News and Events

News and Events at NewToBC

Library and Settlement Events

Libraries and community agencies host 100s of free events every month. Here are some upcoming events. To learn about all upcoming events happening in libraries, go to Library Programs and Events. To learn more about what’s happening in communities near you, follow NewToBC on social media.

Feb 12 2025

Citizenship Process & Requirements

Where: Online with ISSofBC
Date: Wednesday, February 12
When: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
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Feb 13 2025

BC Black History: Resilience Amid Racism

Where: Online with Surrey Libraries
Date: February 13
When: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
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Feb 13 2025

Youth Conversation Circle

Where: Richmond Public Library – Brighouse
Date: Thursday, February 13
When: 4:00-5:30pm
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Feb 14 2025

Overview of Disability Benefits in Canada 解析加拿大残障福利

Where: 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC
Date: February 14
When: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
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Feb 14 2025

Hora do conto | Portuguese Storytime

Where: Burnaby Public Library – Temporary Cameron
Date: February 14
When: 11:00am – 12:00pm
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Feb 14 2025

BC family benefits in Farsi

Where: Online via Impact North Shore Zoom
Date: February 14
When: 1:30-3:00pm
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Feb 15 2025

Podcasting Workshop with JJ Lee: Session I

Where: West Vancouver Memorial Library
Date: February 15
When: 10:30am – 12:00pm
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Feb 16 2025

CRESCENDO | Festival artistique des jeunes talents

Where: Vancouver – 6161 Cambie, Théâtre
Date: February 16
When: 5:30-9:30 PM
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Feb 18 2025

FREE Digital Support Class for Newcomers

Where: Sunrise Welcome Place 2728 E Hastings St., Vancouver
Date: Tuesdays
When: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
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Feb 20 2025

Meet a Mountie

Where: NVDPL Capilano Library
Date: February 20
When: 11:00am – 12:00pm
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Feb 22 2025

“Journey North” with John Dunn

Where: Fraser Valley Regional Library
Date: Multiple dates and times
When: Multiple dates and times
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Feb 25 2025

Job Search Strategies

Where: Online with Coquitlam Public Library and WorkBC
Date: February 25
When: 2:00-3:30pm
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Feb 26 2025

Applying for Income Assitance (Welfare)

Where: Online with ISSofBC
Date: Wednesday, February 26
When: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
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Feb 26 2025

Canadian Citizenship: Adults

Where: In-person: 20430 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC, or Online with ISSofBC
Date: Wednesday, February 26
When: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Mar 4 2025

Prevention and Reducing Risks of Diabetes

Where: Hybrid: In-person or online
Date: Tuesday, March 4
When: 2:00-3:30 pm
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Mar 6 2025

The Pitch Fest

Where: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., Vancouver
Date: March 6
When: 2:00 – 10:00 PM
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Mar 6 2025

Japanese Family Drop-in Group

Where: Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House 2131 Renfrew St., Vancouver
Date: Thursdays
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Mar 7 2025

Finding a Family Physician and Introducing Health Resources in Richmond

Where: Hybrid: In-person or online
Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
When: 10:00-11:30am
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Mar 19 2025

Seniors’ Lounge

Where: New Directions English Language School
Date: Thursdays
When: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
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