Skilled workers from the U.S. coming to Canada in large numbers
By CIC News | The number of U.S. residents arriving through Express Entry increased by 75 per cent between 2017 and 2019. This growth rate is much higher than that of other countries, according to new data. New data indicates that Canada is becoming a magnet for...Storytelling for Change: A Filmmaking Campaign
Calling all youth creators across Canada! Share your story by making a short film this summer and be entered to win prizes. Possible topics include: belonging, diversity, resisting injustice and racism, connections, community. All video formats are encouraged. This...Vancouver groups do translations so marginalized workers and businesses can access government aid
By Vancouver Sun | Mimi Nguyen is part of Bao Ve Collective, a Vancouver group she started with two friends that has been translating information about pandemic-related financial aid into Vietnamese. It’s an effort that shows how gaps might be filled for marginalized...Emergency Community Support Fund is available
The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) offers grants of up to $75,000 to charities working with vulnerable populations impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in the Tri-Cities. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions made weekly.The ECSF is a...Syrian flair at Soupateria
By Castanet | Penticton Syrian refugee family gives back in a tasty way The Soupateria soup kitchen in Penticton had a new international variety of food flavour to share with 144 hungry incoming patrons this past week — Syrian foods prepared by Sana and Majed Awad....