Web Links & Online Resources
Welcome to our collection of online resources! Find information on a variety of topics on websites selected by our librarians. Use the filters below to narrow down your search, or check out our Explore Your Topic pages.
Artists for Kids
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.
BC Cancer
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.
BC Council for Families
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.
BC Housing: Information for Seniors
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 Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Online map of child and youth mental health and substance use services. Provides information on services directly from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), health authorities and community agencies. Only services funded by MCFD and health authorities are shown on the map.
Canada Gazette
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.
Canadian Business Network
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.
Canadian Career College and Trade School Directory
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.
Canadian Seniors Discount Guide
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.
Canadian Toy Testing Council
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.
Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Lessons
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.
English Language Learning
Impact North Shore offers a variety of English Language Learning services, including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes, conversation circles, workplace language classes, and CELPIP testing. Specialized services offer opportunities for families, seniors, job seekers, and entrepreneurs to learn English specific to their needs.
Exam Invigilation: Invigilation Network
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.
Genealogy and Family History (LAC)
Explore topics, links, and related research for additional resources, including Genealogical Societies, International Archives, Canadian Archives and Libraries, & more. Use the Tracing Your Ancestors in Canada guide to learn about genealogy resources available at LAC and how to access them.
Google Arts & Culture
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.
Health Canada
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.
Highlights Kids
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.
Impact North Shore
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).
Language Portal of Canada
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.
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
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.
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
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.
Medical Services Plan
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.
MedlinePlus
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.
My Law BC (Legal Aid BC)
MyLawBC is a website that provides free tools to identify, manage and resolve legal issues in BC, including: Making a parenting plan with the help of a certified mediator, How to make a will, What to do if you are served with a court document, Coming soon: Child Support Mediation
My Voice: Advance Care Planning Guide
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.
North Shore Community Resources
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.
North Shore Culture Compass
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.
North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC)
Guided by the belief that all people are important to their community, the NSDRC provides programs and services dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities, as well as their friends and families, can participate actively as members of the community.
North Shore News
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.
North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
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 Recreation Commission
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.
Persons with Disabilities Online
A Government of Canada website that includes “access to services and information for persons with disabilities, family members, caregivers and all Canadians.” Provides information on employment, transportation and travel, housing, assistive technology, lifestyle, and more.
Small Business Accelerator
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.
Surrey Libraries - Family History
Discover your past, discover yourself! 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.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
The TOEFL® test is among the most widely respected English-language tests in the world, recognized by more than 9,000 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK and the US. Wherever you want to study, the TOEFL test can help you get there.
US National Archives and Records Administration
Archives of the nation's Federal records. Resources of interest include Census Records (1790 - 1940), Military & Immigration records & more. The site also offers guides and tools on how to use the Archives for genealogy research. Go directly to the Resources for Genealogists page to get started.
Voter Information (Elections Canada)
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.
Westcoast Reader
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.
WorkBC: Jobs & Careers
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.
WorkBC: Labour Market Outlook 2023-2033
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.