St. John's LIP October 2026 Newsletter

City Of St. John's Updates

My New St. John's

Each year, the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership hosts My New St. John’s, an event for newcomers and friends. 

• Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Time: Noon to 6:30 p.m.
• Location: St. John’s Community Market, 245 Freshwater Road

The event is free to attend and there will be free on-site childminding from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Registration for child minding is required. Deadline to register is October 21 and there is a maximum of 15 children per timeslot. 

If you are new to St. John’s, My New St. John's is your opportunity to:

• discover what St. John’s has to offer
• connect with community organizations staffed by a diverse group of community leaders
• learn about programs and services designed to help you settle in our municipality
• meet new people in your community

Have a question or interested in becoming an exhibitor? Email immigration@stjohns.ca.

The St. John's Community Market is also accessible through Metrobus Route 10. There are also dedicated buses available from MUN and CNA to the event and back:

• Pickup times: 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
• Final return bus: 6:30 p.m.
• MUN pickup: Internationalization Office
• CNA pickup: Main entrance

Art Procurement Program

The City of St. John’s is now accepting submissions to its Art Procurement Program. 🎨

Individual visual artists and commercial galleries are invited to submit their artwork for a chance to be purchased and included in the City’s Civic Art Collection. The total budget for 2026 is $20,000. The deadline is Friday, October 30, at 4 p.m. 

Grant applications are now open! 

The City of St. John’s is now accepting applications for grant programs. This is a fantastic opportunity for community organizations, artists, and non-profits to receive financial assistance for projects that align with the City’s strategic goals. Funding is available in the following categories:

• Community Grants in various categories, such as events, sports, organizations and the arts.
• Capital Grants for construction, expansion or renovation of a facility

The deadline to apply is Friday, November 27 at 4 p.m.

Partner and Community: News and Updates

Newcomer Services Available at the Bethesda C4 Settlement Office

Bethesda is pleased to announce the launch of our Community Connections and Conversation Café NL website. On the website (C4NL.CA) you may access and book appointments in each of our Regional Centers located in Gander, Corner Brook and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. as well as at the C4 Bethesda Office at 57A Thorburn Road. You may also register for all upcoming workshops on the new website.

Applications with Canadian and NL Immigration

• PR Applications
• Housing
• Healthcare, Government ID’s
• Finding Employment
• Resume Preparation
• Preparing for your job Interview
• Learning English and French
• Understanding Canadian Culture
• Parenting in Canada
• And much, much more!!

To Book an Appointment:

Call (709) 219-2513

Email admin.c4@bethesda.ca

Conversation Cafe Fall Program 

Conversational English classes will begin on September 14th. Online classes will be held for Intermediate and Advanced speakers of English on Monday, September 14th, In-Person Classes will move back to Bethesda at 1 Escasoni Place and will begin on Wednesday, September 16th and special English classes for Spanish speakers learning English will begin Online on Thursday, September 17th. Registration is NOW OPEN!

Monday Online for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers of English: https://bethesdapc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/802747

Wednesday In-Person at Bethesda: https://bethesdapc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/795997

Thursday Online for Speakers of Spanish learning English: https://bethesdapc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/795997 

https://bethesdapc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/797978

Cross Cultural Parenting Workshop

Join us for this In-Person workshop as we engage in conversation surrounding caring for your children at home as parents/guardians in the Canadian context.

We will be presenting Module 2: Taking Care of Your Children at Home - Prevention of Neglect.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

10:00AM -12:00PM NDT

McSheffrey Resource Centre (10 Brother McSheffrey Lane, St. John's)

To help us best prepare, please register using the following link or with the QR Code in the poster attached. 

Accueil Francophone TNL October Events

7 octobre : Visite du musée The Rooms

Rejoignez-nous au musée The Rooms pour une visite guidée en français afin de découvrir l'histoire et la culture de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador !

Join us at The Rooms museum for a guided tour in French to discover the history and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador!

9 octobre : Décoration d’automne

Venez préparer de jolies décorations d’automne dans une ambiance conviviale, le matériel est fourni ! 🎃

Come make festive autumn decorations in a friendly atmosphere, all materials provided! 🎃

17 octobre : PumpkinFest à Lester's Farm

Venez avec nous à Lester's Farm pour le Pumpkin Fest et découvrez comment l'Halloween est célébrée au Canada ! 🎃🍂

Join us at Lester's Farm for the Pumpkin Fest and discover how Halloween is celebrated in Canada! 🎃🍂

20 octobre : Apprentissage de la langue française (Café-rencontre)

Venez rencontrer d'autres membres de la communauté francophone et pratiquer votre français lors de notre activité « Apprentissage et rencontre » ! ☕️🍂

Come meet other members of the French-speaking community and practice your French at our "Learning & Community Gathering"! ☕️🍂

22 octobre : Nouveaux à Saint-Jean

Retrouvez-nous en tant qu'exposants à My New St. John's 2026, le jeudi 22 octobre de 12 h à 19 h au St. John's Farmers' Market, pour rencontrer les nouveaux arrivants et faire connaître nos services ! 🤝

Find us as an exhibitor at My New St. John's 2026 on Thursday, October 22, from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the St. John's Farmers' Market, to meet newcomers and share our services! 🤝

22 octobre : Atelier sur le droit du travail

Participez à un atelier animé par une avocate de St. John's pour en apprendre davantage sur vos droits et responsabilités en tant que travailleur au Canada et poser toutes vos questions.

Join a workshop led by a lawyer from St. John's to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a worker in Canada and ask all your questions.

30 octobre : Soirée déguisée

Enfilez vos costumes un jour plus tôt et venez célébrer l'Halloween au bureau, avec une maquilleuse pour enfants sur place ! 🎃👻🕷️🕸️🦇🧡🖤

Put on your costumes a day early and come celebrate Halloween at the office, with a children's face painter on site! 🎃👻🕷️🕸️🦇🧡🖤

Bloom Adult Soccer Skill Development Program

Day: Every other Saturday (Starting October 3rd) 

Time: 10 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: 7 Rickets Rd. St. John’s, NL, A1C 6G8

BLOOM Fall Walk + Photography Lesson – Rennie’s River Trail

Date & Day: October 10th, Saturday

Time: 1:00PM – 4:00 PM

Meeting Point: Former Dominion, 20 Lake Ave, St. John's, NL A1A 1H4, (the group will follow Rennie's River Trail toward the Confederation Building).

BLOOM Pumpkin Carving and Movie Night

Date & Day: October 29th / Thursday 

Time: 6:00PM – 9:00 PM

Location: 7 Ricketts Rd St. John's, NL

Join Bloom for pumpkin carving, Halloween snacks, and Hocus Pocus on the big screen! A cozy night of fun and connection.

WelcomeNL Pre-Arrival Program

Moving to NL for work, or joining your spouse/partner who is an international student or temporary resident?

WelcomeNL offers free pre-arrival support – including personalized settlement, employment, and language guidance. Delivered by the Association for New Canadians and funded by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

Arrive prepared, confident, and connected!

Visit: welcomenl.ca or email: welcomenl@ancnl.ca

Open House and Drop-in Session — TFW

Are you a Temporary Foreign Worker in Newfoundland and Labrador? Drop by our Open House to learn about your rights and obligations as an employee.

No registration necessary, and individual guidance sessions are available.

October 8, 2026

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM



Beothuk Building, Floor 3, Office 15, 20 Crosbie Place

Free to attend

(833) 316-5839 | nltfw@ancnl.ca

CRA Online Session for TFWs

Have questions about your taxes? Join our online information session with the Canada Revenue Agency for Temporary Foreign Workers. Topics include benefits and credits (CCB, DTC, CGEB), filing to avoid payment interruptions, protecting yourself from scams, CRA services, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, and CRA My Account.

October 8, 2026

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Online

Register at the link in this post or by scanning the QR code

Provincial Pathways to Permanent Residency

Temporary Foreign Workers: join us for an informative session on navigating the journey to permanent residency in Newfoundland and Labrador. Gain insights and guidance tailored to your situation.

October 7, 2026

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM



LINC Cafeteria, 148 Elizabeth Ave, St. John's, NL

Free to attend, register using the QR code

SEA For Youth Human Trafficking, Exploitation and Online Safety Survey

Newfoundland and Labrador residents: your input is needed. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey, which will help shape youth awareness programs on human trafficking prevention, exploitation, and online safety.

What do you know about Human Trafficking, exploitation and Online Safety? 

LGBTQIA+ Newcomers

Are you an LGBTQIA+ immigrant or refugee?

Find community at our LGBTQIA+ Newcomer Peer Support Group.

This confidential, non-judgmental space offers important settlement information, support, and community connection.

To receive location details, ongoing program updates, and future schedules- register today!

Have questions, or need help registering? Contact Kimberly Offspring via email at kimberly@ywcastjohns.ca or call/text/WhatsApp (709) 769-6649

Women and Gender Diverse Newcomers

Are you an immigrant or refugee woman?

Find community at our Peer Support Group for Women and Gender Diverse Newcomers.

This confidential, non-judgmental space offers important settlement information, support, and community connection. 

To receive location details, ongoing program updates, and future schedules - register today!

Support services available:

• Child minding NEW!

• Language interpretation

• Transportation

Have questions, or need help registering? Contact Kari Esparza-Sosa via email at kari@ywcastjohns.ca or call/text/WhatsApp (709) 769-0595

Submit Your Events and Get Involved

Do you have an upcoming event the community should know about? Would

you like us to highlight a successful program or initiative? Get in touch.

The St. John’s LIP also has many opportunities for you to get involved.

Contact immigration@stjohns.ca for more information or to get involved.