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Discover ancient and medieval civilizations through a rich selection of articles, images, videos, timelines and more.

An archival collection of arts magazines, with subjects that span the worlds of architecture, crafting, design, fine arts, and photography.

CBCA is a Canadian-focused database that offers access to newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals and reference sources. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and undergraduate levels.

Full-text access to over 500 BC and major Canadian daily newspapers. Some titles go back as far as the 1970s.

NOTE: this online resource will be discontinued as of December 31, 2024.

A database designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects, containing resources that present diverse perspectives on important issues and events, including those of interest to Canadians. *Also suitable for research at the high school and undergraduate levels. 

A comprehensive Canadian career guide providing detailed listings of 550 occupations, including education and training information.

Enjoy unlimited arts and crafts project suggestions, workshops & techniques by top designers and artists via streaming video.

Mobile app users must first create an account with an email address and password (using the browser version of Creativebug).

Multimedia encyclopedia with world-renowned entries on thousands of topics. *Also suitable for research at the elementary and high school levels.

NOTE: this online resource will be discontinued as of December 31, 2024. A print copy is available at the Central library.

Online version of the 1999 resource that describes the nation’s 119 different ethnic groups: their process of migration, arrival and settlement, community life, intergroup relations, language and culture.

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.

A collection of scholarly, government and general interest titles on the environment and climate change. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and post-secondary levels.

Includes the complete text of the Canadian Encyclopedia in English and French, interactive resources and timelines of Canadian and world events.

Discover the NFB’s rich online collection of Indigenous-made films.

Covers art, news, politics and other social topics with an African-American focus.

LinkedIn Learning offers video courses in business, computer technology, software, and creative skills, all conducted by experts in their fields.

New to LinkedIn Learning? View a video tutorial or visit the LinkedIn Learning FAQ page for more information.

Discover the perfect fiction and non-fiction book with NoveList Plus Kids and Teens. Find new children's and young adult literature by browsing booklists or searching for author read-alikes and listen-alikes.

The most comprehensive dictionary of the English language and the authority on the etymology of English words.

Searchable primary source material dating from as early as the 16th century to modern times. Excellent for historical research. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and post-secondary levels.

Provides access to 47 databases across all major areas of study through: journals, newspapers, market reports, news wires and case studies, many of which are full text.

A multidisciplinary research ebook collection but with a focus on current and classic literary criticism. *Also suitable for research at the high school and undergraduate levels.

With more than 150 years of publication history, the subject coverage is diverse -- from politics, foreign affairs, business and economics, to culture and the arts.

A valuable primary resource for those researching 20th century current events, politics, world news, culture, the history of photography, advertising, fashion and design.