News Items tag as: Syrian refugees in Kamloops

Lack of childcare services means some Kamloops immigrants can't attend English classes
September 28, 2016 - 9:58 AM

KAMLOOPS - Language services for immigrants and refugees in Kamloops can be limited due to daycare options.
Kamloops council dismisses request for free transit for refugees
April 27, 2016 - 10:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - City council has decided not to give bus passes to new refugees making Kamloops their home.
Decision on free bus passes for refugees delayed until next Kamloops council meeting
April 13, 2016 - 10:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - Refugees will have to wait a bit longer to find out if they will get help covering transit costs in the city.
Kamloops council to discuss free bus passes for refugees
April 11, 2016 - 1:09 PM

KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops immigrant support group is asking city council to provide free transit passes or discounted passes for refugees.
Refugee welcome dinner to fundraise for Kamloops newcomers
March 25, 2016 - 10:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - Several Syrian refugees have settled in Kamloops and a fundraiser dinner is scheduled to welcome them to the local community.
Kamloops social agencies working to find housing for 10 refugee families
February 06, 2016 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - They have up to 10 weeks to find 10 Syrian families a home in Kamloops, but local leaders at two separate social agencies think they can get the job done.
Three Syrian men settling in Kamloops after warm welcome
February 01, 2016 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Local volunteers were surprised to see three Syrian refugees instead of two step off the plane last weekend, but say the transition for all three men is going smoothly as they settle in Kamloops.
Kamloops welcomes more refugees tonight; more on their way
January 29, 2016 - 12:11 PM

KAMLOOPS - Volunteers are gearing up for the next Syrian refugee family to arrive in Kamloops tonight, Jan. 29.
VIDEO: Community welcomes Syrian refugees to Kamloops
January 06, 2016 - 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - Last week a Syrian couple and their three children began their new life in Kamloops after escaping the atrocities of an ongoing civil war in their home country.
Refugee family from Syria set to arrive in Kamloops today
December 30, 2015 - 10:24 AM

KAMLOOPS - One of the Syrian families moving to Kamloops will arrive today after successfully entering Canada as refugees.
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News Items tag as: Syrian refugees in Kamloops

Lack of childcare services means some Kamloops immigrants can't attend English classes

Kamloops council dismisses request for free transit for refugees

Decision on free bus passes for refugees delayed until next Kamloops council meeting

Kamloops council to discuss free bus passes for refugees

Refugee welcome dinner to fundraise for Kamloops newcomers

Kamloops social agencies working to find housing for 10 refugee families

Three Syrian men settling in Kamloops after warm welcome

Kamloops welcomes more refugees tonight; more on their way

VIDEO: Community welcomes Syrian refugees to Kamloops

Refugee family from Syria set to arrive in Kamloops today

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