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NewToBC is all about making connections. Here, newcomer immigrants and refugees connect with essential settlement information, public libraries, and service provider organizations in their communities. NewToBC also plays a unique role in the settlement sector, serving as a connector and information hub for community agencies and BC communities as they welcome growing newcomer populations.
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From Cambodia To Canada, Finding New Opportunities
July 10, 2024
I am from Cambodia. I first landed in Ottawa, Ontario, and lived there for a few years before moving to British Columbia. This journey has been filled with new experiences, skills, and a sense of community that has helped me feel connected and welcomed in my new home. I wanted to share with you some of my experiences from Cambodia to Canada, finding new opportunities.
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International Credentials Recognition Act streamlines career opportunities
More internationally trained professionals will be able to use their skills for a career in B.C. as the International Credentials Recognition Act comes into effect on Monday, July 1, 2024. The act will remove barriers in 29 professions and make it […] read more
July 12, 2024
Recent immigrants suffer in Canada’s weakening job market
Newer immigrants are struggling as the Canadian labour market goes through a rough patch. The unemployment rate for recent immigrants – those who became permanent residents within the last five years –… read more
July 04, 2024
Canadian Dream? High housing costs has two-in-five recent immigrants saying they may leave their province (or Canada)
New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds recent trends that have seen Canadians concentrating in Alberta, moving south, or beyond Canada and the… read more
July 03, 2024
International Credentials Recognition Act streamlines career opportunities
More internationally trained professionals will be able to use their skills for a career in B.C. as the International Credentials Recognition Act comes into effect… read more
July 03, 2024
Fines issued for abusing Canada’s foreign labour program rise 36%
Twelve employers were temporarily banned from using the program Employers using cheap foreign labour to fill work shortages in Canada are paying more… read more
July 01, 2024
Rainbow refugees increasingly look to Canada for safety
Steven Kabuye didn’t know what it was like to be gay and safe before he came to Canada. He fled from Uganda, … read more
Public libraries and community agencies offer numerous free events.
This event listing is updated each week. Visit often to see what’s going on!
Paint the Town
Where:
Vancouver Public Library – Champlain Heights Branch
Date:
July 15
When:
2:00 – 3:00 pm
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Urban Safari Rescue Society
Where:
Surrey Libraries – Fleetwood Branch
Date:
July 15
When:
10:30 – 11:30am
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Magic Mango Monsters with BC SRC Artist Meneka Repka
Where:
North Vancouver District Public Library – Lynn Valley Library
Date:
July 16
When:
11:00am – 12:00pm
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Conflict Literacy
Where:
Online with ISSofBC
Date:
July 16
When:
12:00 – 1:00pm
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Build. Grow. Thrive. 2024: Vancouver
Where:
181 Roundhouse Mews Vancouver, BC
Date:
July 17
When:
8:30am – 4:00pm
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Guided bat walk with Felix Martinez.
Where:
Squamish Estuary
Date:
July 17
When:
8:30 – 10:00pm
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Foreign Credential Recognition and Active Generation for Employment (AGE) Program (in Mandarin) 海外资历认证和AGE项目介绍（国语)
Where:
Online with RPLBC and S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Date:
July 17
When:
10:00 – 11:30am
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Workplace Communication in Canada: Webinar with BCNSP
Where:
Online with the NWP Library and BC Newcomer Services Program
Date:
July 18
When:
3:00 – 4:30pm
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