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What’s New?

Here are the latest news, stories from clients and staff, partner and policy updates, tools, tips, and more for you as a newcomer.

April 8, 2026
2026 Education Bursary Awards: Support newcomer students in British Columbia
The 2026 ISSofBC Education Bursary Awards are now open for donor support. Join us in supporting newcomers in British Columbia to access post-secondary education and build successful futures in Canada.

May 14, 2026
ISSofBC Hosts UNHCR Canada to Discuss Refugee Resettlement and Integration
May 10, 2026
The light of the home is the mother
May 8, 2026
“Come Together, Canada: Stronger connections. Better mental health.”
April 22, 2026
Do newcomers need to restart their careers in Canada?
April 21, 2026
National Volunteer Week: Ignite Volunteerism at ISSofBC
April 10, 2026
Bigger Conversation About Canadian Immigration: Why Trust and Dialogue Matter
April 10, 2026
Moving Forward Together: Supporting Newcomers Through Change
April 8, 2026
2026 Education Bursary Awards: Support newcomer students in British Columbia
April 7, 2026
Connecting the Dots on Canada’s International Student Reset
April 1, 2026
Building confidence at tax time: Supporting newcomers across BC
March 25, 2026
Starting over doesn’t erase you. It reshapes you. And sometimes… it gives you wings
March 23, 2026
Walking with purpose: Bushra’s journey from Saudi Arabia to serving newcomers in Canada