This page is updated each week with settlement and library related news. Visit this page frequently to stay current and build an understanding of your community.
Canadian Immigrant Virtual Fair
Canada’s ultimate career fair and speakers’ series for skilled immigrants, newcomers, temporary workers, international students and other new Canadians comes to you in a virtual format. Mark your calendars and attend the free, all-day Virtual Fair on THURSDAY OCTOBER 28 (for […] read more
October 19, 2021
New colourfully cute robots at Coquitlam library to educate children on coding
Tangiplay toys are set to teach children how to solve problems, the latest of a series of new technology additions to the local library. read more
October 18, 2021
Canadian Immigrant Virtual Fair
Canada’s ultimate career fair and speakers’ series for skilled immigrants, newcomers, temporary workers, international students and other new Canadians comes to you in a virtual… read more
October 18, 2021
Whistler Public Library aims to restore ‘third place’
The WPL will return to seven-day operations the week of Oct. 11. read more
October 18, 2021
Visiting the Library during COVID-19
Burnaby Public Library locations continue to be open. Like other public places, our locations look a little different during COVID-19. During busy periods, please keep… read more
October 18, 2021
Good News – RPL Is Going Fine Free!
Libraries are at the ♥ of their communities and we have an early Valentine’s Day gift for you. On February 14, Richmond Public Library is… read more
October 14, 2021
Nobel winner David Card proves immigrants don’t reduce the wages of native-born workers
Applied economists spend a large fraction of their time trying to squeeze meaningful answers — causal effects — out of observational data. Unlike the natural sciences,… read more
October 13, 2021
Recruitment for 2022 Coquitlam Advisory Committee / Library Board Volunteers is Open!
City of Coquitlam’s 2022 Advisory Committee and Library Board recruitment campaign is open! … read more
October 09, 2021
How libraries can help newcomers adjust to life in Canada
More than just reading material, libraries across the country offer a wide range of services such as settlement resources, learning opportunities, meeting spaces, fun activities… read more
October 06, 2021
Community engagement: Housing Needs Report Survey
In April 2019, the B.C. Government amended the Local Government Act to require all local governments to develop a Housing Needs Report by April 2022. As a… read more
October 03, 2021
12 Vancouver companies hiring over 985 positions this October
Looking for new career opportunities in October? There are Vancouver companies hiring this month, and to make it easier for you, we’ve compiled a list… read more
October 03, 2021
Preparing for a busy fall at the library
Fraser Valley Regional Library is gearing up for a busy fall season, with extended hours and lots of in-person services and virtual programs available to… read more
October 02, 2021
Coquitlam library to offer region’s first experience with immersive reality books
Believed to be a first for any Metro Vancouver library, children are set to use virtual reality goggles in efforts to expand educational opportunities. read more