COVID-19 Updates
March 27, 2020
To help reduce the community spread of COVID-19, ISSofBC’s offices are closed but services continue. Continue to check this website for COVID-19-related updates.
Read MoreISSofBC legal clinic to offer support to newcomers
March 11, 2020
Newcomers needing legal help can soon seek support from the ISSofBC Immigrant and Refugee Legal Clinic at the ISSofBC Welcome...
Read MoreNew role means “giving back” to ISSofBC’s new president
January 28, 2020
Jack Wong describes his volunteer work with ISSofBC as “an honour” because of ISSofBC’s work providing support and services to...
Read MoreLCC’s 25th anniversary a proud milestone for ISSofBC
January 22, 2020
The ISS Language & Career College of BC (LCC), ISSofBC’s social enterprise initiative, celebrated 25 years of successful operations with...
Read MoreVideo to bolster dialogue between Indigenous peoples and newcomers
January 6, 2020
Welcome to our Homelands, a seven-minute video featuring six Indigenous individuals extending a welcoming message to newcomers to Canada, has...
Read MoreSeniors share recipes and stories from home
December 24, 2019
How to make traditional Syrian meat pies (Lahem Ajeen) just got easier for families wanting a taste from home with...
Read MoreSoft skills training recognized for building careers in IT
November 30, 2019
ISSofBC’s Advanced Literacy and Essential Skills (ALES) in the Workplace was honoured with the ALES Outstanding Site Award for creating...
Read MoreTech professionals advance networking skills
November 29, 2019
Dynamic panel discussions on elevator pitches, networking as an introvert, mentoring for youth, and more were part of ISSofBC’s Technology...
Read MoreSpeaker series captures diverse viewpoints on immigration
November 25, 2019
ISSofBC brought together thinkers and movers to the Welcome Centre this fall to explore the topic “Does Immigration Matter?” for...
Read MoreLINC teacher is ISSofBC’s first 30-year service awardee
November 4, 2019
LINC teacher Janet Massaro made history when she was honoured last week for chalking up 30 years of service at...
Read MoreSEATS OPEN for November 14 talk on Immigration
October 24, 2019
Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to Shachi Kurl, Executive Director of the Angus Reid Institute, tackle the subject “I...
Read MoreISSofBC CEO honoured for life’s work in social services
October 9, 2019
Patricia Woroch, ISSofBC CEO, today received the “Legend” award from the Community Social Services Employers’ Association of BC (CSSEA) in...
Read MoreA CLOSER LOOK takes dialogue out of echo chamber
October 1, 2019
A lively exchange between speaker and audience marked ISSofBC’s inaugural speaker series – A CLOSER LOOK – September 26 at...
Read MoreBoard President honoured for 30 years of volunteering
September 25, 2019
Jim Tallman, outgoing president of the ISSofBC Board of Directors, received the 2019 AMSSA Service Recognition Volunteer Award in AMSSA’s...
Read MoreISSofBC moves to a temporary location in Langley Sept 25
September 20, 2019
ISSofBC Langley is on the move. Please note our current location on Logan Avenue will be closed starting noon Monday,...
Read MoreISSofBC joins call for inclusivity
August 28, 2019
ISSofBC joins several other immigrant-serving and ethno-cultural organizations in denouncing public displays of racism captured recently on social media. In...
Read MoreBC premier welcomes newcomers at ISSofBC
July 16, 2019
BC Premier John Horgan, Minister for Social Development and Poverty Reduction Shane Simpson and Minister of Jobs, Trade, and Technology...
Read MoreTexting tool transforms services for newcomers
July 12, 2019
A new web-based text messaging tool developed by ISSofBC and the Vancouver Community Network offers real-time information sharing with...
Read MoreCelebrating Canada Day 2019 with ISSofBC
July 2, 2019
O Canada! From Maple Ridge to Burnaby – ISSofBC celebrated Canada Day with our staff, volunteers, clients and communities. Thank...
Read MoreVancity, 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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