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A federal government website for information and services. Includes topics such as caregiving benefits, health, safety, fraud prevention, services for veterans and advice for managing your money.

News and listings of American book awards including the Newbery, Caldecott and many other annual literary prizes awarded by the American Library Association.

A wealth of Canadian-based information on everything from Arts to Employment to Sexuality. Includes a directory of online Canadian resources on disability.

Legal Aid BC helps Aboriginal peoples in BC understand their legal rights by providing legal information and connecting communities to legal support. They follow the lead of their Indigenous Services division, who work to meet the legal needs of Aboriginal peoples in BC through innovative and culturally informed legal aid services.

Easy access to the federal government’s financial aid and other programs, including employment, housing, technology and workplace supports.

Browse our Adult Chinese Language Collection

Browse our Adult French Language Collection

Browse our Adult Korean Language Collection

Browse our Adult Persian Language Collection

Browse our Adult Spanish Language Collection

Adzuna is a job aggregator that searches thousands of websites and brings together millions of job postings.

A U.S. government guide to American post-secondary education. Search or browse by state, program, education level, tuition fees, available housing, varsity athletics support and more.

In partnership with more than 50 of Canada's most prominent artists, Artists for Kids brings together educators and the community to provide educational experiences and enrichment for thousands of young people while encouraging students to share their own artistic voice and narrative.

Electronic index to British Columbia's historical birth, death and marriage registration records. Search BC Archives indexes to births (1854-1903), marriages (1872-1941), deaths (1872-1996), colonial marriages (1859-1872) and baptisms (1836-1888).

Research post-secondary programs offered in B.C. and use this tool to compare programs, admission requirements, and tuition. This resource is managed by the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT).

BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of BC in partnership with regional health authorities, and its mandate covers the full spectrum of cancer care from prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, to research and education, to supportive and palliative care.

The BC Council for Families envisions a BC where all families are recognized, respected and empowered to thrive. The BCCF develops and delivers support resources and training programs to professionals across the province that focus on prevention, inclusiveness and building skills and confidence.

Home of the largest genealogical library in Western Canada! Although a small cost is associated with membership, several times a year, they open their library up to guests free of charge.

News, statistics, and tons of additional information about the government of your province!

News, statistics, and tons of additional information about the government of your province!

The Seniors’ Supportive Housing Program in BC provides housing and support services to older adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Program assists low-income British Columbians who are 55 years of age or older, and people of any age who have a disability or diminished ability.

BC Laws provides access to British Columbia's Laws, Acts, Bills, Regulations and Legal Materials. It is published by the King's Printer for British Columbia in partnership with the Ministry of Attorney General and the Legislative Assembly.

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), part of the Provincial Health Services Authority, provides specialized treatment to people with the most severe and complex mental health and substance use disorders in British Columbia, as well as health care services for people who are incarcerated in provincial correctional facilities.

A searchable database of Registered Psychologists throughout B.C. The search form allows you to search by city, client type, area of practice, therapy method, and language.

Tenants and landlords can find information to guide them from the start of a tenancy to the end. Learn what tools and resources are available and what to do if you need help.

BC Stats is the provincial government's leader in statistical and economic research, information and analysis. BC Stats can help you increase overall business performance by providing the information you need to make effective decisions.

Connects job seekers with employers in all B.C. employment sectors. BCjobs.ca is the largest job board in Western Canada.

Open educational resources that can be accessed by educators to use in the classroom, in an institutional learning management system, or on other teaching and learning platforms. All materials are openly licensed - free to use, customize, and share! Includes courses and textbooks.

BBB helps people find and recommend businesses, brands and charities they can trust. File complaints against, or search for reports on a company.

The Bridge to Belonging program provides ongoing settlement services through individual and group sessions, both online and in-person, to support LGBTQIA+ newcomers and their families in navigating and accessing local resources.

Documentaries from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Streaming content from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Canadian Federation of Library Associations Truth and Reconciliation Report and Recommendations

Research, information, and assistance for those with vision loss. Their library now includes many electronic books.

Everything you need to know about getting immunized for Covid-19 in the Province of BC. Read more about the vaccine, the options you have available, and how to schedule your appointment for getting your shot or booster.

The “official newspaper” for the Government of Canada. Publishes all formal public notices, official appointments, proposals, regulations, and public acts of Parliament from all government departments and agencies. Public notices from various private sector organizations may also be published.

From the Government of Canada, resources for those seeking information on the economic measures introduced by the Government of Canada to support Canadian workers and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Provides access to resources for Canadian businesses to grow and prosper, including information on government services, programs and regulations. The Canada Business Network promotes entrepreneurship and innovation, and provides assistance through a network of service centres across Canada.

A directory of Canadian Career Colleges and Trade Schools provides information for over 650 schools covering 140 cities or towns in Canada, sorted by province and city. These types of career-based educational institutions provide students the opportunity for learning a new profession or trade.

The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CBCC) has the best list of Canadian book awards! Link to the awards pages for lists of hundreds of Canadian literary awards.

Virtual exhibits and information about all aspects of Canadian history, including the Fur Trade, First Nations, and World War II. Also discusses archaeology, arts, and civilizations from around the world.

The Museum of Civilization has a brilliant website on the First Peoples of Canada. Here you'll find information about First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples - their histories and contemporary lives.

The Dealhack Canadian Senior Discounts List is the result of a quarterly survey of brands that offer seniors discounts. Every 3 months, Dealhack staff independently verify each and every discount on this list, as well as add more brands to the list regularly when they are found.

The Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) is a non-profit, voluntary, registered charitable organization, working for parents since 1952. Their job is to test toys' safety and to assist consumers with purchasing decisions. The Council assesses for design, function, durability and play value.

The go-to student portal for international students interested in studying in Canada. Learn about life in Canada, job opportunites and which universities and colleges offer programs of interest.

Take a gallery tour and learn about Canada's involvement in World War I and World War II. The virtual museum lists exhibits and programs of the Canadian War Museum and a history of military history in Canada.

Like ice sports? Drop-in hockey, figure skating and public skates, as well as youth hockey leagues, and hockey instruction.

Capilano Suspension Bridge is a popular spot! Check out the Treetops Adventure walk.

Provides information on, and links to, career colleges located throughout Canada. Programs are grouped by subject area.

North Vancouver City Municipal website and links to municipal documents and services

Guide to employment opportunities with Canadian local governments. Includes postings.

The CRT is part of the BC public justice system and offers affordable ways to resolve many types of civil law disputes without needing a lawyer or attending court. They can help with claims involving intimate images, motor vehicle accidents, smalls claims, strata property and societies and cooperatives.

Clicklaw, maintained by Courthouse Libraries BC, gathers legal resources in one place to help British Columbians find accurate, understandable information and feel confident in their legal research. Includes resources translated into dozens of languages including Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, French and more.

Clicklaw Wikibooks are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are published and kept up-to-date on a wiki, where they can also be printed and downloaded. They are free to download and share with British Columbians who seek reliable, up-to-date information to address legal problems or learn about the law. Launched and maintained by Courthouse Libraries BC.

Browse a selection of books on sustainability from our catalogue.

"Branché sur la literature québécoise et canadienne-française pour la jeunesse."

French Canadian children's literature site with information on French Canadian authors, illustrators and resources.

CLAS is a nationally recognized non-profit law firm, specializing in housing, income security, workers’ rights, mental health and human rights law.

This consumer information page provides easy access to a wealth of resources about your health and the surrounding environment - air, water, land, food and consumer products.

Consumer database of categorized consumer product reviews from a variety of news and trade publications. For everything from automobiles to washers and dryers, it ranks and describes all reviews and recommendations.

A searchable database of counsellors, psychologists and therapists in the Lower Mainland and other BC locations.

From BCcampus OpenEd,a searchable collection of open textbooks. The curated collection aligns with the top 40 subject areas in BC. Many of these textbooks have been reviewed and vetted by BC post-secondary faculty. Textbooks can be read online, downloaded, and printed.

Immigration, refugees & citizenship-Explore the links to reliable online guides and tools and to organizations in BC. They have been chosen by librarians at Courthouse Libraries BC.

CRCL is a mobile, community-led crisis response team that supports people experiencing mental health crises. Its trained crisis workers respond to mental health crises, offering immediate assistance, de-escalation, and follow-up support to individuals 13+ on the North Shore.

Cyndi's List of Genealogical Sites on the Internet is a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.

Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and snowtubing in the winter, beautiful hiking in the summer.

Specializes in providing people with a positive paddling experience and emphasizes safety and skill development. They offer hourly, daily, or weekly rentals, pre-scheduled lesson programs and tours & more. Operates full time from April – October, with limited operations the rest of the year.

Information about their programs and opportunities for those with autism spectral disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy, Downs’ Syndrome and many other developmental disabilities, and their caregivers.

Dial-A-Law features free information on the law in British Columbia in 190 topic areas. The information is reviewed by lawyers and updated regularly. Maintained by People's Law School

Advocacy, programs, education, news, and links to other BC and Canadian resources. This organization supports people with all disabilities to live with dignity and independence and as equal and full participants in the community.

Includes local services, government, community, schedules and contact information.

Learn more about how the district is planning to achieve their goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting and enhancing ecosystem health and biodiversity and improving resilience to climate change.

Bylaws of the District of North Vancouver regulating parking, noise, signs, lawn watering, land-use, and more. Look up a bylaw by keyword, bylaw number or browse by category. You can also use this page to report bylaw infractions or pay/dispute tickets online.

West Vancouver Municipal website and links to municipal documents and services

This is part of the website of Saroj Ghoting, an early childhood literacy consultant associated with ALA's Every Child Ready to Read campaign. Packed with practical ideas!

Your central stop for all things related to Earth Day and sustainability, with resources like news, press releases, toolkits, fact sheets, posters, and more.

Provides access to post-secondary planning information for over 2000 undergraduate programs offered by BC universities, colleges, and institutes.

Information about provincial elections and electoral events. This non-partisan Office of the Legislature offers everything you need to know to register, research and prepare to cast your vote.

The Canadian government's guide to energy-efficient appliances, heating and cooling, and more.

ENN has a serious editorial mission - To inform, educate, enable and create a platform for global environmental action.

Eric Carle-- the world famous author and illustrator who created the Very Hungry Caterpillar and countless other children's classics.

BCIT Test Centre locations offer testing and invigilation services for students attending other colleges and universities, as well as BCIT distance education students requiring a proctored exam outside of their scheduled exam sessions.

The Office of the Registrar at Athabasca University annually updates a list of Invigilation centres across Canada. This website lists exam invigilation centres in the province of British Columbia. The list includes fees, which are subject to change for each centre without notice.

SFU Registrar and Information Services is registered with many institutions as an invigilation centre and accommodate most testing requirements including online and international exams.

This website provides age-appropriate information to help kids, teens and parents deal with a family break up.

Self-help guides with step-by-step instructions on topics such as how to file for a divorce, children, finances, abuse and family violence as well as general information about the BC legal system.

Family Services of the North Shore (FSNS) is a not for profit accredited organization committed to providing compassionate, professional, and affordable social services to those who live or work on the North Shore. Features counselling and educational programs.

From The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch provides free access to 4+ billion names from all over the world. You can create an account and build your family tree online free of charge. PLEASE NOTE: Some material is only available for viewing at a Family History Center. West Vancouver Memorial Library on the North Shore is a Family History Center and has access to that material.

British Columbia is home to 203 First Nations communities and an amazing diversity of Indigenous languages; approximately 60% of the First Nations languages of Canada are spoken in B.C. Find out about these languages and cultures using this site.

Travel the world and visit historic sights and museums from home! Google Arts & Culture is a non-commercial initiative that works with cultural institutions and artists around the world. Their mission is to preserve and bring the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere.

Homepage of the B.C. government, with links to the various ministries and agencies.

Get quick, easy access to the Government of Canada's most requested services and information.

How you can immigrate to Canada, how to protect yourself from fraud and what to expect after you arrive in Canada.

Your one-stop shop for all Canadian and government information on the internet. Includes information on filing taxes and getting a passport.

Easy access to the federal government’s financial aid and other programs including employment, housing, technology, and workplace supports.

Metro Vancouver - 21 Municipalities, one Treaty First Nation and one Electoral area working together for a liveable region.

Hiking and other great activities in the summer! Skiing, snowshoeing and outdoor ice-skating in the winter.

Health Canada helps Canadians maintain and improve their health. It ensures that high-quality health services are accessible, and works to reduce health risks. Includes information and services on consumer product safety, healthy living, drug and health products, food and nutrition, and more.

An independent and BC-based not-for-profit organization that provides programs such as Meals on Wheels, the Family Respite Centre, and the Community Integration Project.

HealthLink BC develops, operates and maintains a comprehensive non-emergency health information and advice service to the residents of BC. They employ tele-nurses, registered dietitians, qualified exercise professionals and health service navigators.

The site has over 2,600 service listings publicly-funded or not-for-profit mental health and substance use supports and many articles featuring easy to understand language and curated information about commonly searched topics.

Looking for answers to hard questions? Find out about drugs & alcohol, body image, depression, stress, and healthy living in general.

Activities, podcasts, games and more! Wholesome fun that is built on the philosophy that children become their best selves when they use their creativity and imagination; develop their reading, thinking and reasoning skills; and learn to treat others with respect, kindness and sensitivity.

Help for separating couples in BC, including guidance on separating finances and going to court.

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s proven English language test.

Focusing on settlement and integration for new immigrants, Impact North Shore offers events, workshops, volunteer opportunities, employment and youth services, translation services, an English-learning centre, and a useful list of outside resources (including multilingual legal publications).

NVDPL Indigenous Collections

NVDPL Indigenous Collections

NVDPL Indigenous Collections

NVDPL Indigenous Collections

NVDPL Indigenous Collections

NVDPL Indigenous Collections

NVDPL Indigenous Collections

NVDPL Indigenous Collections

ITA works with employers, employees, industry, labour, training providers and government to issue credentials, manage apprenticeships, set program standards, and increase opportunities in the trades in BC.

The digital library has thousands on international children's books - online! Chose stories from around the world, in other languages, or listen to one of the favourite classics.

ICES evaluates formal for-credit educational programs of study for people who have studied in other provinces or countries and determines comparable levels in British Columbian and Canadian terms.

Jbrary is a library of storytime resources for those of us working with children. Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more.

Generated by Employment and Social Development Canda, Job Bank is Canada’s national employment service helping Canadians find work and plan their careers, and helping employers to recruit and hire across the country. Also provides labour market information.

Resources and tools for learning English and French. Includes TERMIUM Plus®, a terminology and linguistic data bank, as well as writing tools that deal with grammar, punctuation, typography, translation and vocabulary, quizzes, articles and headlines, and linkes to other language resources.

A national, non-profit volunteer organization that seeks to promote public awareness about learning disabilities through advocacy and education. Find informational resources about various learning disabilities, employment and education options for those with learning disabilities, and more.

Legal Aid BC provides legal information, advice and representation services. Their priority is to serve the interests of people experiencing barriers accessing the legal system. They can help with serious family problems, child protection matters, immigration issues and criminal law issues.

Legal Aid BC translates many of its publications into languages other than English. Go here to find multilingual publications on topics such as legal aid, your legal rights, and family law issues.

Access Canada’s rich heritage through digital and physical records, documents, multimedia and publications.

Library2Go includes a selection of children's titles that are available as downloadable e-books.

Includes a selection of teen titles that are available as downloadable ebooks.

We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services.

This unique centre offers visitors an introduction to the temperate rainforest and provides environmental education for the local community. Informative and interactive displays present information on the plants and animals of the temperate rainforest and global environmental issues.

Search online for photographs, maps, plans, film, oral histories and more, or visit onsite in Lynn Valley to view records and collections.

The magic school bus is a favourite book, TV and DVD series. Now you can check out guided tours, games, and video clips on line!

Comprehensive List of Multilingual Resources

Information and enrolment forms for Medical Services Plan of BC and PharmaCare. B.C's publicly-funded health care system ensures that all eligible residents have access to medically necessary health care services and to eligible prescription medications, medical supplies, and pharmacy services.

An online portal that brings together information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Extensive info about drugs and supplements, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, surgery videos & more.

Information and links to BC Government services for addiction treatment and mental health support.

Resources for both employers and job seekers including career advice, resume help and salary tools. Job seekers can search jobs and apply online.

MOSAIC is a registered charity serving immigrant, refugee, migrant and mainstream communities in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley as well as throughout the province of BC and overseas via online programs.

Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snow tubing, tobogganing, and dog-sledding. Also find information about a range of activities in the summer months.

Apply to BC universities and colleges online, or find out more about online post-secondary programs.

Dive into the rich world of Shakespeare with our full-text, interactive editions of his plays. myShakespeare replaces traditional footnotes with multimedia resources for the 21st-century student. Includes Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, and Macbeth.

From the BC Ministry of Health, this guide and workbook help you complete an advance care plan that outlines your wishes about health care decisions in the event you are unable to do so. It will help you consider what is important to you, help you document your beliefs and wishes, and help you develop the advance care plan that best suits you.

Indigenous content from the The National Film Board of Canada.

The National Film Board of Canada has produced more than 14,000 works, 6,000 of which are available free of charge on nfb.ca.

Native Land Digital strives to create and foster conversations about the history of colonialism, Indigenous ways of knowing, and settler-Indigenous relations, through educational resources such as our map and Territory Acknowledgement Guide.

Assistive technology and innovative programs and services for those with physical disabilities.

New to BC unites 10 public library systems in Metro Vancouver to help connect newcomers with programs and services in their community.

Moving to a new country can be hard. You might have a lot of questions. The B.C. Newcomers’ Guide will help you settle into B.C. quickly and easily.

NSCR's Community Legal Services program aims to increase people's access to justice by providing free legal information, advice, and advocacy services to those facing disputes or legal issues.

Childcare information for parents and caregivers, information on volunteering on the north shore, including a listing of local volunteering job openings. Additionally, it contains a searchable version of the Green Book, the directory of north shore services produced by the NSCR.

An ongoing project to compile a hub of cultural assets within the North Shore Region. This tool is intended for residents, tourists, planners, and the cultural sector, to help build audiences, drive tourism, fill gaps, and encourage partnerships to better highlight our rich cultural diversity.

The NSDRC is the only organization on the North Shore that assists anyone, regardless of age, with any kind of disability. They connect people with special needs with programs and services that help them to live with dignity, freedom and joy.

The NSEM works in partnership with the three North Shore municipalities to plan, coordinate and test emergency and disaster response services.

The North Shore Homelessness Task Force is an open service network that focuses on areas related to support services, communications and information, and the continuum of housing. This site contains a resource map of the North Shore and the Keeping Safe resources card.

This is a centralized website of resources for LGBTQ+ people on the North Shore.

Meals on Wheels delivers hot nutritious noon-day meal to people living on the North Shore, from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove.

Check out maps of bike trails on the North Shore, find out about trail closures, or keep an eye on upcoming events.

The North Shore Neighbourhood House strives to work together to enhance the lives of our neighbours, especially the most vulnerable.

Connecting North and West Vancouver since 1969, the North Shore News has evolved to become a valued community information source both in print and online. This resource provides residents of all ages with information on local opportunities, entertainment and relevant community information.

A peaceful approach to crime and conflict that seeks to address the needs of victims, offenders and communities by offering processes that encourage dialogue, reparation and healing.

North Shore Streamkeepers are volunteers who have an interest in local history, ecology, and lifestyle who are willing to be trained and spend their free time monitoring and improving streams and waterways on the North Shore.

Swimming, diving, skating, hockey, curling, tennis, squash, racquetball, and fitness training. The club also has Indoor activities like foosball, nob hockey, and video games.

A not for profit organization comprised of businesses, professionals, residents and other community groups working together to ensure a healthy economic and socio-economic base to benefit the entire community. Its mandate is to represent and promote the North Vancouver City and District's economy.

North Vancouver District Municipality Website and links to Municipal Documents and Services

Contains information programs, collections, as well an extensive searchable database of online material associated with the archives, and a searchable artifact database associated with the museum.

Information on parks, park facilities, park attractions including horitculture and arboriculture, and includes informaton on sports fields, places to mountain bike, and park events.

Contains complete information on programs, activities and online registration. The North Vancouver Recreation & Culture (NVRC) Commission is a partnership between the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver, offering a wide range of activities for residents.

Sexual health information, support, and services for teens in British Columbia. This organization supports, provides, and promotes inclusive and accessible health care and education.

Information on consumer rights, avoiding scams and frauds, making a complaing, advertising, and getting out of debt.

All the forms you need to set up your business in BC, including name registration, incorporation, GST, payroll taxes, business licenses and more.

The Open Door Community Hub is a welcoming, drop-in space for people to gather and connect with other members of the community. Join us for refreshments, games and an opportunity to socialize with others every week. Free hot drinks, snacks, and care packages with essentials will be available to program participants only.

Out On The Shelves Library aims to foster a free, accessible, and safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and their allies to gather, access library services, provide a platform for queer creators, and discover and share stories and resources centred on queer experiences.

Resources for parents teaching math at home. Ages 2-8. This resource makes learning math fun and engaging. Click on the age of your child for assistance specific to their needs.

Help students prepare for their upcoming graduation assessment by taking previous tests. Focusing on numeracy and literacy, assessments measure learning skills linked to curriculum and performance standards.

People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. They provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.

A non-profit based out of Vancouver and Victoria that empowers youth, families, and adults with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers to access and enjoy nature.

Someday your "printz" will come - and here they are! A listing of some of the best teen titles ever published in the U.S.

PROUD2BE is a program dedicated to empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ people with a focus on trans, two-spirit, non-binary, genderqueer, and youth in our community who do not fit into the traditional gender binary, as well as their families.

Peer support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

QMUNITY is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives.

Contains information on pickup schedule, drop-off centre, and various resources on recycling and reuse.

bc211 is a Vancouver-based nonprofit organization that specializes in providing information and referral regarding community, government and social services in BC, including resources on addiction, mental health, homelessness, disabilities and more.

The Red Cedar is B.C.'s young readers choice award for students in Grades 4 - 7. Each year a list of titles are nominated in fiction and information categories and students have six months to read, write and vote for their favourite!

Regenerate BC offers opportunities to learn about research-based solutions to the climate crisis and how to take action. Their goal is to educate, engage, and inspire citizens to put into action known and proven solutions to the climate crisis, and build a thriving, just, and sustainable BC and world for all.

This free online learning platform teaches BC tenants how to find rental housing, maintain problem-free tenancies, and resolve legal disputes with landlords.

Contact the Residential Tenancy Branch for information, education and dispute resolution services for landlords and tenants.

Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) is a non-profit Canadian organization whose mission is to promote, through education, the knowledge, skills, perspectives, and practices essential to a sustainable future. A lot of classroom resources can also be found on this website.

Concerned about your civil rights at school? This site outlines some basic ideas and concepts concerning civil liberties for students.

Explore a variety of topics through reading, watching vidoes, looking at images and listening to recordings. Content in both English and French. All content created by Roayl BC Museum staff.

The official site that provides access to most public securities documents and information filed by public companies and investment funds with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA). For American companies, try EDGAR.

Ask a question, check out the message board, or read up on all sorts of sex and sexuality related issues.

Through the B.C. Ministry of Education, get help with post-secondary tuition and fees. Learn about the scholarships and awards available to Grade 12 students completing high school.

Daily activities and projects to keep the learning happening at home. Organized by grade level (K-9) and includes resources for parents.

Information on admissions requirements, costs, programs, and contact information for over 600 post secondary schools.

A non-profit society promoting the independence and well-being of elderly and isolated seniors as part of its mandate.

Seniors Services Society of BC provides older adults 60+ with information and guidance on housing and support program options including tax assistance, transportation, grocery shopping, meal delivery and more.

Information about government programs and services for older adults. A one-stop-shop for information to plan for and live a healthy, active aging lifestyle. Included on the website are sections on health care, finances, benefits, housing, transportation and more.

A standard in children's entertainment, the website will introduce you to all the famous Sesame Street characters.

Funs games from Dr. Seuss! (some require Shockville software to play)Funs games from Dr. Seuss! (some require Shockville software to play)

For 2SLGBTQIA+ South Asians and their friends and families in Metro Vancouver.

Our North Vancouver seniors’ centre provides information about the programs as well as links of local interest.

An online version of Sing Tao Daily Canadian Chinese Newspaper in traditional Chinese and translatable into English.

Created by the experts at UBC Library, this resources offers vetted resources that enable BC entrepreneurs to answer challenging market research questions. Use the free tools on this website to structure market research, grow your business, guage market size or learn the latest industry trends.

Small Claims is the do-it-yourself court for civil disputes from $5,001 to $35,000. Want to know more about Small Claims Court B.C.? Take some time to explore the information and resources on this site.

Study guides for a variety of subject areas. Sometimes you don't understand your teacher, your textbooks make no sense, and you have to read sixteen chapters by tomorrow. SparkNotes is a resource that can help you understand books, write papers, and study for tests.

Statistics Canada is the national statistical office. The agency ensures Canadians have the key information on Canada's economy, society and environment that they require to function effectively as citizens and decision makers.

The actor's guild sponsors this website with storytelling favourites such as Stellaluna and Sophie's masterpiece by master tellers!

StudentAid BC helps eligible students with the cost of their post-secondary education through loans, grants, scholarships, and other programs.
They also offer programs for borrowers who need help repaying their loans.

Surrey Libraries, at their Cloverdale Library, has over 5000 microfilms and over 3000 books in their archive. Access genealogical databases (at Cloverdale Library only): Ancestry, Find My Past World, Heritage Quest, Points to the Past, and Scotland Places.

NVDPL Indigenous Collections

An online and print magazine written by teens for teens. Submit your own work or read what others have created. Includes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, reviews, art, photography, opinions, and sports.

General info on health, food, and fitness. Includes recipes for teens with lactose intolerance, diabetes, celiac disease etc.

A good source for information on World Cultures. Check out the cool virtual tours!

A Canadian-based international magazine for young adult writers, age 13 to 19. Features an annual fiction and poetry contest with cash prizes.

The NCTR is a place of learning and dialogue where the truths of the residential school experience will be honoured and kept safe for future generations.

The first stage of the journey of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. The work of the TRC has now been transferred to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 94 Calls to Action

The UK's central advisory body on archives and manuscripts. Use the "Help with your research" page to learn how to find and use military records, wills, the census and a wide range of other records to trace your ancestors.

US genealogists/family historians main page for information, events, and research in genealogy and family history.

Programs and services to support people living in the North Shore area, including North Vancouver and West Vancouver and surrounding areas through their mental health and/or substance use journey.

Home health care, residential care facilities, and community health services in the North Shore and Coast Garibaldi areas are featured on this Web site.

The Indigenous Justice Centre (IJC) in Vancouver offers supports to Indigenous people – First Nations, Métis and Inuit – dealing with criminal and child protection matters who otherwise cannot access help through legal aid. Run by the BC First Nations Justice Council.

VPL has a comprehensive genealogy and family history subject guide with helpful links to material in their own collection as well as links and ideas for searching elsewhere. VPL also hosts free workshops on topics of genealogical interest.

Find your riding, learn about local candidates and learn how to register to vote if you are a first-time voter. On this portal, you will also find information about the accessibility of voting locations, frequently asked questions and backgrounders on the electoral process.

Whether you're researching the history of your house, your neighbourhood, your family, or the development of the municipality, they have a variety of tools to assist you.

A newspaper for people who are improving their English reading skills. The newspaper is published from September to June by CapU with assistance from the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education and Pacific Newspaper Group, publishers of The Province and The Vancouver Sun. Material is copyrighted.

Find legal information on wills and future planning published by non-profit organizations, the government, and legal professionals in BC. Each topic includes online guides and tools selected by librarians.

Answers to all the questions you can dream of! If they don’t have an answer for your question you can submit it.

Virtual information centre that provides access to career, training, and employment information resources and services such as labour market information, job listings, and educational resources that British Columbians can use in order to prepare for, obtain and keep employment.

From 2023-2033 it is projected there will be almost a million job openings in BC. This edition uses data from the census and the TEER system to assess the age structure of the population and labour force, labour force participation and typical education requirements of occupations.

Since it launched in 2000 with 15,000 jobs, Workopolis has always been the most popular career site in Canada. Today it features over 50,000 jobs a day.

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Search over 100,000 jobs from thousands of job boards, employment and career sites in Canada

Award-winning titles written by youth aged 12-18, selected by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).

Find out about some of the best authors, books, films and graphic novels for teens, selected by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).

Non-fiction and news perspectives written by youth and young writers between 14 and 24. Some of this writing has been published in over 500 Canadian and American newspapers.

Health info for teens from Health Canada. Covers a variety of topics including mental health & wellness, sexual health, substance use, bullying, cosmetics safety, sports gear and more.

Gab Youth is a cool place where youth can kick back, talk with friends, and meet people that have similar questions about sexual orientation or gender identity. Offers drop-ins times and other actitivies.

YouthInBC.com is dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals, organizations, and communities. Their programs work to ensure timely access to support, destigmatize suicide and mental health concerns, and increase awareness and skills for mental health. We engage a community of passionate volunteers. We foster and create compassionate, connected, suicide-safer communities.

Job search tools, job postings, and great information on all sorts of careers from Service Canada'™s website.

A health organization led and run by youth to deal with HIV and Hep C.

A social services organization based out of Burnaby specializing in supporting people with developmental disabilities through life's transitions. They offer services in areas such as behaviour support, employment, home living, and community inclusion.