LLIP News & Events

Starting on Oct. 1, 2024, applications will be accepted from child care providers to join the $10 a Day ChildCareBC…

Funding for a new secondary and middle school, on top of a recently completed school addition, will provide approximately 3,000…

Nearly 1,200 rental homes are coming soon for individuals, seniors and families with middle incomes in the Township of Langley…

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) has shared compelling insights about the growing trend of newcomers in Canada exploring franchising as a career…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from…

The Province is tying the annual allowable rent increase in 2025 to inflation at 3%, down from this year’s allowable…

Recruitment and training initiatives are underway for the coming school year to get more certified teachers into B.C. classrooms and…

Canada is redoubling its efforts to welcome French-speaking newcomers to enrich the linguistic, social, cultural and economic fabric of Francophone…

As Russia continues its illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, Canada is continuing to adapt its response to support those…

People who use transit in the Fraser Valley region will see improved transit options with increased frequency, extended hours of…

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there is no formal appeal process available to international students who are…

Newcomers often face a steep learning curve when adapting to life in Canada. Digital tools can help to ease this…

Work permits given to foreign nationals in Canada can be broken down into two categories: those that require a Labour…

In light of proposed changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program announced last month, many current and prospective international…

It was, Yvonne Hopp said, a "really important" event. Hopp, founder and president of New Directions Vocational Testing Counselling Services, a Langley…

We can help you start an exciting new career in the security industry. Canadian Vocational Training Centre will train you…

Langley City has more than doubled potential compensation for renters displaced by development. On Monday, July 22, council unanimously approved…

Communities south of the Fraser River are one step closer to high-quality, low-cost transportation now that all three contracts have…

Rotary 50/50 Mega Draw: Four Langley Rotary Clubs again have the 50/50 draw with a minimum $50,000 jackpot. Last year’s…

Immigraiton, Refugees and Citizesnhip Canada (IRCC) has proposed an amendment to the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) that would…

A pro rodeo clown and pig races have been added to the Valley West Stampede on the Labour Day weekend.…

Servers and kitchen staff at a newly-opened Langley restaurant donated their first week's tips to a Langley food bank – a…

Almost 100,000 more people could live within 800 metres of 200 Street in Willoughby once the area is fully developed,…

New Directions has launched their September 2024 Newsletter! This newsletter highlights upcoming important dates, LINC classes to help improve your…

The B.C. government has announced $2.65 billion in funding to widen and improve Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley in…

The Gateway of Hope is readying about 950 packs of school supplies for local children. The public can help with…

People training for good paying, in-demand careers will be able to access grants that cover most, or all, of their…

Getting good at the art of small talk is not only appreciated in professional circles but can be a smart…

Investing in developing language skills opens up more job opportunities and facilitates successful socialization and integration for newcomers in Canada.…

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that the number of people approved to work as temporary foreign workers (TFWs)…

In light of a shocking report predicting a 50% cut in transit service across Metro Vancouver and a near elimination…

Rotary 50/50 Mega Draw: Four Langley Rotary Clubs again have the 50/50 draw with a minimum $50,000 jackpot. Last year’s…

Many people believe that creating a will requires the services of a lawyer, but this isn't always the case. Below,…

BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) applicants will start to see an increase in processing times for Skills Immigration applications submitted after…

Planning your move to a new country is no small task. But digital tools can help. The CIC news team…

Many international students who attend a Canadian post-secondary institution do not have a job offer lined up when they graduate.…

People in British Columbia will benefit from a cleaner environment and reduced waste from single-use plastics as new regulations come…

Turning ideas into enterprises. YWCA PowerUp is a free program to develop your skills to successfully start, run and grow…

Empowering single mothers to achieve economic independence. The Employment Navigator program provides single mothers personalized support for accessing vital information,…

An employment program for gender-diverse or 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and refugees. YWCA Believe empowers gender-diverse and 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers in Canada to…

Attend fully-funded training and receive job search assistance to secure and maintain employment within the Tourism and Hospitality sector. Services:…

New funding for Foundry centres will help youth in Langley to find employment or further their education through mentoring, skill…

People throughout British Columbia are encouraged to be prepared for heat as many regions of the province will experience high…

Katalaya Fischer brought her plush unicorn and bunny to see her daddy become a Canadian on Canada Day in a ceremony…

The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Langley Local Immigration Partnership for a new collaboration on a special series…

Newcomers to Canada often seek to obtain work permits. When eligible, newcomers may want to consider the International Experience Canada (IEC) program…

Although most Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) settlement services are reserved for permanent residents and protected persons, temporary foreign workers (TFWs) are eligible…

Statistics Canada is projecting that Canada could be home to 63 million people by 2073. Modeling what Statistics Canada refers…

A safe and secure flow of goods and people across the Canada–United States border is critical to North America’s economy…

New Directions has just released their July & August 2024 Newsletter. Check it out by clicking the link.

More internationally trained professionals will be able to use their skills for a career in B.C. as the International Credentials…

Internationally educated professionals will soon have a more streamlined, efficient and transparent process to get their credentials recognized in B.C. "The…

United Way British Columbia provides funding to non-profit organizations in the following areas: children and youth, food security, healthy aging,…

The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Langley Business Excellence Awards, which celebrate and recognize the…

If you’re not sure how to start in self-employment, ISSofBC can assess your entrepreneurial interest, provide online learning opportunities and…

B.C. is home to over 200,000 Indigenous people, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, representing one of the largest and…

BC Hydro will spend approximately $725 million in capital construction throughout Langley over the next decade to upgrade and expand…

A new Statistics Canada (StatsCan) report suggests that overqualification among Canadian immigrants is decreasing. Overqualification describes what occurs when immigrants to Canada…

The growing community of Langley will gain 200 more student spaces at Nicomekl Elementary school as part of the government’s…