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Success in business

Strategies for achieving business excellence.

Small Business — Canada

Essential advice for entrepreneurs.

Immigrants — Canada

What it means to be a newcomer.

Citizenship — Canada

Guides to becoming a Canadian citizen. The citizenship study guide “Discover Canada” is also available.

Reading Group Guides

Find over 4,000 discussion guides and much more on the Reading Group Guides site.

Project Gutenberg

Download from this collection of over 20,000 free books.

Google Books

Contains millions of books digitized as part of the Google Books Library Project. Books in the public domain are available for full view and can be downloaded. For in-print books, a selection of pages are viewable. 

Storyline

A program of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, this site features stories read aloud by well-known actors like Betty White, Elijah Wood and Jason Alexander. Flash-based site not currently compatible with some tablets and mobile devices.

International Children’s Digital Library

Contains almost 5000 children’s books in over 60 languages. iPad and iPhone users can download the app to view on the go.

Fantastic Fiction

The best source for finding which book is next in your favourite series.

Whichbook

An unusual method for choosing what to read based on a variety of characteristics such as mood, tone, plot shape, type of main character or setting.

49th Shelf

Discover Canadian books in all genres, from bestselling authors to new talent, from publishers large and small, from all regions of the country.

Literature-Map

Type the name of an author you like into this visual book discovery engine and the map displays similar authors.

Counselling BC

A directory of Counselling Psychologists, Counsellors and Therapists in BC, indexed by area of practice, type of therapy, location and more.

HealthLink BC

A great first stop for non-emergency health information and services for British Columbians. Covers health topics, medical tests and medications, public health alerts, and more.

You can also call 8-1-1 toll-free to speak with a nurse, dietitian or pharmacist about your health concerns, and to receive assistance in finding a family practice. They can also provide translation service in 130 languages, just state desired language at the start of a call and interpreter will join in.

Dial 7-1-1 for BC’s healthline for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Real Estate Business

Tips on buying and selling property.

A Day in the Life of a 10-Year-Old in Roman Britain

What would it have been like to grow up in Ancient Rome? Watch this video to find out!

The National Film Board – History Channel

The NFB has a treasure trove of documentaries and movies online. The History Channel features videos on Canada and the American Revolution, New England and New France, Canada’s involvement in the World Wars and more.

Prepare for the Science Fair

This video, featured on NASA, the Science Channel, PBS Kids and National Geographic Kids, will teach you how to prepare for a science fair.

Science World Youtube Channel

Check out the Vancouver Science World Youtube channel for fun science-related videos.