Happy Thanksgiving! The date for Canadian Thanksgiving was officially chosen on January 31, 1957, as "a Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed – to be observed on the second Monday in October." The holiday originated from many different harvest festival celebrations held by different […]
Are you interested in voting in the two upcoming elections? Please join CBAL for this free online workshop all about voting in Canada. In this workshop, you will learn:# Who can vote and how to register.# What to expect when voting in an election in Canada.# Voting options and identification requirements. Tuesday, October 13th 2:00 […]
Local and regional district elections for mayor, council, directors, and school board officials often have the most direct impact on your daily life. Learn more about the role of local elected officials and local elections in BC at: https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections/ Local election information, including when and where to vote in the upcoming local elections, can be […]
The Hindu festival Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, represents the triumph of good over evil.
Join us for our upcoming workshop. Winter is coming! 🌨️ and it is important to be prepared for it! Join our FREE online Preparing for Canadian Winter Workshop. 📅 Date: Thursday, October 21st ⏰ Time: 1:30-2:30 PM 💻 Location: Zoom In this workshop, you will learn: ✅ How to winterize your house ✅ How to winterize your […]
Were you born outside of Canada? Are you living in the Golden, Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, or Elk Valley area? Do you have ideas how to make our communities more welcoming? Are you interested in a helping role or a leadership role in the community? Join the East Kootenay Zonal Immigration Partnership (EKZIP) Newcomer Advisory Committee […]
Are you thinking about buying a vehicle? 🚗 Join us for a free, informative session with Tre Schmid, Assistant Sales Manager at Toyota Cranbrook. Learn practical tips and useful information to help you through the vehicle-buying process. Date: Thursday, October 22 Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Location: Cranbrook CBAL Office, 19A 9th Avenue South […]
Final Voting Day for the BC Provincial Election is October 24, 2026. You can vote if you are: a Canadian citizen, 18 or older on October 24, 2026, and a resident of B.C. since April 23, 2026. Learn more about your local candidates and where to vote at: https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th at the CBAL office in Golden to refresh your winter wardrobe for FREE, connect with community members, and enjoy some light refreshments. Bring clean, gently used clothes, coats, boots, hats and gloves to swap with others. Children and adult clothing accepted. To register and confirm your attendance please contact […]
Halloween is a name that comes from All Hallows’ Eve. It was the evening before the Christian Holiday of All Saints’ Day or All Hallows’ Day on November 1st. It also takes place at the same time as the Celtic festival of Samhain, meaning “summer’s end”. It is commonly celebrated in Canada with trick-or-treating, […]
