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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From Fear to Belonging: Library Champions Celebrate Community and Confidence in the Fraser Valley
August 26, 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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Libraries in BC are open to everyone! Learn what BC libraries have to offer.
Relevant library and settlement news is updated here each week.
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I Wanted to Stay in Canada. So I Learned French.
As an ambitious teen in Manila, I always knew I’d have to leave the Philippines to reach my full potential. read more
September 16, 2026
I Wanted to Stay in Canada. So I Learned French.
As an ambitious teen in Manila, I always knew I’d have to leave the Philippines to reach my full potential. read more
September 09, 2026
`Tectonic shift’ in immigration is decreasing city’s population
Vancouver’s population shrank by more than 8,000 people from 2024 to 2025, the largest decrease going back more than 20 years, B.C. Stats figures show. read more
September 02, 2026
Lower Mainland soccer club creates community for immigrant and refugee youth
Little Soccer Stars Club runs fox six weeks in the summer in Langley and Surrey… read more
August 26, 2026
From Fear to Belonging: Library Champions Celebrate Community and Confidence in the Fraser Valley
In early 2026, participants gathered at Terry Fox Library (Fraser Valley Regional Library) to celebrate the completion of a cycle of the Library Champions Project for newcomers in Maple… read more
August 18, 2026
My grandfather kept his rejected degree for 50 years. Decades later, Canada still deskills immigrants
When I told my grandfather I was accepted into my PhD program, he disappeared into the basement and returned with a worn black briefcase. Inside… read more
August 14, 2026
Meet the 2026 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award Recipients!
With nation-building and Canadian pride on people’s minds across the country, we can’t forget that the story of Canada includes the individual stories of immigrants… 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!
Indigenous Authors Series: 52 Ways to Reconcile with Author David Alexander Robertson
Where:
Brighouse Library (Richmond Public Library) – 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC
Date:
Monday, September 21st
When:
7:00pm – 8:30pm
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Your City, Your Choice! An Introduction to Burnaby’s 2026 General Local Election
Where:
McGill Branch (Burnaby Public Library) – 4595 Albert Street, Burnaby BC
Date:
Tuesday, September 22nd
When:
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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English Corner
Where:
North Vancouver City Library – 120 14th Street West, North Vancouver BC
Date:
Tuesday, September 22nd
When:
7:00pm – 8:30pm
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WorkBC Résumé Clinic
Where:
Semiahmoo Branch (Surrey Libraries) – 1815 152 Street, Surrey BC
Date:
Thursday, September 24th
When:
10:00am – 12:00pm
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MOSAIC Indigenous Business Fair
Where:
5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver BC
Date:
Thursday, September 24th
When:
11:00am – 3:00pm
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Surrey LIP Welcoming Week Celebration
Where:
Surrey Civic Plaza – 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey BC
Date:
Saturday, September 26th
When:
12:00pm – 5:00pm
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Library Champions Project: Richmond Public Library: Information Session
Where:
Online (via Zoom)
Date:
Monday, September 28th
When:
6:30pm – 7:30pm
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English-Korean Storytime | 영어-한국어 스토리타임
Where:
Capilano Library (North Vancouver District Public Library) – 3045 Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver BC
Date:
Sunday, October 4th
When:
11:00am – 12:00pm
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