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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T220000
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SUMMARY:Remote work webinar
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a look at what remote work is\, who the remote worker is\, the tools and environment of a remote worker\, and the job market when looking for remote work\, among other topics. Join us in this webinar\, designed by the FORT Program\, and co-hosted by VEQ.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/remote-work-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201019T224500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T001500
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181228Z
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: A Complicated Kindness / Drôle de tendresse by Miriam Toews \nFind the book synopsis here: A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews on Goodreads \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-8/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201003T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181228Z
UID:10001154-1601733600-1601739000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: The Midwife of Venice / La Sage-femme de Venise by Roberta Rich \nFind the book synopsis here: The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich on Goodreads \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-9/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200922T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200923T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181228Z
UID:10001155-1600813800-1600819200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: The Midwife of Venice / La Sage-femme de Venise by Roberta Rich \nFind the book synopsis here: The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich on Goodreads \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-10/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200922T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181228Z
UID:10001156-1600781400-1600786800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:The Safe Use of Medication. Do I Still Need This Medication?
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister by sending us an email with your contact info (name\, phone number and organization) at: info@seniorsactionquebec.ca. A confirmation email will be sent to you within 2 working days. \nCamille Gagnon\, PharmD\, Assistant Director of the Canadian Deprescribing Network will be presenting on: How to make sure your medications are helping and not harming. Why does aging make us more sensitive to the effects of medication? and how can seniors\, caregivers and healthcare professionals work together to prevent harmful medication effects?
URL:https://veq.ca/event/the-safe-use-of-medication-do-i-still-need-this-medication/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200919T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200920T020000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181228Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Patrick's Day in September
DESCRIPTION:“St. Patrick’s in September” musical event!  \nA Different Tune: Musical Heritage in English-Speaking Quebec is a Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) project that promotes and documents the richly diverse musical landscape of English-speakers across Quebec. It provides an opportunity for English-speaking Quebecers to share their musical heritage within and beyond their communities. \nQAHN\, along with its local partners from the Greater Quebec City area\, are proud to showcase on Facebook live the talents and knowledge of local musicians\, dancers\, and enthusiasts from Valcartier\, Shannon\, Kinnear’s Mill and beyond! \nCome join us live on QAHN’s and VEQ’s Facebook page! \nFor more information on A Different Tune: Musical Heritage in English-Speaking Quebec  https://www.facebook.com/ADifferentTune/
URL:https://veq.ca/event/saint-patricks-day-in-september/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200917T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200917T223000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181243Z
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SUMMARY:YOGA AT THE PARK!
DESCRIPTION:Are you new in the city and would like to take a break to relax all while meeting other people and practicing yoga in English and French? Voice of English-speaking Quebec in partnership with Canadian Parents for French cordially invites you to participate in a fun\, outdoor yoga session. All you need to do is confirm your attendance with Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca since space is limited.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/yoga-at-the-park/
LOCATION:Samuel Holland Park\, Corner of chemin Sainte-Foy and avenue Holland\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181243Z
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UID:10001159-1600005600-1600009200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga at the Park!
DESCRIPTION:Are you new in the city and would like to take a break to relax all while meeting other people and practicing yoga in English and French? Voice of English-speaking Quebec in partnership with Canadian Parents for French cordially invites you to participate in a fun\, outdoor yoga session. All you need to do is confirm your attendance with Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca since space is limited.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/yoga-at-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Samuel Holland Park\, Corner of chemin Sainte-Foy and avenue Holland\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200912T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181243Z
UID:10001160-1599917400-1599922800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: Fifteen Dogs / Le Langage de la meute by André Alexis \nFind the book synopsis here: Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis on Goodreads \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-11/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200913
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181243Z
UID:10001161-1599782400-1599955199@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Last Day to Pick Up Community Artwork
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 11th is the deadline to pick up your artwork at VEQ! For anyone who participated in our Connecting the Community Through Creativity Art Workshops and still has artwork to pick up at VEQ\, please contact Maria Hoyt at cathrine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 224 to set up a time to come. Thank you!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/last-day-to-pick-up-community-artwork/
LOCATION:Voice of English-speaking Québec\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200828T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200829T003000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181243Z
UID:10001162-1598652000-1598661000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:*Date change* Free Sunset Ferry Ride for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Quebec City and looking for something fun to do? The Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites you for a fun-filled evening at the Newcomers Free Sunset Ferry Ride on Friday\, August 28th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. ***Note that the event date was changed because of the possibility of rain on Saturday\, August 29th.*** \nWe will ride the ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis that leaves at 6:00 PM. Once there\, we can grab some food or some ice-cream (or both!) from the food trucks available on the day\, while getting to know each other! We will be returning on the 8:00 PM ferry (to Quebec). \nThe fees for the ferry ride are covered for participants and the event is open to all English-speaking newcomers living in the Greater Quebec City region. Registration is required and we have a limited number of places.  Please RSVP by calling 418-683-2366\, extension 225. Or email newcomers@veq.ca \nThe Ferris Wheel ride and any other purchases (like meals) are not covered.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/date-change-free-sunset-ferry-ride-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Québec City Ferry Terminal\, 10 rue des Traversiers\, Québec\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1K 8L8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200824T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200825T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181444Z
UID:10001163-1598308200-1598313600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: Fifteen Dogs / Le Langage de la meute by André Alexis \nFind the book synopsis here: Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis on Goodreads \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-12/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200815T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200815T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181444Z
UID:10001164-1597498200-1597505400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Newcomers' Walking Tour around Old Quebec
DESCRIPTION:New to Quebec and eager to discover it? We’ve got you covered!  \nSign up to one of the two FREE walking tours around Old Quebec on Saturday\, August 15th. All you need is a bottle of water\, your walking shoes\, your mask\, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains)\, a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city\, and sharp ears! \nSpace is LIMITED\, so please confirm your attendance ASAP via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca \nTour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM\nTour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
URL:https://veq.ca/event/newcomers-walking-tour-around-old-quebec-3/
LOCATION:Old Québec\, Rue Saint-Jean\, Québec\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 3P1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181444Z
UID:10001165-1596895200-1597168800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:2020 Virtual Bishop's Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWe are pleased to let you know that the Bishop’s Forum is going virtual! \nWe will be welcoming young English-speaking Quebecers aged 17-26 who: \n\nIdentify as members of the English-speaking community\nWant to deepen their understanding of how Quebec society works\nAre passionate about working with their peers to bring about positive change\n\n WHEN: Saturday\, August 8th through Tuesday\, August 11th\, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n WHAT: Themes we have discussed at past Forums have included engaged citizenship\, indigenous rights\, social sustainability\, mental health and health care\, education\, linguistic rights and much more. The Forum’s discussions are driven by participants’ interests and passions. \n WHERE & HOW: Participants will join our virtual Bishop’s Forum community for an online experience connecting with engaged youth from across the province (sessions will be hosted via web-based teleconferencing). \nWhat will participants gain from the Bishop’s Forum? \n\nConnect with fellow young Quebecers who will positively challenge them\nExpand their network and engage with inspiring guest speakers\nBecome empowered to lead change in their own community\n\nWe’re also hosting an Instagram live event at @bishopsforum for interested young people on Tuesday\, June 30th at 5:00 pm. Yolande James and past participants will be on hand to answer questions. \nThe Bishop’s Forum is funded by the Government of Quebec as part of its Stratégie d’action jeunesses 2016-2021. There is no cost to participate. \nIf you know a young person who fits the criteria above\, please encourage them to apply. \nRegistration can be done online at https://bishopsforum.ubishops.ca/registration/ \nRegistration deadline: August 5\, 2020
URL:https://veq.ca/event/2020-virtual-bishops-forum/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200808T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181444Z
UID:10001166-1596893400-1596898800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: Do Not Say We Have Nothing / Nous qui n’étions rien by Madeleine Thien \nFind the book synopsis here: Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien on Goodreads \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-13/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200728T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200729T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181444Z
UID:10001167-1595975400-1595980800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: Do Not Say We Have Nothing / Nous qui n’étions rien by Madeleine Thien \nFind the book synopsis here: Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien on Goodreads \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-14/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200725T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181645Z
UID:10001168-1595689200-1595696400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Newcomers Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:New to Quebec City and eager to meet people? Join us on the Plains for a fun meet-and-greet outdoors on a historic site with gorgeous views and a beautiful garden. \nBring a blanket\, snacks\, and your energy to share your experiences with other newcomers.  \nAlthough physical distancing measures have been relaxed\, we are still encouraging everyone to wear a mask\, carry hand-sanitizer\, and keep a safe physical distance. \nRSVP by e-mail to Maria Castro to confirm your attendance and enter your name for the door prize raffle!  \nParking is available and so is transportation by bus (lines 11\, 800\, 801\, or 807) followed by a short walk. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/newcomers-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Plains of Abraham\, next to Joan of Arc Garden\, Wilfrid-Laurier Ave\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200714T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200714T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181645Z
UID:10001169-1594762200-1594767600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:VEQ Newcomers' Financial Literacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A big part of the learning process when moving to a new country consists of understanding the local financial system.  VEQ in partnership with Option Travail invites you to participate in this virtual workshop\, aimed at helping you understand how to manage your money in Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veq-newcomers-financial-literacy-workshop/
LOCATION:From the comfort of your home\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200711T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181645Z
UID:10001170-1594474200-1594479600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! \nThis week’s book: Ru by Kim Thúy \nFind the book synopsis here: Ru by Kim Thúy on Goodreads
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-15/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200714
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181645Z
UID:10001171-1594425600-1594684799@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Quebec Art Company Auditions - Hair
DESCRIPTION:  \nQuebec Art Company (QAC) auditions for principal roles as well as ensemble in the Spring 2021 production of the musical Hair on Saturday\, July 11 and Sunday\, July 12. \nVenue TBD. \nFor more information\, audition registration\, details on roles and expectations for the auditions please visit the QAC website:\nwww.quebecartcompany.com \nPlease note: In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, auditions will respect regulations might be in place at the time.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/quebec-art-company-auditions-hair/
LOCATION:Quebec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200707T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200707T164500
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181645Z
UID:10001172-1594138500-1594140300@veq.ca
SUMMARY:The Wellness Centre\, what are their services?
DESCRIPTION:The Wellness Centre offers a wide array of services to the English-speaking community. You are cordially invited to join us in an informative talk with one of their staff members and know more about what they have to offer! \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/the-wellness-centre-what-are-their-services/
LOCATION:Wherever you are!\, Home / Office / Park\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200630T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200630T164500
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181846Z
UID:10001173-1593533700-1593535500@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Zoom Introductory Session with Canadian Parents for French
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn more about the benefits of bilingualism? Are you interested in encouraging linguistic duality in your family? Would you like help in improving your French?\nDid you know that you can have access to the services offered by Canadian Parents for French? \nWe have prepared a Zoom session to answer these and any other questions you may have! \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/zoom-introductory-session-with-canadian-parents-for-french/
LOCATION:The comfort of your home or office!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200629T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200630T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181846Z
UID:10001174-1593469800-1593475200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! \nThis week’s book: Ru by Kim Thúy \nFind the book synopsis here: Ru by Kim Thúy on Goodreads
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-16/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200622T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200622T164500
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181846Z
UID:10001175-1592842500-1592844300@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Welcome to the Morrin Centre!
DESCRIPTION:Despite the current situation that calls for social distancing\, the Morrin Centre offers services that are available online. If you would like to get to know more about them\, please join us on a quick virtual tour!  All you need to do is send an email to Maria Castro to request your access to the Zoom session.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/welcome-to-the-morrin-centre/
LOCATION:The comfort of your home or office!\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200618T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181846Z
UID:10001176-1592514000-1592521200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:VEQ Annual General Meeting 2020
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English-speaking Québec is pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting. \nOriginally scheduled to take place on May 28th\, the VEQ Board of Directors made the decision to move it to June 18th. \nThe health and safety of our community members is our main priority. With the current Covid-19 pandemic\, the AGM will be carried out online using the Zoom platform. \nA link to connect and the documents for the AGM\, will be sent via email to members who have confirmed. \nYou may also request that the AGM package be sent to you in the mail. This will be done the week prior to the meeting. \nIf you would like to participate\, please RSVP by calling 418-683-2366 ext. 221 or by emailing info@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veq-annual-general-meeting-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom. A link to connect will only be sent to people who RSVP.\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200618T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200618T164500
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T181846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181846Z
UID:10001177-1592496900-1592498700@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to the F.O.R.T. PROGRAM Zoom session
DESCRIPTION:New to Quebec and looking for employment services in English? Well\, we have a special Zoom webinar to introduce you to our partners from the F.O.R.T. Program. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/introduction-to-the-f-o-r-t-program-zoom-session/
LOCATION:The comfort of your home or office!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200618T173000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T182036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T182036Z
UID:10001178-1592496000-1592501400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:YES Montreal - Transferable Skills Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nYES Montreal\, in partnership with Voice of English-speaking Québec\, is pleased to present this webinar! If you are a new graduate\, considering a career shift or just wondering how to successfully navigate the current local Quebec job market\, highlighting your transferable skills will help you and your résumé stand out. This workshop\, co-hosted by two organizations dedicated to helping English-speaking Quebecers\, is designed to help you define\, identify and use the skills that you already possess to your advantage across different fields and industries\, especially in a post-COVID workforce. Recognizing these top skills that employers are after is the first step toward understanding and adapting to current changing labour markets and conditions. A Q&A period will follow the presentation. \nPlease register here:\nhttps://bit.ly/2BoqYxN
URL:https://veq.ca/event/yes-montreal-transferable-skills-webinar/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200514T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200514T183000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T182036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T182036Z
UID:10001179-1589473800-1589481000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Pricing Your Goods & Services (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Pricing Your Goods & Services (Online Only) \n  \nWe are happy to announce that despite the physical obstacles\, YES Montreal has adapted this workshop to the online media. \n  \n \n  \nDo you ask yourself if you are charging enough for your product or service?\nDo you have questions about fixed costs\, variable costs\, markups\, and margins? \nLearn how to cost your product or service\, how to calculate your profit margins\, and define a strategy for channel pricing. You will also learn how retailers set their profit margins and how this potentially can affect what you need to remain competitive and profitable. \nSpeaker: Coby Ingham\, YES Business Coach\, Business Consultant\, and Management Expert \nPre-registration is required.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pricing-your-goods-services-online-only/
LOCATION:Online\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200503
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T182036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T182036Z
UID:10001180-1588291200-1588463999@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Last Day for Art Pick-Up
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn the light of our Art Exhibit cancellation\, we would like to invite artists to come and pick up their pieces at the VEQ office (1270 Chemin Ste Foy\, Suite 2141) during office hours before May 1\, 2020. \nPlease note that any art not claimed by May 1\, 2020 will be donated. \nBelow are our office hours:\nMonday to Friday  –  8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.\nClosed during lunch hour  – 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m \nIf you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact us at (418) 683-2366 ext. 221
URL:https://veq.ca/event/last-day-for-art-pick-up/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200401T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200402T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T232048
CREATED:20250414T182036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T182036Z
UID:10001181-1585778400-1585785600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:*** POSTPONED ***  Promoting Yourself to an Employer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you currently looking for a job? Well\, the timing couldn’t be better! Sign up and sharpen up your résumé and your interpersonal skills before heading off to impress your future employer at the city’s job fair (to be held a couple of days later). \n  \n \nWhen: April 1st\, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. \nWhere: Multipurpose Room (1135)\, Jeffery Hale Pavilion; 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec \nParking is free! \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/postponed-promoting-yourself-to-an-employer-workshop/
LOCATION:Multipurpose Room\, Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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