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You can access the full-text of magazines and other electronic information through these databases, generously provided by the Government of B.C. When accessing these resources, you’ll be prompted for your Library card number.
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Academic Search Premier Full-text articles from over 1,000 journals, covering a range of topics, including business, social sciences, general science, and multiculturalism. MasterFile Premiere General reference full-text articles from hundreds of books, encyclopedias, and magazines. Includes popular magazines such as Maclean's, New Yorker. Canadian Newsstand [ProQuest]Full-text access to hundreds of Canadian newspapers, including The Globe and Mail, and The Vancouver Sun, and many local papers. Updated daily. ![]() Canadian Reference Centre includes leading Canadian periodicals and leading (U.S. & U.K.) periodicals in full text, including: Maclean's, Beautiful British Columbia, National Wildlife, Manitoba History, Canadian Wildlife, Beaver, Archaeology, Canadian Geographic, Scientific American, etc. Auto Repair Reference Centre Online auto repair for vehicles dated 1951 to today. British Columbia StatisticsBCStats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia. They offer data services, business and economic statistics, labour and social statistics, population stats, and survey and analysis. BC Codes (In-Library use only) The BC Codes 2006 provide the minimum requirements for a safely built environment and are the product of a unique partnership between industry practitioners, construction technology experts, and provincial regulators. GreenFILEGreenFILE indexes scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports. This resource offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the environment. NoveListLooking for a good book? Want to find book reviews? Desperate to find other authors that are similar to your favourite? Check out NoveList, a database of books and authors, recommended reading lists, book discussion ideas, and reviews. NoveList K-8 Plus [EBSCO] Looking for a good book? Want to find book reviews? Desperate to find other authors that are similar to your favourite? Check out NoveList, a database of books and authors, recommended reading lists, book discussion ideas, and reviews. NoveList K-8 Plus includes fiction and non-fiction for students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. Vehicle Safety and Inspection Online(In-Library use only) Is produced by the Queen's Printer in partnership with Ministry of Transportation provides current access to vehicle safety and inspection standards and related BC legislation. Student Research Centre EBSCO's Student Research Center makes it easy for students to search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type - -magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc. ![]() Need answers? We've got the world covered. Information for travellers or students. |
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Encyclopedia of British Columbia Online (In-Library use only)Thousands of entries, photos, illustrations, and multimedia covering BC-related information. World Book Encyclopedia Online Full-text articles from the print encyclopedia plus additional articles, a dictionary, web links, videos, animation, and sound. |
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Business Source Premiere/Business News Full-text business and management articles from thousands of magazines and journals. Includes country economic reports, company profiles, and images. |
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Consumer Health Complete [EBSCO] Medical and health expertise from authoritative databases, encyclopedias, journals, and books. Public Health Agency of Canada Health information for everybody! HealthLinkBC - British Columbians have trusted health information with just a phone call or a click away with HealthLinkBC. Just three numbers - 8 1 1 - on the phone or online at www.healthlinkbc.ca means easy access to non-emergency health information. Clikc on the link above. |
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SearchasaurusFull-text from dozens of children's magazines appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. Kids Search This fun, lively interface lets young researchers explore various subjects and interesting sources of information. |
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Electronic Law Library BC Statutes and Regulations |
Academic Search Premier
MasterFile Premiere
Canadian Newsstand [ProQuest]

British Columbia Statistics
BC Codes
GreenFILE

Vehicle Safety and Inspection Online

Encyclopedia of British Columbia Online
World Book Encyclopedia Online
Business Source Premiere/Business News
Consumer Health Complete [EBSCO]
Searchasaurus

