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British Columbia Newcomers' Guide
to Resources and Services

Revised Publication online

British Columbia Newcomers' Guide
to Resources and Services (2003)

This popular guide is once again available online. 

English, French, Korean, Punjabi, and Chinese version are available.

Click here if you would like to order a printed copy of the guide.

You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view these PDFs.  Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6.0 is recommended.


English Newcomers' Guide

    English HTML Version   |   English Bookmarked PDF Version Click for Adobe Acrobat Reader

Chinese Newcomers' Guide

Chinese PDF Version Click for Adobe Acrobat Reader
(Traditional Characters)   

Chinese PDF Version
(Simplified characters)

Click to download Guide

French PDF Version  Click for Adobe Acrobat Reader

 


 


Ordering Information

You may order a printed copy of the Newcomers' Guide, if you live in British Columbia.  Be sure to include your complete mailing address and telephone number and number of copies you wish to receive.

You can submit your order by mail, fax or e-mail.

MAIL TO: Warehousing and Distribution Services
Ministry of Management Services
PO BOX 9455 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9V7

FAX: 250 952-4442

E-MAIL: QPPublications@gems5.gov.bc.ca

INTERNET: Read a brief description of the guide here at the government's BC Publications Index Web site.

REMINDER: This publication will be mailed to British Columbia addresses only. 

November 2003

 

 
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