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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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How the Library Champions Project Transforms Communities
December 20, 2024
The Library Champions Project (LCP) is a volunteer initiative aimed at helping newcomers to BC integrate into their communities by promoting public library and settlement services. Participants, known as Library Champions, receive training to enhance their communication and presentation skills, enabling them to effectively share information about library resources…
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Relevant library and settlement news is updated here each week.
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Courts warn of ‘critical’ budget pressures as immigration cases delayed in Canada’s 3 largest cities
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani is set to meet with the chief justices of Canada’s four federal courts on Friday, after they warned of a budgetary shortfall creating “critical” pressure on their operations, including efforts to clear a backlog of immigration […] read more
December 20, 2024
Protecting yourself online: A Cyber Security Toolkit for Newcomers to Canada
In our increasingly digital world, it’s important to understand how to protect your personal and financial information from fraud and scams. Building this understanding is… read more
December 19, 2024
3 New Canada Immigration Changes Announced By Marc Miller
On December 17, 2024, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced significant reforms to Canada’s immigration system. These measures aim to… read more
December 16, 2024
Federal funding for some B.C. newcomer support programs cut
Multiple programs supporting immigrant and refugee settlement in British Columbia are losing federal funding, as the Canadian government plans to decrease the number of newcomers allowed… read more
December 13, 2024
Nearly a decade after the Syrian refugee crisis began, Canada remains transformed by its response
It was a portrait of humanity’s failure: the photograph of three-year-old Alan Kurdi, who had escaped civil war in Syria only to drown in the Mediterranean Sea alongside his mother and… read more
December 13, 2024
The 20 most livable Canadian cities for newcomers in 2024
In creating this ranking aimed at individuals who have arrived in Canada over the past five years, we placed an emphasis on easy integration into the community, access to basic amenities and… read more
December 13, 2024
Immigration To Canada To Set A New Record In 2024
Canada is gearing up for a historic year in immigration, with projections indicating record-breaking numbers of new permanent residents landing in 2024. As one of… 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!
English Conversation Circles
Where:
Langley Community Services Society
Date:
Mondays and Thursdays
When:
Mondays – 1:00 – 2:30pm, Thursdays – 10:00 – 11:30am
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You’ve Gotta Have Friends
Where:
#1 – 20179 56th Ave., Langley, BC
Date:
Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
When:
Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
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Tech Help for Seniors
Where:
FVRL Aldergrove Library
Date:
Fridays
When:
10:00am – 3:00pm
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Whistler Pemberton Newcomer Services Drop-in
Where:
Whistler Public Library
Date:
Mondays & Wednesdays
When:
Times vary
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