ISSofBC 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...
Read MoreApply 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...
Read MoreISSofBC 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...
Read MoreISSofBC 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...
Read MoreNetworking 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...
Read MoreISSofBC 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...
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