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.
Read More2018 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...
Read MoreISSofBC 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...
Read MoreStudents 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...
Read MoreSPARK 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...
Read MoreCareer 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...
Read MoreDoors 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.
Read MoreCULTURAL 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...
Read MoreISSofBC 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...
Read MoreJobseekers 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...
Read MoreLINC 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...
Read MoreNewcomer 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...
Read MoreBike 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.
Read MoreISSofBC 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...
Read MoreNewcomer 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...
Read MoreISSofBC employees celebrate staff service awards
September 17, 2018
Over 250 staff gathered together to recognize employees who have dedicated their careers to helping build a future for newcomers to Canada.
Read MoreAffordable Child Care Benefit – Province of British Columbia
September 17, 2018
Changes have been made to the Child Care Subsidy this month. Check out the link below for detailed information on...
Read MoreISSofBC is Top Settlement Agency in Canada
August 29, 2018
ISSofBC has been named the Top Settlement Agency in Canada in 2018 by RBC (Royal Bank) and Canadian Immigrant magazine....
Read MoreMaple Ridge newcomers join ranks of Library Champions
August 28, 2018
ISSofBC Maple Ridge clients are now Library Champions thanks to a unique program that helps new immigrants to Canada find...
Read MoreLando family learns impact of foundation’s support
August 13, 2018
Over 20 family members representing the Edith Lando Charitable Foundation connected with staff and clients impacted by the foundation’s generosity...
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