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Community
Aldergrove actor stars in ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ production
For Cath de la Rambelje, it's always been her and the stage – as her friends say. She has been…
Community
Aldergrove library hosts free lecture about ‘geoengineering’
For the last three years, Canadian journalist Gwynne Dyer was interviewing more than one hundred climate scientists and engineers for…
Community
Aldergrove honours the fallen on Remembrance Day
With Remembrance Day approaching, this is the time of the year when people pause to remember those who served and…
Housing
The five most important things to know about renting in Canada
Newcomers may be unfamiliar with important information about renting in Canada. For example, tenants can enjoy many protections under some…
Immigration & Settlement
Five common mistakes in your immigration application that could lead to misrepresentation
Providing incorrect information on your immigration application – even unintentionally – can put you at risk of misrepresentation. Misrepresentation is…
Immigration & Settlement
Supplementary Information for the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is pleased to release details on the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan (Levels Plan). The…
Community
People encouraged to prepare for seasonal weather
As weather in British Columbia transitions into fall, people can expect seasonal stormy conditions and are encouraged to take steps…
Immigration & Settlement
IRCC Tables Immigration Levels Plan 2025-2027
OVERVIEW Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases a new Immigration Levels Plan which provides immigration projections/targets for…
Immigration & Settlement
Podcast: Navigating your path to financial success in Canada: Essential tips for newcomers
In this episode, we’ll explore the common financial challenges faced by newcomers to Canada and offer effective strategies to navigate…
Immigration & Settlement
Refugee Resettlement
IRCC to provide financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada
Palestinians who have left Gaza will soon receive transitional financial assistance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) when they…
Community
New Directions November Newsletter
New Directions has released their November newsletter, highlighting upcoming LINC classes, services and important dates.
Community
Fulfill A Christmas Wish – Build a Toy Mountain
Help families in need provide a festive dinner and Christmas gifts for their children. You can help by sponsoring a…
Community
Urban Forest Management Strategy Survey
The City of Langley is developing an Urban Forest Management Strategy (UFMS) to guide the long-term planning and management of…
Community
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Langley’s autumn happenings
Community Harvest: Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) would like to hear from people with fruits and vegetables to donate to…
Seniors
Fitness pilot program expands to Langley seniors complex
Residents at Langley Seniors Village can now take part in free fitness classes with the expansion of a program through…
Community
Langley businesses salvage what they can after devastating fire
Businesses are assessing the damage after a fire tore through a building in Langley City over the weekend. Some owners…
Employment
Immigration & Settlement
In 2021, Carlos Pinheiro moved from Brazil to Canada, armed with a degree in production engineering and experience in manufacturing…
Immigration & Settlement
Here’s what you can expect during your virtual citizenship ceremony in Canada
Virtual citizenship ceremonies have become the norm in Canada. These ceremonies were traditionally held in person, but over the pandemic,…
Community
WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY: Volunteering runs in this Aldergrove family
Langley is made up of a series of neighbourhoods or "communities," some that were developed in the past few decades,…
Children and Youth
Education
New student spaces coming quicker to B.C. communities
Ten communities will soon have more student spaces as part of the government’s actions to expand schools quicker. Through a…
Community
New Directions October Newsletter
New Directions has released their October newsletter, highlighting upcoming LINC classes, services and important dates.
Health
Better patient care, more nurses coming to B.C.
Patients will experience improved care and nurses will experience a stronger health-care system as the Province and BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU)…
Families
Immigration & Settlement
Refugee Resettlement
Canada Has Welcomed Nearly 17,000 Parents And Grandparent Immigrants In 2024
New permanent residents of Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) slowed in July compared to June, the latest data from…
Immigration & Settlement
Language
How accent bias can impact a person’s job prospects
As anyone who has looked for a job can tell you, finding one isn’t the easiest process. This experience can…
Community
Langley libraries pull out all the stops for BC Culture Days
With the start of BC Culture Days fast approaching, many local facilities are preparing to host some family-friendly events to…
Children and Youth
Langley youth mentorship program celebrates in September
September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and the local program is using it to spotlight the work it does…
Community
City of Langley’s “Transportation 2050” Plan – Provide Your Feedback
The City of Langley is developing a new transportation plan: Transportation 2050 Plan, a long-term strategic vision aimed at improving transportation for…
Immigration & Settlement
Lilian Cazacu: A Top 25 Canadian Immigrant’s Story of Resilience and Community Impact
When Lilian Cazacu arrived in Canada from the Republic of Moldova in 2005, he had an expansive legal background: a…
Children and Youth
Further expansion of $10-a-day child care will benefit B.C. families
Starting on Oct. 1, 2024, applications will be accepted from child care providers to join the $10 a Day ChildCareBC…
Children and Youth
Education
Province approves two more Langley schools, addition opens for students
Funding for a new secondary and middle school, on top of a recently completed school addition, will provide approximately 3,000…
Community
Nearly 1,200 rental homes coming to Langley, Burnaby through BC Builds
Nearly 1,200 rental homes are coming soon for individuals, seniors and families with middle incomes in the Township of Langley…
Employment
Increasing number of newcomers are considering franchising as a career option
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) has shared compelling insights about the growing trend of newcomers in Canada exploring franchising as a career…
Immigration & Settlement
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from…
Families
Annual rent increase for 2025 will be tied to inflation
The Province is tying the annual allowable rent increase in 2025 to inflation at 3%, down from this year’s allowable…
Education
More certified teachers coming to B.C. schools
Recruitment and training initiatives are underway for the coming school year to get more certified teachers into B.C. classrooms and…
Immigration & Settlement
Canada steps up efforts to welcome French-speaking international students
Canada is redoubling its efforts to welcome French-speaking newcomers to enrich the linguistic, social, cultural and economic fabric of Francophone…
Education
Employment
Refugee Resettlement
Extended work and study permit measures for Ukrainians in Canada
As Russia continues its illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, Canada is continuing to adapt its response to support those…
Community
BC Transit services expand in the Fraser Valley
People who use transit in the Fraser Valley region will see improved transit options with increased frequency, extended hours of…
Education
What to do if your study permit application is rejected
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there is no formal appeal process available to international students who are…
Immigration & Settlement
Refugee Resettlement
Nine apps to enhance your life in Canada
Newcomers often face a steep learning curve when adapting to life in Canada. Digital tools can help to ease this…
Employment
Work permits given to foreign nationals in Canada can be broken down into two categories: those that require a Labour…
Education
Employment
Answering 11 FAQs about Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit
In light of proposed changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program announced last month, many current and prospective international…
Community
A celebration of cultures draws crowds in Langley City
It was, Yvonne Hopp said, a "really important" event. Hopp, founder and president of New Directions Vocational Testing Counselling Services, a Langley…
Education
Employment
We can help you start an exciting new career in the security industry. Canadian Vocational Training Centre will train you…
Community
Langley City more than doubles compensation for displaced renters
Langley City has more than doubled potential compensation for renters displaced by development. On Monday, July 22, council unanimously approved…
Community
Communities south of the Fraser River are one step closer to high-quality, low-cost transportation now that all three contracts have…
Community
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: What’s on offer around Langley in August
Rotary 50/50 Mega Draw: Four Langley Rotary Clubs again have the 50/50 draw with a minimum $50,000 jackpot. Last year’s…
Immigration & Settlement
Permanent residence class proposed for semi-skilled workers
Immigraiton, Refugees and Citizesnhip Canada (IRCC) has proposed an amendment to the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) that would…
Community
Langley’s Labour Day rodeo adds more attractions – pig races and rodeo clown
A pro rodeo clown and pig races have been added to the Valley West Stampede on the Labour Day weekend.…
Community
Servers donate $6,000 in tips to Langley food bank
Servers and kitchen staff at a newly-opened Langley restaurant donated their first week's tips to a Langley food bank – a…
Community
200 Street in Willoughby could add 100,000 residents
Almost 100,000 more people could live within 800 metres of 200 Street in Willoughby once the area is fully developed,…
Community
New Directions September Newsletter
New Directions has launched their September 2024 Newsletter! This newsletter highlights upcoming important dates, LINC classes to help improve your…
Community
B.C. commits $2.65 billion for Hwy 1 widening project between Langley and Abbotsford
The B.C. government has announced $2.65 billion in funding to widen and improve Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley in…
Calling all little excavators and paleontologists! We are holding a dinosaur and fossil dig at the City of Langley...
Looking for a fun activity to do with friends? Come by Murrayville Library for our Bingo Day and test your luck to win...
Let Off Some STEAM: Marshmallow Dinosaurs
Join us at Muriel Arnason Library for our STEAM series. Come explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math...
Get one-on-one technology help in a friendly atmosphere. Bring your questions and your device! We will help you with...
English Conversation Circles – Drop In
Improve your English through conversation! Meet and chat with other English learners in a safe and supportive...
Tech Time with Seniors — Technology Skills for Mature Adult Learners
Join our multi-week Tech Time class, where you will gain confidence using technology in a fun, relaxed environment....
Want to sign with your little one, but don’t know where to begin? Join us for Intro to Baby Signing! Signing is a...
An Introduction to Brain Health
It’s never too late to make changes for a healthier brain. Learn how to maintain or improve your brain health by...
9th Annual Charity Shopping Night – Merry & Bright
Join us for a night of holiday magic during Willowbrook’s 9th Annual Charity Shopping Night – Merry &...
ISSofBC – Settlement Program: First-Time Home Buyers (Korean)
Join our free workshop to learn about being a first-time home buyer in Canada. Learn about available benefits,...
Have you written some poetry you’d like to share? Or do you have a favourite poem by a poet you wish more people knew...
Dungeons and Dragons – City of Langley Library
Calling all adventurers! The library will be hosting a beginners Dungeon & Dragon’s club on the third Wednesday...
Who says you have to be a kid to colour? Join us for an hour of casual colouring. Supplies are provided. All you need...
ISSofBC – Settlement Program Workshop: Scams & Fraud (English)
Join our free workshop to learn how to protect yourself from common scams and fraud. This workshop is offered in...
Who says you have to be a kid to colour? Join us for an hour of casual colouring. Supplies are provided. All you need...
Get one-on-one technology help in a friendly atmosphere. Bring your questions and your device! We will help you with...
English Conversation Circle — Drop In
Improve your English through conversation! Meet and chat with other English learners in a safe and supportive...
Help spread Christmas cheer to families and children in need. Bring a new unwrapped toy and enjoy a morning with...
Langley Community Mobile Outreach Event
Get in-person help applying for these government services: Fraser Health – Primary Care Information. For...
Staying Connected: Preventing Social Isolation and Loneliness
This interactive presentation with Senior’s First BC, introduces the importance of staying connected. It...
Canada Child Tax Benefits (CCB)
If you have children under the age of 18, Join ISSofBC for an informative Workshop about the Canada Child Tax Benefits....
ISSofBC – Volunteer Program: Volunteer Information Sessions
Volunteering is an excellent way to develop new skills, make new contacts, and add to your resume and portfolio. Join...
Langley’s Workforce Future: Local Business and Newcomer Talent
23% of Langley’s residents are immigrants and newcomers represent a critical component of our workforce and will play...
Get one-on-one technology help in a friendly atmosphere. Bring your questions and your device! We will help you with...
English Conversation Circle — Drop In
Improve your English through conversation! Meet and chat with other English learners in a safe and supportive...
English Conversation Circle — Drop In
Improve your English through conversation! Meet and chat with other English learners in a safe and supportive...