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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:German Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:German Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of over 3 million people of German origin to Canada. Learn more at: https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/corporate/updates/2023/german-heritage-month.html
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/german-heritage-month/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261001T163809Z
CREATED:20260813T214305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T163809Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Islamic History Month
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Islamic History month celebrates the rich Muslim heritage and contributions to society. Learn more at https://www.islamichistorymonth.ca/
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/canadian-islamic-history-month/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,Inclusion,National
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
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CREATED:20260813T214643Z
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SUMMARY:Latin American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Latin American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate Latin American contributions and strengthen Canada’s Multicultural Identity. Learn more: https://hispanicheritage.ca/
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/latin-american-heritage-month/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T163849Z
CREATED:20260813T214808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T163849Z
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SUMMARY:Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:Women’s History Month is a time to highlight the achievements of women and girls\, past and present\, who have shaped Canada in fields like politics\, science\, arts\, business\, and the economy. Learn more at: https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month.html
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/womens-history-month/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,Human Rights,Inclusion,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20261009T155836Z
CREATED:20260813T215917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T155836Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving! \nThe 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.” \nThe holiday originated from many different harvest festival celebrations held by different groups around this time of year. 🍂🦃🍁
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/thanksgiving/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National,Public Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261013T150000
DTSTAMP:20261009T154656Z
CREATED:20261009T154656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T154656Z
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SUMMARY:Voting in Canada Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in voting in the two upcoming elections? Please join CBAL for this free online workshop all about voting in Canada. \nIn 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 p.m. MT / 1:00 p.m. PT Online via Zoom To register\, contact Tamara at kimberleysettlement@cbal.org or 250-427-6027
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/voting-in-canada-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online / Zoom
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260730T155410Z
CREATED:20260623T145556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T155410Z
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SUMMARY:BC Local General Elections Day
DESCRIPTION:Local and regional district elections for mayor\, council\, directors\, and school board officials often have the most direct impact on your daily life.  \nLearn more about the role of local elected officials and local elections in BC at: https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections/ \nLocal election information\, including when and where to vote in the upcoming local elections\, can be found for each area below. \nColumbia Shuswap Regional District: \n\nhttps://www.csrd.bc.ca/501/Elections-2026\n\nGolden: \n\nhttps://www.golden.ca/town-hall/town-council/elections/2026-municipal-election\n\nRegional District of East Kootenay: \n\nhttps://engage.rdek.bc.ca/elections\n\nRadium:  \n\nhttps://radiumhotsprings.ca/2026-local-general-election/\n\nDistrict of Invermere: \n\nhttps://invermere.net/2026-local-government-election/ \n\nCanal Flats \n\nCheck municipal website: https://www.canalflats.ca/ or Facebook for updates.\n\nKimberley:  \n\nhttps://www.kimberley.ca/Election2026\n\nCity of Cranbrook: \n\nhttps://cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/corporate-services-1/elections-start\n\nFernie: \n\nhttps://www.fernie.ca/EN/main/city/election-2026.html\n\nSparwood:  \n\nhttps://www.sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/election\n\nElkford: \n\nhttps://www.elkford.ca/elections
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/bc-local-general-elections-day/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260813T220216Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T220216Z
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SUMMARY:Dussehra / Vijayadashami
DESCRIPTION:The Hindu festival Dussehra\, also known as Vijayadashami\, represents the triumph of good over evil.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/dussehra-vijayadashami/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261021T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261021T143000
DTSTAMP:20261015T165046Z
CREATED:20261015T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T165046Z
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SUMMARY:FREE online Preparing for Canadian Winter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming workshop. Winter is coming! 🌨️ and it is important to be prepared for it!\n\n\nJoin our FREE online Preparing for Canadian Winter Workshop.\n\n\n📅 Date: Thursday\, October 21st\n⏰ Time: 1:30-2:30 PM\n💻 Location: Zoom\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you will learn:\n\n\n✅ How to winterize your house\n✅ How to winterize your car and what to carry in case of emergency\n✅ How to layer winter clothing\n✅ Tools and equipment you will need around the house for snow removal❄️\n\n\nTo register or learn more\, contact Andrea directly at goldensettlement@cbal.org.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/free-online-preparing-for-canadian-winter-workshop/
LOCATION:Online / Zoom
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144347Z
CREATED:20260819T180621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T144347Z
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SUMMARY:Newcomer Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Were you born outside of Canada? \nAre you living in the Golden\, Columbia Valley\, Cranbrook\, or Elk Valley area? \nDo you have ideas how to make our communities more welcoming? \nAre you interested in a helping role or a leadership role in the community? \nJoin the East Kootenay Zonal Immigration Partnership (EKZIP) Newcomer Advisory Committee to talk about your experiences and ideas that can make your community even more welcoming and inclusive. To learn more\, please contact EKZIP Program Coordinator Katherine Hamilton at khamilton@cbal.org.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/newcomer-advisory-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Online / Zoom
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Newcomer Advisory Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261022T173000
DTSTAMP:20261016T134719Z
CREATED:20261016T134719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T134719Z
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SUMMARY:Purchasing a Vehicle in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about buying a vehicle? 🚗\n\nJoin 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.\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 22\nTime: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM\nLocation: Cranbrook CBAL Office\, 19A 9th Avenue South\n\nTo register or learn more\, please contact cranbrooksettlement@cbal.org or text 250-581-2112.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/purchasing-a-vehicle-in-canada/
LOCATION:CBAL Cranbrook Office\, 19A 9th Ave South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261013T214853Z
CREATED:20261013T214853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T214853Z
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SUMMARY:Final Voting Day for BC Provincial Election
DESCRIPTION:Final Voting Day for the BC Provincial Election is October 24\, 2026. \nYou can vote if you are: \n\na Canadian citizen\,\n18 or older on October 24\, 2026\, and\na resident of B.C. since April 23\, 2026.\n\nLearn more about your local candidates and where to vote at: https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/ \n 
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/final-voting-day-for-bc-provincial-election/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T143000
DTSTAMP:20261021T181158Z
CREATED:20261021T181131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T181158Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Clothing Swap in Golden
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring clean\, gently used clothes\, coats\, boots\, hats and gloves to swap with others. Children and adult clothing accepted.\n\n\n\nTo register and confirm your attendance please contact Andrea directly at goldensettlement@cbal.org or text 250-344-8392.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/winter-clothing-swap-in-golden/
LOCATION:CBAL Golden Office\, 106-421 9th Ave N\, Golden\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261023T155754Z
CREATED:20260813T220304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T155754Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween
DESCRIPTION: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”.   \nIt is commonly celebrated in Canada with trick-or-treating\, decorations\, parties\, and pumpkin carving.   \nYou can learn more about the history of the holiday at: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/halloween
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/halloween/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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