Newcomer Bike Mentorship Program
March 22, 2022
“ISSofBC will use this funding for the ‘Newcomer Bike Mentorship Program,’ which supports newcomers in making cycling a regular form...
Read MoreThe Catherine Ludgate Vancity Banking Centre
March 16, 2022
Catherine Ludgate and Chris Friesen, COO of the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) were the two driving forces behind...
Read MoreHelp Us Celebrate Our 50th Anniversary
February 28, 2022
ISSofBC is celebrating our 50th year of serving newcomers this year – 1972-2022. We would love to hear from you...
Read MoreGovernment Assisted Refugee Bulletin 2021 Calendar Year
January 28, 2022
Download now the GAR Bulletin Jan 2022-v2 pdf.
Read MoreCanada welcomes over 200 Afghan refugees to Vancouver
January 19, 2022
“Over the next few weeks, these refugees will receive support from the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISSofBC), a...
Read MoreBolstering dialogue between Indigenous peoples and newcomers – The multilingual expansion of Welcome to our Homelands video and study guide
December 1, 2021
In 2020, ISSofBC launched Welcome to our Homelands, an engaging seven-minute video and accompanying study guide that targets newcomers and...
Read MoreFamily reunited thanks to partnership with Vancity
October 26, 2021
Syrians Nour Ramadan, her husband Wael Alajjan and daughter Tala began their new lives in Canada Friday, October 15 after...
Read MoreSeptember 30 an opportunity to reflect and learn
September 29, 2021
ISSofBC offices will be closed Thursday, September 30 in recognition and acknowledgment of the first National Day for Truth and...
Read More10 bursaries awarded at 2021 virtual AGM
September 21, 2021
A virtual celebration highlighting valuable bursary donor contributions and the impact the awards have on newcomer recipients and their educational...
Read MoreISSofBC ramps up operations welcoming Afghan refugees
September 8, 2021
As part of our mission to serve those displaced by conflict, ISSofBC staff ramped up operations to welcome Afghan refugee...
Read MoreISSofBC announces appointment of new CEO
June 28, 2021
After a nationwide recruitment process, ISSofBC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Jonathan Oldman as new Chief Executive Officer...
Read MoreRefugees recount initial steps in Canada at ISSofBC
June 20, 2021
Two refugee families reflect on the importance of vital support services during their first weeks in Canada as we...
Read MoreISSofBC offers 10 bursaries to past or present clients
June 10, 2021
Dream big in your academic goals by applying for ISSofBC Bursaries 2021. If you’re a past or present ISSofBC client...
Read MorePatricia Woroch retires as ISSofBC’s CEO
June 3, 2021
After 24 remarkable years as Chief Executive Officer of the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC), Patricia Woroch takes a...
Read MoreFriesen is COO; Sherrell is Settlement Director
May 3, 2021
After nearly 30 years as ISSofBC’s Settlement Services director, Chris Friesen moves to a new position as chief operating officer...
Read MoreWorkshop catalog offers unique help for newcomers
April 6, 2021
Finding their way through the many workshop services available to newcomers can be daunting. But this task is now easier...
Read MoreFoundation to grant scholarships to single-parent clients
April 1, 2021
ISSofBC has partnered with Beedie Luminaries for the Single Parent Awards, which recognizes the challenges and dreams of single parents...
Read MoreESL website helps students take a lead on learning
March 22, 2021
A new version of Janis's ESL website launched last week is aimed at supporting ISSofBC LINC students in self-directed learning at home.
Read MoreAnti-racism definitions to kickstart public engagement
March 21, 2021
Can you name 10 important words in anti-racism work? ISSofBC can help with a mini-glossary released to celebrate the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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