By Vancouver Sun | For refugee families it’s often the local school that holds them together until they find their balance. And for Obeid Abouzeid, his wife Nazadar and their … Continued

By Xiao Yu, Globe and Mail | Eli Wu brought his wife and teenaged son to Vancouver this past summer, emigrating from China in search of a better education for … Continued

By Douglas Todd, Vancouver Sun | I’m working on a piece this week that evokes some of the history of Christmas in Metro Vancouver. The process has reminded me of … Continued

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By Douglas Todd, Vancouver Sun | There is no doubt Canada’s high immigration rates have a major impact on housing affordability in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, according to a new … Continued

By Ptrick Mackenzia, Vancouver Sun | On Dec. 18, we observed International Migrants Day, which was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2000. With immigration so … Continued

By Evan Duggan, Vancouver Sun | Melody Ma retraces the steps she initially took about two years ago through Vancouver’s Chinatown. The twenty-something freelance web developer and Chinatown activist remembers … Continued

By Canadian immigrant Magazine | Christmas in Canada is a wonderful time of year, breaking up the cold weather with beautiful lights, music and celebrations. If you’re a newcomer to … Continued

By Nick Eagland, Vancouver San | For many refugees, one of their first stops upon arriving in B.C. is the “Welcome Centre” at the Immigrant Services Society of B.C. in … Continued

By CBC News | 67-year-old Irene Gyselinck fighting to acquire ID Irene Gyselinck arrived in Canada as a refugee from Germany on Aug. 25, 1951, with her mother and brother. … Continued