LINKS

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Here are some great sites for 

•  online databases

•  government resources

•  job searches

•  investing

•  education

•  distance education

•  legal services

•  automobiles

ONLINE DATABASES

•  Ebsco Databases

The Ebsco Research Databases contain a number of  databases with a variety of useful information. There is the popular Auto Repair Reference Center and the new Small Engine Repair Reference Center.  Searchasaurus and Kids Search are easy to use databases on children's themes, with teacher resource sections. Consumer Health Complete can be used to find medical information.  Novelist is a guide to fiction. The site contains links to a variety of business and general information websites as well. Check it out! It's the place to start any search.

•  Global Road Warrior
  The ultimate guide to the world. A travel resource for information on any country in the world.

GOVERNMENT

•  Canada Council for the Arts

•  Government of British Columbia
  Great place to start looking for anything related to British Columbia.
   

•  Government of Canada
  Information about Canadian government and services

•  Public Libraries of British Columbia - Virtual Reference Desk
  Provides quick access to a virtual library of web sites. Each site has been reviewed by librarians to ensure information is clear and reliable. 

•  Strategis
  Canada's business and consumer site. Strategis includes guides for starting a business, researching markets as well as many other learning resources.

Investing

• globefund.com
  A site that combines The Globe and Mail's mutual fund data with articles from Canadian financial journalists, background on funds and fund companies, and a learning section for investors.

•  MoneySense.ca
  A Canadian personal finance website.

•  Webfin.com
  Formerly Canoe money.

•  Yahoo! Canada Finance 
  Stock market quotes, business news, lots of useful links. 

AUTOMOBILES

•  Auto Repair Reference Center

  
  EBSCO Publishing has partnered with Point 5 Technologies to create Auto Repair Reference Center™. The Auto Repair Reference Center database includes automotive repair information supplied by Nichols Publishing, the former publisher of the Chilton information. Auto Repair Reference Center contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1954. Database content includes approximately 25,000 vehicles covered from 1954 to present; over 100,000 factory drawings and step-by-step photographs; over 65,000 technical service bulletins & recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer; wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing; specifications & maintenance schedules; Labor Time Guide & Estimator; Quick Tips, a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance; unlimited remote access and much more. New repair procedures and updates will also be added continuously.

•  Small Engine Repair
  The site for all kinds of small engine repair: ATV's, generators, marine/boat motors, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and tractors

•  Buy and Sell
  The online source for the bargain finder.

•  CanadaCar
  A site for Canadian car buyers.

•  Carcostcanada.com
  Has new car prices.

•  Edmunds.com
  Advice for  new and used car buyers.

•  LemonAid
  Some free advice from the author of the Lemon Aid books.

•  Road Safety and Recalls
  Information from Transport Canada.

EDUCATION

• The Canadian Encyclopedia
  This online encyclopedia is free to all

• Canadiana Quick Reference

• LearnNowBC
  LearnNow BC is a virtual school that offers school courses to rural students.

Alberta

•  Augustana University College
  Camrose, Alberta

•  DeVry Institute of Technology
  Calgary, Alberta

•  Fairview College
  Fairview, Alberta

•  Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
  Edmonton, Alberta

•  Olds College
  Olds, Alberta

•  Red Deer College
  Red Deer, Alberta

•  Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
  Calgary, Alberta

•  The University of Calgary
  Calgary, Alberta

•  The University of Edmonton
  Edmonton, Alberta

•  The University of Lethbridge
  Lethbridge, Alberta

British Columbia

•  British Columbia Institute of Technology
  Burnaby, BC

•  Camosun College
  Victoria, BC

•  Art Institutes of B.C.

•  Certified Accountant School of Business
  Vancouver, BC

•  CGA Certified General Accountant
  Vancouver, BC

•  College of the Rockies  
  Cranbrook, BC

•  Douglas College
  New Westminster, BC

•  Kootenay School of the Arts
  Nelson, BC

•  North Island College
  Courtenay, BC

•  Northwest Community College
  10 campuses throughout northwestern BC

•  Okanagan University College
  Kelowna, BC

•  Royal Roads University
  Victoria, BC

•  Selkirk College
  Nelson, BC

•  Simon Fraser University
  Burnaby, BC

•  The University of British Columbia
  Vancouver, BC

•  The University College of the Cariboo
  Kamloops, BC

•  The University of Northern British Columbia
  Prince George, BC

•  The University of Victoria
  Victoria, BC

Manitoba

• Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology
  Winnipeg, Manitoba

• The University of Manitoba
  Winnipeg, Manitoba

DISTANCE EDUCATION

    Many colleges and universities offer distance education including online courses. 
    A quick look at their Home page will usually give you  information and links.

•  Athabasca University
  Athabasca, Alberta

•  BCcourses.com -This directory includes  distance education credit courses offered by  BC public post-secondary institutions. Many of these courses are available online and others  are print-based correspondence courses. 

•  BCIT - Part-time Studies/Distance Education
  Burnaby, BC

•  Open Learning Agency
  Burnaby, BC

•  SAIT 
  Calgary, Alberta

•  Simon Fraser University Distance Education Programs and Courses
  Burnaby, BC

•  University of British Columbia Distance Education and Technology
  Vancouver, BC 

LEGAL SERVICES

•  BC Crime Prevention Pages
  A directory of crime prevention organizations in BC to enhance your awareness of valuable organizations and programs in BC. This is searchable by both geographic location and subject.
     * Crime Prevention and Community Safety Library  which includes a number of crime prevention videos, periodicals, and reference materials.

•  Family Justice Services
  Information on:
     * Family law information
     * Alternatives to the court process
     * Resources for resolving conflicts
     * Information to help with custody and support decisions

•  Legal Services Society  
  Information on legal issues and services.

• Law Link  
  Legal Services Society Law Link.

•  QP Legaleze  
  QP LegalEze is British Columbia’s most trusted legal research website, providing access to the current and archived laws of British Columbia. QP LegalEze is published by the Queen’s Printer in partnership with the Ministry of Attorney General and the Law Clerk of the Legislative Assembly. Updates are made continually to keep legislation current and accurate.

•  Electronic Law Library  
  Legal Services Society Electronic Law Library.

JOB SEARCH

•  Job Bank  
  This is the Human Resources Development Canada website.

•  Fernie Job Seekers  
  Elk Valley Job Seekers website.

•  www.britishcolumbiajobs.com
  A source for job listings.

•  BC Work Futures
  A good site for finding out what jobs are hot and what you need to know to get them.

•  BC WorkInfoNet Youth Site  
  Career and work information for ages 15 to 29. This site has a lot of really good links for those that are over 29 too.

•  www.canadajobsearch.com
  Has a Quick List feature that shows a summary of listed links.

•  Career Options for Women
  This site is based on the TV program and offers  different career ideas for women.

•  www.jobfutures.ca
  Check out economic factors and labor trends from Human Resources Development Canada.

•  www.monster.ca
  Contains thousands of postings and an easy online resume 

•  www.workopolis.com
  Online job searches plus articles and links

•  Eluta Canada
  Eluta is a search engine that specializes in finding new jobs directly from thousands of employers' websites across Canada.

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