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News and Events at NewToBC

Library and Settlement News

This page is updated each week with settlement and library related news. Visit this page frequently to stay current and get to know your community.

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April 16, 2026

Moving Forward Together: Supporting Newcomers Through Change

As we navigate a period of change across Canada’s immigration and settlement sector, we want to take a moment to reflect on what this means for the newcomers, communities, and partners we serve. read more

April 16, 2026

Moving Forward Together: Supporting Newcomers Through Change

As we navigate a period of change across Canada’s immigration and settlement sector, we want to take a moment to reflect on what this means… read more

April 09, 2026

Canada boosts provincial immigration by a third for 2026

Provincial immigration has risen by a third across the board. read more

April 07, 2026

Starting over doesn’t erase you. It reshapes you. And sometimes… it gives you wings

I came to Canada in 2009. It was my third country to live in and my second time settling somewhere new. It was easier because… read more

April 02, 2026

Temporary closure of Muriel Arnason Library (Fraser Valley Regional Library)

Muriel Arnason Library will be closed for renovations Sunday, April 5 through Monday, May 18. read more

April 02, 2026

Eight Canadian immigration changes effective April 1

The last two days have seen several immigration measures come into effect in Canada. read more

March 26, 2026

B.C.’s population is dropping at the fastest rate in the country

While B.C.’s population has previously been projected to grow by 44 per cent in the next two decades, it is currently on the decline. read more

March 26, 2026

Canada Welcomed 393,750 New Immigrants in 2025

Canada admitted 393,750 new permanent residents in 2025, marking a notable shift from the record highs seen in the immediate post-pandemic years and signalling a… read more

March 19, 2026

Canada’s Future Depends on Immigration — Now Is the Time for Vision 

Canada has always been shaped by immigration. Our communities, economy and culture are stronger because of the people who choose to build their lives here. … read more

March 12, 2026

Canada’s new TR to PR pathway has launched

Canada’s immigration department has already launched its one-time measure to grant permanent residence to 33,000 foreign workers. read more

March 12, 2026

Stronger together: Resources helping immigrant women thrive across Canada

Every year on International Women’s Day (March 8), stories of resilience, leadership and community take centre stage. For immigrant women in Canada, those stories often… read more

March 05, 2026

Canada extends certain temporary special measures for Iranian Nationals

As the situation in Iran remains uncertain, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is introducing a new set of targeted measures to continue supporting eligible Iranians… read more

March 04, 2026

Immigration could soon account for all of Canada’s population growth: expert

ith Canada’s population growth now essentially flat, the country could be heading toward an unprecedented situation where population growth is driven entirely by immigration, one… read more