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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Join us to Learn about Immigrant Settlement Facts, Figures and Issues in Our Communities

September 14, 2023

In 2022, Canada welcomed a record 406, 000 new immigrants and will welcome nearly 500,000 each year for at least the next three years. How will this shape our communities moving forward? Join us for a series of upcoming community presentations to hear about immigrant settlement facts, figures and…

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Relevant library and settlement news is updated here each week.
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September 10, 2023

Help fill gaps in B.C. government services!

By taking the BC Demographic Survey, you will help make B.C. more equitable and inclusive. The information collected will help identify inequities in government services to ensure programs meet the needs of more people in British Columbia. It only takes […] read more

October 02, 2023

This ‘inexpensive’ street food is made fresh under a staircase in Burnaby

By Burnaby Now | A Burnaby street food vendor has been going strong for 20 years in the exact same location — underneath a staircase in the… read more

October 01, 2023

IRCC announces update to Parents and Grandparents Program 2023

By CIC News | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced an update to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). IRCC will accept up… read more

September 26, 2023

Digital Literacy and English Language Course for Beginners

Learn technology and English language skills for work, study and daily life. read more

September 26, 2023

Canada releases 2022 Annual Report on Express Entry

By CIC News | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry every year, the 2022 version being the latest. Express Entry… read more

September 24, 2023

Richmond youth, seniors share personal migration stories

By Richmond News | Over the past year, Richmond youth and seniors participated in an art project called Mosaic Firefly to share their personal stories and… read more

September 22, 2023

Support displaced Ukrainians arriving in Canada

On March 22, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the deadline to apply for the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) to… 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!

Oct 4 2023

Pathway to Success: Career & Job Fair

Where: Maple Ridge
Date: October 4, 2023
When: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Oct 4 2023

Anti-Racism Community Engagement Session

Where: Vernon library
Date: October 4, 2023
When: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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Oct 7 2023

English Corner

Where: Westbank Library
Date: October 7, 2023
When: 11:00am – 12:00pm
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Oct 10 2023

ESL Conversation Circle for Newcomers

Where: Richmond Library
Date: October 10, 2023
When: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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Oct 11 2023

Newcomers Knitting and Stitching Circle

Where: Vernon
Date: October 11, 2023
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Oct 16 2023

English Conversation Circle

Where: Surrey Libraries
Date: October 16, 2023
When: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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Oct 19 2023

Sea to Sky: Register to become a Library Champion

Where: Sea to Sky & Sunshine Coast
Date: October 19, 2023
When: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
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Oct 19 2023

Dialogues: Let Me Tell You!

Where: West Vancouver
Date: October 19, 2023
When: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
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