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Explore Your Topic: Newcomer Resources

Our librarians have handpicked the most helpful resources on this topic from the Library collection and online.

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Databases

Bibliothèque numérique (French Language Collection)

Bibliothèque numérique (French Language Collection)

Explore French language eBooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers including fiction bestsellers, non-fiction and more. Click on Juvenile and Young Adult to see children’s material.

Mango Languages

Mango Languages

Discover self-paced courses in over 70+ languages, including American Sign Language (ASL). Learn from native speakers and dive into vocabulary, cultural insights, grammar, and memory-building exercises.

Mauril

Mauril

Mauril is a free language-learning platform that helps users improve their English or French using engaging CBC/Radio-Canada video and audio content. Learn through culturally rich, all-Canadian material.

PressReader

PressReader

E-newspapers and e-magazines from around the world in many languages with past editions for up to 90 days. Includes Vancouver Sun and Province.

On The Web

BC Residential Tenancies

Tenants and landlords can find information to guide them from the start of a tenancy to the end. Learn what tools and resources are available and what to do if you need help.

British Columbia 211

2-1-1 connects individuals to non-emergency community programs and social services in their areas.

Canadian Universities & Colleges

The go-to student portal for international students interested in studying in Canada. Learn about life in Canada, job opportunites and which universities and colleges offer programs of interest.

Government of Canada Citizenship and Immigration

How you can immigrate to Canada, how to protect yourself from fraud and what to expect after you arrive in Canada.

Government of Canada Languages Portal

Learn more about Canada’s official languages as well as the variety of Indigenous languages spoken nationwide.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s proven English language test.

Impact North Shore

Focusing on settlement and integration for new immigrants, Impact North Shore offers events, workshops, volunteer opportunities, employment and youth services, translation services, an English-learning centre, and a useful list of outside resources (including multilingual legal publications).

Indeed

A popular job search website that offers tools to search jobs, post resumes, research companies, and more.

International Credential Evaluation Network

ICES evaluates formal for-credit educational programs of study for people who have studied in other provinces or countries and determines comparable levels in British Columbian and Canadian terms.

Medical Services Plan

Information and enrolment forms for Medical Services Plan of BC and PharmaCare. B.C's publicly-funded health care system ensures that all eligible residents have access to medically necessary health care services and to eligible prescription medications, medical supplies, and pharmacy services.

Mosaic BC

MOSAIC "I Belong" is a program welcoming all 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees and newcomers. They provide a safe space to connect and receive personalized support, celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Native Land Digital

Native Land Digital strives to create and foster conversations about the history of colonialism, Indigenous ways of knowing, and settler-Indigenous relations, through educational resources such as our map and Territory Acknowledgement Guide.

New to BC

New to BC unites 10 public library systems in Metro Vancouver to help connect newcomers with programs and services in their community.

Newcomers' Guides (WelcomeBC)

Moving to a new country can be hard. You might have a lot of questions. The B.C. Newcomers’ Guide will help you settle into B.C. quickly and easily.

North Shore Neighbourhood House

The North Shore Neighbourhood House strives to work together to enhance the lives of our neighbours, especially the most vulnerable.

North Shore Women's Centre

Offering in-person tech support in English, Farsi, French, Arabic, and Greek.

Scholarships & Awards

Through the B.C. Ministry of Education, get help with post-secondary tuition and fees. Learn about the scholarships and awards available to Grade 12 students completing high school.

School Finder

Information on admissions requirements, costs, programs, and contact information for over 600 post secondary schools.

Sing Tao Daily Canadian Chinese Newspaper

An online version of Sing Tao Daily Canadian Chinese Newspaper in traditional Chinese and translatable into English.

UBC Learning Exchange

Offer in-person computer skill workshops, drop-in sessions, and events.

Vancouver Public Library’s Immigration and Settlement Guide

A thorough guide for people who need information about immigrating to and settling in Canada, for themselves, or for family members or friends.

Volunteer North Shore

As the Volunteer Centre of the North Shore, NSCR’s Volunteer North Shore program offers opportunities to serve as a volunteer within NSCR’s own programs or with other North Shore agencies. They help youth and newcomers to Canada connect to new opportunities and skills.

Voter Information (Elections Canada)

Find your riding, learn about local candidates and learn how to register to vote if you are a first-time voter. On this portal, you will also find information about the accessibility of voting locations, frequently asked questions and backgrounders on the electoral process.

Westcoast Reader

A newspaper for people who are improving their English reading skills. The newspaper is published from September to June by CapU with assistance from the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education and Pacific Newspaper Group, publishers of The Province and The Vancouver Sun. Material is copyrighted.

WorkBC

From 2023-2033 it is projected there will be almost a million job openings in BC. This edition uses data from the census and the TEER system to assess the age structure of the population and labour force, labour force participation and typical education requirements of occupations.

WorkBC’s Industry Job Board

Many professional organizations have their own job boards--this is an index of industry job boards in British Columbia.

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