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Health
B.C. improving care for people with mental-health, substance-use challenges
The Province is taking action to improve care for people who suffer from severe, overlapping mental-health and substance-use challenges, including…
Community
As trade war tightens, more Langley shoppers go local
As the U.S.-Canada trade war drives up the cost of shopping trips south of the line and sends consumers in search of…
Community
Aldergrove Fair seeks sponsors, volunteers
The Aldergrove Fair committee has met the minimum needed to begin planning the 113th annual fair, but more volunteers and…
Community
Langley receiving $3.1 million to help more women and children
Langley will receive funding for 15 additional beds and for a second-stage housing unit to help women and children get…
Employment
Canada unveils new study permit exemption for construction trade apprentices
Some temporary foreign workers can now enroll in apprenticeship programs without requiring a study permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…
Employment
Essential job search tips for post-secondary students
Finding meaningful work can be challenging for students who put off their job search until after graduation. Staying aware of…
Employment
Tariff Troubles: How trade uncertainty is hitting immigrant businesses
The ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation is creating significant challenges for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada. Nearly one…
Employment
Health
Canada invests in newcomer health workers to ease labour shortages
Canada’s healthcare system is under strain, with long wait times, emergency room closures, and a growing shortage of family doctors affecting…
Employment
IRCC announces eligibility for new Home Care Worker pathways to permanent residence
Home care workers can now get more information on the forthcoming pathways to Canadian permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
Employment
Canada announces new pathway to permanent residence for construction workers
The Canadian immigration department has announced major changes to support Canada’s construction industry. The biggest changes are Reserving immigration spaces…
Children and Youth
Community
Students wow and amaze during Skills Canada regional competition in Chilliwack
Amazing trade skills are being displayed in Chilliwack at the Skills Canada BC's 2025 Upper Fraser Valley Regional Competition. Hosted…
Community
Langley’s Station House Café is more than grub
Langley City leaders want the café in city hall to be more than a place to grab a muffin and…
Children and Youth
Community
Langley residents flocking to local libraries, data shows
Langley's population growth is driving more and more people to local libraries, especially to attend programs hosted by staff, according…
Employment
Canada’s job market stays strong despite economic challenges: report
A new report from the Conference Board of Canada, an independent research organization that analyzes economic trends, highlights the strength…
Immigration & Settlement
These are the options for US H-1B visa holders who want to move to Canada
Holders of H-1B visas pursuing U.S. green cards may find it quicker and easier to obtain Canadian permanent residency instead.…
Education
Employment
Essential job search tips for post-secondary students
Finding meaningful work can be challenging for students who put off their job search until after graduation. Staying aware of…
Community
Fort library opens as salishan Place offers visitors first glimpse
The historical exhibits, art, and Indigenous cultural displays aren't all in place quite yet, but the process of opening Langley's…
Community
Langley has almost 200,000 people: StatsCan
The combined population of Langley Township and City is just shy of 200,000 people, according to new Statistics Canada estimates…
Education
Free ESL Classes in Langley: Supporting Newcomers with Language Learning
Are you a newcomer looking to improve your English skills, prepare for Canadian citizenship, or advance in your career? New…
Community
Black History Month Catalogue – Reading Lists
Join us in commemorating the second week of Black History Month by checking out the Hub's picks for youth and adult books…
Immigration & Settlement
Can you enter Canada with a criminal record?
Your past criminal record in a foreign country—even if considerable time has passed—can prevent you from being allowed into Canada.…
Families
Love connection: building relationships as a newcomer
Newcomers approach love and relationships in diverse ways, from facing the pressures of traditional matchmaking to navigating the complexities of…
Employment
What newcomers can expect in Canada’s evolving economy
As Canada enters 2025, the economy presents both opportunities and hurdles for immigrants, who are essential to its workforce yet…
Immigration & Settlement
IRCC makes significant dent in immigration backlog
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog has fallen below one million applications for the first time in months. According…
Community
Ice isn’t nice: Use caution during freezing weather
Drivers are advised that temperature fluctuations over the remainder of the week across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley can…
Community
Immigration & Settlement
New Directions February 2025 Newsletter
The New Directions English Language School has released their February 2025 Newsletter! Learn more about their LINC classes, their services…
Community
How to overcome loneliness during Canada’s long winters
Before COVID, before H1N1, before walking pneumonia, there was a different kind of pandemic — one that persists and continues…
Employment
Navigating the complexities of remote work under Express Entry program
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped the way we work, ushering in a remote work revolution that appears here to stay.…
Employment
Immigration & Settlement
IRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025
The government of Canada is now implementing greater restrictions on work permits for family members of international students and foreign…
Children and Youth
Community
Langley-based African Children’s choir holds local concerts
The Langley-based African Children's Choir is holding a number of concerts to celebrate its 40th anniversary, including one at a…
Immigration & Settlement
‘Welcome to Canada’ series on CBC News dives into newcomer challenges
CBC News kicked off the year with Welcome to Canada, a series that gets real about what it’s like to start…
Employment
Immigration & Settlement
Currently, it’s possible for temporary foreign workers on closed work permits to start a new job before being issued a…
Immigration & Settlement
Canadian passport ranks among best in world in 2025
The Canadian passport was listed in the seventh position in a new global ranking of most powerful passports in the…
Come join our Uke circle and sing along! All ages and experience levels are welcome! Don’t play ukulele? Bring a...
Building Bridges: Workshop on Anti-Racism and Inclusion
You’re invited to take part in a meaningful conversation designed for adults who have witnessed or experienced...
