ISSofBC is Top Settlement Agency in Canada
August 14, 2018
ISSofBC has been named the Top Settlement Agency in Canada in 2018 by RBC (Royal Bank) and the Canadian Immigrant...
Read MoreCharitable foundation makes positive impact on newcomer services
August 13, 2018
Over 20 family members representing the Edith Lando Charitable Foundation connected with staff and clients impacted by the foundation’s generosity...
Read MoreSummer picnic celebrates dedication of Coquitlam volunteers
July 31, 2018
ISSofBC honoured over 120 active Coquitlam volunteers during a summer picnic July 25 at Lafarge Lake Park. Attendees were offered...
Read MoreISSofBC welcomes over 180 refugees in last three months
July 25, 2018
Refugees from Syria, Iran, Eritrea, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia arrived at ISSofBC Welcome Centre over the last...
Read MoreCycling connects newcomers to community
July 10, 2018
14 newcomer participants with an interest in building confidence, learning about their community and making friends through weekly bike rides...
Read MoreCoquitlam celebrates Canada Day with help of 60 ISSofBC volunteers
July 3, 2018
ISSofBC’s Coquitlam offices proudly participated in the City of Coquitlam’s annual Canada Day Celebration at Town Centre Park July 1....
Read MoreISSofBC Lougheed staff meet community in open house
June 29, 2018
LINC and settlement staff opened the doors yesterday at our newest Burnaby location showcasing ISSofBC’s free English language program and...
Read MoreRefugee claimants survey report and texting tool released on World Refugee Day
June 20, 2018
To mark World Refugee Day today, ISSofBC released a survey report focused on refugee claimants and introduced a web-based information...
Read MoreApply now for ISSofBC bursaries!
June 12, 2018
Newcomers and refugee youth have until June 30, 2018 to apply for seven ISSofBC bursaries. Eligible applicants committed to their academic pursuits...
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day Events
June 11, 2018
ISSofBC along with numerous community organizations will celebrate World Refugee Day (June 20) in a variety of events across Metro...
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