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	Canada e-Book Free Resource Provides comprehensive information on the land, people, economy, government and legal system of Canada. Includes statistical tables, charts, text, images, and audio clips.
	Canadaspace Dictionary Free Resource Free Canadian website offering definitions and synonyms for thousands of English words. Users can both search and browse the database.
	Canadian Almanac and Directory Paid for by VPL Comprehensive factbook about Canada, providing quick access to names, addresses, statistics and other information about government, corporate, cultural, health, education media and other kinds of Canadian organizations and bodies. This database has a limited number of simultaneous users. If you have trouble accessing or receive an error message please try again later. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Canadian Business and Current Affairs Paid for by VPL Canadian Business & Current Affairs offers access to its Business (general and specialized), Current Events (newspapers and other media transcripts) and Reference (popular and academic journals) databases. Full-text retrospective coverage to 1993, and citations to 1982. Also now includes selected images. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Canadian Census: Depository Paid for by VPL Statistical data from the 2001 Census of Canada and the 2006 Census of Canada. The census provides detailed demographic and socio-economic data for all standard geographies down to census tract level. Access: Central and branch libraries
	Canadian Directory to Foundations and Corporations Paid for by VPL Contains updated information on over 2,200 Canadian grant-making foundations. You will also find over 150 American foundations with a history of granting in Canada. Access: Central and branch libraries only
	Canadian Encyclopedia Free Resource Historica presents this site free of charge. The site contains the complete text of the Canadian Encyclopedia in English and French, the text of the Junior Encyclopedia of Canada (in English only), numerous interactivities, feature articles, games, the Canucklehead Quiz, and an extensive timeline of Canadian and world events.
	Canadian Literary Centre Paid for by VPL Contains book reviews, essays, author biographies, literary criticism and books from Essays on Canadian Writing Press (ECW Press). Subjects can be international, but the sources will be Canadian. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Canadian Music Periodical Index Free Resource Lists articles published in Canadian music journals, newsletters and magazines from the 19th century to the present.
	Canadian Newsstand Paid for by VPL Full text of over 300 BC and major Canadian daily newspapers. Titles include the Vancouver Sun, Province, Vancouver Courier, West Ender, Victoria Times-Colonist, as well as the National Post, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen, and Calgary Herald. Content for some titles starts as far back as 1985. Some titles are not available for 2 days after publication. Access Now [opens in new window]
	CanLII Free Resource A virtual library of Canadian law. Contains statutes, regulations, and selected case law for Canada's federal government as well as for every province and territory in Canada. Also includes links to frequently consulted legal documents for each jurisdiction (eg, Progress of Bills, Hansards, and Gazettes) as well as links to legal websites for many other countries.
	Cardonline Paid for by VPL CARDonline provides advertising rates, data and media planning information for advertising, marketing, PR and communications professionals. Access: Central Library level 4, research stations only
	Career Cruising Paid for by VPL A comprehensive Canadian career guide providing detailed listings of 450 occupations, including education and training information. Features online Career Matchmaker Survey. Access Now [opens in new window]
	City of Vancouver By-laws Free Resource By-laws enacted by Vancouver City Council. Search the alphabetical list of by-law titles or by topic.
	Clicklaw Free Resource British Columbians’ newest legal website. Provides a single point of entry to legal information, education and help from 24+ organizations.
	ConsumerReports.org Paid for by VPL Provides information and advice on consumer products and services. Includes the full text of Consumer Reports Magazine, spotlight areas, news, blogs, forums and video content. Scroll down to the bottom of the main search page and click on "Canada Extra" for information on Canadian prices and ratings. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Contemporary Authors Paid for by VPL Provides biographical and bibliographical information on modern authors. Includes authors from around the world whose works have been translated into English or published in the United States. Information provided for each author includes personal data, career details, awards, works in progress, and more. This database has a limited number of simultaneous users. If you have trouble accessing or receive an error message please try again later. Sample Searches Access Now [opens in new window]
	Court Services Online (BC) Paid for by VPL Public information from civil court records for Provincial, Supreme and Appeal court files in British Columbia. Contact InfoAction to pay for a search

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