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 EBSCOhost Research DatabasesAccess the complete range of our subscription EBSCOhost reference databases. Each database contains full-text articles from journals, magazines, books, and encyclopedias. A range of topics are covered including business, social sciences, general science, health, the environment and multiculturalism.  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.  Auto Repair Reference CentreOnline auto repair for vehicles dated 1951 to today.  Small Engine Repair Reference CentreAn online tool for small engine repair assistance, including: ATVs, commercial mowers, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, marine (boats), outdoor power equipment, PWC (personal watercraft/jet ski), snowblowers, snowmobiles, tillers and other small engines. Vehicle Safety and Inspection Standards Online (VSIS Online) (In-Library use only) Current access to vehicle safety and inspection standards and related BC legislation from official sources. British Columbia Statistics (In-Library use only) BCStats 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 - Building, Fire & Plumbing (In-Library use only) The BC Codes 2006 includes the Building, Fire and Plumbing Codes and provides the minimum requirements for a safely built environment. The BC Codes are the product of a unique partnership between industry practitioners, construction technology experts, and provincial regulators.  NoveList [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. BC Virtual Reference Desk A set of BC librarian recommended websites. |
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| Encyclopedia of British Columbia Online (In-Library use only) Thousands of entries, photos, illustrations, and multimedia covering BC-related information. Canadian Encyclopedia Online English & French. Includes the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada, The Canadian Encyclopedia Junior Edition, Maclean’s articles and the Timeline of Canadian history. Canada e-Book This online reference site from Statistics Canada uses sound, images, tables, graphs and both analytical and descriptive text to look at Canada—The Land, The People, The Economy and The State. Bartleby.com: Great Books Online Encyclopedia, dictionary, quotations, thesaurus, anatomy and more. |
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 Business Source PremiereFull-text business and management articles from thousands of magazines and journals. Includes country economic reports, company profiles, and images.
Gale Business Plan E-booksOnline access to the 15 volume set of Business Plans Handbook. This database is made available by funding from the Sutherland Foundation and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.  Canadian Directory to Foundations and Corporations (In-Library use only)An online database containing updated information on over 2,200 Canadian grant-making foundations and over 150 American foundations with a history of granting in Canada. |
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 Consumer Health Complete [EBSCO] Medical and health expertise from authoritative databases, encyclopedias, journals, and books.
 Cochrane LibraryThis virtual library provides full content access to the latest research in best patient treatment options. PubMed Central Canada A free digital archive of full-text, peer-reviewed health and life sciences literature based on PubMed Central, the archive developed by the US National Library of Medicine.
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 Searchasaurus Full-text from dozens of children's magazines appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. Includes EBSCO Animals, Funk & Wagnall's New World, and EBSCO Primary Search.  Kids SearchA database specifically designed for elementary/middle school students with an interface that combines rich graphics with easy-to-use functionality.  Student Research CenterSpecifically designed for secondary school students, this database provides search of magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, films and videos.  IBM's Edmark House SeriesInteractive software supported by corresponding print materials such as lesson plans, print activities and teacher guides. Intended for Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 2. |
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Electronic Law Library General legal information provided by the Legal Services Society of BC. QP LegalEze (In-Library use only) Provides the current laws of BC. LawLINK BC Government Documents Online |
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