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Monday 28 September 2026 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm

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Swenam College is offering a limited number of tuition-funded spaces in its PTIRU-approved English as a Second Language (ESL) program for eligible learners. The program welcomes students from the very first level, so no prior knowledge of English is required.This opportunity may be available to eligible:✅ Newcomers and immigrants✅ Refugee claimants and asylum seekers✅ Protected persons✅ Community members facing significant financial and language barriersFunding and seats are limited, so eligible applicants are encouraged to apply early.Learn more or apply:myportal.swenamcollege.ca/applyQuestions about eligibility or referrals?support@swenamcollege.caBuilding English language skills can help newcomers access education, find employment, navigate essential services, and feel more connected in their communities.#newtobc #esl #englishlanguagelearning #Newcomers #SettlementSupport #learnenglish #immigrationcanada #communityresources ... See MoreSee Less

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Getting around your community is an important part of settling into life in Metro Vancouver.Whether you're interested in public transit, active transportation, accessibility, or the future of regional mobility, The Way We Move: A Conference on Transportationoffers an opportunity to learn, connect, and join the conversation about how transportation shapes our communities.The conference brings together transportation professionals, planners, community leaders, public officials, advocates, and residents to explore the future of mobility across Metro Vancouver and how communities can help shape transportation decisions.September 5, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Metro VancouverLearn more and register:• thinkcityeducationsociety.ca/think-city-even #newtobcw#metrovancouvero#transportationa#CommunityEngagemente#PublicTransita#urbanplanningn#SettlementSupportp#activetransportationa#mobilityility ... See MoreSee Less

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Talk, eat and have fun with other local seniors!Are you looking to connect with other diverse seniors in your neighbourhood?Join DIVERSEcity for fun, enriching social meals!You will enjoy other local seniors’ company over a healthy meal at DIVERSEcityand other locations in Surrey.Register: 604-507-2266seniors@dcrs.cadcrs.ca/seniors ... See MoreSee Less

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Big news: free peer support sessions are opening this September! 🌱 Whether you're going through a tough season or just need a space to talk things through, these sessions offer a safe, judgment-free environment to connect with others who understand. No cost, no pressure — just genuine support. Made possible thanks to bookmytherapy.ca. Spots are limited, so don't wait to save your seat. ... See MoreSee Less

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Enjoy a day of cultural learning, connection, and community at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.Everyone is welcome to Kwetu Festival Workshop Day on September 4, 2026 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at West Vancouver Memorial Library. Come enjoy a day of cultural learning, connection, and community. Festival Day is September 5, 2026 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Details: www.ugandasocialsocietybc.com/kwetufestival#KwetuFestival #WestVancouver #CommunityWorkshop #CulturalLearning #UgandaInBC #VancouverEvents ... See MoreSee Less

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Mandarin Reading Club 普通话读书会 Monday, August 10 |

Mandarin Reading Club 普通话读书会

Monday, August 10 | 1:00pm–3:00pm | @rplbc Brighouse

Do you love to read and talk about books? Join a small group of other readers for in-person conversation.

Reading Club members will meet once a month on the 2nd Monday of each month from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

你喜欢读书并与人分享吗？欢迎参加小型读书会并参与交流。读书会时间：每月第二个星期一下午1点至3点。

https://tinyurl.com/zrdpay55

#richmondbc #rplbc #richmondpubliclibrary #newtobc

Did you know that when a child plays with a train

Did you know that when a child plays with a train set, they are building the same brain pathways they will use to write an essay, regulate their emotions, and navigate a difficult conversation as an adult?

And that gripping those toy trains is literally strengthening the same small muscles they will need to hold a pencil?

A 2024 study using brain imaging found that play lights up the developing brain, forming neural connections that become the foundation for problem-solving, creativity, and emotional regulation.

Play is not the opposite of learning. It is learning.

@vancouverpubliclibrary #regram #newtobc #vpl #vplfoundation

For many families, the library is the only place where free, high-quality play-based early learning is available before school begins. And families are turning to their library in growing numbers.

That is why your community needs more Early Learning Spaces across VPL's branches.

By being a part of our annual fundraising event, Rooftop Remix, you're creating these spaces, adding the train sets, and giving Vancouver's youngest learners the academic, social, and emotional foundations they need to thrive.

Because when a child plays, everything lights up. Their brain. Their face. Their future.

Tickets and donations at vplf.ca/rooftop. 🧡📚

Join @mosaicbc_ Moves and walk in solidarity with

Join @mosaicbc_ Moves and walk in solidarity with newcomers building their lives in Canada!

In celebration of 50 years of serving newcomers, immigrants, and refugees across British Columbia, MOSAIC is bringing the community together for a special walkathon and outdoor festival in Burnaby.

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Swangard Stadium and Central Park, Burnaby
👟 5-km Central Park trail and 1-km stadium walk/run

Participants can also enjoy food, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with people from across Metro Vancouver.

Register and learn more: https://newtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/mosaic-moves-walkathon/

#NewToBC #MOSAICMoves #NewcomersToCanada #NewcomersToBC #BurnabyBC #CommunityConnections #ImmigrantServices #RefugeeSupport #MetroVancouver

Looking for books your child will actually want to

Looking for books your child will actually want to read?

Choosing the right book can make all the difference in helping children build confidence, improve their English, and develop a lifelong love of reading.

@surreylibraries has curated librarian-recommended reading lists for every grade, from Kindergarten to Grade 7, making it easy to find age-appropriate stories your young reader will enjoy.

Whether your family is new to Canada or simply looking for fresh reading ideas, your local library is a wonderful place to start. 💙

https://www.surreylibraries.ca/news/find-librarian-recommended-books-grade

What book has your child loved recently? Share your recommendations in the comments!
#NewToBC #SurreyLibraries #LibraryLove #FamilyReading #KidsBooks #ReadingTogether #NewcomerFamilies #LiteracyMatters #BCFamilies #LoveReading #CommunityResources #SettlementSupport #EarlyLiteracy #ReadMore

Do you know a changemaker making a difference in t

Do you know a changemaker making a difference in their community? Nominate them for a 2026 @@diversecitybc_ Award of Impact!

These annual awards recognize individuals, community groups, and organizations creating positive social change in British Columbia.

Nominations are open in eight categories:

🏆 Youth Leadership
🥗 Food Justice Advocate
🛡️ Strengthening Safety
💛 Inspiring Seniors
🌱 Community Changemaker
⚖️ Gender Equity
🧡 Reconciliation in Action
♿ Diverse Abilities

The Diverse Abilities Award specifically recognizes a newcomer with diverse abilities who inspires or advocates for others.

Individual nominees must be at least 18 years old and live in British Columbia or Yukon. Nominees must also be available to attend the awards ceremony on September 22 in Surrey.

📅 Nomination deadline: July 31, 2026
🎉 Awards ceremony: September 22, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus

Help celebrate someone whose leadership, courage, or community work deserves recognition.

Learn more and submit a nomination: https://www.dcrs.ca/awards/

#NewToBC #DIVERSEcity #AwardsOfImpact #CommunityChangemakers #NewcomersToBC #YouthLeadership #GenderEquity #CommunityImpact

This summer, @westvanlibrary is hosting Love in a

This summer, @westvanlibrary is hosting Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge, a pop-up exhibition exploring decades of discrimination against 2SLGBTQIA+ Canadians.

From the 1950s to the 1990s, the Government of Canada investigated, harassed, and expelled 2SLGBTQIA+ members of the federal public service, Canadian Armed Forces, and RCMP. The exhibition shares the stories of those affected—and the activists who fought for justice, recognition, and change.

📅 July 31–September 15, 2026
📍 Main Hall, West Vancouver Memorial Library

Developed by the @humanrights.ca in collaboration with the LGBT Purge Fund, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on Canada’s history and help build a future in which everyone’s human rights are respected.

#NewToBC #WestVanLibrary #LGBTPurge #2SLGBTQIA #CanadianHistory #HumanRights #Pride #InclusiveCommunities #LibrariesTransformLives

Walk, connect, and celebrate community! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Walk, connect, and celebrate community! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

@mosaicbc_ is celebrating 50 years of supporting newcomers, immigrants, and refugees across British Columbia—and everyone is invited to mark the occasion at the MOSAIC Moves Walkathon!

Join thousands of participants, volunteers, and community supporters as they walk in solidarity with newcomers building their lives in Canada.

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Swangard Stadium and Central Park, Burnaby
👟 Choose a 5-km Central Park trail or a festive 1-km stadium walk/run

The day will also feature food, entertainment, and opportunities to connect and celebrate together.

Learn more and register: https://newtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/mosaic-moves-walkathon/

#NewToBC #MOSAICMoves #NewcomersToBC #BurnabyEvents #CommunityConnection #MetroVancouver

Join @rplbc for Toddler Time for Chinese Speaking

Join @rplbc for Toddler Time for Chinese Speaking Families (Mandarin, Cantonese & English)

Toddler Time for Chinese Speaking Families will be conducted in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. This program is offered in partnership with Richmond Public Library, Touchstone Family Association and Richmond Family Place.

This is a weekly drop-in program at the Brighouse Branch.

在线华裔家庭幼儿小组
一同來遊戲、唱歌、讀故事。這個活動是為母語為中文的10個月至2歲大的幼童及其照顧者提供的免費活動。會以英語、粵語和國語進行。提供這個活動的伙伴機構有列治文公共圖書館、點石家庭協會及列治文Family Place。

时间：周二上午 9:30am - 11am

集合地点: Brighouse Kid's Program Room

📚☀️ Celebrate the joy of reading this summer with

📚☀️ Celebrate the joy of reading this summer with a fun-filled family event!

Join ventriloquist Kellie Haines and her lovable puppet friends, Magrau the bird and Kamilla the frog, for a lively musical show filled with songs, laughter, and storytelling. Together, they'll discover that reading is one of the greatest adventures of all!

This interactive performance is a wonderful way for children and families to celebrate the Summer Reading Club while enjoying an entertaining and memorable experience.

✨ Perfect for all ages!
📖 Everyone is welcome to attend.

Thursday, July 30 | 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM | @readlearnplay #Chilliwack Library

https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/events/20171

#NewToBC #SummerReadingClub #FraserValleyRegionalLibrary #FamilyFun #ReadingIsFun #BCFamilies #Newcomers #CommunityEvents #Literacy #KidsActivities #ExploreBC #FreeFamilyFun #LibrariesOfBC

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