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Check out Opus' Visual Art Newsletter.  Access to their online store as well.

The Encyclopedia of Music in Canada. 

Grant information for the Arts

"Where Canadian Arts Professionals can connect with jobs, opportunities, resources and each other." - Slogan from website

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Enjoyed a particular book or writer and want to find something similar? This site will recommend a good follow-up read for you to get your teeth into. Its suggestions rely on the magic of user-generated content, and the site isn't in the pocket of any publishing houses, so you should get a fairly unbiased recommendation.

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An extensive social database for book lovers, Goodreads allows users to discuss new book finds and discover recommendations through a network of fellow bookworms.

Fiction_L is an electronic mailing list devoted to reader's advisory topics such as book discussions, booktalks, collection development issues, booklists and bibliographies, and a wide variety of other topics of interest to librarians, book discussion leaders, and others with an interest in reader's advisory. Fiction_L was developed for and by librarians dealing with fiction collections and requests; however fiction lovers worldwide are welcome to join the discussion. Among the topics discussed have been: genre study, bibliographies, workshops, audiobooks, reading clubs, and print and electronic resources The discussion is not limited to fiction, but rather covers all aspects of reader's advisory for children, young adults and adults, including non-fiction materials.

A good book does more than simply entertain - it leaves you mentally richer than when you started it. BookBrowse seeks out these gems from both established writers and first time authors - novels that whisk you to unfamiliar times and places, thrillers that are more than just 'page-turners', and thought-provoking non-fiction that entertains as it informs.

More than 130,000 book reviews for librarians, book groups, and book lovers—from the trusted experts at the American Library Association.

ALA Recommended Reading compiles different reading lists for all ages, especially children and teens. Most lists are available on the ALA web site. --Wikipedia

LibraryThing is a social networking website for cataloging and sharing personal and institutional library collections. The site contains a "Suggester" feature which provides book recommendations based on user catalogs with similar books. The broader your catalog, the more specific suggestions you will receive. --Wikipedia

What's Next is a free resource from the Kent District Library System in Michigan that helps users in finding quality series fiction. "A series is two or more books linked by character(s), settings, or other common traits" --Wikipedia

Fantastic Fiction maintains bibliographies for over 30,000 authors and is an easy way to track series by authors and authors who write under different pseudonyms. --Wikipedia

BookSpot.com is a free resource "that simplifies the search for the best book-related content on the Web" and directs users to where they can find audiobooks, free first chapters, and specific lists such as award winners and the top 150 bestsellers of the week. --Wikipedia

The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) is a freely-accessible online encyclopedia of philosophy maintained by Stanford University. Each entry is written and maintained by an expert in the field, including professors from over 65 academic institutions worldwide. --Wikipedia

Flickr is home to over five billion of the world’s photos. Get a glimpse of another world by diving into the official White House photostream or the newest images from NASA. Or explore a moment in history with archived collections from the Smithsonian, Library of Congress and more in The Commons.

Together, Picasa & Picasa Web Albums make it easy for you to organize and edit your digital photos, then create online albums to share with friends, family & the world.

Weekly podcast about photography.

Links to useful resources related to the Tsimshian language.

This paper describes the Sm'algyax language program being implemented in School District 52 in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. It examines ways to support language renewal ranging from traditional forms of instruction and print-based materials to computer interaction and internet resources.

Hear native speakers of English from around the world speak both a set paragraph and speak casually.

Teachers and students will find websites, educational tools, and digitized primary sources (printed documents, diaries, maps, illustrations, paintings, manuscripts, and printed and recorded music) from LAC holdings. These resources stimulate students' imaginations and develop their critical thinking skills, as well as help teachers make Canadian history, literature and music come to life.

Learning Resources by Statistics Canada targets students, teachers, post-secondary students and parents looking for boredom-busting games and activities.

Government web portal for Canadian youth with information pertaining to employment, post-secondary education, government services.

Located in the Career Resource Center in Prince Rupert, The Edge specializes in providing employment related services to youth.

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No prizes for guessing what Dictionary.com is. As the old cliché goes, it does exactly what it says on the tin. If you're looking for a dictionary definition of a word, it certainly returns a more detailed definition than Google's 'define' function. Dictionary.com does more just define things for you, though – it also has a Word of the Day feature. Sign up, and you'll receive a new word, gift-wrapped and delivered by email, every day.

A massive online encyclopedia that anyone can update and edit. 

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Even though printing out the whole of Wikipedia would result in a stack of paper about a kilometre high, it is somewhat exclusive in what it contains. If you're after outrageously detailed guides to popular culture, Wikia's various sub-sites will suck you in and never spit you back out. Take a look at Wookieepedia, the Star Wars wiki, for a perfect example: it features a whopping 70,000 articles, and all of them are obsessively maintained.

Home to one of the largest "collections of collections" on the Internet, ibiblio.org is a conservancy of freely available information, including software, music, literature, art, history, science, politics, and cultural studies.

AMICUS is an information resource developed and maintained by the National Library of Canada (NLC) for libraries, researchers and the public.

Comprehesive list of Canadian libraries. Browsable by institution name, library type, and region. Hosted by the National Library of Canada.

Emissions testing program for Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

CAA brochure to help calculate how much it costs to own and operate your vehicle. - Canadian Automobile Association

Ethos of the Canadian Automobile Association - Canadian Automobile Association. 

A large searchable database of online auto repair manuals, car maintenance help and project advice.  It also includes advice areas and discount automotive parts store guides.

Description from the website: 
DriveSmartBC is an educational resource for drivers who travel on the highways of British Columbia.

Description from the website: 
The BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation works with families, communities and business partners to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes and injuries in BC.

Description from ICBC (The Insurance Corporation of BC):
Our Corporate Research department is doing important behind-the-scenes work to help keep our roads safer.  Here's a sampling of our research.

Transport Canada

Canada's Road Safety Vision is a national undertaking aimed at making Canada's roads the safest in the world - Transport Canada.

Increasing awareness and understanding of the problem.
-Drinking and Driving, Road Safety

Website for BC Ferries

"BC Transit links communities, businesses and lifestyles in over 50 communities across the province."

A guide to help Canadians undertaking aboriginal genealogical research in the archival documentation at Library and Archives Canada.

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With Geni, you’re able to create free, wow-inducing family trees that you can share with friends and family and update as you research your genealogy.

"A single window providing electronic access to genealogical resources in Canada."

Genealogical search records set up by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Genealogy is the science that researches the descent of families and individuals.
-Library and Archives Canada

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The Canadian Grain Commission is a federal government agency. It is the regulator of Canada’s grain handling industry. It is the official certifier of Canadian grain. The Canadian Grain Commission is Canada’s scientific research organization on grain quality.

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Controlled by western Canadian farmers, the CWB is the largest wheat and barley marketer in the world. As one of Canada's biggest exporters, the Winnipeg-based organization sells grain to over 70 countries and returns all sales revenue, less marketing costs, to farmers.

Commissioned to preserve agricultural land and encourage and enable farm businesses throughout BC.

The Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB) is committed to providing client-focused, high quality, integrated Crown land and resource management and information services to British Columbians.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Description from the BCCA website: 
BCCA is the voice of the BC co-op movement.
Our mission is to build a co-operative economy that promotes social and economic justice, and advances the well-being of British Columbians and their communities.

The Canadian Co-operative Association is a national association for co-operatives in Canada, representing more than nine million co-operative and credit union members from over 2,000 organizations.  Individual co-op members are represented by CCA either directly through their co-operative, through their provincial co-op associations or credit union central, or through sectoral organizations.

"The Co-operatives Secretariat was established within the Government of Canada in 1987 to help the federal government respond more effectively to the concerns and needs of co-operatives." - Goverment of Canada

An Agency of Industry Canada

Preserving Canada's published heritage. - National Library of Canada

Copyright information for authors - The Writers' Union of Canada

The blog of Michael Geist, one of Canada's foremost experts on technology law.

With astonishing depth in its reporting and analysis, the Wall Street Journal provides the low-down on everything from the economy to the political scene.

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With financial news and videos, advice, and tips on building your portfolio, TheStreet.com helps you to make informed investing decisions.

An essential guide to life insurance - Canadian Health and Life Insurance Association

A review of the supplementary health insurance Canadians need when they travel out-of-country. - Canadian Life and Health Insurance Agency

Essential facts, overview of statistics and contemporary issues in the insurance industry - Insurance Bureau of Canada

Brochure explaining home insurance and how to choose a policy - Insurance Bureau of Canada

MINFILE contains geological, location and economic information on over 12,000 metallic, industrial mineral and coal mines, deposits and occurrences in BC. - B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines

An economic overview of the primary steel industry in Canada. - Industry Canada

Analysis of Canadian industry trends, and where applicable, comparative US analysis is provided. - Industry Canada

A typical pulp and paper mill discharges from 25,000 to over 100,000 litres of wastewater for each air-dried tonne of pulp produced. - Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

The voice of the BC interior forest industry.

From the website: 
We provide advisory services, education, and community to help entrepreneurs succeed in all stages of business. We are supported by the Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development and Western Economic Diversification Canada.

From the website: 
Our goal is to help your business grow and succeed through streamlined access to reliable, up-to-date information and services tailored to your needs. Canada Business strives to:

• reduce the complexity of dealing with multiple levels of government
• consolidate business information in one convenient service
• enable you to make well-informed business decisions in a global economy
• contribute to your success through sound business planning, market research and the use of strategic business information

A profile of small business in British Columbia.

eBusiness Connection offers a comprehensive collection of e-business information services to help your small business succeed in an Internet connected world. - Western Economic Diversification Canada

The OneStop Business Registry is a public sector partnership offering integrated Business Registration and Business Address Change services based on the Business Number. - Government of British Columbia

Programs and services for western Canadian entrepreneurs. - Western Economic Diversification Canada

Business success depends on obtaining access to reliable information. The Small Business Accelerator is your gateway to freely available business information, education, and assistance that is both current and trustworthy. We know how hard it is to find, sort, and analyze quality business information. Use this website to kick start your research efforts, so you can spend your precious time focusing on your business needs. You'll find information resources and research strategies that will be critical to all aspects of your business planning - whether you're just getting started or looking to grow or open a new a location. Solid research will move your business forward.

Virtual Reference Library containing every volume of the Business Plans Handbook series in eBook form - "A collection of actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in North America. Plans are from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries, with company names and addresses changed. Each volume presents 20 business plans and includes a business plan template, two fictional business plans, a listing of organizations, agencies, and consultants; a glossary; and an updated bibliography."

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Online investing made easy and accessible, with a site that gives you tons of stock trading options and information on the markets

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There’s no problem finding stock information on the web—it’s everywhere—but it’s a bit harder to find information that’s worth using. Lots of sites offer stock quotes and an update on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, but few provide material that’s truly worthwhile. For an irreverent, amusing—and, yes, useful—take on the investing world, visit the Motley Fool, where two brothers (a.k.a. “the Fools”) and their cohorts dispense investing advice and encouragement. You’ll find lots of stock ideas at the site, with areas like Boring Portfolio (“stocks that are low on gloss and high on potential”) or Daily Double (one that doubled in the past six months). And, of course, the site offers stock quotes, business news, message boards and more.

An Agency of Industry Canada

Experiences of Long-Term "Expected to Work" Recipients. - Legal Services Society of BC

A directory of Industry Canada corporate publications. - Industry Canada

Guided tours of First Nations coastal villages dating back 1800 years.

Builds capacity in rural, coastal, Aboriginal and northern communities that wish to take control of their future.

Published notices to mariners from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Protecting Canada's coasts and waterways.

Vessel traffic services, safety communications and rescue coordination. - Canadian Coast Guard

Maritime training, education and research programs. - Canadian Coast Guard

An explicit recognition by the federal government that fish habitats are national assets. - Oceans and Fish Habitat, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

The Oceans Action Plan serves as the overarching umbrella for coordinating and implementing oceans activities, and provides a framework to sustainably develop and manage our oceans. But this will take time, and we must start with the foundation pieces needed to achieve sustained, long-term change. - Oceans and Fish Habitat, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

The AFS program is applicable where DFO manages the fishery and where land claims settlements have not already put a fisheries management regime in place. - Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Tree Disease identification guide for British Columbia. - Forestry Development

Website includes the following: 

• Effects of Bladed Skid Roads on Soil Properties and Early Tree Growth... [PDF] http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Rr/Rr21.htm - A research report on road design and construction from the Ministry of Forests Research Program 2001 - Ministry of Forests - Publication Search
• Forest Soil Conservation and Rehabilitation in British Columbia
  http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Bro/Bro70.htm
  - Lessons learned from recent research into forest soils.
  2002 - Ministry of Forests - Publication Search

Contains reference material and information on a wide variety of topics concerning Canada's forests.

Supporting modern furniture design and sustainable manufacturing in Canada and beyond.

Sharing resource management information among the resource community.

The successor of the Forest Practices Code. November 21, 2002

A peer-reviewed electronic journal publishing information that supports and improves the sustainable management of the provinces ecosystems.

Select standing committee on public accounts report. 2000

A lawyers perspective on purchasing a franchise. - Liss and Lamar, P.C. Law Firm 

Find the text of the Agreement, publications and general information. Topics include an overview of the NAFTA, rules of origin, temporary entry of business persons, NAFTA institutions and contacts. - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

Business visitors may work in Canada without a work permit, without entering the Canadian labour market. - Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Social bookmarking site

Description from Ars Technica
At Ars Technica—the name is Latin-derived for the "art of technology"—we specialize in original news and reviews, analysis of technology trends, and expert advice on topics ranging from the most fundamental aspects of technology to the many ways technology is helping us enjoy our world. We work for the reader who not only needs to keep up on technology, but is passionate about it.

Public submitted tech stories - one of the nerdiest sites on the web and that's a good thing.

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Hours of geek-friendly programming, from meeting the weirdos behind the strangest websites around to full Photoshop tutorials and advice on defeating padlocks.

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If general video content doesn't appeal to you, don't forget that the internet always has something for every niche. SecurityTube is a YouTube-style site that's specifically for computer security videos, with uploads offering a level of depth you simply won't find elsewhere.

Tired of tech sites that just aren't updated frequently enough? MakeUseOf has around 20 experienced contributors, so every day sees several new posts recommending essential new software and websites, along with interesting articles on ways to improve your PC and internet life. The best are compiled into free guides on topics like networking, iTunes, Linux and Photoshop.

Looking for an alternative to telephone long distance?  Check out Skype which allows you to make phone calls over the Internet.

Popurls grabs the top headlines, photos and videos from across the web hottest sites and puts it all together on one amazing page.

Boing Boing is a fantastic blog mixing up tech commentary, geek culture of all stripes, and much more.

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You can't beat Google's news homepage when it comes to getting a snapshot of the most important stories in the world. Or can you? It turns out you can. Newsmap presents Google's news feed pictorially, giving the most important stories proportionally more prominence on the screen.

One of the new generations of search engines that organizes the results in a very user-friendly way.  Check out this introductory video

Search engine that ranks sites by the number of other sites that link to them.

Another popular search engine.

A search engine.

A search engine with a unique visual interface.

Another search engine.
 

Currently the second most popular search engine to Google.

Update your friends, family, co-workers or just the world on what you are up to, what you are thinking, what you are digging, or whatever you like.  Just make sure it's 140 characters or less.

Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life.

Looking for an alternative to YouTube?  Vimeo may be the video community you are looking for.

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Whoever said television makes you stupid never saw Fora TV. Every day the site's programmers upload clips of scientists, authors, intellectuals, captains of industry and world leaders standing up and laying out what they think they know. The feeds are piped in from Davos, the Entertainment Gathering, the World Economic Forum — all élite conferences where smart people gather to tell one another what they're thinking, planning and doing. Fora TV is the place to turn to after you've seen your nth viral video and realize your brain itself is in danger of becoming infected.

Viddler is a transparent, easy-to-use video platform for business use

Founded in February 2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small.

Access your Citytel e-mail over the web.

Hotmail email service.  Can be used for MSN messenger chat. 

Email service at canada.com.

Email service at mail.com.

Email service through Yahoo Canada. 

Email service provided by Google.

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Dropbox is a storage application and service operated by Dropbox, Inc. The service enables users to store and sync files online and between computers.Dropbox has a cross-platform client (Linux for x86 and x86_64, Mac, Windows and the iPhone) that enables users to drop any file into a Dropbox folder that is then synced to the web and the users' other computers with the Dropbox client. Files in the Dropbox folder may then be shared with other Dropbox users or accessed from the web. Users may also upload files manually through a web browser.

A free Dropbox account offers 2 GB of storage. Users may upgrade to 50 GB or 100 GB by paying a monthly or yearly fee. The total amount of storage space of both the free and fee-based accounts may be increased by up to 3 GB for free accounts by increments of .25 GB and 6 GB for fee-based accounts by referring others to the service.

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Mozy is an online backup tool created by Berkeley Data Systems, a Silicon Slopes company based in Pleasant Grove, Utah. The Mozy online backup service allows both Windows and Mac users to back up their data to an off-site server. While originally released as a product for end-users, Mozy later released a remote backup utility for businesses called MozyPro.

Mozy currently offers three versions of backup software: MozyFree, MozyHome and MozyPro.

Mozy Free allows users to back up as much as 2 GB of data from up to two computers (referring others to Mozy gives free users an additional 0.25 GB of storage space). MozyHome Unlimited allows unlimited backups from one computer. MozyPro is the business class version of the Mozy backup software.

Mozy has the ability to back up several types of files such as bookmarks, documents, and e-mails at once rather than forcing the user to select particular files or folders. Mozy also has the ability to back up locked files, such as the Outlook.pst file. This allows backup of files that are in use, offering users near-continuous protection against data loss.

Largest online photo-sharing site

Trucking is not just about professional drivers. From driving to dispatching to sales professionals to mechanics – there are countless careers available in trucking. The trucking industry has jobs for people with a variety of education, experience and lifestyles. - BC Trucking Association

Information for career and education choices.

Information for young people in BC looking for employment.

The BC Institute is part of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), the leading and the largest association in Canada for supply chain management professionals. The national voice for advancing and promoting the profession of supply chain management, PMAC sets the standard of excellence for professional skills, knowledge and integrity.

The Working in Canada Web site provides job seekers, workers and those who are new to the Canadian labour market with the information required to make informed decisions about where to live and work. The site can assist individuals who are searching for work or looking to make career decisions.

Board developing youth initiatives and career development programs in the applied sciences.

Calculate how long those student loans will take to pay off depending on your payment plan.

Craigslist is a centralized network of online communities featuring free online classified advertisements, with sections devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, gigs, résumés, and discussion forums.

--Wikipedia

-Service Canada

An index of all the information that Service Canada provides on Employment Insurance.

A useful website for both job seekers and employers.  It provides job listings, career planning tools, as well as current trends and salaries. 

From the website: 
"If you are searching for a new full-time or part-time job in the private or public sector, Service Canada can help. There are a number of tools available to help you search job listings, create a résumé, choose a career, and assess your skills."

Features information on finding a job, education and careers, money management, and resources for other life events.
 

Help for foreign workers temporarily working in Canada. - Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Training, career, and worker information. - Service Canada

A collection of links compiled by the BC Government regarding job searching. - BC Ministry of Housing and Social Development

The Career Resource Center offers a variety of employment and career related services at no cost to unemployed people in Prince Rupert.

Federally incorporated, non-profit service organization providing a database of adult literacy resources.

An Assesment of the literacy needs of oil & gas workers in the Fort St. John area. 2000 - National Adult Literacy Database

Educational programs in BC offering programs that lead to nurse registration.  College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia.

A federation of nursing associations representing more than 120,000 registered nurses.

From the website: 
Imagine Canada is the result of a union of two of Canada’s leading charitable umbrella organizations: the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy (CCP), and the Coalition of National Voluntary Organizations (NVO).

A guide for volunteers, organizations and boards.

Volunteer to share a little time with a young person. 

Many top North American universities are posting content online for free including course lectures, notes, and other materials.  Academic Earth aggregates all this content in one place.

Northwest Community College serves the Pacific Northwest region of British Columbia, Canada, through campuses established in nine communities from Houston to Haida Gwaii.

Frequently asked questions about dyslexia and their answers.
-The International Dyslexia Association

School for elementary age children with a specific language disability and average to superior intelligence.

Independent elementary school for children with learning disabilities.

Provincial association of agencies which provide child development and therapy services to children with special needs in BC.

Solve legal problems, find legal help. Clicklaw provides access to quality legal information, education and help for British Columbians.

Accounts of August 19, 1942 from Veterans Affairs Canada

Information for victim services available to you if you are a victim of crime.

Information on victim rights, counselling, resources, etc.

Directory of crime prevention websites throughout BC

Behaviour that gives you good reason to fear your personal safety without legitimate purpose may be criminal harassment. - Justice Department of Canada

http://www.elections.ca/scripts/fedrep/federal_e/fed_prlmnt_e.htm

The principles of parliamentary representation.

http://www.elections.ca/intro.asp?section=pub&document=index&lang=e

Publications.

http://www.elections.ca/scripts/fedrep/federal_e/questions_e.htm

Frequently Asked Questions - Federal Representation.

A non-partisan Office of the Legislature.

http://www.elections.bc.ca/index.php/about/what-we-do/

Election Tool Kit: What We Do

http://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/guidebooks/855-GuideToTheElectionAct.pdf

Guide to the Election Act

http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=abo&dir=ceo&document=index&...

Information on the Chief Electoral Officer. 

From the website: 
We exist to help you learn about your rights and responsibilities under the law. We are a registered non-profit Society.

Providing legal aid and legal education for British Columbia. 

A library of pre-recorded messages prepared by lawyers to provide practical information on specific topics of law as they apply in British Columbia. - Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia

Assistance and information for parents dealing with the difficult situation of international child abductions.

This brochure tells you what to do when you can't pay the fine on time. 2003 - Legal Services Society of BC 

This brochure is an introduction and guide to bail in British Columbia. June 24, 2003 - Ministry of Attorney General, BC 

Appealing a sentence can be a fairly complex procedure and you should seriously consider getting legal advice. - Ministry of Attorney General, BC 

Guide with instructions and official forms for applying to receive a pardon. - National Parole Board of Canada

Information for travellers, family, and friends.
-Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

Providing information to help you think of different ways of resolving your disputes without going to court.
-Department of Justice Canada

In the event of miscarriage of justice, a criminal conviction review may occur. - Department of Justice Canada

A series of pamphlets designed to help you after you are charged with an offense. - Legal Services Society of British Columbia

An independant federal agency established to review public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members.

If you wish to make a complaint, you may do so by telephone, in writing, or via the internet. - Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP

A review of the Complaint Procedure of the Police Act. - The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

An online course to help you understand the fundamentals of the Canadian tax system and teach you how to file a basic income tax return.

Current Canadian demographic, education, health, justice, housing, income, labour market, economic, travel, financial, and foreign trade statistics. - Statistics Canada

Description of Government of Canada services, how they work and how you can access them.

An aid in understanding the Canadian system of government. - Canada's Parliament

Info Source is a series of publications containing information about the Government of Canada, its organization and information holdings. It supports the government's policy to explain and promote open and accessible information regarding its activities. - Government of Canada

Annual reviews of the who, what, where and why of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
- Canadian Security Intelligence Service

The Governor General presents honours and awards on behalf of all Canadians to recognize those people who have demonstrated excellence, courage or exceptional dedication to service in ways that bring special credit to this country.

A guide published to help researchers find and use data produced by Statistics Canada.

"The Coalition for Gun Control was formed to reduce gun death, injury and crime". This website contains useful links, reports, and other information on gun control.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Firearms Act (1995) from the Department of Justice Canada 1995 - Department of Justice Canada

Information on firearms training, licensing, storing, transporting and displaying.  - Canadian Firearms Program, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

BC Government Ministry

From the Government of BC

Information for incorporation of a British Columbia society. - BC Ministry of Finance

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Behind every person with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, there are hundreds of people dedicated to helping. The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and advance the search for the cause and cure. We are located in every province across Canada and in over 140 local communities.

An organization based out of New Jersey, USA, that provides education, support, and advocacy to families and individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

Statistics and tips for preventing hearing loss. - The Hearing Foundation of Canada

The California Lyme Disease Association (CALDA) has changed its name, but not its mission! Now we’re known as LymeDisease.org, which has been our URL all along. We still emphasize advocacy, education and research, and serve the needs of the Lyme community nationwide

Information from the BC Centre for Disease Control on Lyme Disease.

Premier nonprofit dedicated to finding solutions for tick-borne disorders.

Information on testicular cancer from the Canadian Cancer Society.

A complete series of pamphlets with vital information on mental health and mental illness. - Canadian Mental Health Association

Information for individuals and families dealing with mental illness. - National Mental Health Association

Help for partners of those touched by mental illness.

Some people are vulnerable to a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. - Canadian Mental Health Association

Fact sheet from the Canadian Institute of Child Health.

The vision for a comprehensive, evidence-based continuum of mental health and addictions services in the province. - B.C. Ministry of Health Services

• For The Newly Diagnosed http://www.mssociety.ca/en/information/newdiagnosed.htm - Resources geared towards individuals who have received a diagnosis of MS. Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
• Frequently Asked Questions About Multiple Sclerosis http://www.mssociety.ca/en/information/faq.htm - A collection of frequently asked questions and their answers about MS. 2004 - Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Comprehensive, international and up-to-date information resource developed by MS experts worldwide.

Newsletter promoting healthy eating habits from the Centre for Science in the Public Interest.

Guide to help Canadians achieve nutritional health.

Developing or enhancing programs for vulnerable pregnant women

Advice from BC HealthLinks on eating well for your heart.

Advice on healthy eating for your heart.

Calculate your calcium intake with this tool from the BC Dairy Foundation.

Nutrition labelling helps consumers make informed choices about the foods they buy and eat.
-Health Canada

National organization of pharmacists, committed to providing leadership for the profession of pharmacy.

Representing the Canadian-based pharmaceutical industry: a dynamic group of companies which specialize in the production of high-quality, affordable generic drugs.

Represent the public policy and regulatory interests of manufacturers and importer/distributors of homeopathic medicines in Canada.

Supports and advances the economic and professional well being of its members.

Search the database to find the physiotherapist or supplier you need. - Physiotherapy Association of BC 

An education guide to hazard symbols. - Health Canada, Consumer Product Safety

General information on Sexually Transmitted Infections.  - B.C. Centre for Disease Control

Coalition encouraging and supporting smoke-free environments for all workers and the public.

Thousands of Canadians quit every year, and here are some tools to help you quit as well. - Canadian Lung Association

Facts, support and resources for Canadians interested in quitting smoking. - Health Canada

Advice and support for people thinking of quitting smoking from the Canadian Cancer Society. - Canadian Cancer Society

Nobody knows how to prevent SIDS, but the latest research shows that there are things you can do to make your baby safer. - Public Health Agency of Canada

Foundation dedicated to solving the mystery of sudden and unexplained infant deaths and to the emotional support of those who are affected.

Information on what Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is and how it can be prevented. - Public Health Agency of Canada

At womenshealthmatters.ca, consumers will find the latest information, news and research findings on women's health, diseases and lifestyle trends. The site, which is updated several times a week, is backed by women’s health experts at Women's College Hospital.

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BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), is the only facility in B.C. devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns, and families. Located in Vancouver, B.C., we provide a range of specialized, tertiary, and primary and secondary health services that address the needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. We also provide training for providers across the province. In all our work, BC Women’s strives to provide excellence in care, research and teaching. As an academic health centre, BC Women's is affiliated with the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Women's Health Research Institute, and other education and research institutions.

Information from Health Link BC about vaginal yeast infections

The only facility devoted exclusively to the health of women, newborns, and families.

Health promotion and prevention. 

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The Autism Society of British Columbia (ASBC) was started in 1975 and is a parent based and directed society providing support to individuals with autism and their families in British Columbia and Yukon.
Our Mission: To promote understanding, acceptance, and full community inclusion for people with autism in British Columbia while providing support for the realization of the rights and informed choices of individuals with autism and their families.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind

The nations primary provider of vision loss support services.

Facts from Prevent Blindness America for adults, children, safety and the workplace. Prevent Blindness America

Information from the Canadian Cancer Society. 

National foundation that provides funding for basic and clinical research on breast cancer.

Leading national volunteer-based organization in Canada.

Breast Cancer advocacy group. 

Information from the Public Health Agency of Canada.

A program for the early detection of breast cancer. - BC Cancer Agency

Healing discipline focussing on the spine and the nervous system.

A collection of links on taking care of your teeth and gums
-Canadian Dental Association

Comprehensive online resource for people with, and affected by diabetes.

Health Canada page on diabetes.

Canadian Diabetes Association publication offering articles on nutrition, exercise, research, medical updates, lifestyle management and advocacy issues.

Information on the relationship between diabetes and vision.
-Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Canada's national voice for individuals with Down syndrome.

Support groups for Down syndrome families in BC.
-Canadian Down Syndrome Society

Drug Abuse Resistance Education to children in schools.

Organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

A compendium of best practices regarding harm reduction. 2002 - Health Canada

Information from the Public Health Agency of Canada

The use of substances is associated with negative social, public safety and economic consequences for all Canadians. Part of Health Canada's role is to increase awareness among youth of the dangers of experimenting with illicit drugs, and to assist parents in keeping their kids drug-free.

Information about driving, sports, dating, working and hanging out with friends. - Epilepsy Canada

An excellent starting point for anyone learning about epilepsy. - BC Epilepsy Society

Information on a disease affecting one in every one hundred Canadians over 40 years of age.

http://www.cnib.ca/en/your-eyes/eye-conditions/glaucoma/Default.aspx

It is essential to treat this condition of the eye as early in a child's development as possible.

http://www.cnib.ca/en/your-eyes/eye-conditions/lazy-eye/Default.aspx

Strabismus is the medical term used when the two eyes are not straight.

http://www.cnib.ca/en/your-eyes/eye-conditions/turned-eyes/Default.aspx

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in Canada, accounting for one-third of all cases of vision loss.

http://www.cnib.ca/en/your-eyes/eye-conditions/amd/Default.aspx

Eye mishaps are among the most common injuries treated in hospital rooms.  - Information Service of the Canadian Opthalmological Society

Eye conditions, disorders and treatments. - Information Service of the Canadian Opthalmological Society

Endometriosis is a painful, chronic disease that affects 5 1/2 million women and girls in the USA and Canada - The Endometriosis Association

Substantial information on HIV infection from the BC Government website.

Large collection of excellent resources on HIV and AIDS.

YouthCO AIDS Society is a non-profit organization building capacity with youth between the ages of 15-29 throughout BC to reduce vulnerability to HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C through peer support, peer education and shared leadership. YouthCO is Canada's only youth-driven HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C organization.

The Heritage Society of BC promotes conservation of our heritage buildings, sites and landscapes.

Your online guide to BC Heritage historic sites - Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts

Heraldry Society of Canada piece on the BC Coat of Arms - Goverment of British Columbia

Overview of First Nations soldiers in the First World War, Second World War, and Korean War.

A site honouring Canada's Aboriginal Veterans

General and specific information about heritage conservation legislation in British Columbia. - Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Arts

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If you're looking for a glossy travel guide with indulgent photographs, flowery descriptions of views and lists of chic little boutiques, look elsewhere. This site is all about hard facts. All nation states are profiled, and data about everything from infant mortality to population size is quoted.

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This site is a statistician's dream. It's bursting with all sorts of numeric data about hundreds of nation states, from Burundi to Belgium. Did you know that 1.1 out of every million people in Turkmenistan is a chess grandmaster, for example? Didn't think so. Dive on in and see what else you can find out.

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This fantastic site lets you explore Earth using multiple sources of mapping data, all controlled through a single interface. A must for all geographers and high-altitude voyeurs.

Query the master database for British Columbia's place names. - Integrated Land Management Bureau

Query the master database for Canadian geographical names - Natural Resources Canada

In 2006 The Atlas of Canada is celebrating 100 years of mapping Canada’s geography and history. The Atlas belongs to all Canadians and reflects the incredible social, environmental and economic diversity of our country. As Canada’s premiere online mapping resource, the Atlas offers a wealth of resources for everyone. - Natural Resources Canada

One of the Atlas of Canada’s special 100th Anniversary projects is offering topographical maps for all of Canada. These new maps are the next generation of the Centre for Topographic Information’s very successful Toporama product. The National Topographic System (NTS) provides general-purpose topographic map coverage of Canada. These maps depict, in detail, ground relief (landforms and terrain), drainage (lakes and rivers), forest cover, administrative areas, populated areas, transportation routes and facilities (including roads and railways), and other constructed features. - Natural Resources Canada

The National Anthem of Canada.

The history of Confederation. - Canada's Digital Collections 

History of events leading up to Confederation - Canada's Digital Collections

Veterans Affairs Canada article remembering the liberation.
-Veterans Affairs Canada Department Features

A chronicle of the development of the Canadian passport. - Passport Canada

Program whereby the Government of Canada assumes the financial responsibility for loss or damage of objects and appurtenances in eligible travelling exhibitions. - Canadian Heritage

Exploring and preserving British Columbia's cultural and natural heritage.

Experience the magnificent architecture of and view exhibits of Northwest Coast longhouse architecture, history and culture.

A collection of publications from the Canadian Office of Energy Efficiency regarding a variety of means of heating and cooling your home. - Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada

Information products to help you make important decisions about your home.

An article on certified energy efficient homes. - Natural Resources Canada

Information to help you plan a successful renovation, provide helpful tips for choosing a contractor and offer advice to make your project easier. - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Source of information to help you deal with many of the problems or common maintenance tasks that arise in any home. - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

What to do if you're facing foreclosure. - Legal Services Society

A booklet published by the Real Estate Council of British Columbia to help you in the process of buying your home. - Real Estate Council of BC 

This booklet takes the mystery out of real estate sale and purchase procedures. - Real Estate Council of BC 

Common assessment and valuation questions asked by property owners. - BC Assessment

Office of Energy Efficiency.

-Find out how to choose energy-efficient appliances and cut your energy costs.

-Canada's most comprehensive source of information on air conditioners.

-Electricity as a heating option, the types of heat distribution systems, and what to consider and calculate when looking at heating options.

-Outline of changes in energy use and distribution of major household appliances.

National ambient air quality objectives for carbon monoxide. - Air Quality, Environmental and Workplace Health

Information on subsidized housing, who is eligible, and how to apply. - BC Housing

Provincial government report on the impact of social housing on neighbourhood house prices. - Housing Policy Branch

Make sure you get what you want and pay for when hiring a contractor. - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

A primer on the components, operation and proper maintenance of an inground septic tank and system. - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

A collection of information regarding a truly healthy house - one that is good for the people who live in it, good for the community and good for the earth. - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Housing Matters BC is the provincial housing strategy. It commits to existing programs that have proven successful, and to new approaches to meet the range of housing needs of British Columbians. - BC Housing

Report from the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts 2000 - Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Website containing instructions for tieing a necktie into various kinds of knots.

To protect human health and the environment by minimizing the risks associated with pest control products. - Health Canada

Provides municipal governments and communities with access to information, tools and networks that maximize opportunities for pesticide reduction.

The CVMA is the national body representing and serving the interests of the veterinary profession in Canada.

Composting is Nature's way of recycling - Composting Council of Canada

You dont need any special knowledge or equipment to establish a compost. - Environment Canada

Components of a do-it-yourself emergency preparedness kit to help keep your family safe. - Provincial Emergency Program

Dealing with the health risks of natural events, disasters, accidents or criminal acts. - Health Canada

Summary and general guidelines for business continuity planning. - Public Safety Canada

Terrace, BC School District website

City of Terrace Public Library website

Official website of the village of Gingolx

The Museum of the North Pacific Cannery, located in Port Edward BC. 
-northbceh.com

North Pacific Historic Fishing Village website.

Online presence of the District of Port Edward.

"Leaders in Bulk Handling Efficiency"

A biography of F.M. Rattenbury. - The Canadian Encyclopedia

This study sets out to document the shipwrights and boatbuilders who were integral to the north coast fishing industry throughout the twentieth century. The goal is to celebrate the men and women who built and maintained the thousands of wooden vessels which carried North Coast fishermen safely to the fishing grounds. - Living Landscapes - regional outreach program of the Royal British Columbia Museum

A highly efficient, multi-use facility - Prince Rupert Port Authority.

"Best Gateway for Canadian Grain." - Prince Rupert Port Authority

"Opening a new world of oppportunity"

Gathering information about the effects of government actions and cutbacks on BC Parks.

Parks are a way to share the finest natural environments today, then pass them on for posterity.

The CORE (Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education) Program is British Columbia's Hunter Education Program. - British Columbia Wildlife Federation

A summary of the hunting regulations for the province of British Columbia. - Ministry of Environment

An Act respecting marine conservation areas from the 36th Parliament. - Canada's Parliament

Canada's National Marine Conservation Areas System Plan. - Parks Canada

Updates regarding the ability of the CCG to respond to marine spills. - Canadian Coast Guard

Providing information to promote and enhance recycling in Canada. - Natural Resources Canada

Several microscopic marine algae are notoriously poisonous to hapless humans who consume shellfish - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Brochure to help you determine between the two and make sound ecological choices.
Forest Practices Branch - BC Ministry of Forests

Finding a better balance between competing uses of water that are socially, environmentally and economically acceptable to British Columbia.  BC Hydro.

Safe drinking water is a vital public health priority for all British Columbians.
Drinking Water Act - BC Ministry of Health Services

Extensive fact-sheets, reports, teaching tools and technical documents from Environment Canada on Canada's water resources.
Freshwater Website: Environment Canada. 

Water is the solvent, the medium, the participant, and the catalyst in most of the chemical reactions occurring in our environment.
Freshwater Website: Environment Canada.  

In-depth descriptions of wildlife, discussions on issues and educational materials. - Canadian Wildlife Services

EnerGuide for Houses: A Great New Business Tool For Residential Contractors

http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/infosource/pub/EGH/M92-174-1999E.cfm

Improving Window Energy Efficiency:

http://www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/window-efficiency.cfm

Model National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings:

http://www.nationalcodes.ca/mnecb/index_e.shtml

Applies to all buildings, other than houses of three storeys or less.

Model National Energy Code of Canada for Houses:

http://www.nationalcodes.ca/mnech/index_e.shtml

Cost-effective minimum requirements for energy efficiency in new housing.

"The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a unique organization that is focused on advancing sustainability throughout the entire Fraser River Basin. The long-term vision of the FBC is to ensure that the Fraser Basin is a place where social well-being is supported by a vibrant economy and sustained by a healthy environment – a true reflection of sustainability."

The Georgia Basin Action Plan (GBAP) is a multi-partnered initiative working to improve sustainability in the Georgia Basin. GBAP began as the Georgia Basin Ecosystem Initiative a five year program in 1998. This program was renewed as GBAP in 2003, it is expected that it will be renewed in 2008
Environment Canada - Pacific and Yukon Region

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For more than 30 years, AFABC has promoted adoption and supported adoptive families in BC.  We're province-wide and we provide education, connections and support for adoption.  We're dedicated to finding a family for every child, both in BC and abroad.

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www.sexualityandu.ca is committed to providing you credible and up-to-date information and education on sexual health. This web site is made possible with the guidance and collaboration of a team of distinguished Canadian medical organizations, and is administered by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.

A general overview of issues that are important as you decide whether to breast-feed your newborn. - Health Link BC 

Intended to assist eligible licensed group and family child-care providers with the cost of providing care.
-Ministry of Children and Family Development

Safety for parents, teachers and kids. - Safe Canada

Information on St. John Ambulance courses for young people.

Child safety on the road. - Transport Canada Road Safety

Product safety information for around your house - Health Canada, Consumer Product Safety

A guide to choosing safe, affordable care for your children. - BC Government

The facts on circumcision. - BC Government

Play is one of the most important needs your child has; it is one of the ways your child learns. Play is a child's way of discovering and understanding not only what is in the world, but also how everything and everybody relates to each other. It helps them manage their feelings and cope with things that happen in their lives. Play is also fun and relaxing! - Achieve BC

A publication for parents wondering about the legal aspects of discipline. 2005 - The People's Law School

Report from the National Council on Welfare 1997

The CCHRSC is a pan-Canadian, non-profit organization that addresses pressing human resources issues in the child care sector.

Since 1982, BC Children's Hospital Foundation has raised money to support the work of BC Children's Hospital, the province’s only pediatric acute care hospital. Funds raised help pay for essentials such as equipment, research and education, benefiting the over 67,000 young patients from across British Columbia who depend on the Hospital each year.

Early childhood care and education in Canada.

A collection of links on child support and maintenance in British Columbia. - Electronic Law Library

Helping low-income families with children.

Advocates and promotors of the highest quality of services for the communicatively impaired in BC.

Tips to help parents cope with the stress of caring for children. - Canadian Mental Health Association

 Information about proper car seats, child safety seats, and use of seat belts for young children.

Legal rights and responsibilities that come with ending a marriage; Basic summary of Canadian legislation pertaining to custody and access; etc. 

"Agree, agree, the law is costly." - Fables of Aesop. A collection of links regarding divorce mediation.- Divorce Magazine

Information and resources on divorce for children, teens, parents and professionals.  

(PDF) 2003 - Legal Services Society 

The Divorce Act makes it possible for many married couples in Canada to handle divorce proceedings themselves. 2003 - Ministry of Attorney General Reports and Publications

How to do your own uncontested divorce in the Supreme Court of British Columbia - Legal Services Society

Help for decisions about child custody, guardianship, access or support. - Minister of Attorney General

Learn about resources available to help you and your children adjust to separation and deal with collection of child support and debt handling.

Measures you can take to keep your family safe while you are making decisions about your future. - Ministry of Attorney General, Family Justice

Help for parents and their children dealing with the adjustments after separation. - Canadian Mental Health Association

The Mediate BC Society provides a range of training, service, development and quality monitoring programs to support and develop capacity in dispute resolution services in B.C.  The new integrated organization was incorporated in April 2010.

Does TV teach children to be violent? And if it does, what can parents do to counteract its influence.1995 - Media Awareness Network

Children have a right to a nurturing and safe environment. - Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The NCFV is Canada’s resource centre for information on violence within relationships of kinship, intimacy, dependency or trust. - Public Health Agency of Canada

"The Voice of Cold Water Aquaculture in North America."

A beginners guide to growing shellfish and how to get aquatic farm permits. 1992

Educational site containing guides on the subject of biology.

Educational site containing guides on the subject of chemistry.

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If you've got a curious mind, a look at NASA TV is a must. You can watch space walks and all the rest live, giving us on Earth an insight into the life of an astronaut.

MIRAGE (Map Image Rendering DAtabase for GEoscience) is a digital image library of Geological Survey of Canada maps. The GSC has published thousands of maps since the mid-1800's. More than 10,000 of these maps have been scanned and are available. - Geoscience Data Repository

Educational site containing guides on the subject of physics.

Information on what to do and say if stopped by police.
-Justice for Girls

"Harassment is any unwanted physical or verbal conduct that offends or humiliates you"
-Canadian Human Rights Commission

Large collection of information on discrimination, aimed at employees, customers, employers and service providers.
-Canadian Human Rights Commission

Collection of annual reports analyzing disparity in rights of men and women.
-Canadian Human Rights Commission

Publications pertaining to accomodation of persons with disabilities.
-Canadian Human Rights Commission

A timeline on the village of Kincolith

Paper regarding the founding and growth of Kincolith. 1992 - The Canadian Journal of Native Studies

A guide for teachers, librarians, booksellers and others who disseminate the printed word. - Freedom to read

Know your limit, play within it - British Columbia Responsible Gambling

Know your limit, play within it - British Columbia Responsible Gambling

Know your limit, play within it - British Columbia Responsible Gambling

A top priority for the United Nations. 

Peace and Security; Development; Human Rights; Humanitarian Affairs; International Law

The United Nations Children's Fund working in 190 countries.

A resource to help employers develop their own harassment policies. - Canadian Human Rights Commission Publications

A research tool for those wishing to find information on Human Rights from the Vancouver Public Library.

Useful information on identifying human rights discrimination and provides a walk through the formal system of filing a human rights complaint. - BC Human Rights Coalition

Human rights legislation and information on the Human Rights Code -