
IWC Coalition coordinator attends regional conference
On October 13 and 14, delegates from Local Immigration Partnerships throughout the province (including Julie Keumbehdjian with IWC’s Welcoming Communities Coalition) met at the Civic Hotel

Jiffy Lube Courtenay donates $10,000 to The Immigrant Welcome Centre
Jiffy Lube Courtenay surprised The Immigrant Welcome Centre (IWC) with a $10,000 donation at a fundraiser late last month. On Sept. 29, CR Lawyers LLP

IWC Board Spotlight: Nina Baksh
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Nina Baksh, who’s been serving on our Board for two years. Nina brings to the Board her

Newcomer Entrepreneur Series CR: Interview #1
The JRV Filipino Asian Store has been open for only 16 months, but its owners are finding that their business venture is more than just

Celebrate Diversity in the Comox Valley with the CV Chamber Awards
When you think about how diversity and inclusion is represented in the Comox Valley, are there any businesses/individuals/organizations that come to mind? If yes, reward

Layne Marshal and Mayor Andy Adams awarded the 2022 Immigrant Welcome Centre’s Ambassador Award
When you have two amazing candidates, why only pick one? The Immigrant Welcome Centre has awarded Layne Marshal and Mayor Andy Adams their 2022 Ambassador

Immigrant Welcome Centre
Free Professional Services for Immigrants & Newcomers in Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River and northern Vancouver Island.