شهروندی و تمرین سوالات آزمون شهروندی اختصاص دارد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر شهروند شدن کانادا، به ما بپیوندید. \n\nجلسات از ۴ سپتامبر تا ۹ اکتبر ۲۰۲۵، هر پنجشنبه به صورت آنلاین و به زبان فارسی برگزار می‌شود. بیایید و با ما در ارتباط باشید، یاد بگیرید و اعتماد به نفس خود را افزایش دهید تا برای آزمون شهروندی آماده شوید!
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-test-preparation-workshop-series-online/2025-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T113000
DTSTAMP:20250613T182124Z
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005436-1760090400-1760095800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T123000
DTSTAMP:20250916T213211Z
CREATED:20250912T215936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T213211Z
UID:10009475-1760094000-1760099400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Health Services in BC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a helpful series of information sessions to better understand health coverage and services in British Columbia. \n\nTopics will include: \n\n– MSP and IFH coverage \n\n– How to find a family doctor \n\n– Using walk-in clinics \n\n– Emergency vs. non-emergency care \n\n– Pharmacare and medication coverage and more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\n11:00am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nISSofBC \n\n280 – 610 Sixth Street\,  \n\nNew Westminster BC V3L 3C2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNesreen Nassleh \n\nEmail: nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall: 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/understanding-health-services-in-bc/2025-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20250915T171318Z
CREATED:20250915T165448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171318Z
UID:10009508-1760101200-1760108400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors 50+ Learn\, Connect\, Thrive! The New "New Horizon" Program Is Starting!
DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity to build friendships\, learn in your preferred language\, and explore the local community — all in a supportive\, welcoming environment.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-50-learn-connect-thrive-the-new-new-horizon-program-is-starting-2/2025-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20251006T223424Z
CREATED:20251006T193937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T223424Z
UID:10010357-1760101200-1760108400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle (In-Person Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-3/2025-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T123000
DTSTAMP:20251007T153949Z
CREATED:20251007T153948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T153949Z
UID:10010392-1760178600-1760185800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle (In-Person Saturdays)
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-in-person-saturdays/2025-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T123000
DTSTAMP:20250929T184208Z
CREATED:20250929T181800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T184208Z
UID:10009699-1760180400-1760185800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Wellness in Canada
DESCRIPTION:The topics include: \n\n\n	Navigating health systems in Canada\n\n	Emergency and non-emergency helplines\, services like 2-1-1 and other supports in BC\n\n	Registering for a family doctor online\, referrals to specialist care\n\n	Mental health and self-care\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery Saturday – Three sessions on October 11th\, 18th\, and 25th\, 2025 \n\n11 AM to 12:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail: mazhar.iqbal@issbc.org \n\nPhone: 778-372-6580 (calls only)
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pathways-to-wellness-in-canada/2025-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003384-1760522400-1760529600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20250929T190905Z
CREATED:20250929T185218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T190905Z
UID:10009684-1760522400-1760529600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding MSP\, Supplementary Benefits & BC PharmaCare Workshop |Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/understanding-msp-supplementary-benefits-bc-pharmacare-workshop-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003441-1760524200-1760529600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! 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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20250929T171805Z
CREATED:20250929T171621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T171805Z
UID:10009638-1760527800-1760533200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Citizenship Test Prep Workshop Series In Farsi | Online
DESCRIPTION:این مجموعه جلسات ۴ قسمتی که توسط برنامه خدمات اسکان ارائه می‌شود، اطلاعات ضروری را برای کسانی که برای اخذ شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، به زبان فارسی ارائه می‌دهد. هر جلسه به بررسی کتاب دانش شهروندی و تمرین سوالات آزمون شهروندی اختصاص دارد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر شهروند شدن کانادا، به ما بپیوندید. \n\nجلسات از ۶ سپتامبر تا ۲۷ سپتامبر ۲۰۲۵، هر شنبه به صورت آنلاین و به زبان فارسی برگزار می‌شود. بیایید و با ما در ارتباط باشید، یاد بگیرید و اعتماد به نفس خود را افزایش دهید تا برای آزمون شهروندی آماده شوید
URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-test-prep-workshop-series-in-farsi-online/2025-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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