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General Reference
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Gale Ebooks
Thousands of high quality, full-text, downloadable encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and travel ebooks. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and undergraduate levels.
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Health Services
Use the resources below to find medical professionals and healthcare facilities in the Greater Vancouver area. If you need assistance choosing a health service, dial 8-1-1 to connect with a registered nurse, dietician, pharmacist, or other healthcare representative who can help you to navigate your options.
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Historica Canada
Includes the complete text of the Canadian Encyclopedia in English and French, interactive resources and timelines of Canadian and world events.
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Homelessness Services
Resources to help you access basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing, hygiene facilities, and personal identification.
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Housing Services
Resources for residents looking to find lodging in Vancouver and surrounding areas.
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Illume
A catalogue of resources in all public, college and institutional libraries in British Columbia.
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Legal Services
There are many excellent organizations in Vancouver and surrounding areas that can help to answer your legal questions, some of which are even able to provide free or low-cost legal advice (including legal representation in some instances) to low-income residents. For a comprehensive list of such organizations across British Columbia, check out Clicklaw's Resource List for Legal Help. Below are some options available to Vancouver residents.