Welcome To NewToBC
NewToBC is all about making connections. It is a library settlement initiative that connects newcomer immigrants and refugees with essential settlement information, public libraries, other service provider organizations, and, ultimately, BC communities. NewToBC plays a unique role in the settlement sector by offering services that are responsive to the evolving needs of newcomers, that complement and raise awareness about resources and services offered by public libraries and other service provider organizations, and that support BC communities as they welcome growing newcomer populations.
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Five Valuable Roles Libraries Play in Newcomer Canadian’s Lives
October 19, 2021
October is Library Month. Libraries, to us at NewToBC, are the framework in which newcomers can land when they arrive to British Columbia; the place to start with when they don’t know what they don’t know. Newcomers are welcomed into the fold of their new communities through libraries.
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Libraries in BC are open to everyone! Learn what BC libraries have to offer.
Relevant library and settlement news is updated here each week.
Visit often to stay current!
Canadian Immigrant Virtual Fair
Canada’s ultimate career fair and speakers’ series for skilled immigrants, newcomers, temporary workers, international students and other new Canadians comes to you in a virtual format. Mark your calendars and attend the free, all-day Virtual Fair on THURSDAY OCTOBER 28 (for […] read more
October 19, 2021
New colourfully cute robots at Coquitlam library to educate children on coding
Tangiplay toys are set to teach children how to solve problems, the latest of a series of new technology additions to the local library. read more
October 18, 2021
Canadian Immigrant Virtual Fair
Canada’s ultimate career fair and speakers’ series for skilled immigrants, newcomers, temporary workers, international students and other new Canadians comes to you in a virtual… read more
October 18, 2021
Whistler Public Library aims to restore ‘third place’
The WPL will return to seven-day operations the week of Oct. 11. read more
October 18, 2021
Visiting the Library during COVID-19
Burnaby Public Library locations continue to be open. Like other public places, our locations look a little different during COVID-19. During busy periods, please keep… read more
October 18, 2021
Good News – RPL Is Going Fine Free!
Libraries are at the ♥ of their communities and we have an early Valentine’s Day gift for you. On February 14, Richmond Public Library is… read more
October 14, 2021
Nobel winner David Card proves immigrants don’t reduce the wages of native-born workers
Applied economists spend a large fraction of their time trying to squeeze meaningful answers — causal effects — out of observational data. Unlike the natural sciences,… 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!
Skills for Success
Explore with presenter Chris Ferko, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Skills for Success, Employment and social development Canada, the everyday skills needed for work, learning and life.
Where:
Virtual
Date:
October 20, 2021
When:
9:00 – 10:00 am
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Immigrant Professionals Conference
MOSAIC has presented the annual Immigrant Professionals Conference (IPC) to consistently positive reviews and feedback.
Where:
Virtual
Date:
October 22, 2021
When:
9:00 am
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Kin’s Farm Market Hiring Event
Join one of the most popular Canadian fresh produce retail chains in BC.
Where:
Virtual
Date:
October 26, 2021
When:
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Navigating Pathways to Engineering Careers for Newcomers
Where:
Virtual
Date:
October 26, 2021
When:
2-4 PM
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Past and Present: A Conversation about Race in BC (Early Immigrants)
Join Coquitlam Public Library for a 5-part series about Race In BC. Each session will focus on different cultural groups. You can participate either in person or via Zoom.
Where:
Coquitlam Library
Date:
October 27, 2021
When:
6:30 PM
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Canadian Immigrant Virtual Fair
Canada’s ultimate career fair and speakers’ series for skilled immigrants, newcomers, temporary workers, international students and other new Canadians comes to you in a virtual format. Mark your calendars and attend the free, all-day Virtual Fair on THURSDAY OCTOBER 28 (for Western Canada including British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba)!
Where:
Virtual
Date:
October 28, 2021
When:
9:00 am
CLICK HERE for more details
Building Networks / LinkedIn
Where:
Virtual
Date:
November 16, 2021
When:
9:00 – 11:00 am
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Past and Present: A Conversation about Race in BC
Join Coquitlam Public Library for a 5-part series about Race In BC. Each session will focus on different cultural groups. You can participate either in person or via Zoom.
Where:
Virtual
Date:
November 17, 2021
When:
6:30pm – 8:00pm
CLICK HERE for more details