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Discover real-life journeys

Read stories of newcomers, refugees, and international students as they navigate challenges and create brighter futures in Canada.

September 15, 2026
Anchored in Purpose, Leading Through Uncertainty: ISSofBC’s 2025–26 Annual Impact Report
In a year of change, newcomers continued to build new lives, new connections, and new futures across B.C. — and ISSofBC was there to create pathways to possibility.

October 6, 2026
From international experience to a first step in Canada’s healthcare sector
July 22, 2026
Diana’s summer in BC: How nature supports my well-being
July 17, 2026
A refugee story does not end at arrival
July 7, 2026
He built a successful business. Then he had to learn how to apply for his first job.
June 30, 2026
Canada Day: How one newcomer’s new beginning builds a stronger Canada
June 25, 2026
Canada Day: Daniella and Chris Revitt’s story of building a stronger Canada for everyone
June 23, 2026
Canada Day: Farouk arrived stateless. Today, he says being Canadian is the greatest blessing of his life.
June 22, 2026
Father’s Day: Newcomer fathers on starting over in Canada
June 18, 2026
World Refugee Day: What happens when someone is given a second chance
June 15, 2026
World Refugee Day: Rasha Youssef came to Canada and has never stopped giving back
June 8, 2026
World Refugee Day: From Yemen to Canada, building a new life and giving back every step of the way
June 4, 2026
“For the first time in my life, I knew I could breathe.” How a 2SLGBTQI+ newcomer found safety, community, and a new beginning in Vancouver