Government Records
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A popular database for genealogical research. Highlights include images and indexes to U.K. and U.S. census records, 1780-1837 baptism and marriage records for the greater London area, and much more. Access: Central and branch libraries only |
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Municipal and provincial government information including land titles, property assessments, BC companies, registrations under the Personal Property Security Act, and more. |
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Offers Current Statistics, Business Indicators, Earnings & Employment Trends, Labour Force Statistics and the Consumer Price Index, along with Exports (BC Origin), Tourism Sector Monitor, Migration & Immigration Highlights, Small Business Quarterly and Quarterly Regional Statistics. Some data may be released into BC Stats Secure before being released to BC Stats – if you are searching BC stats and you find a report marked with a lock icon, you should be able to access it through BC Stats Secure, in the library. Access Now [opens in new window] |
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Offers the latest issues of Current Statistics, Business Indicators, Earnings & Employment Trends, Labour Force Statistics and the Consumer Price Index, along with Exports (BC Origin), Tourism Sector Monitor, Migration & Immigration Highlights, Small Business Quarterly and Quarterly Regional Statistics. BC Stats Secure includes additional analytical articles and may contain more up-to-date data when it is first released. Access: BC Stats Secure site is available at Central and branch libraries only. |
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Provides comprehensive information on the land, people, economy, government and legal system of Canada. Includes statistical tables, charts, text, images, and audio clips. Access Now [opens in new window] |
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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 |
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Public information from civil court records for Provincial, Supreme and Appeal court files in British Columbia. |
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An archive of the Federal Government of Canada's websites. Dating back to Dec. 2005, this collection preserves previous versions of Canada Post, Agriculture Canada, Transport Canada, and many other gc.ca and .ca sites. Access Now [opens in new window] |
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LexisNexis
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Canadian, U.S. and international media, legal, and government full-text information; current and historical. |
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PCensus
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PCensus provides access to detailed demographic information. Find population, income, and spending levels for all of Canada, by province, city, or postal code. Useful for doing market research for small business Access: Central Library level 4 only |
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Full text of Vancouver City Council minutes from 2001 to present with keyword searching capability. Access Now [opens in new window] |
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City of Vancouver Archives’ searchable index of resolutions from City Council Minutes 1958-2008. Access Now [opens in new window] |
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Paid for by the Province of British Columbia
Vehicle Safety and Inspection Standards Online contains fact sheets, recall bulletins, inspection manuals, safety methods and standards for trucks, trailers, buses and motorcycles as well as up to date transportation related statutes and regulations. Access: Central and Branch Libraries only |
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