Five Years of Community, Celebration and Connection: Vancouver Queer Irish Turns Five! Irish in BC sat down with Conor Galvin and Breanne Nolan, two of the driving forces behind Vancouver Queer Irish (VQI), to reflect on five years of building community, championing inclusion and making Vancouver feel like home. It began with a simple idea […]
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Jun
Jun
June is National Indigenous History Month This is a month to take time to recognise the rich history, heritage, culture, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. Non-Indigenous people can pursue their journey of allyship through education and reflection. National Indigenous Peoples’ Day takes place on June 21st, the summer solstice, […]
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Apr
Apr
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS! As most of you know, Irish in BC partnered with the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC Van) to encourage Irish community members to sign up for the Irish in BC Partners for Life team and donate blood during Irish Heritage Month. The team was set up this time last […]
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Mar
Mar
The wait is finally over!! After their 2025 North American tour was postponed, The Mary Wallopers are back on the road and bringing their riotous live show to Vancouver. Catch them at the Vogue Theatre on March 18th for what promises to be an unforgettable night. The seven-piece band was formed by brothers Charles and […]
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Mar
Mar
Seachtain na Gaeilge runs for over two weeks, from March 1st – 17th. Did you know that according to the 2021 Canadian census, the number of Gaelic speakers is on the rise across British Columbia? Or that over 5% of Gaelic speakers in BC are 3rd generation Canadian? See our Numbers of Irish page for […]
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Feb
Feb
T4 slips will be sent by employers this month and if you’re new to Canada, filing your income taxes for the first time can be daunting. But you don’t have to do it alone, there are plenty of resources to help you get started and file with confidence. Visit the ICAN website for Tax Information and Tips for 2025 New Arrivals. Explore the educational […]