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My First Year in Canada
I and my wife Olha planned to emigrate for many years, but not very seriously. Every year we tried to win one of the 55,000 spots in the...
Multicultural Hockey Night
Sports can be a powerful force in building community and bringing people together. What better sport to do that than the quintessential...
Веселого Різдва (Merry Christmas)
Laughter and Ukrainian chatter filled the Vernon Elks Lodge #45 on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, with over 140 people celebrating...
VDICSS Community Potluck
We were so pleased to see such a great turnout for our first community potluck at the Vernon Elks Lodge! Nearly 100 people showed up to...
Family Pumpkin Carving
There were plenty of smiles at Saturday's Family Pumpkin Carving event, and not just on the pumpkins! Newcomers and other community...
Coats for Kids Keeping Newcomers Warm
For the third year in a row, the Knights of Columbus have generously donated over 40 coats to keep newcomer children in our community...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Vernon City Hall
We are honoured to have been a part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation for the City of Vernon. At this historic event, the...
Vernon Immigrant Services Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Aimed at Increasing Vaccine Confidence
Vernon & District Immigrant and Community Services Society (VDICSS) is pleased to launch a social media campaign on Facebook, in...
Working with Temporary Foreign Workers Information Session
VDICSS CEO, Philipp Gruner, recently hosted an information session for employers working with Temporary Foreign Workers. Philipp spoke of...
CRA Newcomers Presentation
Newcomers, don’t miss out on the benefits and credits to which you may be entitled! Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be...
CRA presentation for International Students
International students, if you are a resident of Canada for income tax purposes, there are benefit and credit payments you could get! Are...
Are you missing out on some benefits?
Don’t miss out on the benefits and credits to which you may be entitled. Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible...
Save the Date - AGM
Members in good standing with Vernon & District Immigrant and Community Services Society (VDICSS) are invited to attend our Annual...
VDICSS forms group to address needs of migrant workers and employers
A new community working group has been formed with the intention of drawing awareness to the needs of migrant and temporary foreign...
How to Renew you Permanent Resident Card
Do you need to renew your Permanent Resident card? Check out our new video on how to do this. https://vimeo.com/445355469...
Free Budget Planner
A budget is a plan that helps you manage your money. It helps you figure out how much money you get, spend and save. Making a budget can...
We want to hear from YOU!
We are looking for improve our services and want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to participate in our Service Questionnaire,...
In-Person service during COVID-19
Following physical distancing guidelines and VDICSS’ COVID-19 Safety Plan, we are happy to announce that there is now an opportunity to...
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