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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Just Landed In Canada? Here Are 5 Settlement Resources
November 29, 2022
If you’re new to Canada, we cannot stress enough the importance of doing your due diligence to access settlement resources. These resources can help you with the settlement process, so you don’t bear the burden of it all on your own.
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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!
Register to become a Library Champion
The NewToBC Team is looking for new Library Champions! Register now. read more
December 03, 2022
Survey: Multiculturalism in Langley
If you are a resident of the City or Township of Langley, we want to hear from you. The intent of this survey is to… read more
December 03, 2022
B.C. making changes to support good trades jobs, tackle labour shortages
British Columbia is advancing a made-in-B.C. solution to attract more people to trades careers and boost prestige for the sector by moving forward with skilled trades… read more
December 02, 2022
Jobs in Canada: Navigating changing local labour markets
Record number of new immigrants come to Canada to seek opportunities, boosting labour market growth from 2016 to 2021 While immigration cannot fully offset the effects of population… read more
December 02, 2022
Register to become a Library Champion
The NewToBC Team is looking for new Library Champions! Register now. read more
December 01, 2022
More internationally educated family doctors on the way
By BC Government News | More family doctors will be available to take patients and treat people as the Province expands a program that trains internationally… read more
November 25, 2022
Fewer than 24 per cent of Ukrainians granted visas have come to Canada
By Vancouver Sun Less than one quarter of the 370,000 approved Canadian visa applications from Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country have so far… 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!
Resumé Clinic
Where:
Burnaby Tommy Douglas Library
Date:
December 5, 2022
When:
2:00pm
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Canadian Workplace Culture and Communication
Where:
Online event
Date:
December 6, 2022
When:
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Homework Help @Prince George Library
Where:
Prince George Bob Harkins Branch
Date:
December 6, 2022
When:
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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English Practice Group – Intermediate/Advanced, Online
Where:
Online
Date:
December 7, 2022
When:
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Nanaimo Harbourfront Family Storytime
Where:
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library
Date:
December 9, 2022
When:
10:30 am – 11:00
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Holiday Buttons Craft
Where:
Langley
Date:
December 9, 2022
When:
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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Morning Coffee Club
Where:
Langley
Date:
December 14, 2022
When:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
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