Welcome To NewToBC
NewToBC is all about making connections. Here, newcomers to Canada connect with public libraries, essential settlement information, and service provider organizations in their communities. NewToBC also plays a unique role in the library and settlement sectors, serving as a connector and information hub for public libraries, community agencies and BC communities as they welcome growing newcomer populations.
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Building Bridges and Belonging: Richmond Library Champions Reflect on Their Journey
February 18, 2026
Moving to a new country is an exciting and challenging journey, especially when it comes to finding employment and settling into a new community. For skilled immigrants in British Columbia, the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) offers a wealth of resources to support career development, language learning, and integration into Canadian society.
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Relevant library and settlement news is updated here each week.
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B.C. Rebuilds Immigration Around ‘Care, Build, Innovate’ – What It Means for Candidates in 2026
British Columbia has reset its immigration strategy, moving away from broad intake and toward a tightly targeted model built around three priorities – care, construction, and innovation. The changes signal a clear shift: immigration is now being used as a precision […] read more
May 06, 2026
B.C. Rebuilds Immigration Around ‘Care, Build, Innovate’ – What It Means for Candidates in 2026
British Columbia has reset its immigration strategy, moving away from broad intake and toward a tightly targeted model built around three priorities – care, construction, and… read more
May 06, 2026
If Canada Wants to Build, It Needs Immigrants
Mark Carney is pushing a self-sufficiency agenda. He can’t pull it off without workers from elsewhere. read more
April 23, 2026
Do newcomers need to restart their careers in Canada?
Every month, we receive questions from newcomers navigating the Canadian job market. read more
April 23, 2026
B.C. allowing rural businesses to retain temporary foreign workers for additional year
Rural municipalities, employers had said that they faced labour crunch without extension… read more
April 16, 2026
Moving Forward Together: Supporting Newcomers Through Change
As we navigate a period of change across Canada’s immigration and settlement sector, we want to take a moment to reflect on what this means… read more
April 09, 2026
Canada boosts provincial immigration by a third for 2026
Provincial immigration has risen by a third across the board. 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!
From Conflict to Conversation: A Primer on Mediation
Where:
Capilano Library (North Vancouver District Public Library) – 3045 Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver BC
Date:
Wednesday, May 13th
When:
6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Newcomers’ Guide: Post-Secondary Education in BC
Where:
Online
Date:
Wednesday, May 13th
When:
10:00am – 11:30am
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Richmond Public Library’s 50th Birthday Celebration
Where:
Brighouse Branch (Richmond Public Library) – 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC
Date:
Wednesday, May 13th
When:
3:00pm
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Employment Services Drop-in at Burnaby Public Library
Where:
Tommy Douglas branch (Burnaby Public Library) – 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby BC
Date:
Thursday, May 14th
When:
2:00pm – 3:30pm
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Conflict Literacy at the Workplace (free online workshop)
Where:
Online
Date:
Wednesday, May 28th
When:
12:00pm
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