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Vancity, TELUS take a step on World Refugee Day

June 20, 2019

Vancity and TELUS joined forces with ISSofBC to roll out plans to boost support for refugees and promote their integration...

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Apply now for ISSofBC Bursaries

May 24, 2019

ISSofBC is encouraging education for refugee youth and newcomers to Canada with nine bursaries of $1,000 each. Newcomers and refugee...

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ISSofBC celebrates HIPPY program graduates

May 17, 2019

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY CORE) program celebrated the accomplishments of participating families with a graduation ceremony...

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ISSofBC opens newcomers’ service mall in Surrey

May 3, 2019

ISSofBC cut the ribbon yesterday at Welcome Centre – Surrey with a festive open house celebration that featured speeches, live...

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Networking event offers insight into tech sector

March 29, 2019

Over 150 newcomers took their first steps to rebuilding careers in Canada thanks to a full-day networking and learning event...

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ISSofBC celebrates volunteer contributions

February 28, 2019

Richmond and Vancouver volunteers were honoured for their dedication towards supporting immigrants and refugees as they build new lives in Canada.

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2018 ISSofBC Multilingual Outcomes Survey

February 8, 2019

If you have accessed ISSofBC services in 2018, we want to hear from you! ISSofBC is asking for your participation in...

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ISSofBC Welcome Centre first stop in Swedish officials’ Vancouver study trip

January 15, 2019

ISSofBC Welcome Centre was the first stop among service provider organizations on the itinerary of a week-long study tour by...

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Students collect over 1,200 items in book drive

December 18, 2018

Secondary schools in Vancouver led by 52 Youth Ambassadors delivered collected books, toys, board games and sporting equipment to the...

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SPARK and IGNITE: for business dreamers and builders

December 18, 2018

Newcomers with dreams of becoming successful entrepreneurs, regardless of where they are in their journey, may benefit greatly from two...

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Career Paths clients highlight program benefits

December 17, 2018

Newcomers with professional experience share their successes in two new video advertisements for ISSofBC’s Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program...

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Doors open at ISSofBC Welcome Centre – Surrey

December 5, 2018

ISSofBC is now providing essential settlement and career services for immigrants and refugees in Surrey - a community the organization has served for many years.

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CULTURAL EDGE training for employers on November 30

November 8, 2018

Employers still have time to register for Cultural Edge’s November 30 class! This unique cultural competency training helps employers gain...

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ISSofBC welcomes increased diversity of refugees

November 2, 2018

Over 270 refugees from Syria, Eritrea, Iran, Myanmar and Iraq arrived at ISSofBC Welcome Centre July to late September with...

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Jobseekers make pitch for plum IT jobs in Talent Den

October 18, 2018

Eleven internationally-trained professionals faced IT employers to pitch for jobs in BC’s first ever Talent Den Tuesday afternoon. This was...

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LINC 2/3 class wins BC-wide literacy contest

October 15, 2018

LINC teacher Shehnaz Rahman’s CLB 2/3 class was rewarded for their enthusiasm and hard work when they won the literacy...

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Newcomer youth raise awareness on discrimination

October 11, 2018

ISSofBC newcomer youth clients took action against discrimination developing an awareness video and hosting a public forum at ISSofBC Welcome...

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Bike Host gets newcomers cycling in Metro Vancouver

October 5, 2018

Over the summer 38 newcomers to Canada spent time with local cycling volunteer hosts learning how to bike safely and happily around Metro Vancouver thanks to a partnership between ISSofBC and Hub Cycling.

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ISSofBC bursary award honours long-term volunteer

September 25, 2018

The Marian Dewitt Bursary was one among seven bursaries awarded to ISSofBC clients at the Annual General Meeting held September...

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Newcomer Employment Week in Tri-Cities a success

September 19, 2018

Newcomer Employment Week September 10 to13 connected employers, service providers and job seekers with a diverse line up of events...

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