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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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Relevant library and settlement news is updated here each week.
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More people will benefit from training grants
The StrongerBC Future Skills Grant Program has been expanded for this Fall and provides up to $3500 in financial support to fund short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions, empowering individuals to pursue new opportunities in various industries. Learn more. read more
July 25, 2024
More people will benefit from training grants
The StrongerBC Future Skills Grant Program has been expanded for this Fall and provides up to $3500 in financial support to fund short-term skills training at public… read more
July 18, 2024
B.C. caps international post-secondary student enrolment at 30 per cent of total
British Columbia’s government has introduced new guidelines for public post-secondary education institutions, capping the number of international students at 30 per cent of their total… read more
July 17, 2024
Top 10 Citizenships Of New Canada Permanent Residents In 2024
Canada continues to welcome tens of thousands of new permanent residents as it works towards a target of 485,000 newcomers in 2024. The latest available… 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
Public libraries and community agencies offer numerous free events.
This event listing is updated each week. Visit often to see what’s going on!
Cyanotype Print Making for Kids
Where:
Port Moody Public Library
Date:
July 26
When:
12:15 – 1:15pm
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Hora del Cuento en Español | Spanish Storytime
Where:
Surrey Libraries – Guildford Branch
Date:
Mondays
When:
11:00 – 11:45am
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Service Canada and Canada Revenue Agency: Drop-in Clinic
Where:
Vancouver Public Library – Renfrew Branch
Date:
July 30
When:
10:00am – 4:00pm
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Spirit Stone Workshop with Ernie Cardinal (Ages 7-12)
Where:
New Westminster Public Library – Main Branch
Date:
July 30
When:
10:00 – 11:30am
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Langley Community Mobile Outreach Event
Where:
New Directions English Language School – 20436 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC
Date:
July 31
When:
12:00 – 4:00pm
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Refugee claimants need job search support in their journey, and Safe Haven can help
Where:
DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus, 13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC
Date:
Multiple Dates and Times
When:
Multiple dates and times
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Youth Writing Contest
Where:
Surrey Libraries
Date:
Enter by August 1
When:
Summer
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Women’s Health
Where:
20430 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC
Date:
August 1
When:
10:00am – 12:00pm
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