Canadian News
Our librarians have curated several resources to provide information on Bill C-18 and its impact, as well as access to online news in Canada.
- Last updated: June 17, 2024
What is Bill C-18?
These selected resources can help you understand the Online News Act.
Read the Charter Statement on Bill C-18 from the Government of Canada.
This OpenMedia article answers questions on the Google and Meta news pullout in Canada following Online News Act Bill C-18.
CBC News answers reader questions about the Online News Act.
HOW TO FIND Canadian News
We recommend these online news directories to find news outlets in your community you trust.
Search Canadian newspapers through the various databases provided on this page or check Canadian newspapers by title A-I and Canadian newspapers by title J-Z.
CBC/Radio-Canada is providing this easy-to-search directory of news organizations in your community so you can find a local news organization you trust and support it.
Library Databases
You can access many publications across the globe for free using your WVML card.
Read most major Canadian newspapers, including The Vancouver Sun, The Province and The Globe & Mail. You can also find local papers such as the North Shore News.
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A digitized version of The Vancouver Sun, starting in 2011. Includes every issue, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.
Note that there is a three-month embargo as this site is only updated quarterly.
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Digital versions of current newspapers and magazines from all over the world, in dozens of languages. Search by country, language or name of newspaper. Includes today's Vancouver Sun and Province. Rolling archives of all papers, from five to 90 days old. Use the app to access and download your favourite titles anywhere.
New to PressReader? View a tutorial.
Use the browser version, or download the app: iOS | Android
Note: users will need to log into their account again every three days.
Instructions for first time mobile users:
- Before using the app, you will need to create a PressReader account via the WVML website.
- Open PressReader (access this link from the Library's Magazines & Newspapers page)
- Enter your WVML card number and PIN
- Then select Sign In at the top
- Then select New user? Sign up now and enter your first and last name, email address, and choose a password
- Once you have created an account, download the app by going to the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the App Store (Apple mobile devices) and searching for and installing PressReader.
- Tap on the app to open it and then select Sign in.
- Then select Email and enter your email address and the password that you created in step 1.
- Now you can start to browse publications or search for a specific publication.
Note: When you use our website to navigate to the PressReader site, you have to type your WVML card number and PIN. This authorizes you to use PressReader for 3 days. After 3 days, you have to go through the steps above to authenticate and sign in to your account again.
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A digitized version of Sing Tao Daily Canadian Chinese Newspaper.