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The Library Champions Project Changed the Way I Feel about Canada, My New Home
Vic Chen participated in a cycle of the Library Champions Project hosted by Surrey Libraries in Spring 2026. In this post, he recounts his experiences with and speaks to the impact of the Library Champions Project. NewToBC would like to thank Vic for sharing his story. read more
July 10, 2026
The Library Champions Project Changed the Way I Feel about Canada, My New Home
Vic Chen participated in a cycle of the Library Champions Project hosted by Surrey Libraries in Spring 2026. In this post, he recounts his experiences with and speaks to… read more
July 08, 2026
From professional careers to survival jobs, how underemployment can erode identity of skilled newcomers
For many skilled newcomers, working far below their qualifications can mean more than lost income, it can erode confidence, strain relationships and reshape their sense… read more
July 08, 2026
Projects aimed at supporting Francophone minority communities
The Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration (CIFI) aims to integrate Francophone perspectives into immigration programs in Canada. It promotes immigration to French-speaking employers, facilitates access to… read more
July 02, 2026
Adding languages to B.C. Newcomers’ Guide
The B.C. government is publishing the 2025 B.C Newcomers’ Guide in six languages in addition to English, to help people coming from other countries access… read more
June 24, 2026
Climate readiness for newcomers. World Environment Day
Whether it’s wildfires and extreme heat here in British Columbia, or floods, droughts, storms, and other climate-related emergencies in the countries we once called home,… read more
June 24, 2026
B.C. community reports high demand for rural permanent residency program
Demand for permanent residency ‘massively outpaces’ spaces available in the North Okanagan Shuswap region… read more
June 17, 2026
Newcomers are buying homes faster as Canadian-born ownership rates decline: StatCan
Recent immigrants to Canada are increasingly becoming homeowners, with new data from Statistics Canada showing that homeownership rose between 2018 to 2021, even as rates… read more
June 17, 2026
“For the first time in my life, I knew I could breathe.” How a 2SLGBTQI+ newcomer found safety, community, and a new beginning in Vancouver
For most of his life, Yaser dreamed of a place where he could simply be himself. read more
June 11, 2026
Refugees Are Good for Canada: World Refugee Day 2026
As we head to World Refugee Day on June 20, we are reminded of something important: Canada is strongest when we are open, inclusive and… read more
June 04, 2026
Vancouver Island Regional Library Celebrates 90 Years of Service in Coastal and Island Communities
Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) celebrates 90 years of service to communities across Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, Bella Coola, and the Central Coast. Established in… read more
June 04, 2026
Canada Planned for Millions of Immigrants Who Aren’t Coming. Now What?
During the Justin Trudeau years, when immigration was booming, services across Canada ballooned to accommodate a rapidly growing population. We expanded childcare and built more housing,… read more
June 01, 2026
Client experience survey on immigration and citizenship representation and advice
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is running an online survey for people who used an immigration and citizenship representative or got advice on their… read more