News Items tag as: South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services

South Okanagan immigration group launches racism survey
February 01, 2021 - 5:30 PM

A South Okanagan multicultural society has launched a survey to help provide a snapshot of racism and discrimination in the community.
Everyone welcome to citizenship ceremony
January 11, 2016 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton and area residents have an opportunity to welcome new arrivals to the area when the second annual Canadian Citizenship Ceremony takes place othis week.
New partnership to aid in immigrant support
January 19, 2015 - 7:30 PM

PENTICTON - South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services has entered into a new partnership with Citizen and Immigration Canada to improve services to Penticton and the South Okanagan’s increasing ethnic population.
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Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
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House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
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South Okanagan immigration group launches racism survey