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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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 […]
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Feb
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This March, during Irish Heritage Month, Irish in BC is partnering with the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce in organizing an Irish Community Blood Drive. Irish people recently became eligible to donate blood in Canada and we want to raise awareness while encouraging more people to join the Irish in BC team to donate. Blood donation […]
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Feb
Feb
CelticFest Vancouver Celebrates Irish Heritage Month and 22 Years of Music and Culture in Downtown Vancouver February 1, 2026 – Vancouver, BC – CelticFest Vancouver returns this March, marking 22 years of Celtic music, dance, and culture in the heart of the city. Western Canada’s largest annual Celtic festival runs March 13–15 2026, bringing […]
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Feb
Feb
St. Brigid’s Day Coffee Morning at the Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver Last Friday, the Irish Women’s Network was delighted to host a wonderful St. Brigid’s Day coffee morning at the Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver. Over 40 guests joined for a morning of conversation, homemade baked goods and thoughtful reflections on inspirational women. The […]
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We’re delighted to announce our monthly call-out for header photo submissions for our newsletter. Each month, one selected image will be featured as the header photo in the final newsletter of the month. Photos must be taken in British Columbia or Ireland and submitted in landscape format (i.e. no square or portrait images). Submissions should […]