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Creating awareness of Library and Settlement Services for Newcomers to BC. Connecting newcomers to local events. Sharing stories, experiences and knowledge.

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29 Nov

November is Apprenticeship Recognition Month! Learn more about pre-apprenticeship programs focused on trades training and employment programs in your community:

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29 Nov

The Globe and Mail ranks the most desirable cities for newcomers arriving in Canada over the past five years based on easy integration into the community, access to basic amenities and affordable housing.

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29 Nov

Join us in the community of #DeltaBC to learn about the current #demographics using #Census2021 data.

Wednesday, November 29th, 10am to noon, @readlearnplay #GeorgeMackieLibrary: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NewToBC_Dialogues @CityofDeltaBC

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28 Nov

The Province is taking action against hate-motivated violence in British Columbia by supporting community organizations and providing resources to individuals.

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Canada is set to reimpose the cap on the number of hours that international students can work off-campus. But with heightened cost-of-living concerns in Canada, many international students say they’re not sure how they’ll be able to afford their tuition and living expenses if they can’t work full-time. ... See MoreSee Less

With Canada set to reimpose cap on working hours, international students worry about paying for tuition, living expenses - NewToBC

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Many international students say they're not sure how they'll be able to afford their tuition and living expenses if they can't work full-time.

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British Columbia has many programs and services to help individuals and families settle in their new homes. Our inventory holds 100s of different programs and services offered by 75+ different immigrant and community service agencies. Search this inventory to find programs in your community. To find out more information, click on the name of a program to visit the program’s website or contact the program directly by phone or email. newtobc.ca/settlement-information-for-newcomers/immigrant-and-refugee-programs-and-services/#immigrants #vancouver #lowermainland #newcomers #newtoBC ... See MoreSee Less

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Staying Connected: Preventing Social Isolation & LonelinessJoin Seniors First BC for an interactive discussion on how isolation and loneliness can affect our health and well-being and how we can stay connected with friends and loved ones.Dec 15 | 12 pm | Central Library | ow.ly/PoeR50Q5ijb Vancouver Public Library ... See MoreSee Less

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Are you a single mother living in #metrovancouver? Join the YWCA Metro Vancouver Single Mothers' Support Group. ... See MoreSee Less

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We had a full house at the Surrey Libraries yesterday for our Community Dialogue. Thank you to Surrey Libraries for hosting. Than you to Tina Balachandran, Manager, Surrey Local Immigration Partnership and Margarita Tellez Espana, Manager Refugee and Specialized Programs for sharing your views. Thank you to our Library Champions Lin Lini, Misganaw and Erika for sharing your personal experiences. What a good day. If you missed the event, you can now access the demographic data of the City of Surrey on our website: newtobc.ca/settlement-information-for-newcomers/immigrant-demographics-by-community/ ... See MoreSee Less

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