British Columbia expanded access to the 2025 B.C. Newcomers' Guide by releasing it in six languages. Newcomers arriving in British Columbia can now get important settlement details more easily. Starting in June 2026, the resource is available in French, Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, Arabic, and Tagalog, alongside English. People can download the PDF online or order print copies through the WelcomeBC website. The guide provides essential information on housing, health

A Scottish-born midwife accredited through the University of British Columbia’s bridging program says she is leaving Canada after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) denied her work-permit application a second time. Heather Gilchrist, a native English speaker, was initially refused for not uploading an English test, saying the application did not clearly request it. After submitting the results, her file was reconsidered but rejected again because officials w